Property Description
Tara Manor Inn, St. Andrews, New Brunswick
Offered at: $1,750,000
Tara Manor Inn or “Tara” as it is known locally,
is a working, fully equipped vacation resort located in historic
St. Andrews by-the-Sea. Beautifully situated atop a gently sloping
15.4-acre property, many of the inn’s 28 suites, balconies,
decks and dining room are afforded stunning views of Passamaquoddy
Bay and Navy Island. Since the early 1970s, Tara has been a
popular vacation destination for couples seeking a private and
relaxing getaway, for families wanting to enjoy an abundance
of walking paths, the tennis court, hot tub and heat outdoor
pool, and for companies wanting to host business conferences
in a unique and convenient setting.
The current owners, who have owned Tara for more than 40 years,
are proud of its illustrious history. Built is 1869 as a summer
residence, “Belle Vu”, as it was known then, was
owned by Sir Charles Tupper, one of Canada’s Father’s
of Confederation. Sir Charles Tupper was a distinguished physician
who was instrumental in leading Nova Scotia into Confederation
in 1867. He had been Premier of Nova Scotia from 1864-67; following
Canada’s establishment as a Dominion, Sir Charles was
elected to the House of Commons in Ottawa where he served as
a Cabinet Minister under Prime Minister Sir John A. MacDonald
from 1870 - 1873 and 1878 - 1884. There have only been five
other owners in its long history and they include Professor
D. Blakeney Hoar for whom Blakeney Hoar Square in Boston , Massachusetts
was named and the Rt. Honourable C.D. Howe, a leading Canadian
economist and Cabinet Minister.
The current owners purchased the property in 1965 and continue
using it as a private residence until its conversion into an
Inn in 1971. The suites, all with full private ensuites, are
comfortably appointed with mahogany furniture, custom-made drapery
and area rugs. The main building has large dining room, fireside
lounge for guests, meeting room, kitchen, pantry, storage room,
laundry and office. The family’s home is located in the
inn with includes a large master bedroom, three other bedrooms,
two baths, living area and kitchen. There is also a separate
two-bedroom bungalow for staff, as well as a green house on
site.
The business is located on approximately six acres with the
remaining nearly 10 acres open for development opportunity.
The property is beautifully landscaped with mature hedges and
trees, formal perennial gardens and flowering shrubs. There
is a well-cared for gravel drive with ample parking for over
night and dinner guests. All furnishings and kitchen and dining
room equipment are included in the sale.
