Caribbean Lifestyles appoints Island Villas as property managers for Sandcastle, Barbados.

Caribbean Lifestyles Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of Island Villas Savills International as the property managers for its latest community, Sandcastle Barbados.

Scott Kennedy, Development Director at Caribbean Lifestyles Ltd commenting on the appointment stated, ‘we are delighted to have such a well respected and experienced property manager participate with us in the development. As a responsible developer we are always very aware that the selection of the right property manager creates a legacy for the future owners. We have worked very closely with Island Villas to ensure that the quality of service will be second to none and that costs are kept to a manageable level for both our investment and lifestyle driven purchasers’.

Island Villas is a seasoned Property Management and Real Estate company and are the exclusive partners of Savills International in the Eastern Caribbean.  Savills has undergone dynamic growth in recent years establishing itself as a powerful player on the international stage with offices and associates through the UK, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Caribbean. Island Villas is now a leading property management and villa rental company on the islands of Barbados and St. Lucia.

Managing Director of Island Villas, Richard Eames said, ‘Island Villas is thrilled to have been given such an opportunity. Caribbean Lifestyles Ltd has become synonymous with producing a high quality produce that epitomises the essence of true tropical luxury while still being affordable and attractive to the market. We are looking forward to managing this development and a closer relationship with the Caribbean Lifestyles Team’.

The partnership with Island Villas will also afford Sandcastle owners the unique opportunity of experiencing Island Villas’ new Concierge service, a complete destination management option that allows owners to access the best in transportation and travel, entertainment, sports and leisure, personal shopping and special events management.

 Sandcastle is a luxurious 46 condominium community located at Inch Marlow, Christ Church.  This unique community enjoys an elevated setting and provides panoramic ocean views whilst being a short walk to Long Beach. The development is ideally appointed to afford owners a leisurely lifestyle, features include a communal swimming pool and a complimentary one year’s golf membership at the Barbados Golf Club.  The location is known for its vibrant beach life, which allows residents to participate in a wide variety of activities such as windsurfing, kayaking or snorkelling.

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Altman Real Estate to support Sandcastle, Inch Marlow 

Bridgetown---- Regional Real Estate Specialists, Altman Real Estate have formed a strategic alliance with award winning developer, Caribbean Lifestyles Ltd, to market its Sandcastle development for the 2008 winter season.  Although not an exclusive arrangement, the alliance will provide for maximum marketing and promotion of the Sandcastle development regionally and internationally.

 According to Kim Goddard, Manager of Altman’s south coast office,  ‘we are very excited about building our relationship with Caribbean Lifestyles; and through the Sandcastle development we saw an opportunity to match a growing need in this segment of the market with a superbly executed development by a top notch team.’

Commenting on the partnership, Development Director Scott Kennedy stated,   ‘Caribbean Lifestyles limited is extremely pleased to be working with Altman Real Estate on this project. The Altman brand is a well established one always associated with the best property that the Caribbean has to offer. Caribbean Lifestyles Ltd, a dynamic, locally owned property development company sees this arrangement as ideal for the promotion of one of the most unique developments within the Caribbean.’

Sandcastle, is a luxurious 46 condominium development.  It is situated on an elevated site overlooking Long Beach and the ocean, and can be outfitted with optional ‘Smart Technology’ features including central media storage, flat screen TV’s, ipod interface, wireless lighting controls, temperature control and advanced telephone systems.  The development has been conceptualised around allowing buyers to simplify and enhance their lifestyle whilst enjoying ocean views and the benefits of close proximity to the beach at an affordable price. The on-site sales office is now open and site tours can be organised by contacting Amanda Thompson on 428-3554 or 230-9808.

Caribbean Lifestyles Ltd is setting new standards for Property Development in Barbados.  At the 2007 Homes Overseas Magazine Awards– the Oscars of international real estate - held on December 3^rd 2007 in London, Caribbean Lifestyles Ltd won the bronze award for Best Caribbean Apartment for their first property development venture, El Sol Sureno at the Barbados Golf Club.

There were 42 categories in all, including awards for international estate agents and public relations companies. Award winners came from 18 different countries. Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Dubai, France, Italy, Jamaica, Martinique, Oman, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, Turkey and the United States of America. Homes Overseas magazine has been the UK’s leading international property title for over 40 years.

The 2007 Awards has been expanded to include more of the destinations currently attracting interest from the British market. With no fewer than 30 destination-specific categories, this year’s awards were bigger than ever, acknowledging the truly global nature of the overseas property market.  Caribbean Lifestyles Ltd was proud to be able to showcase one of Barbados’s finest Developments at this event and obviously look forward to next year’s awards with great anticipation.

Caribbean Lifestyles Ltd with it’s recently sold out El Sol Sureno development, became the only Barbados developer to win an award at this year’s awards show and are confident that their current projects at Fairwind Lane, King’s Gate and Sandcastle will also have the opportunity to represent both Barbados and Caribbean Lifestyles in next year’s show. 

Caribbean Lifestyles Ltd with its recently sold out El Sol Sureno development became the only Barbados developer to win an award at this year’s awards show and are confident that their uncompromising approach to quality and customer satidfaction will yield further accolades in the future. Caribbean Lifestyles current projects under construction in Barbados include ten detached villas at Fairwind Lane, Southern Height, Christ Church, Eight Villas at King’s Gate, Gibbes St. Peter and Forty Six Condominiums at Sandcastle, Inch Marlowe, Christ Church. People interested in finding out more should contact Amanda Thompson on 823-9808 or visit their website at www.caribbean-lifestyles.com