Pink Paper
8/1/2009 p. 31
News

 

By Antonio La Cava

 

Who hasn’t dreamed of living in a multi-star luxury hotel, in an intimate and picturesque location just minutes away from the sea? The roar of the waves, the endless beach, the fresh salty breeze... Well now your dream could come true.

 

South Point is a four-star boutique hotel, a collection of lavish apartments and on-site amenities that gives you the chance to live on the water’s edge overlooking Falmouth Harbour in Antigua, the yachting capital of the Caribbean.

 

The Caribbean residence comprises 23 apartments, which can be individually owned and used by the owners as a holiday home at their leisure.

 

Nestled among the rolling hills of the stunning Caribbean island, South Point offers residents breathtaking views of land and sea, as well as the Antigua Yacht Club Marina, which is home to a wealth of sailing vessels.

 

In fact, Antigua is famous for its beaches, rugged coastline, [and] unobstructed sea and marina views.

 

Set to open in July 20009, South Point will operate as a hotel providing accommodation to the large tourist population that return each year. The difference between South Point and the other residences is that the owner won’t only own the property outright, but will be offered all the services and amenities bestowed upon the usual hotel guest.

 

Residents can take advantage of a first class concierge service [and] suspended waterfront restaurant as well as the private beach, freshwater swimming pool, plus a spa cabana and fitness centre. Guests can also benefit from the hire of South Point’s private chefs, masseuses and boats.

 

Other facilities include a lobby lounge designed to be the social centre of South Point, room service, 24-hour security personnel and housekeeping and laundry services.

 

Modern and sophisticated European furnishings and decor are used throughout the residences, restaurant, and reception areas, setting South Point apart from the traditional Caribbean retreat. Each open-plan suite comes fully furnished and features a designer kitchen, living area, bedroom, bathroom and spacious terrace area. The apartments also benefit from [a] state-of-the-art entertainment centre. The on-site facilities at South Point provide luxury and exclusivity catering to the guests’ every need.

 

Antigua, furthermore, offers great value for money compared to the popular island of Barbados, where property prices are up to 40 per cent more expensive. The island is also proving popular due to its English atmosphere, the relative quietness in comparison to its louder neighbours and the added bonus of the weaker dollar which have generated an increase of interest to the island.

 

Maybe the dream isn’t so unrealistic, after all.

 

For further information on South Point, visit www.southpointfalmouth.com or call 020 3355 6361.