A 4-villa, a few-pool compound overlooking the Caribbean Sea on the island of Dominica sold very last 7 days for $7.1 million.

The “jungle-fulfills-sea” property is portion of the new Residences at Secret Bay, a selection of about 40 villas coming to the six-star resort of Key Bay. It features two principal residences and two guest homes, with a overall of just about 10,000 sq. ft of indoor-outdoor dwelling room, on an acre of land. It sits on a cliff about 200 ft above the sea, enabling for significantly-achieving views of the water. 

Acquired off approach, the sale marks the priciest trip property ever sold in Dominica, in accordance to Gregor Nassief, the chairman and CEO of GEMS Holdings, the lodge proprietor and developer. He called the deal a “significant milestone” for the two the resort and the state. 

“This was a collaborative endeavor among the consumer and Top secret Bay to completely reach their aspiration to have a composition of luxury villas,” he reported. 

The compound also consists of three plunge pools.


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Mr. Nassief declined to present much more info about the buyer, but claimed he was a frequent customer to the vacation resort. Mansion World could not independently affirm the sale was the priciest on the island, which is situated concerning Guadeloupe and Martinique. 

Fascination in luxury assets in the Caribbean has elevated during the Covid-19 pandemic, Mansion Worldwide earlier documented. Prospective buyers are seeking to island lifetime, where by lockdowns are a lot less typical, for access to waterfront living and character. In addition, lots of Caribbean nations, which includes Dominica, present small taxes and golden visa programs that give people citizenship legal rights in trade for real-estate financial commitment. 

The switch-critical compound at the Residences at Top secret Bay will come absolutely furnished, and characteristics five bedrooms, 4 chef’s kitchens and 3 plunge pools, according to the listing. Amenities will contain electric powered motor vehicle charging stations, built-in technological innovation and kitchen appliances like Breville panini presses and De’Longhi espresso makers.

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Its proprietors will also have access to the resort’s features, these types of as a few shorelines, a spa and an open up-air restaurant, in addition concierge products and services, the listing stated. Planned additions consist of a microbrewery, an art gallery and a hillside funicular to transfer around the resort. 

In addition, Magic formula Bay features “beyond headache-totally free ownership” and a rental plan that entrepreneurs can just take gain of when they are not on the island, Mr. Nassief mentioned.