Mark Stevenson First National Real Estate Ltd MREINZ

MARK STEVENSON FIRST NATIONAL REAL ESTATE LTD M.R.E.I.N.Z.. We appreciate that selling your home can be a stressful and sometimes unpleasant experience. At Mark Stevenson First National we are committed to offering our exclusive vendors an extraordinary level of service and support designed to ensure that the sale of your property is a happy and rewarding event MARLBOROUGH IS THE PLACE TO LIVE. Marlborough can be discovered at the top of the South Island of New Zealand. The township of Blenheim is the heart of the province's commercial and suburban life. To the north is Picton, a small town that holds the honour of gatekeeper to the spectacular Marlborough Sounds. To the south is Kaikoura, the whale-watching capital of the world. Blenheim is serviced by Air New Zealand link and Origin Pacific with several flights from Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch. Picton is host to the Inter- Island ferry connecting the North Island to the South with several daily crossings that takes up to 3.25 hours. The population of Blenheim is around 22,000; with outlying areas contributing a further 20,000.The population has been growing steadily at around 3% but increased significantly during 2002. Marlborough is one of the sunniest provinces in New Zealand. Blenheim regularly tops the sunshine stakes and has an estimated average of 2,438 hours to enjoy sun's rays every year. The long-term rainfall average is 649mm per annum, but it is not uncommon for Blenheim to have at least 284 days of the year with less than 1mm of rain. Marlborough is dubbed the wine capital of New Zealand being recognized by overseas connoisseurs as having top quality and award winning wines. We are world renown for our Sauvignon Blanc however our Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and several other varieties are also right up there. The Marlborough Sounds is also home to the world trade marked 'Green Lipped Mussel' which is enjoyed domestically and internationally. The Marlborough province is also blessed with the