And in the idyllic Marlborough Sounds, you can still find a slice of summer’s past, with many quintessential Kiwi baches and lifestyle homes dotted in and around the endless bays and coves that shape this unique and beautiful corner of New Zealand.
While these types of properties are highly sought after, says Tall Poppy Picton and Marlborough Sounds owner Grant Douglas, they do require a little extra homework for prospective buyers.
In a previous blog, Grant covered off everything you need to know about the implications the Foreshore Reserve has on buying, selling and owning coastal property in the Sounds.
Wastewater systems in the Marlborough Sounds have recently come under scrutiny by the Marlborough District Council, as part of regulatory changes they are making in effort to safeguard and improve water quality in the Marlborough Sounds.
Architectural design consultant Alisdair Daines who is a resident of Anakiwa, says Marlborough District Council has already rolled out new requirements for wastewater systems in the Marlborough Sounds.
And under the Proposed Marlborough Environment Plan (PMEP), council has indicated that more regulatory changes are coming, including an inspection, warrant of fitness and service plan for all wastewater systems.