July
27, 2005
THE PALMYRA
RESORT & SPA AT ROSE HALL
Jamaica's
First Luxury Beachfront Condo Hotel
Maria Lopez here from Condo Hotel
Center. One of the things I love about doing these
Property Alerts is I get to learn about some wonderful
places and hear some great stories as well.
Today's featured property
is on land that was in the 1700s a very successful
sugar plantation in Montego Bay, Jamaica. On this
plantation was built one of the most famous great
houses in the country. Called Rose Hall, it has
a history fraught with tragedy and mystery.
Owner Annie Palmer,
better known as "The White Witch," ruled
the plantation with an iron fist and a little bit
of voodoo which she learned from her workers. She
supposedly helped hasten the death of three husbands
and one plantation hand (reported to be her lover).
While she was never
charged with their deaths, she herself was eventually
murdered by the plantation's overseer. The tragic
story casts a mysterious aura around this favorite
tourist destination that is said to still be haunted
by the ghost of Annie Palmer.
In the 1960s the late
John Rollins, one of America's most successful business
entrepreneurs, came, saw, and fell in love with
Jamaica. He bought the original Rose Hall Plantation,
and lovingly restored its magnificent great house
to its 18th Century grandeur. It is now open to
the public for tours.
This 18th century mansion is an icon
for the 5,000 sq. ft. Rose Hall development that
will include a five-star condo hotel resort.
Today John's wife,
Michele Rollins, an attorney and former Miss USA,
and their children are helping to develop Rose Hall
Plantation's 5,000 magnificent acres. And now we
come to the reason for this Property Alert. One
of the developments will be a magnificent, five-star
condo hotel resort.
THE
PALMYRA RESORT & SPA AT ROSE HALL
Located in the heart of the West Indies, Jamaica's
Montego Bay, The Palmyra Resort & Spa at Rose
Hall will stretch along 16 acres of pristine Caribbean
ocean.
The Palmyra Resort will feature luxurious
villas and high-rise condos in a private village
setting.
Skillfully designed
by Miami-based architect, Joe Andriola of SB Architects,
The Palmyra will encompass a private village built
in the grand tradition of British Colonial architecture.
The real estate offering includes:
- 11 villas
- Villas range from 3,581 - 4,397 sq. ft.
- Prices range from $2,550,000 to $3,550,000
-
3 condominium buildings,
Sabal, Sentry and Silver Palm at 12 stories each with
a total of 288 individual condominium units
- Studios, 700 to 806 sq. ft., mid $400,000s - $700,000s
- One-bedroom units, 865 sq. ft. to 1,031
sq. ft., $525,000 to $1,200,000
- Two-bedroom units, 1,422 sq. ft. to 2,013
sq. ft., $1,000,000 to $1,450,000
- Two-bedroom & Three-bedroom Penthouses,
1,583 sq. ft. to 2,714 sq. ft. $1,150,000
to $1,800,000's
A
FIVE-STAR SPA
The most impressive amenity at The Palmyra Resort
will be The Palmyra ESPA, a five-star, 30,000 sq.
ft. spa. It will be a destination in itself for
pampering and rejuvenation through wellness classes,
therapeutic treatments and relaxation.
Susan Harmsworth, founder
and CEO of ESPA, is an award-winning spa designer
and counts five of the top 10 best spas worldwide
among her designs, as recognized by Conde Nast Traveler.
The Palmyra ESPA will
have men's and women's indoor/outdoor relaxation
areas and hot pools. It will offer Tai chi, yoga,
Pilates and personal training as well as customized
treatments and ESPA signature products.
MORE
AMENITIES
In addition to the world-class spa, The Palmyra
will include:
- Fitness center
- Beachside cabanas
- Casual beachside restaurant
- Clubhouse dining
- Access to adventure gear for
snorkeling, kayaking, etc.
- Two pools
- Personal concierge service
The Palmyra Resort & Spa at Rose
Hall will be built in the grand tradition of British
Colonial architecture.
All residences will
be elegantly appointed and include high-speed Internet access, imported
custom tile and finishes and premier appliances.
The Palmyra Resort will provide maintenance-free
living with a level of luxury and value rarely found
elsewhere in the Caribbean or oceanfront in the
U.S.
ENRICHMENT
CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES
Palmyra guests and residents will have the opportunity
to participate in a range of cultural enrichment
programs on-site, ranging from Jamaican cooking
classes where local chefs will demonstrate the secrets
of Jamaica's jerk seasoning, to painting classes,
music classes and much more. The Palmyra will also
have a kids' club that will offer day-trips, interactive
activities and educational programs.
PREMIER
GOLF DESTINATION
Three internationally-acclaimed championship golf
courses wind through the lush mountains and valleys
of Rose Hall. The Palmyra owners will be given membership
in the Rose Hall Golf Association which provides
preferential tee times and charging privileges to
the course clubhouses and restaurants.
Designed by the course
architecture team of Robert von Hagge and Rick Baril,
the White Witch (named for the villainous Annie
Palmer that I told you about in the beginning) and
Cinnamon Hill golf courses provide two exceptionally
unique golf experiences just minutes from The Palmyra.
They wind along the ocean and meander into the lush
tropics and past scenic waterfalls.
The nearby 18-hole
Half Moon golf course was designed by the late Robert
Trent Jones Sr. and is recognized as one of Jack
Nicklaus' "Great Golf Resorts of the World."
EXPLORING
JAMAICA
Outside of The Palmyra, a rich island culture awaits.
The Palmyra staff will happily coordinate guided
adventures and sightseeing tours. Recreational opportunities
include:
- Horseback riding on the beach
or mountain trails
- Swimming with dolphins
- White water rafting
- Canoeing
- Kayaking
- Biking
- Deep sea fishing
- ATV bike tours
- Beach volleyball
You will also be able
to visit The Shoppes at Rose Hall, a 70,000 upscale
shopping (duty-free!), dining and entertainment
complex currently under construction.
ABOUT
MONTEGO BAY AND JAMAICA
Montego Bay is the second largest city in Jamaica;
Kingston, the capitol, is first. It is a vibrant
tourist destination and often referred to as The
Friendly City for its warm, gracious people. It
sits in a bay with mountains rising in the background,
creating awesome scenery. It is a hub of shopping
and dining with exceptional beaches as a backdrop.
Many hub cities in
the U.S. offer direct flights to Montego Bay. To
travel from Miami to Montego Bay is just over one
hour. From New York to Montego is a three hour trip.
Jamaica stretches out
over 4,441 square miles, making it the third largest
island in the Caribbean. It lies 700 miles south
of Miami, 500 miles due north of the Panama Canal.
Jamaica is a country
of mountains, plateaus, plains, rivers and mineral
springs. Its world-renowned Blue Mountain coffee,
rum, bananas and coconuts can be enjoyed year round.
The population of Jamaica is 2.5 million people.
GROWTH
POTENTIAL
Tourism is on a swift upswing throughout Jamaica.
In 2004 tourism arrivals increased 4.8% over 2003,
and 11.7% over 2002. The influx of tourism dollars
and the multitude of development projects spearheaded
by the government and private investors like the
Rollins family to better Jamaica have been significant.
They include:
- Privatization and $189 million
of improvements to the Montego Bay International
Airport
- Massive, island-wide infrastructure
improvements including new roads and highways
- Improved international promotion
of the island and tourism trade
- Building of an internal road
encompassing all of Rose Hall
- Development of several, new
high-end resorts like The Palmyra, Iberostar
and Riu as well as the $9.7 million The Shoppes
at Rose Hall
THE
DEVELOPERS
Resort Properties Group,
a highly respected development company with more
than 20 years of experience in creating international
luxury communities, will develop The Palmyra in
partnership with the Rollins Family, owner of Rose
Hall Developments.
The
Palmyra Resort & Spa at Rose Hall will be the
first beachfront condo hotel in Jamaica, leading
the island's renaissance. Located next to the Ritz-Carlton,
it will offer unparalleled indulgence in a quaint
village setting.
The Palmyra Resort & Spa will
be located next to the five-star Ritz-Carlton, Rose
Hall.
CONSTRUCTION
SCHEDULE
Phase IA of The Palmyra will consist of the Sabal Palm, Silver Palm and Sentry Palm condominium towers, containing a total of 288 condo hotel units and 11 private villas. Groundbreaking was in November 2005. Construction will also begin on The Palmyra ESPA spa, infinity pool, club house and beach. Estimated completion date is early 2010.
MANAGEMENT
COMPANY
Owners of the villas and condo hotel units will
be able to participate in an optional rental program.
There are no living restrictions at this property
for those who choose not to participate.
The Palmyra will be
managed by West Paces Hotel Group, a leading
resort management company under its luxury brand Solis.
PRICES
AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Prices on the condominiums and villas range from
$450,000s to $3,550,000.
If you are interested
in a condominium or villa at The Palmyra Resort,
here's what you'll need:
- Reservation
Deposit - A total of $5,000, is required
to reserve a unit
- First
Installment - 15% of purchase price
(deposit applied to first installment), due
within 14 days at signing of contract
- Second Installment
- 15% of purchase price,
due 6 months after signing of contract
- Final
Payment - 70% due upon completion
REQUEST
THE PALMYRA DATA SHEET
I honestly don't know whether the legend of Annie
Palmer and Rose Hall is true or merely a good story
with a touch of voodoo magic thrown in for good
measure. But I do know that plans for The Palmyra
Resort & Spa at Rose Hall will be the beginning
of a fairy tale existence for this Caribbean paradise.
Want more information?
As they say in Jamaica, "No problem mon."
You'll just need to provide your name and address
per the developer's requirements, and we'll email
you a detailed data sheet. Click
here to request The Palmyra data sheet.
Please note that by
requesting our data sheet on The Palmyra which is
proprietary information, you will be registered
with the property as a client of Condo Hotel Center.
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Have a great day!
Maria
Lopez
Sales Associate
Condo Hotel Center
13499 Biscayne Blvd., Suite #210
N. Miami, FL 33181
(305) 944-3090
Maria@CondoHotelCenter.com
www.CondoHotelCenter.com
