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161 Temuka-orari Highway, Winchester, Timaru

$1,550,000 + GST (if any)

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3

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370m²

3,718m²

Historic home with thriving business

Nestled within the serene landscape of South Canterbury, Miaflora Cafe and Garden Centre at 161 Temuka-Orari Highway, Winchester offers an unparalleled opportunity for those seeking both a quintessential historic home and a flourishing lifestyle business. Kavanagh house is a majestic 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom home and stands as a testament to classic architectural beauty, replete with period features that evoke the elegance of a bygone era.

Spanning across 3,718 square metres of meticulously landscaped grounds, this 2-story property is not only a private sanctuary but also a thriving hub of activity, courtesy of its established cafe and garden centre business. The commercial kitchen is well-equipped to cater to a bustling trade, along with a dedicated function room for hosting events and meetings.

The outdoor space is truly a gardener's paradise, offering ample room for horticultural endeavours and al fresco dining experiences under the Canterbury sky.

Frequently described as a "hidden gem," Miaflora boasts glowing reviews on TripAdvisor - five stars across the board. Located 7km north of Temuka and 25km north of Timaru, Kavanagh House can be sold as a going concern or returned to the grand residence it once was.

Whether you're drawn to the allure of running a lifestyle business or simply wish to reside in a home steeped in history, 161 Temuka-Orari Highway stands ready to begin its next chapter with you.

Asking price: $1,550,000

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Type

House

Property ID

TMU205919

Listed on

29/05/2025

Updated

19/09/2025

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Winchester, Timaru

Winchester is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Timaru, one of 24 residential suburbs which form the wider region. Winchester is the 18th largest suburb of Timaru in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. Winchester provides a range of housing stock, with the earliest residential housing recorded in the area constructed between 1910 - 1919. The majority of the residential housing stock in the locality was constructed between 1970 - 1979. Residential housing stock in Winchester is made up of approximately 90% residential housing and 10% lifestyle properties.

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