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1a High Street, Kakanui, Waitaki

$579,000

3

1

3

250m²

658m²

High-Exposure Coastal Opportunity

Looking for a space where lifestyle meets visibility? This standout Kakanui property offers exceptional exposure on one of the main routes through the township, capturing constant local traffic, beachgoers, tourists, boaties and popular Sunday drivers travelling the scenic coastal route.

Wine bar, gallery, pottery studio, surf shop, fishing tackle, café, homewares, boutique retail or creative workspace — this is the kind of location people naturally stop at.

Positioned on a prominent corner site just down from the beach and boat ramp, this unique property combines a fully updated three-bedroom home with adaptable commercial premises, creating a rare opportunity to live, work and invest in one of North Otago’s most character-filled coastal communities.

At the heart of the property is a fully renovated three-bedroom home, rich in original features and flooded with natural light. Warm, welcoming and thoughtfully updated, the home opens to a private courtyard and easy-care landscaped grounds designed for relaxed coastal living. Outside features include:

-Sunny entertaining deck and BBQ area

-Established gardens

-Easy-care landscaping

-Fully fenced yard ideal for children and pets

-Separate double garage

The commercial premises have also been upgraded with updated wiring, fixtures and wall finishes. Features include:

-Retail frontage with excellent road exposure on two sides.

-Commercial kitchen

-Shop space with walk in cooler-would make a great wine cellar or tackle shop

-Takeaway service window

-Dry storage areas- could be another retail space

-Additional toilet-for customers

-Large rear storage/workshop with roller door access.-would make a great wine bar

Separate entrance to a flexible additional room suitable for studio space, office, guest accommodation or potential self-contained suite

Adding to the appeal, much of the kitchen equipment and commercial chattels are included in the sale price, making the transition into a new venture even easier.

Local artist murals inspired by Kakanui Beach create a memorable atmosphere that reflects the creative and eclectic vibe of the community. Importantly, this sale is for the freehold land and buildings only — giving buyers complete freedom to create their own business vision without purchasing the current business.

Properties offering this level of exposure, flexibility, updated living and included commercial infrastructure are rarely available in Kakanui.

Come see why so many people stop here.

Kitty – 027 346 0846

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Property ID

eagle_1781306

Listed on

28/05/2026

Updated

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Kakanui, Waitaki

Kakanui is a suburb which lies within the Territorial Authority of Waitaki, one of 24 residential suburbs which form the wider region. Kakanui is the 6th largest suburb of Waitaki in terms of the total number of residential housing stock. Kakanui provides a range of housing stock, with the earliest residential housing recorded in the area constructed between 1880 - 1889. The majority of the residential housing stock in the locality was constructed between 2000 - 2009. Residential housing stock in Kakanui is made up of approximately 86% residential housing , 1% residential investment housing and 13% lifestyle properties.

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