Property Details
Rare opportunity to buy a slice of 007 history
Luxury, beachfront cottages available for private ownership with excellent return potential
Pristine lagoon and crescent beach
Properties priced from US$750,000 to US$1,500,000
High season nightly room rate estimate of US$960 (non premium weeks)
Up to 60% finance available through First Caribbean International Bank – preferential rates available for Goldeneye cients
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to invest in a luxury property with excellent return potential, and inherit the legacy of Ian Fleming – where the immortal tales of the superspy James Bond were penned. A 'very few' will be able to own a residence in a community already appreciated as the ultimate Caribbean hideaway.
Goldeneye lies just beyond the one street town of Oracabessa, an idyllic community on Jamaica’s north shore. In 1992 music mogul and hospitality trendsetter Chris Blackwell (Island Records) purchased a further 40 acres next to Fleming’s original 20-acre estate and turned Goldeneye into an elegant resort.
Blackwell is currently expanding the property to include residential waterfront cottages. There is a choice of 11 one- and two-bedroom Beach Cottages on Low Cay Beach – a 500 ft sandy crescent that is sheltered by a coral reef – and 6 Spa Cottages nestled into the lush hillside. Completion is due for July 2010, with a grand opening in October.
Imaginatively conceived by architect Anne Hodges, these stunning villas are a take on the classic Caribbean cottage, complete with contemporary comforts. They feature wood clad exteriors, teak floors, jalousie shutters, and exotic outdoor showers. Open-air dining and panoramic views at the Blue Bar complete the village experience. The Spa at Goldeneye will be grounded in Ayurvedic principles and integrated with indigenous natural products.
Conservative nightly room rates for a 1-bedroom beach cottage have been estimated at US$960 (high season, non-premium weeks) and US$640 in the low season. Annual estimated occupancy rates for 2010 are 47.8% (paying guests) and 4.1% owner usage rising to 65% and 7.9% respectively in 2013.
First Caribbean International Bank is associated with Goldeneye and has developed a range of mortgage finance options designed to meet investor’s requirements. These offer up to 60% financing and there are flexible interest rate options over 2, 3 and 5-year terms.
Goldeneye is a glamourous, yet artistic location with roots in art and culture. Previous guests include Johnny Depp, The Clintons, Yoko Ono, Pierce Brosnan and Scarlett Johansson.
· Beachfront cottages
· Private ownership with excellent return potential
· Pristine lagoon and crescent beach
· Up to 60% finance available
· One and two-bed cottages / villas
· Ayurvedic spa on site
· Secluded location popular with celebrities