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Within the gated confines of Secret Bay, Dominica’s all-villa rainforest resort lies The Residences at Secret Bay, a limited luxury collection of fully-appointed, sustainable residences. The renowned resort, a member of Relais & Châteaux, announced the completion of its first phase of new Hillside Ti-Fèy Villas and launched its whole-ownership sales program with off-plan Clifftop Estate Villas. Along with the opportunity to purchase one of these stunning and exclusive villas, the villas also offer second citizenship opportunities starting at $218,000. Furthermore, the Hillside Ti-Fèy Villas are part of owner Gregor Nassief’s vision to create a first-of-its-kind boutique vacation home experience in the Caribbean.
“For those seeking a private island experience our location, tucked away on the unspoiled ‘Nature Island’, one of the Caribbean’s most sparsely populated, environmentally conscious and culturally rich countries, coupled with six-star hyper-personalized service, this is a rare investment opportunity for generations to come,” said GregorNassief, proprietor of Secret Bay and Chairman and CEO of GEMS Holdings Limited.
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Starting at $1,490,000 the four new Ti-Fèy Villas – see an inside look into the villas here – are perched on a hillside overlooking the sweeping sea, mountain and rainforest views. Entirely immersed in the sights, sounds, and aromas of nature, the architectural design emulates its backdrop as these tropical-modern architectural masterpieces designed by resident architect Claude Lauture are also sustainably built. Outfitted with a gourmet kitchen, private plunge pool, hammocks and day beds, the villas feature indoor furniture hand-crafted from Dominican Red Cedar by local artisans. Offering spectacular jungle-to-ocean vistas, these villas are situated in the dense Dominican rainforest, these villas comprise 1,686-1,836 square feet of indoor-outdoor space and a 250-400 square-foot pool deck.
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Beyond the four new Hillside Ti-Fèy Villas, The Residences at Secret Bay will have a mix of villas, including off-plan ones priced starting at $4,100,000. Ranging from 1,356 to 5,182 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space and lot sizes ranging from 3,557 to 32,290 square feet, each villa reflects the pristine qualities of Nature Island. Along with their casual coastal elegance with stately modern amenities – fully-appointed gourmet kitchens equipped with Siemens appliances, De’Longhi espresso makers and more – the villas each feature a private plunge pool and outdoor showers, as well as hammocks and daybeds. The largest residences are The Clifftop Estates. The massive villas are set across 29,000-square-foot parcels and boast 3,500 square feet of living space, three bedrooms and large private pools. They will also feature a primary estate villa and second guest villa.
Prospective buyers can book a VIP Residences Discovery package to experience the resort community first-hand, including a site inspection of the property, a welcome dinner, roundtrip airport transfers, and an optional Waitukubuli by Sea tour to discover the island by boat.
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Among other perks, The Residences at Secret Bay owners gain privileged access to the resort’s incomparable six-star services. From the treetop couple’s Gommier Spa to the stunning seaside Zamann Watersports Hut and three swimmable beaches, each owner will be provided use of a dedicated villa attendant and concierge service. Owners can dine at the open-air Zing Zing Restaurant with other forthcoming amenities which will include: a saltwater infinity pool, beachfront bar and restaurant, state-of-the-art fitness center, microbrewery and a hillside funicular.
The launch of the sale of the villas coincides with The Residences at Secret Bay introducing its successful Citizenship by Investment (CBI) offering. CBI allows individuals or families to obtain citizenship and a second passport approved by the Government of Dominica to offer qualifying investments for economic citizenship. Pricing for The Residences at Secret Bay starts at $1,490,000 USD for whole ownership or $208,000 USD per share for citizenship investors. For more information, visit secretbay.dm/residences or contact residences@secretbay.dm.
