TurksandCaicos

Estate of the Day: Turks and Caicos

Filed under: Estates, Real Estate Developments

Fantasy island-wise, they had me at "Turks and Caicos" -- islands in the British West Indies that I visited in my youth and now fearfully refuse to return to lest they have changed. Then lo and behold, into my inbox comes this: A chance to own -- at least partially -- the 12,000-square-foot Coral House estate that sits squarely on Grace Bay Beach, voted by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the top 10 beaches in the world. My heart be still.

The luxury residence, which sits on nearly an acre of white powdery sand, has five bedrooms, two living rooms, a family room with a large flat screen TV and a library for all that mindless beach-reading you'll want to do.

But the devil -- the one who could lure me back to the Turks -- is in the details: The home has stunning coral render flooring with glass tile inlays, Brazilian hardwood doors, antique wrought-iron gates imported from Saudi Arabia, France and Egypt and furnished with antiques and one-of-a-kind designer pieces.

The estate is being sold in fractional interests, starting at $1.1 million for four weeks of use. Since we're fantasizing here, we won't get bogged down in the fine print, but basically 13 shares are being offered which guarantee four weeks of use a year and the opportunity to trade usage in other Elan Collection properties if desired.

The residence, constructed from coral stone blocks imported from Barbados, features an outdoor covered breakfast nook and an outdoor beachfront dining pergola with an area for a table setting of 30. There is a one-bedroom guest cottage with its own pool and garden and separate two-bedroom staff quarters. The central courtyard is filled with mature giant frangipani trees, bougainvillea, ferns and other lush landscaping. For those who misplaced their atlas, the Turks and Caicos are a territory of the United Kingdom consisting of two groups of more than 40 islands and cays, eight of which are inhabited. The island chain is known for its pristine white sand beaches, turquoise waters and legendary diving, snorkeling and fishing activities

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Emerald Cay, Now At A Deep Discount

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I've seen some deep discounts recently but this has to be one of the biggest. Emerald Cay, a private island in the Turks & Caicos Islands was for sale last year at $75 million. Now you can get it for millions less. The incredible property is a luxury hideaway that is accessed via a remote-controlled swing bridge and a Turkish marble driveway.

The island is on over two acres sits surrounded by turquoise water and white powder beaches. The magnificent estate encompasses approximately 30,000 square feet of interiors all wired for everything through a Crestron system. A three-story great room has 45-foot-high cypress ceilings. There is also a three-story library, a master bedroom pavilion and an award-winning home theater.

The estate includes three guest suites, a 6,000-bottle wine cellar, two adjoining swimming pools with a waterfall, a barbecue pavilion, tennis and volleyball courts, two boat slips, a boat house, a guest house, a caretaker's home, and two private beaches. Life's short - but your quality time doesn't have to be, says Lyle Schmidek, owner/broker of the Christie's affiliate for the Turks and Caicos Islands who has listed this home at the new low price of $48.5 million.

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The Estate at Turks and Caicos, Estate of the Day

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Today's estate is an idyllic retreat in the Turks and Caicos Islands. This home is on 2.5 acres with an additional .68 acre available. It is located less than two miles from the Grace Bay Beach area which offers access to restaurants, golf, casinos, resorts, shops and more. This home is gated and has its own private road and waterway access.

The property includes a spectacular main house with a glass bottom pool, commercial restaurant quality kitchen facilities, three master bedrooms with en-suite baths, library, sitting room, living room, screening room, secret stairway, cigar/wine room, servants' quarters and an elevator. There are two additional guest homes with private reflection pools. The estate is being sold fully furnished, including art, goods, and equipment. The property can stay as a private estate or be developed a resort.

The asking price is $15.75 million for the main estate property and $1 million for the additional .68 acre. It is listed with Grace Lappin of Avalon Partners.

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Nikki Beach Turks and Caicos Closes

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

Say farewell to another luxury resort. Leeward Resort Ltd. the owner of the Nikki Beach Resort & Spa in Turks and Caicos, has been placed into receivership. The resort, which offered 48 rooms and suites with luxury amenities, has been closed after being open less than tow years. The Nikki Beach brand remains afloat with resorts around the world including Miami, New York and Thailand. The British Caribbean Bank will manage the 430-acre resort and 110-slip mega-yacht marina and is hoping for a buyer. Since the Four Seasons Exuma was recently snapped up by Sandals there's reason to believe that their might be another hotel company willing to make a deal and pick up a resort which has been widely regarded as one of most exclusive in the Caribbean. Expansion plans for the resort had included condominiums, a spa, casino and new restaurants.

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Bruce Willis & New Supermodel Wife Bare (Almost) All for W

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W magazine / Steven Klein

It looks like aging action hero Bruce Willis, 54, and his new supermodel wife Emma Heming, 32, are trying out to be the next Brad and Angelina. The pair just shot a sizzling cover feature for the new W magazine with a decidedly kinky S&M theme. (Click here for all the pix which fyi include a couple of rather risqué shots.) The couple, who got married married in the Turks and Caicos in March, are in amazing shape, which makes sense considering Heming is a lingerie model and they met at the Los Angeles gym of their trainer, Gunnar Peterson, in 2005. Photographed by Steven Klein, the saucy shoot is of course peppered with luxury clothing and accessories, including above a Dior leather jacket, Eres lingerie and half of a Giorgio Armani tuxedo. You can read the accompanying cover story here and learn about what went on behind the scenes at the shoot here.

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Gansevoort Heads to Turks and Caicos

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Spas

The Gansevoort Hotel brand is opening its first island resort officially next month: Gansevoort Turks & Caicos. The hotel is located along the western section of Grace Bay Beach on Providenciales. Gansevoort Turks & Caicos is a 91-room property built around the 7,000 square foot infinity-edge swimming pool which has "lounging islands" for daytime sunbathing or romantic nighttime candlelit canoodling.

The resort has a fitness center, Bagatelle restaurant and beach lounge and the Exhale spa. Packages start at $295 per night but for big spenders you can opt for the high roller package which includes a three-bedroom penthouse stay, daily continental breakfast, catamaran excursion, day of golf, two 60 min massages at Exhale Spa, a bottle of Dom Perignon and chocolate covered strawberries upon arrival and two monogrammed Gansevoort TC bathrobes starting at $2,500 per night.

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Lusso Debuts New Multi-Million Dollar Residence Club

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The Lusso Collection portfolio of multi-million dollar residences in the world's most desirable vacation spots has just announced an exclusive new membership club. The 30 properties in the Collection, worth an average of $4 million each, are located in luxe spots such as Cabo San Lucas, Aspen, Miami, Hawaii and the Bahamas (the Turks & Caicos property is pictured above). Each features an on-site concierge, pre-arrival grocery shopping and a chauffer service from the nearest airport. The new offering enables members to experience the properties for 21 days out of the year for a deposit of $325,000 and annual dues of $21,000. Only 50 of the Lusso 21 memberships are available. By year's end the company plans to expand its portfolio to 39 properties in 21 destinations, including Europe.

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Grace Bay Club Unveils Estates

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The gorgeous Grace Bay Club in the Turks and Caicos has unveiled plans for The Estate, a collection of 22 "custom-designed ultra-elegant residences" set to debut in November. The luxury resort is building the deluxe dwellings on its prime parcel of 11 oceanfront acres just steps from the beach. Each 4500-sq.-ft. unit will have four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a steam shower, a library/media room and wraparound terraces; floor plans are customizable. The Estate development also includes a multi-tiered oceanfront pool, luxury cabanas and a Personal Concierge program. Prices range from $2.8 million to $5 million-plus for a penthouse.

The luxe all-suite resort is also home to the "longest bar in the Caribbean", which stretches 90 feet across the Grace Bay Club beach with its cabanas and spa tents. Constructed of black marble, the infinity design "creates the illusion that the entire structure is floating above the Caribbean sand and extending indefinitely into the ocean." We're getting thirsty just thinking about it.

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The Tuscany At Grace Bay

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One of the newest developments on the idyllic Grace Bay in Turks & Caicos is The Tuscany. The condo-hotel has 30 three-bedroom suites facing Grace Bay Beach. The suites have two guest bedrooms each with an adjoining bath, a master bedroom with a platform contoured soaking tub, over-sized shower and double vanity sinks, a kitchen, laundry area, and a living room area that includes an enclosed patio. Amenities at the resort include a swimming pool, Jacuzzi, lounge areas, tennis courts, a gym and concierge service. From August 1 through October 31, 2007, a seven-night stay costs $3,375. Rates soar to up to $1,000 a night during the holiday season. The condo-suites are also available for purchase.

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Turks and Caicos Musical Festival Package At The Palms

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Picture this: sunshine, white sandy beaches and beautiful music floating across the water. This idyllic scene takes place at the third annual Turks & Caicos Music and Cultural Festival on Providenciales July 31 to August 7, 2006. It's a perfect excuse to head to the Caribbean during months when most people are headed to other climates and see acts such as Ludacris, Fantasia and Steel Pulse. The Palms Resort offers a package to lure festival guests that starts at $300 per room per night and includes a seventh night for free when you stay for six. The Palms has luxury suites with balconies or terraces and a sparkling $1.8 million infinity pool which is a great place to chill out away from the festival.

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The Alexandra Resort

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Another development in the hot Turks and Caicos Islands, the Alexandra Resort is located on Grace Bay Beach (voted one of the world's best beaches). The all-suite beachfront property has a free-form swimming pool with a swim-up bar, beachfront fitness center and tennis courts. Each suite is beachfront or ocean view and has a a fully-equipped kitchen and a private balcony. They have a new "Simply Love" package for couples that includes seven nights in a one-bedroom suite, a private dinner and bottle of wine at the resort’s Orchid Restaurant and a boat excursion to one of the cays surrounding the island. The package starts at $3,675 per couple. If you fall in love with the resort there are also residences available. Condos range from 459 square-foot -studios to 3,840- square- foot penthouses with teak furniture, granite countertops, stainless steel kitchen appliances, and private terraces.

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