Sotheby's International Realty office opens in Nelson, New Zealand

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New Zealand’s premier residential real estate company opens a new showroom and office in Nelson today (Monday 25 November), demonstrating continued expansion and investment in its business.

New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty, which has its head office in Queenstown and offices throughout the country, will open the Trafalgar Street office, making it the third to open in as many months.

Independently New Zealand owned and operated, the company is the fastest growing privately-owned real estate business in the country, undergoing significant expansion and investment.

Located in the heart of Nelson at the base of the iconic and highly-recognisable Cathedral Steps, the Nelson showroom is in one of the city’s highest foot traffic areas attracting a large number of local and international visitors.

The expansive new showroom will be spearheaded by well-known Nelson local Simone Henbrey, alongside local registered real estate salesperson Wendy Lindbom as administration support.

New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty co-owners Julian Brown and Mark Harris said the Nelson premise was possibly one of the company’s "best and most high profile locations".

"The response from the locals has been so supportive and people have really noticed that Simone and New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty have a unique point of difference when selling or buying a property," they said.

"Our extensive national and international referral network is an incredibly powerful selling tool.

"Coupled with other unique marketing tools such as our bi-monthly Property Style magazine that’s distributed to an extensive database and found in major Koru lounges throughout Australia and New Zealand, we offer a level of service unrivalled in the area."

The Nelson-based team will work closely with specialised broker Mike Barnett who works for the company in the Marlborough region, providing a referral network between the two regions.

Ms Henbrey has lived in Nelson’s Cathedral area with her two children for eight years and joined the company in May.

She said the Sotheby’s International Realty brand had been "incredibly well received" in the region.

"I knew there was demand in the area for a brand as prestigious and well thought of as Sotheby’s International Realty and I’ve been overwhelmed with the positive feedback so far," she said.

"It’s been a very successful six months with multiple properties sold, some of which had previously stood quiet for some time, and I’m delighted to have some amazing listings on our books right now.

"The showroom enables us to market homes to a wider audience and with the generous window space it’s perfect for large property displays. You won’t miss it when you walk by."

"I certainly have been busy these last few months. People appreciate and love the fresh approach that comes with listing your home with the New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty network of offices," she said.

"The company’s referral system is second-to-none so as soon as a property is listed with me in Nelson, it’s listed with the entire Sotheby’s International Realty team globally, and with over 13,000 associates worldwide across 660 offices, that’s a pretty strong team."

Ms Henbrey has marketed and sold a number of high profile properties including several large family homes in Nelson’s dress circle above the Cathedral and an iconic historic cottage in Victory.

Simone has also just listed Nelson’s premium Quay Waterfront Apartments on an exclusive basis.

"The Quay Apartments are one of the town’s most iconic residences and I’m excited to showcase them to not only the local and New Zealand market but also the world."

Ms Henbrey said more than half of her recent sales were to purchasers relocating to Nelson.

"It isn’t just about the monetary value; a home boasts unique aspects that make it special to current and future owners," she said.

"It could be the last beachfront property of its kind, have million dollar views unrivalled in Nelson or it could be a one-bedroom period villa. Each has a unique proposition that makes it special."

Ms Henbrey is highly-regarded in the Nelson area for her work on restoring the town’s historic Melrose House, responsible for fundraising, organising open days and attracting sponsorship to ensure the property, built around 1879, was returned to its former glory.

Ms Henbrey started her property career in 1995 in Auckland, where she was responsible for the marketing and sales of period homes in Mt Eden before moving to Nelson in 2005.

She is also an experienced and award-winning interior designer, graduating from the Auckland School of Interior Design and New York’s Sheffield School of Interior Design

The Nelson showroom comes hot on the heels of new offices in Central Otago’s Wanaka and Arrowtown, taking the company’s offices up to eight with more in the pipeline.

Caribbean House, Little Cayman

New luxury property Listing: Caribbean House, Little Cayman


Caribbean House, Little Cayman is a great reflection of what Little Cayman is and has to offer as a Caribbean Island, providing the perfect balance between luxury living and laid back island paradise. There are few places in the Caribbean and even within the world that are able to offer the delights of a tropical island along with the creature comforts you’d rather not leave at home. Little Cayman offers quintessential Caribbean Island life with a “Little” bit extra, small in population and size: around two hundred and fifty people living on a land mass of around ten square miles, Little Cayman is approximately ten miles long and has an average width of one mile but there is nothing diminutive when contemplating the scale of its natural beauty.
As you approach Little Cayman from the air and before land even hoves into view the variation of colours in the sea below are a delight to behold, the deep waters reflected in the magnificent mauves and deep purples graduating through every shade of blue until they reach the shallow sandy shores turning an iridescent green and turquoise, as the De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter makes it descent towards the short Airstrip of Edward Bodden Aiport below you can almost feel any residual stress of city life just seeping away and in its place, that warm feeling of anticipation and relaxation. Little Cayman really is a place where many different worlds collide and although if you’ve just flown in from New York you may be on the same time zone, it will feel as if you’re in a different age! A warm cheery welcome as you step down a couple of steps off the plane, a wry smile to yourself as you walk past a sign that says Terminal 1, Gate A on a two roomed airport building no more than 400sqft and warm friendly locals that wave when ever you pass them in the car, this is Little Cayman.
Don’t be fooled, although car doors and front doors are rarely if ever locked and security is not even thought of, once you pull into the driveway of Caribbean House on the peaceful North Side you will realize that you haven’t been transported back in time but that this is a different kind of place where old time values haven’t been replaced by modern technology but sit happily side by side. So although Caribbean House sits overlooking the Caribbean Sea enjoying an ocean view that hasn’t changed much in a thousand years, the house itself has been painstakingly designed combining local knowledge with the latest in high quality materials to provide a home that is both aesthetically pleasing and very low maintenance. Exterior windows and doors are all screened so that you can take advantage of the prevailing breeze but they are also manufactured with energy efficient high impact glass, which means that the electricity required to run your state of the art A/C system will be less and you will never have to worry about hurricane shutters. If you live in a world where security is not an issue then the floor plan of a house is only constrained by the best possible design, hence at Caribbean House you will find all four bedrooms on the ground floor with easy access straight out onto the deck and beach. The ensuite master bedroom doubles up as a self contained apartment with sitting area, kitchen and separate entrance it can be left open or locked off from the main house allowing maximum flexibility whether you are travelling with family or staff, it also has a large deck with extraordinary ocean views.
Ascend the solid mahogany helix spiral staircase, a feature in its own right, to reach the great room situated on the second floor to enjoy maximum impact from the ocean views, the cooling breeze and to allow a spectacular vaulted cathedral ceiling finished with solid cedar. The great room is serviced by a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops and leads out to a large deck which allows for perfect inside/outside living.

Caribbbean House, Little Cayman

Caribbean House, Little Cayman is a unique luxury property.
Offered at US$1.85m


Caribbean House, Little Cayman is a great reflection of what Little Cayman is and has to offer as a Caribbean Island, providing the perfect balance between luxury living and laid back island paradise. There are few places in the Caribbean and even within the world that are able to offer the delights of a tropical island along with the creature comforts you’d rather not leave at home. Little Cayman offers quintessential Caribbean Island life with a “Little” bit extra, small in population and size: around two hundred and fifty people living on a land mass of around ten square miles, Little Cayman is approximately ten miles long and has an average width of one mile but there is nothing diminutive when contemplating the scale of its natural beauty.
As you approach Little Cayman from the air and before land even hoves into view the variation of colours in the sea below are a delight to behold, the deep waters reflected in the magnificent mauves and deep purples graduating through every shade of blue until they reach the shallow sandy shores turning an iridescent green and turquoise, as the De Havilland DHC-6 Twin Otter makes it descent towards the short Airstrip of Edward Bodden Aiport below you can almost feel any residual stress of city life just seeping away and in its place, that warm feeling of anticipation and relaxation. Little Cayman really is a place where many different worlds collide and although if you’ve just flown in from New York you may be on the same time zone, it will feel as if you’re in a different age! A warm cheery welcome as you step down a couple of steps off the plane, a wry smile to yourself as you walk past a sign that says Terminal 1, Gate A on a two roomed airport building no more than 400sqft and warm friendly locals that wave when ever you pass them in the car, this is Little Cayman.
Don’t be fooled, although car doors and front doors are rarely if ever locked and security is not even thought of, once you pull into the driveway of Caribbean House on the peaceful North Side you will realize that you haven’t been transported back in time but that this is a different kind of place where old time values haven’t been replaced by modern technology but sit happily side by side. So although Caribbean House sits overlooking the Caribbean Sea enjoying an ocean view that hasn’t changed much in a thousand years, the house itself has been painstakingly designed combining local knowledge with the latest in high quality materials to provide a home that is both aesthetically pleasing and very low maintenance. Exterior windows and doors are all screened so that you can take advantage of the prevailing breeze but they are also manufactured with energy efficient high impact glass, which means that the electricity required to run your state of the art A/C system will be less and you will never have to worry about hurricane shutters. If you live in a world where security is not an issue then the floor plan of a house is only constrained by the best possible design, hence at Caribbean House you will find all four bedrooms on the ground floor with easy access straight out onto the deck and beach. The ensuite master bedroom doubles up as a self contained apartment with sitting area, kitchen and separate entrance it can be left open or locked off from the main house allowing maximum flexibility whether you are travelling with family or staff, it also has a large deck with extraordinary ocean views.
Ascend the solid mahogany helix spiral staircase, a feature in its own right, to reach the great room situated on the second floor to enjoy maximum impact from the ocean views, the cooling breeze and to allow a spectacular vaulted cathedral ceiling finished with solid cedar. The great room is serviced by a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counter tops and leads out to a large deck which allows for perfect inside/outside living.

Luxury property, Little Cayman

Laguna, Little Cayman luxury property

Laguna is a property that provides luxury living in Little Cayman, like no other! As the twin-prop plane flies over the brilliant turquoise sea and onto the landing strip of the tiny airport of Little Cayman, Cayman Islands, you will realize you have arrived at one of the Caribbean’s most unspoiled and pristine destinations.

Luxury Property: Laguna, Little Cayman

Introducing Laguna, one of Little Cayman's finest homes where time has no meaning and each day is filled with pure pleasure and relaxation. Little Cayman, the smallest of the three Cayman Islands and located just South of Miami, continues to be one of the least developed, safest, and easily accessible tropical islands in the western hemisphere. This unique island of incredible beauty and untouched surroundings provides serenity and extraordinary living. A magical paradise and unhurried pace where you know every one of your neighbors as there are less than 150 residents.
The lure of the island, besides its seclusion, includes renowned near-vertical wall dives at Bloody Bay Wall and world famous bone fishing in the flats off Little Cayman. Local Caymanians and folklore suggests that pirate treasure may still be buried in the dense interior but there is treasure enough in what is now the largest bird sanctuary in the Caribbean where you may catch a glimpse of the Red Footed Booby or the magnificent frigates.
By extension, Laguna successfully combines luxury living in a relaxed and casual manner that is perfect for an intimate evening for two or a large gathering of friends and family. Recently remodeled with top of the line materials, this beach front retreat is located on the North side of the island boasting 300 ft of pristine white sand and unsurpassed views of crystal blue waters. The impressive great room and chefs kitchen sets a tone of grandeur for this 5,800 sq ft., five bedroom five and a half bath home with two car garaged and separate apartment or staff quarters. Start your day with a dip in the pool or drinks on the expansive deck and an afternoon nap in the hammock shaded by the outdoor cabana. Embrace Laguna’s barefoot elegance with white sand beaches, world class diving and fishing and forget the hustle and bustle of life with a new approach to 9:00-5:00.
Cayman Islands Sotheby’s International Realty is a member of CIREBA. ML# 114864