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BARBADOS, MERRICKS BEACH RESORT
Caribbean
Ref No: PALMETTO BAY
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An unparalleled investment opportunity!!
IT PAYS TO OWN YOUR FREEHOLD BEACH FRONT PROPERTY ON THE STUNNING ISLAND OF BARBADOS
Own your own freehold property in Barbados, enjoy luxury holidays in the Caribbean every year, and make an excellent additional income every year from the rental of your property.
HOW THE INVESTMENT WORKS
This is the most unique investment opportunity we have ever come across in that the Developer is able to offer 100% finance for the purchase of your property. All you need to do is place £1,000 to secure your property. When the development is up and running, the returns you receive every year pay the mortgage you have on the property and the remaining income is an excellent way to save for your pension or earn a generous additional income.
A summary of the investment opportunity is as follows:
- £1000 and no money down
- 100% Finance available
- 10% guaranteed rental for the first 2 years after property is built
- After the first 2 years your property is rented out throughout the year and you get 50% net profit from your property rental every year, permanently, for as long as you keep your property
As an investor in one of these luxury Barbados Properties you have 30 days personal use of your property every year.
The Merricks Beach Resort will be managed and maintained to the highest standard by world-class hotel company OASIS HOTELS & RESORTS, who boast an excellent reputation and maximum 96% occupency rates. They are confident in providing the highest standards of quality, style and comfort for guests. The resort will also benefit from the efficiency of their global booking system and established online presence which will ensure maximum occupancy throughout the year.
THE DEVELOPMENT
Barbados is one of the most popular luxury holiday destinations in the world with breathtaking scenery and a wealth of chic restaurants and world-class golf courses.
Located where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Caribbean Sea and close to the equator the island enjoys a warm and sunny climate all year.
The Merricks Beach Resort will become one of Barbados’s most luxurious, family-orientated 5 star resorts and will offer state-of-the-art accommodation and amenities including a world class spa. There is currently a shortage of this level of accommodation on the island.
The Merricks is a beautiful, luxury Beach and Spa resort located on the un-spoilt South East Coast of Barbados in the Parish of St Philips. Just 4km from the Crane Hotel and next to Sam Lords Castle, the development is ideally placed for the airport- Sir Grantley Adams, as this is just a 15 minute drive from the development. The Resort offers everything you would expect from a 5* Beach Resort and has first class facilities on site that are second to none. The development is made up of beautiful wide open spaces and features a variety of different property styles and sizes for buyers to chose form including Villas Cabanas and Apartments. There are several luxury apartment sizes to chose from. These are; studios, one and two bedroom apartments and two bedroom wrap apartments (corner apartments with larger balconies).
As this is a 5* Beach and Spa resort, it is naturally designed and built to a magnificent 5* standard. The properties come fully furnished with stylish, luxury fittings, an interactive entertainment system with flat screen TV, internet access, stereo, personal in-room safe and telephone and a stunning bathroom suite.
The development team has ensured that the Merricks Beach and Spa Resort is environmentally friendly and aim to use as many eco-friendly sources of power and waste disposal as possible.
Property features
- All properties come fully furnished to a 5* standard
- Interactive entertainment system
- Fully fitted bathroom
- Balcony
Located within the beautifully landscaped gardens of The Merricks, the villas and apartments are constructed to the highest specifications, using the best quality local materials – tiles, stone and timber from sustainable sources – to provide contemporary and spacious 5 star living accommodation. All the villas and apartments are fully furnished with stylish, modern simplicity, featuring stone tile floors and hand crafted Caribbean mahogany furniture.
Attention To Detail
- All rooms are air conditioned.
- Each bedroom has its own shower room.
- All villas and apartments have an interactive entertainment system with flat screen TV, internet access, stereo, personal inroom safe and telephone.
- All villas have a private jacuzzi.
- The resort will also be very environmentally friendly, with eco-friendly sources of power and waste disposal.
The Merricks offer a full range of facilities for all ages:
The Merricks Reception
Provides a concierge service for guests to arrange restaurant and spa bookings, taxis, sightseeing tours and watersports activities.
The Sports Academy
The Merricks Beach Resort will offer world class coaching and state of the art facliities for tennis, football and cricket.
The Liverpool FC Soccer School
Football fans will be thrilled with the top class soccer school from one of the most famous clubs in the world. The school will provide unique training and coaching programes in an environment where everyone will be given the opportunity to play football to the best of their ability, with the enouragement and training to develop the skills necessary to enjoy the game at whatever level they wish to play. The football facilities will also be available for professional teams to undertake intensive pre-season training.
The Pat Cash Tennis Academy
The Tennis Academy Will provide individual and group lessons for players of all ages, standards and abilities. It will offer a selection of courses and tailor made coaching packages, all of which include professional tuition and DVD video analysis. The academy will also host pro-celebrity touraments throughout the year and coaching clinics by former Wimbledon champion, Pat Cash.
The Cricket
The facility will also offer courses for all ages and levels of experience. Coaching will offer all the basic skills such as batting, bowling, wicket keeping and fielding, which can be put into practice in game conditions.
As life becomes more and more hectic everyday, the Island Spa Sanctuary will provide a much needed haven of peace and tranquility. Reached only by a private bridge, the Sanctuary will be a secluded, tropical paradise, set amongst lush greenery and calming waters. The contrast between luxury and nature works together perfectly to create a unique space to relax, reflect and indulge yourself. An outstanding standard of service offered in the Island Sanctuary will reflect the ethos of luxury, with every attention being paid to your happiness and wellbeing.
The Island Sanctuary Spa will offer a wide range of services, focusing on soothing, stimulating, purifying and detoxifying. Working in complete harmony with nature, products available will include hot stone therapies, Shiatsu, aromatherapy, holistic body and Thai massages, as well as a range of more traditional beauty treatments. You will also discover pools, steam, sauna and aroma rooms, sumptuous treatment suites and relaxation rooms designed for individuals or couples. Outdoor treatment suites will be bordered by herb gardens and shaded by tropical vegetation and each will contain a Yin-Yang bath for purification and restoration. Yoga, Pilates, Reiki and meditation will also be available, reflecting the Spa’s holistic focus. Time spent in the Spa will leave you feeling invigorated and will a greater sense of wellbeing.
Additional features
- State of the art Fitness Centre comprises a full range of cardiovascular and physical training equipment.
- The Merricks has several bars and restaurants offering guests a choice of cuisine and ranging from fine dining to casual eating whilst enjoying stunning views.
- Several freshwater swimming pools, including a children's pool, are situated within the gardens, all with a concierge service for drinks and snacks.
- The Piazza houses a café bar and restaurants as well as a collection of designer boutiques offering fashion, gifts and jewellery at tax-free prices.
For Children
- The Kid's Club provides day care for young children with closely supervised, fun-filled activities, age appropriate toys, puzzles and games.
- A baby-sitting service is available from 7pm until midnight.
- The Teen Club allows young adults aged 13+ to enjoy their own lounge with an adjoining games room providing pool, table tennis, tabletop football and a jukebox.
The Merricks - Why Invest?
Barbados is already one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world with a well-established tourist industry that is expected to grow by 4.6% per annum and a huge demand for hotel accommodation all year round.
There is an established property market and prices are still rising due to near saturation as there is a limited stock of property available for sale and limited land available to build on. With capital growth expected to be consistent at +15% per annum for the next four years bringing a high return on investment it is still an attractive prospect for overseas property investors.
Location
The Merricks Beach Resort is situated in the south east of Barbados on the stunning Atlantic coast in the parish of St Philip, 4km north of The Crane and next to Sam Lord’s Castle just 20 minutes from the Sir Grantley Adams International Airport.
- 100% finance available
- A reservation fee of only £1000, and if we can’t raise you the necessary finance, this is fully refundable
- 5* fully managed, hassle free investment
- Prices of 40-50% lower than properties on similar resorts
- Permanent income
- Able to include in a SIPP
About Barbados, St Philips
Location - Barbados
Barbados is one of the most popular luxury holiday destinations in the world. Renowned for its breathtaking scenery, the richness of its culture and above all the friendliness of its people it provides the best of all worlds - it is one of the best places to relax, but it's also full of chic restaurants, vibrant nightclubs and world-class golf courses. Barbados has an endearingly British atmosphere and cricket is the national sport. But despite the British influence, it is a cosmopolitan country with a strong character of its own. It is prosperous and progressive and still full of natural charm; the Caribbean culture is very much evident in its cuisine, music and people.
Located where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Caribbean Sea and close to the equator, Barbados enjoys a warm and sunny climate all year. It is predominantly flat with rolling hills to the north, and has a unique coral structure which acts as a natural filter making its waters amongst the purest in the world. The Atlantic east coast is less developed and ruggedly beautiful, offering some spectacular panoramas forged over millions of years by the powerful Atlantic Ocean's winds and waves.
Things to See & Do
- Play golf at one of the island’s stunning courses – the Royal Westmoreland designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr; one of Sandy Lane’s three courses - the infamous Green Monkey designed by Tom Fazio in 2002, the 18-hole Country Club, and the Old Nine which opened in 1961 and was the first proper course on the island; the Barbados Golf Club, a championship par 72 course designed by Ron Kirby.
- Watch a game of cricket, the national sport of Barbados, at the Kensington Oval which is the Test Match ground that hosted the final and several Super 8 matches of the 2007 World Cup of Cricket.
- Gaze in awe at the sweeping landscape and beautiful coastline of the east coast from key vantage points at Cherry Tree Hill, Chalky Mount Potteries, East Point Lighthouse at Ragged Point (the most easterly point of the island), Hackleton's Cliff which rises almost perpendicularly within a few miles of the coastline and reaches a height of one thousand feet above sea-level.
- Bathe in the whirling waters of the shallow Bathsheba Pools, carved from the inshore coral reef; visit the picturesque fishing village of Bathsheba where small pastel houses cling to chalky cliffs; surf the Soup Bowl with its steady big rollers coasting in across the Atlantic ocean - the site of many local and international surfing championships.
- Enjoy the best dining in the Caribbean. The fish and seafood is unbeatable – shrimps, spiny lobster, red snapper, scallops, kingfish, flying fish and crab backs, crab shells stuffed with spicy crabmeat, are specialities. The most traditional meat dish is pepperpot, a pork and beef stew. Eat out at world-renowned fine dining establishments such as The Cliff, Lone Star and Tides restaurants on the west coast and Café Luna, Champers and the Restaurant at South Sea on the south coast. Discover more casual bistros such as Daphne’s and Olives in Holetown and the Ship Inn, Café Sol, Bubba's, Josef's, and Pisces at St Lawrence Gap.
- Explore the great nightlife - Harbour Lights, Oistins Fish Fry, McBride's Pub and Cookhouse, Bajan Roots & Rhythm where "fire eaters, stilt walkers, and showgirls "present the island's "most spectacular show".
- Stroll the quaint streets of Bridgetown, the island's historic capital, and take advantage of the duty-free shopping.
- Indulge your sweet tooth with a taste of Island Nectar at one of the many great sugar plantations, or sample the produce of the acclaimed rum distilleries as part of a guided tour.
- Submerge yourself in the warm Atlantic waters and dive amongst the stunning coral reefs and many sunken ship wrecks. Swim and snorkel with turtles.
- Travel back in time 300 years and visit the wonderfully preserved colonial buildings including grand sugar plantation houses and the parliament buildings.
- Celebrate the Crop Over Festival which takes place in July & August to mark the end of the sugar cane harvest season. The five week summer celebration is a fiesta of colourful parades, fairs, concerts, and fireworks.
- Get close to nature at the Barbados Wildlife Reserve and see green monkeys, tortoises, deer, racoons, pelicans and otters roaming free in a mahogany forest. There is also an aviary with peacocks, turkeys, toucans, macaws, lovebirds and parrots.
- Saddle up and canter along the beach at sunset, or attend one of the 20 horse race meetings during the two main seasons (January to March and May to October) at the Garrison. Polo is also played to a high level at fields in Holders, Lion Castle, Water Hall and Clifton. The Barbados Polo Club was formed in 1884.
- Chill out amongst the wide variety of tropical plants and trees, including bougainvillea, frangipani, traveller palms, mahogany trees, and, of course, the bearded fig tree from which Barbados got its name
Population
280,000
Capital
Bridgetown (other important towns – Holetown, Oistins, Speightstown)
Area
430 sq km/166 sq miles; 34 km/21 miles long 23 km/14 miles wide
Geography
Barbados is predominantly composed of limestone-coral. The island was created less than one million years ago by the collision of the Atlantic crustal and Caribbean plates which merged together and formed the base for an accumulation of 300 ft of coral. It is primarily low-lying, rising gently to the central highland region; the highest point is Mount Hillaby in the Scotland district - 340metres. The island has 62 miles of coastline - the beaches are white sand composed of finely ground coral. The island has 11 administrative parishes - Christchurch, St Andrew, St George, St James, St John, St Joseph, St Lucy, St Michael, St Peter, St Philip, St Thomas
Time difference
GMT -4
Language
Official language is English; the local dialect is Bajan English
Monetary unit
Barbados dollar (fixed to the US dollar); US dollars are widely accepted
Airport
There is one major airport – Sir Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA)
Flight times
8.5 hours from London - BA & Virgin fly daily; Virgin & BMI fly direct from Manchester; 3.5 hours from Miami and 5 hours from New York – American Airlines fly daily
Climate
Tropical climate with little seasonal temperature variation averaging 27°c; average daily sunshine is 8 – 9 hours; seasonal rainfall between June and
October
Location
Barbados is the most easterly Caribbean Islands and part of the Lesser Antilles. Located where the Atlantic Ocean meets the Caribbean Sea, with the Atlantic Ocean on the east coast and the Caribbean Sea on the west coast
Government
Barbados is an ex-British colony and has been an independent state in the Commonwealth since November 1966; Governor General - Sir Clifford Husbands; Prime Minister - David Thompson
Economy
Barbados is one of the most developed countries in the Caribbean with a market based economy and capital growth of 12%. The island is highly rated for the quality of its educational, social and healthcare services and ranks in the top 30/31 countries in the Human Development Index (HDI) rankings. Its economy is driven by business and financial services, tourism, agriculture and manufacturing. Large corporates are investing in Barbados e.g. PWC, KPMG, Barclays
Tourism
Barbados is one of the most established tourist markets in the world. It’s been a tourist destination since the early 40’s and has experienced a boom since the 60’s with the majority of visitors coming from the UK, the US and Canada. It was one of Concord’s most profitable routes, with daily flights in the winter months. In 2001 it welcomed 1 mn visitors who spent in excess of US$700 mn; in 2004 tourism accounted for 12.4% of GDP. High season - mid Oct to mid March.
