The Iconic Playhouse Theatre & Cafe Now For Sale

Looking for a lifestyle property with income, charm, and expansion potential? The Playhouse Theatre and Café delivers all that and more, a stunning freehold hospitality venue set on beautifully landscaped land just outside Nelson.

Established in 2010 and spread across three titles, the property is purpose-built for weddings, concerts, and private events, with landscaped gardens, a large indoor stage, and a dedicated ceremony space. The on-site café and bar adds another revenue stream and is fully equipped with a commercial kitchen and liquor licence.

Buying options:

• Option 1 – Business, venue and residence: $1,395,000, including Lot 12 (3,780m²) with the venue, residence and operating business.
• Option 2 – Additional land with improvements: $500,000, including Lot 13 (9,939m²) with a substantial shed and two-bedroom artist’s cabin.
• Option 3 – Bare land: $110,000, including Lot 17 (1,280m²) vacant land.

All three titles total 14,999m² with a combined value of $2,005,000.

Key highlights:

• Five acre site across three titles with development potential
• Architecturally styled venue with large stage, ceremony space & stylised landscaping
• Accommodation includes 4-bed apartment and 2-bed cabin
• Fully licensed café/bar with full commercial kitchen
• Multiple revenue streams: weddings, concerts, theatre, dinner-and-show events
• Resource consent in place for extended hours & future builds
• Scenic location near Nelson and key tourist routes

The business runs efficiently with minimal owner input, with the current owners contributing only part-time during event weekends.

With a strong foundation, prime landholding, and growth potential this opportunity offers the best of both worlds, a respected events business, café and bar, and a valuable freehold asset.

Stu Allan, +64 27 436 9091, [email protected] 

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