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 five acres of beautifully landscaped land just outside Nelson.

Established in 2010 and spread across three titles, the property is purpose-built for hosting weddings, concerts, and private events, with beautifully 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. Currently open only for weekend events, the business runs efficiently and profitably, while also offering scope to expand.

Key highlights:

• Offered as a package: business $255,000 + freehold land $1.75m
• Total asking price: $2,005,000
• Five acre site across three titles with extensive development potential
• Architecturally styled venue with a 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, accessible location near Nelson and key tourist routes
• Loyal, local customer base with approx. 90% regional patronage.

The business runs efficiently with minimal owner input. The current owners contribute only part-time during event weekends, with all other roles filled by casual contractors. This makes it an ideal opportunity for either an owner-operator ready to grow the business or a lifestyle investor seeking stable returns and flexibility.

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. Whether you're a hospitality professional or looking to invest in a thriving regional lifestyle, this is a chance you won’t want to miss.

Best suited to either a hospitality operator or a property development enquiry.

Trust me it is worth viewing.

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

***Some details of the business for sale are confidential and can only be disclosed upon contacting the broker and a completion of a Confidentiality Agreement. Due to the confidentiality of this business a stock photo image may be used to represent the business. 
 
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