Select Villas at La Samanna Now Listed with On-Island Pierres Caraïbes in Conjunction with Christie's Great Estates

          

NEW YORK, NY (December 21, 2009) – Orient-Express Hotels Ltd., developer of the luxurious Villas at La Samanna overlooking Baie Longue, has entered into a rental and sales agreement with on-island real estate group Pierres Caraїbes, official affiliates to Christie’s Great Estates for both the French and Dutch sides of the island. Representing villas of the highest quality with a management service second to none, Pierres Caraїbes will list four of The Villas at La Samanna, which will be made available to the public – for rental or sale – on December 23, 2009. 

Offering panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea, the four newly-constructed villas (two three-bedroom units and two four-bedroom units) combine refined Mediterranean architecture with a Caribbean flare, and boast more than 4,600 square feet of space, with generous living quarters, master bedrooms, private terraces and indoor/outdoor dining space. Villa sale prices will average US $5.7 million each and include use of most neighboring La Samanna hotel amenities and services, including: access to two restaurants, a wine cellar, off-site water sports activities, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a serene indoor/outdoor spa, an infinity pool, three professional tennis courts and the only Pilates studio in the Caribbean.

About The Villas at La Samanna:

Overlooking St. Martin’s Baie Longue, a pristine white sand beach, the eight newly-constructed Villas at La Samanna are ideal for those who know and appreciate the personal care and fine amenities offered by neighboring resort La Samanna, an Orient-Express hotel, and want to share this experience on an even grander scale with their family and friends. Spacious interiors feature exquisite materials and incredible attention to detail, providing a luxurious – and secluded – home away from home. With a private island feel, The Villas are only a short drive to the exclusive shops of Marigot and the gourmet restaurants of Grand Case.  (www.lasamanna.com)

About Pierres Caraїbes:

Founded in December 1998 by Lesley Reed, Pierres Caraїbes is a fully licensed real estate company on the French side of St. Martin and guaranteed by the SOCAF (Societe de Caution Mutuelle des Professions Immobilieres et Foncieres). The multi-lingual team (speaking French, English, Spanish and Russian) specializes in sales and villa rentals and also offers a management service and advice on property investment. Their portfolio currently includes listings ranging from one-bedroom apartments to luxury villas up to 25 million dollars in value, located in the prestigious Terres Basses area on the French side of St. Martin. Pierres Caraїbes has a Dutch N.V. to sell real estate on the Dutch side. (www.pierrescaraibes.com)

Pierres Caraїbes Contact:            

Lesley Reed

Principal, Pierres Caraїbes

+ 590 590 51 02 85 | Lesley@pierrescaraibes.com

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