Gary Player - The Legend

Harlequin Agent Reserves First Gary Player Hillside Villa at The Marquis Estate in St. Lucia

Jul 22, 2009 | Filed Under: Real Estate Services   

Nigel and Karen Griffin, Directors of Alexander James Properties Worldwide, one of Harlequin Properties most successful agents, recently reserved for themselves, the first branded Gary Player Hillside Villa at Harlequin’s new Marquis Estate in St Lucia, which will feature the world’s first Gary Player Hotel and boast a Signature Gary Player Golf Course. The delighted couple then had the chance to meet Gary Player at the official launch of The Marquis Estate at The Grove Golf Club in Hertfordshire.

Nigel Griffin said, “Both my wife and I were delighted to be the first investors to reserve a property on what can only be described as one of the world’s premier property developments. To meet on a one-to-one basis with Gary Player made it a truly momentous occasion. Gary was an absolute gentleman and talked to us about his excitement for The Marquis Estate, explaining how this unique development is planning superior and unrivaled quality residences set against a backdrop of spectacular scenery.  Also, Mr. Player displayed a great understanding of just how important this development is for the continued success of St. Lucia and the employment from which locals would benefit. As Gary Player said, ‘it’s about giving something back.’”

Dave Ames, Chairman of Harlequin Hotels and Resorts, said, “Nigel and Karen have been instrumental in the success of Alexander James Properties and they with the help of their dedicated staff have sold 75 properties at Harlequin developments throughout the Caribbean in the last 6 months alone. Therefore, I was delighted for them to meet with Gary Player and wish them continued success for the rest of 2009.”

The Marquis Estate is to be located amongst some of the Caribbean’s most attractive landscape on the stunning northeast coast of St. Lucia and will occupy a breathtaking 500 acre site in a wide, lush, tropical valley that sweeps majestically down to one of the most beautiful beaches in St. Lucia, the Marquis Bay.

Prices at The Marquis Estate start from just £125,000 with completion due in 2013.

Harlequin Hotels & Resorts is currently marketing its developments in Barbados, St. Vincent and The Grenadines, Dominican Republic and St. Lucia and is looking towards further development in emerging tourist markets including Brazil.  Some investors are now using Self Invested Personal Pensions (SIPPs) to fund their purchase, which opens up this investment to many whose pensions may have stalled during the current financial downturn to benefit from the potential high rewards of property ownership in the emerging markets of the Caribbean. Prices start from just £125,000 and investors will receive a rental guarantee of 10% of the original purchase price for the first two years, paid from completion, followed by a 50% net room rate share ongoing as well as being able to occupy their property for 30 days during the year without charge (except SIPP investors). 

Please visit the following sites for additional information:
www.harlequinhotelsandresorts.com
www.harlequinproperty.co.uk
www.ajpworldwide.com

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