Tropical Island ofåÊRoatan, Pete, Perry Dye-Designed Course IdealåÊfor Second-, Vacation-Home Ownership
(ROATAN, Honduras) — Pristine Bay Resort, home of The Black Pearl Golf Course designed by Perry and Pete Dye, announces the release of its latest phase of custom home lots and luxury villas, ideally suited for second and vacation home ownership on a tropical paradise that is less than two hours via direct flight from Atlanta, Houston and Miami, and just over four hours from New York City.
Many of the resort’s one-quarter-acre custom home lots feature unobstructed views of the ocean, the world’s second-largest barrier reef, and the coming-soon Black Pearl Golf Course. Lots start at $230,000 and range up to $700,000. Set amid swaying palms, two-, three- and four-bedroom villa units, with names like the Cannes, Toscana Venecia and Niza St. Tropez, range from $600,000 to $1 million and up. The development’s condominiums start at $348,000 and range up to $700,000.
“Pristine Bay’s collection of real estate products is second-to-none in the Caribbean,” says Mario Toriello, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Pristine Bay Resort. “The variety of designs and price points makes us a very enticing option for persons who’ve always dreamed of owning a tropical island getaway in a development offering all the amenities of home.”
Located 35 miles off the coast of Honduras, Roatan is perhaps the last “undiscovered” location in the Caribbean. Abutting the Meso-American barrier reef, the 40-mile-long by five-mile-wide island, encircled by bleach-white sand beaches and divided in two by a spine of mountains, is an excellent option for North Americans seeking second homes or retirement spots.
Roatan’s tax benefits and proximity to the United States and Canada make it especially alluring.
As individuals, foreigners can own up to three-quarters of an acre, and Pristine Bay offers all-important title insurance. Property taxes are especially low — one should expect to pay approximately $1.50 for every $1,000 of assessed value. There’s no income tax, sales tax or import duties on the island, and capital gains are taxed at a low four percent.
Non-stop flights to Roatan from Houston, Miami, Atlanta and Newark, NJ are available. Service from other U.S. and Canadian cities requires a short detour through the Honduran cities of Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula. Plus, Pristine Bay Resort sits only six miles from Roatan International Airport (RTB), so one can be off the plane and on the first tee in a matter of minutes.
In addition to the Pete and Perry Dye-designed golf course and outstanding real estate products, Pristine Bay features the 120-room, five-star Resort and Spa at Pristine Bay, beach club, ocean-front Bay Village at Pristine Bay and 155-slip full-service marina.
For more information about Pristine Bay and current real estate offerings, please contact us at:
information@pristinebayresort.com or pamporres@pristinebayresort.com.
You may also visit www.pristinebayresort.com or call 323.203.0623 / 786-315-8657.
About Pristine Bay Resort
Located on the lush, tropical island of Roatan, 35 miles off the coast of Honduras, Pristine Bay Resort is situated on a 400+ acre site adjacent to the Caribbean Sea. The azure waters off the coast of the island, enhanced by the world’s second largest barrier reef, provide a stunning backdrop and one of the truly unique settings for golf in Central America.
The Black Pearl, Dye’s first project in Honduras and Roatan’s first golf course, is an 18-hole, par-72 resort layout measuring 7,257 yards from the back tees. The course starts at the ocean’s doorstep, rises into the island’s rolling foothills, then takes golfers on a wild ride back to the seaside clubhouse. It will feature one of Dye’s signature island greens, and 14 of the 18 holes will offer stunning vistas of the ocean and the Meso-American Barrier Reef.
A state-of-the-art practice facility, including short game area and multiple putting and chipping greens is being developed in concert with the golf course to host a variety of instructional programs. The goal being to create an atmosphere of game-improvement, one that encourages guests and residents to enhance their skill sets while honing their games on one of the region’s most playable layouts.
Dye Designs, pioneers of the use of Paspalum turf for tropics-based projects, is grassing The Black Pearl with this salt-water tolerant strand known for its environmental compatibility, ease of irrigation and maintenance, and translucent green hue. Its appearance — juxtaposed against the turquoise waters offshore — inspired the Black Pearl’s tagline: “The Best Greens and the Best Blues.”
Pristine Bay Resort features a wide variety of residential products including: bay view and golf course condominiums, two-, three-, and four-bedroom villa units and one-quarter-acre custom home lots, many with unobstructed views of the ocean. Villas start at $600,000 and range up to $1 million; lots start at $230,000 and range up to $700,000. A 155-slip full-service marina located near The Black Pearl clubhouse will provide deep-water access for a wide variety of sea-going vessels.
Residents and guests will have access to the ocean-front Bay Village at Pristine Bay with boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, cafes and other entertainment options. The 120-room, five-star Resort and Spa at Pristine Bay, to be managed by the Lancaster Hotel Group, is scheduled to open along with the Black Pearl.
Website: www.pristinebayresort.com
Phone: For sales information, call 323.203.0623
Getting there: Roatan International Airport (RTB) is served by nine weekly, non-stop flights from the United States (Houston, Atlanta, Miami and Newark) on Continental, Delta and TACA. Flights to the island through the Honduran cities of Tegucigalpa and San Pedro Sula are also available.
Contact:
Shane Sharp
Buffalo Communications
704.519.8381 (cell)
ssharp@billycaspergolf.com
www.buffalocommunications.com
Stephen Reynolds
703.891.3509
sreynolds@billycaspergolf.com