Bayleys Marlborough Property

Marlborough A & P Show – 2018

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Our long association with rural real estate in Marlborough means that, once again, we’re proud sponsors of the Marlborough A & P Show. The show takes place on 9th and 10th November. The A & P Show is a long-standing tradition for the wider Marlborough community celebrating everything that is good about agriculture. It includes a showcase of the best livestock, horses and ponies, home cooking, preserves, craft, photography, sheep shearing, dog trials and wood chopping.

Marlborough A & P Show

This year we’ll be horsing around at the Marlborough A & P Show, with Ace, the horse!

Marlborough A & P Show AceWho is Ace the horse?

We’re helping our friends at Bayleys Canterbury tell a Horsey Tail of Courage! The tale of Ace began when Bayleys Canterbury, decided they would like to do something to help people in the community.

Bayleys Canterbury sponsor the BNZ Crusaders and the much loved Crusaders Horses. With support from lots of their friends in the business community, they created a unique storybook. The Horsey Tail of Courage aims to change the conversation around bullying. At the same time, it encourages children to talk about bullying.

You can find out more about this fantastic initiative here.

If you would like to take home your own horse from the Marlborough A & P Show, come to visit the Bayleys Marlborough stand. We can’t promise you a real live pony… But, you might be lucky enough to secure a toy Ace. We’ll have a whole stable of happy horses which we’ll be giving away on the day! We always aim to be good neighhhh-bours to our friends in Canterbury. We felt this was a small way we could offer them our support. We’re pleased to be able to spread the word about Ace at this much-loved community event.

To find out more about what’s on at this year’s Marlborough A & P Show, visit their website. We can’t wait to see you there!

Why not Make-A-Wish come true Marlborough?!

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Here’s your starter for ten… What promises a tasty supper, amazing auction and a bucket load of entertainment? The answer is, of course, the great Bayleys Marlborough Quiz Night, supporting Make-A-Wish New Zealand.

It’s been three years since the Bayleys Foundation began it’s alliance to support the life-changing work undertaken by Make-A-Wish New Zealand. We’ve been honoured to help to make wishes come true for young people from 3 years to 17 years with life-threatening medical conditions.

Over those years, the Make-A-Wish team have granted many wishes across the length and breadth of the country. They work hard to make sure that these are tailored for each young person individually. And that they far exceed expectations. With your help, we’ve been proud to support this fabulous organisation in making each wish the best it can be so that it creates a fantastic experience and forms a lasting memory for each young recipient.

Make A Wish Marlborough

Now, we are calling on you once again to support our Bayleys Marlborough Quiz Night*. Part of the nationwide Great Bayleys Quiz night extravaganza.

Join us for the great Bayleys Marlborough Quiz Night, supporting Make-A-Wish New Zealand. This event takes place on Friday 3 August at 7 pm at Springlands School. It costs just $250 for a table of 10. But be quick, as tables are limited and selling fast.

You’ll enjoy a tasty supper kindly provided by Watery Mouth Cafe – Award Winning Cafe. EFTPOS facilities will be available at the bar so that you can bid on some amazing auction items generously donated by local businesses.

If you’re coming along to the Bayleys Marlborough Quiz Night, supporting Make-A-Wish New Zealand, here are three tips for Quiz Night success!
  • Variety is the spice of life – Gather the right mix of people on your team with a broad range of interests. That way you’ll have all the quiz categories covered.
  • Delegate well – If you’re taking things seriously, you’ll need to distribute the workload. Choose one person to write down the answers and another decisive candidate to referee. Yes! There may be a dispute to settle if two team members feel they are certain about two separate answers.
  • Trust your instinct – The first answer that comes to mind will often be the right one. So try not to overthink things!

Contact us to book your table.

*Please note this is an R18 event.

Five ways to feast in Marlborough this month

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A wise man once said, “Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons”, and this year Marlborough is laden with riches for serious foodies to feast upon!

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Sauvignon Blanc Day – 4th May – Every feast should be accompanied by marvellous wine, and this month we celebrate the grape variety that is synonymous with Marlborough, Sauvignon Blanc. This is the ninth annual celebration of Sauvignon Blanc, and this year you can enjoy a special lunch at the Vines Village Cafe. Find out more here.

Bayleys Friday Night Feast – 11th May – We’re proud to sponsor this true celebration of Marlborough’s incredible food, the people who make it happen and the culinary geniuses who bring it all together. With its street party vibe, festive lights and a mouth watering range of exciting food options, the Friday Night Feast is a local favourite. Hit up this food lovers’ festival in the centre of Blenheim for a celebration of Marlborough food, the people who make it happen and the culinary geniuses who bring it all together. Stalls packed with your favourite food will fill the centre of town, so bring the kids, bring your appetites and join the party! Here’s a link to the Facebook Event Page.

Marlborough Farmer’s Market – 13th May – While the fabulous Marlborough Farmer’s Market takes place every Sunday, Mother’s Day happens only once a year! This year treat Mum to a mouth-watering breakfast and a stroll round the market to pick up her favourite local foods.

Catch Your Own – Late autumn weather can be stunning in Marlborough, so why not take to the water and enjoy our beautiful Marlborough Sounds. Remember to visit the Ministry for Primary Industries website to find out about how many fish you can catch and what size they have to be.

When the Weather Cools, Warm Up – Our good friends at MarlboroughNZ have put together the Winter Fireplace Trail. If you needed an excuse to sip super wine and eat exciting food then look no further, this is it!

We can’t wait to see you at the Bayleys Friday Night Feast!

Selling homes in Marlborough – A foodie paradise

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We think it’s fair to say that at Bayleys Marlborough we know a thing or two about selling homes. We have a dedicated team of agents with many years of real estate experience, and above all, we know people!

Selling real estate is all about building successful relationships, so it’s important to know what makes people tick. One of the things that makes our region so attractive as a place to live is its importance as a foodie heaven!

So in today’s blog post, we want to share a few ways that can help ensure your home appeals to foodies.

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  • Spice up your Kitchen – It doesn’t matter whether your cooking space is colossal or compact… A kitchen is always the heart of the home, and yet also one of the most expensive rooms to renovate. So the chances are you don’t want to embark on a major upgrade, including the kitchen sink (pardon the pun) just before you list your home. Check out this article from the archives for some tips on updating your kitchen on a budget. And if you’re kitchen is a compact cutie, this article from Houzz may have a few tips for you.
  • Garden Delights – If you have a veggie garden or fruit trees, make sure that these are all well tended. If you don’t, think about adding a few pots. Some veggies will grow quite happily in containers.
  • Satisfy their Senses – You may have heard the old adage that the smell of freshly baked bread or freshly brewed coffee can help to sell a home. We always advise that you get rid of stale cooking odours before an open home. But a pleasantly, inviting aroma can often make a house feel more like a home.

When our agents are selling homes, they can reassure any food and wine loving viewers that Marlborough is the place to be. We have a huge selection of cafes, restaurants and wineries to choose from, plus some fantastic foodie events.

We are super excited to be Sponsors of the Bayleys Marlborough Friday Night Feast! A rip-roaring street party! You’ll find Marlborough’s finest produce coupled with incredible local talent, live entertainment and festive vibes. Find out more HERE.

 

Find Us

BLENHEIM: 33 Seymour Street
PHONE: +64 3 578 7700
Email Us: marlborough@bayleys.co.nz

PICTON: 35 High Street
PHONE: +64 3 578 7700
Email Us: picton@bayleys.co.nz

KAIKOURA: 60 West End Parade
PHONE: +64 3 319 7049
Email Us: kaikoura@bayleys.co.nz

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