Mark the half-tail cat is among the unique cattels of a Beerescourt home. Image / Provided
A Beerescourt home will go under the hammer tomorrow in Hamilton as an unique two-for-one offer: Purchase a house get a totally free cat.
The property at 9a Elizabeth Street functions 4 bed rooms, 2 restrooms, a health spa and Mark the half-tail cat who chose to move into the location one day and never ever left.
Lodge Realty Residential and Way Of Life Sales Expert Megan Smith says she thinks this is the very first time a cat has actually ever been noted in a property’s effects (or ‘cattels’ in this case).
“It is certainly a career first for me, and dare I say – perhaps the first time in New Zealand that a white-socked tabby has been officially included in a sale.”
The suppliers state that Mark appeared sobbing on the doorstep one day – damp, shaking, and sickly – and hasn’t left given that regardless of the suppliers’ efforts to return him to his initial owner.
“When Mark arrived on our doorstep… we fed him up and took him to the vets to get checked over,” the supplier says.
“We found his original owners and returned him, but not long after Mark was at our door crying again.”
Mark’s name is the outcome of a lost battle with a cleaning device cover – he combated the whiteware and the whiteware won – however don’t stress; the run-in has actually had no effect on his ‘catitude.’
As the property suppliers are now relocating to a brand-new advancement where cats are not permitted (in the interests of securing native wildlife), Mark is increasing for auction along with 9a Elizabeth Street.
“The ideal situation is that there is a new owner out there who would like to keep Mark on,” the suppliers state.
“Over the years we have come to love Mark’s unique personality, but as much as we’d like to take him with us it is sadly not possible. Of course, if the new owners are not keen on Mark (or allergic!), we have arranged an alternate accommodation option for him.”
Smith says the non-traditional addition has actually been favorably gotten by those thinking about the property up until now.
“Everyone who has shown interest has found the offering quite amusing, and Mark’s presence adds a real charm to the home,” Smith says.
Mark is an evasive housemate that has yet to be seen at any open houses however is hesitantly available to training his brand-new family. The Beerescourt property will be up for auction (unless offered prior) on Wednesday, February 8.
