Destination cafe on Banks Peninsula
The land and buildings housing a popular cafe, restaurant and chocolaterie on Banks Peninsula are for sale.
The prominent three-storey cafe premises at 79 Main Road, Governors Bay, at the head of Lyttelton Harbour, have become a well-established destination for day-trippers from Christchurch as well as tourists.
Located on a high-profile corner site with commanding views over the harbour, it is leased to Harbour House Cafe – generating annual net rental income of $72,250 plus GST per annum. The current lease runs through to the end of the year, with two further eight-year rights of renewal.
The property is now being marketed for sale by Bayleys Canterbury. Salesperson Kate Mullins said the premises consisted of a building of some 438 square metres on approximately 809 square metres of freehold land, including off-street customer car parking. “This large former house was originally constructed in the 1960s. Over the past 13 years, the building has been upgraded, strengthened and converted to cafe and restaurant premises with specialised chocolate-making facilities – with extensive decking providing uninterrupted views over the harbour,” said Ms Mullins. “Within the building, which is air-cooled for premium chocolate production conditions, there are two dining rooms, a servery and main counter, a commercial kitchen, office and guest amenities – along with packing and storage rooms downstairs.
“The property has a stunning outlook, with views right down the length of Lyttelton Harbour to the open sea. The large, decked outdoor dining area is oriented to capitalise to the full from these views - which are a vital part of the destination appeal among cafe customers,” Ms Mullins said. The building has an Initial Evaluation Procedure rating of 69 percent of new building standards, and is zoned Commercial Banks Peninsula under Christchurch City Council’s district plan. This zoning allows for a wide range of commercial activities – including retail, office, entertainment, health and childcare.
With its stunning location and outlook, and strong hospitality offering, the Main Road property has all the credentials of a genuine destination cafe,” said Ms Mullins