Multi-income property with café, fuel stop, cottage and family home on 2 hectares. Ideal for business owners or lifestyle seekers near the coast in rural Marlborough.
Looking for a property that combines business, home, and lifestyle in one smart package? Welcome to 7326 State Highway 1 - a well-known community hub with multiple income streams, set on 2.0234 hectares (5 acres) in the heart of Marlborough's rural coast.
Positioned just 49km south of Blenheim and midway to Kaikoura, this standout opportunity sits in the close-knit township of Ward - known for its whitebaiting, fishing, hunting, and strong rural spirit.
Set across two titles, the property delivers a well-rounded mix of business, comfort, and future potential:
- Licensed Cafe + Fuel Stop
The cafe has been stylishly upgraded and features a spacious dining area, commercial kitchen, chillers, and separate office. It's home to Flaxbourne Services, which includes an Allied Fuel and Truckstop, NZ Post outlet, and PO Boxes.
Fuel, food, postal services, and now a licensed cafe - with room to expand into evening dining or a full bar and restaurant experience.
- Comfortable Three-Bedroom Home
Tucked privately behind the business, the home has been refreshed inside and out, offering functional family living with scope to add your own touch.
- Self-Contained One-Bedroom Cottage
With its own kitchen, bathroom, lounge, and a large double garage - perfect for extended family, rental income, or staff accommodation.
A flat paddock gives you space to graze animals, start a hobby farm, or keep a pony or two for the kids.
With key improvements already made, this is a genuine turnkey opportunity. Whether you're looking to be your own boss, step into rural hospitality, or invest in a business with lifestyle benefits - this is the complete package.
Our vendors have done the groundwork and are now ready to hand it over. The next chapter at this iconic Ward address is ready to begin.
7326 State Highway 1, Ward - your future starts here.
