Quintessentially Estates Newsletter September EVENTS: Molasses Reef, A Ritz-Carlton Reserve would like to invite you to a cocktail reception held in China Tang at The Dorchester on 1st October 2008 from 6- 9pm. Located on West Caicos in the Turks and Caicos Islands, Molasses Reef offers a unique home ownership opportunity alongside a limited number of picturesque oceanfront cottages, villas and home sites. The properties span across nearly one mile of immaculate white- sand beaches with awe inspiring views across the ocean. All home owners will receive full use of the exceptional facilities and amenities including a Cliff Crysdale Tennis academy, a full- service spa with private treatment bungalows, and two restaurants overseen by Gray Kunz, the acclaimed James Beard award-winning Chef. The Marina Village at Molasses Reef will also feature a full service marina accommodating yachts up to 225- feet in length. RSVP essential to amelia@quintessentallyestates.com. EVENTS: Morocco Sotheby's International Realty invites you to the Modern Arab & Iranian Art Viewing in the Sotheby's Auction House on Wednesday October 22nd at 34-35 New Bond Street, London, W1A 2AA. The event will start at 6.30 PM with canapés and a champagne reception followed by viewing of art some of the most well known Arab and Iranian Artists. Morocco Sotheby’s International Realty is the official sponsor for this event and will be presenting its latest luxury resort development in Tangiers Morocco. Oceanfront villas and apartments developed by the Qatar Sovereign Wealth Fund. The luxury resort development called Al Houara is built on 234 hectares of forest and beach front with an 18 hole VJ Singh golf course, Equestrian Center and Kempinski Spa Hotel. Al Houara’s center is a traditional Moroccan Kasbah with boutiques, local merchants selling pottery and ceramics, galleries and luxury boutiques. Current Al Houara owners are lifestyle investors looking for a close secondary home to London, but also investors, benefiting from the current high capital appreciation in Tangiers and Morocco. RSVP essential to amelia@quintessentallyestates.com. MAURITITUS: Port Louis - € 2,975,000 - 5,975,000 Banyan Tree Corniche Bay is the new definition of exotic island living: on the mountainside, a cluster of elegant villas are discreetly inserted into the lush vegetation. Designed by acclaimed architects Foster + Partners, the development fits perfectly within its natural environment, seamlessly blending into its spectacular surroundings as attractively as possible. Attention to detail is paramount, with every aspect of the car-free development carefully designed to be ecologically sensitive and aesthetically pleasing. The 115 hillside villas are an architectural triumph. Foster + Partners’ iconic roofline, teamed with the use of natural and sustainable materials, create a truly unique design that is in perfect harmony with the setting. Sizes range from 388 - 681m² (4,175 – 7,328ft²) and all villas are located within freehold land plots ranging from 0.8 – 1.25 acres. The spectacular backdrop of the mythical Le Morne Brabant Mountain, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, provides a dramatic dimension to the lush landscape and the topography of the land ensures unspoilt panoramic views over the Gary Player designed golf course and Indian Ocean beyond. With 163 worldwide tournament victories, including nine Major Championships, Gary Player brings over 50 years experience and knowledge to his course designs, sensitively integrating the existing landscape with design that both complements the environment and challenges all levels of golfers, from professionals to weekenders. The Hotel and Spa, due for completion 2011, is Banyan Tree’s first project on the island. A leading resort, hotel and spa operator in the Asia-Pacific region, Banyan Tree’s enviable reputation is based not only on the exquisite locations and striking designs of their properties, but the world-class service ethic and lavish spas that feature so prominently in all of their hotels. Banyan Tree Corniche Bay promises to bring Mauritius the charm, sophistication and luxury that befits such a breathtaking island. For all enquiries please email info@quintessentiallyestates.com. ITALY: Castello Del Nero, Tuscany - POA PURE offers the opportunity to restore a stunning farmhouse situated in the 400 hectare Castello del Nero estate. Incorporating a 13th century castle that has been expertly restored in a real labour of love into a 5* hotel, the estate is now a new and exciting Tuscan residential community. The hotel is already a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World and each property will benefit from the same quality craftsmanship. Located in the heart of the Chianti region, the select number of farmhouses will be restored with the purchaser having full input into the final product. Castello Del Nero is situated only 25 minutes from Florence, and its international airport, and is only 30 minutes from the historical town of Siena For all enquiries please email info@quintessentiallyestates.com. TURKS AND CAICOS: Molasses Reef - $2,000,000 - $6,000,000 Molasses Reef is located on over 1.5 Miles of pristine beach on the Island of West Caicos. This 6000 acre island will offer a Ritz Carlton Reserve Resort with 125 Ocean Front suites...81 Ocean Front Villas...and 30 Ocean Front SF Cottages. The amenities will include a 60,000 foot Main lodge...private cabanas...proposed 5800 paved runway...Cliff Drysdale tennis academy...golf range/studio...500 acre Lake Catherine....miles of biking and jogging trails...bone fishing...and one of the most dramatic and well known Dive sites in the world located just off shore and continues for nearly 300 miles! In addition a world class full service Marina and Caribbean Village is planned with 120 Boat slips for boats up to 225 ft...25000 feet of Retail and commercial...several shops and restaurants. For all enquiries please email info@quintessentiallyestates.com. FRANCE: La Licorne, Peisey, Haute Savoie - € 2,600,000 Named after the mythical unicorn, this traditional 1850 listed Savoyard individual chalet will provide a genuine fantasy home in the beautiful mountain village of Peisey-Nancroix. With seven bedrooms and seven bathrooms arranged over four floors, this property is a stunning blend of original features, such as vaulted ceiling and rafters, with innovative 21st century design. Providing 320m² in total, La Licorne also includes six reception rooms and enjoys a ski in, ski out location. The property is situated on a large plot and offers a unique opportunity to build two additional chalets or a swimming pool and annex chalet. Peisey-Nancroix is part of the Paradiski ski domain, which links the resorts of Les Arcs, Champagny, Les Coches and La Plagne, some of France's most exclusive ski areas. The charming Alpine village offers a wealth of winter and summer activities and also provides a collection of boutique shops, cafes and restaurants. Unique to other Alpine destinations, Peisey-Nancroix enjoys Parisian Bourgeois architecture and when complete, La Licorne will be the signature property in the village. La Licorne enjoys a central location and is just a 200 metre walk or ski to the ski lifts. Chambery and Geneva airports are available to reach in 60 or 90 minutes respectively. For all enquiries please email info@quintessentiallyestates.com. IBIZA: Cap Martinet – € 3, 500,000 Villa in Cap Martinet has an amazing view to Formentera and the harbour of Ibiza and Dalt Vila. The house is 500m2 and constructed over two levels and is in a plot of land 1200m2. The villa has under floor central heating, air conditioning, covered terraces. There is a swimming pool and carport. There is a large lounge is at the top of the house with a working fireplace. The roof of the lounge is supported by special beams that remove the need for the usual vertical concrete support columns. This gives an amazing and uninterrupted view out to the sea. The living room has glass walls on three sides giving making the most of the views and allowing lots of natural light to enter. The living room opens out onto a large terrace which leads to the infinity swimming pool. For all enquiries please email info@quintessentiallyestates.com. JAMAICA: Half Moon The Colony - £1,200,000 - £4,000,000 Half Moon has defined luxury in Jamaica, 15 minutes away from Montego Bay Airport, Half Moon has been a veritable who’s-who of royalty, screen legends and leaders of industry. Half Moon’s private two mile beach will be central to the design of each of the luxury villas at The Colony at Half Moon. The 30 luxury villas of The Colony at Half Moon will be designed to reflect Jamaica’s traditional colonial architecture, blended with the natural coastal environment on Half Moon’s 400-acre estate. Outdoor infinity pools stretch just beyond the opulently furnished Great Rooms with retractable French doors. Individual rooms or “pavilions”, linked by walkways will surround the pool, taking advantage of the tropical climate. With oversized terraces and verandas, outdoor rooms and relaxation coves The Colony villas offer inviting opportunities for maximum outdoor living. Villas will be professionally staffed with an attentive team of personal butler, cook and housekeeper. Owners have complete access to championship golf, equestrian centre, Fern Tree Spa, tennis and dolphin lagoon. For all enquiries please email info@quintessentiallyestates.com. LIFESTYLE: Hoom Magazine Quintessentially Estates would like to introduce Hoom Magazine, a home and lifestyle magazine for people that put quality and exclusivity first. The magazine is directly distributed to high-end neighbourhoods in the Oslo area. You will also find it at the best hotels, restaurants, cafés and shops, along with the most exclusive real estate agencies. But HOOM is more than just a magazine. To give advertisers the best synergy in their marketing we have developed a dynamic webpage, so they also can be seen on the worldwide web along with the printed issue. In the present issue Hoom feature Dubai (see Dubai ) and the club concept The Hideaways Club (see The Hideaways Club ). Have a look for yourselves and be surprised! HOOM are constantly working towards creating the best media product possible, for both our readers and our advertisers. The communication through Hoom-Magazine is of the highest quality, and an attractive supplement in the most common sales channels. www.hoom-magazine.no