PHUKET (THAILAND)

Phuket Island is located in the Andaman Sea (Indian Ocean) 7 degrees north of the equator, just off the west coast of Southern Thailand. The island is linked at it?s northern point to Phang Nga province, on the Thai mainland by the Sarasin Bridge. Bangkok is approximately 900 km north by road and about 1 hour by air. Singapore is approximately 1600 km to the south by road and just over 1 1/2 hours by air.

Barama Bay, the World?s Most Exclusive Resort
3 April 2006

If you could create the ideal holiday destination from scratch you?d probably want the perfect mixture of near-deserted white beaches, breathtaking scenery, year-round warm weather, sumptuous cuisine, a friendly native population and plenty to discover and explore. Fortunately this destination already exists in Southeast Asia in the shape of the Kingdom of Thailand; officially translated as the ?land of the free? but known to travelers the world over as ?the land of smiles?.

Barama Bay Island is an 80 hectare parcel of paradise set in sheltered waters off the east coast of Phuket. White sand beaches are lapped by warm turquoise waters and an abundance of virgin tropical vegetation from coconut palms to mangroves covers the Island. Barama Bay has been conceived to be the most exclusive resort in the world. There are two options for gaining physical access to the Island, either a 15 minute drive from Phuket International Airport followed by a three minute water taxi journey to Barama Bay, or the faster and classier alternative ? a five minute helicopter ride from the Airport directly to the Island?s helipad. There are three options for gaining access to the lifestyle that Barama Bay offers ? being a guest of the Six Star Boutique Hotel, a Yacht Club member or the fortunate owner of one of the 30 waterfront Residential Estates.

Ownership of property on a completely private island in an idyllic setting has always been perceived to be the ultimate in real estate. There is a certain romanticism about being cut off from everyday modern life and being surrounded by water. It is a symbol of prestige, wealth, and has enormous investment value, largely because islands are limited, the supply can only diminish. By way of an example, Necker Island was purchased by Sir Richard Branson in 1978 for 303,000 US dollars and is now valued at a vast 106 million US dollars.

Residential Estate owners will have the best of everything that Barama Bay Island offers. Free to indulge in the facilities offered by the Hotel, free to frequent the Yacht Club and free to moor their private yacht. The residential area will be off-limits for anybody but owners and even have its own private residential pier. In fact the only transport that you will be able to bring to the Island is a yacht or helicopter, Barama Bay has a strict no-car policy, aside from the odd electric vehicle to drop you to your front door?

The sweeping waterfront plots will accommodate lavish properties with up to 5,000m² of internal space and owners can rely on the Six Star Resort Management company to look after you and your property whilst you?re at Barama Bay. An investment in Barama Bay real estate also comes with a family lifetime membership at one of Asia?s finest golf resorts. Blue Canyon Golf & Country Club covers 720 acres of the neighbouring island of Phuket and comprises two award-winning 18-hole courses set against the glorious backdrop of the Phang Nga mountains and the Andaman Sea. Blue Canyon has attracted the likes of Tiger Woods, Ernie Els and Nick Faldo competing in the Johnny Walker Championships.

Barama Bay?s Six Star Boutique Hotel will exceed the expectations of even the most seasoned traveler in terms of location and hospitality. Discretion, seclusion, a true retreat from any pressures that may interfere with day-to-day life. Without exception, suites will overlook the hotel pools and guests can indulge their senses in the Spa. Irresistible treatments will include Stone Therapy, Body Wraps, Salt Scrubs and of course, Thai Massage.

The Yacht Club will be focused on the deep water marina sited in a natural lagoon on the east coast of Barama Bay Island. This marina will certainly become one of Asia?s most sought-after offering 24 hour deep water access with a natural rock breakwater and mangrove trees offering shelter to the princely vessels. Barama Bay?s marina is actually a much-needed facility for the top-end yachting community. Deep water for large vessels isn?t too easy to come by. The world?s mega yacht industry is growing almost exponentially. A mega yacht is generally defined as one over 50 metres in length, in fact the average length of a mega yacht has increased by one metre every year for the past decade. Size unfortunately comes at a price when it comes to mooring, bigger is not necessarily better if the sporting marina cannot accommodate your metres and you have to drop anchor alongside passenger ferries, freight ships and frigates in the commercial harbour. Not the most glamorous of arrivals. Barama Bay will be accommodate and welcome these.

There are a whole host of benefits that come as standard when you berth your yacht in Thailand as opposed to Europe. Fuel costs are approximately 75% lower, crew costs 80% lower, dockage rates at least 60% lower and tax on luxury yachts in Thailand has been reduced from over 200% to the perfect 0%. And where better to guide your yacht, than through the verdant limestone islands of the Andaman Sea.

Membership of the Yacht Club will be aimed at the discerning professional who wishes to be surrounded by the finer things in life and is strictly by invitation only. Clubhouse facilities range from an upper-deck Italian Bistro to a cigar and snooker room and there will be a glamorous calendar of events such as Regattas and black tie functions. Sports installations range from a sedate spa all the way to the fully-equipped gymnasium.

Security at Barama Bay is, by the very fact that it is an Island, greater than comparable resorts even before the first security measure has been implemented. 24 hour guard stations will oversee the marina, helicopter pad and residential pier, whilst the shoreline will be constantly patrolled in order to intercept and divert unauthorized traffic. Hotel guests and Yacht Club members will be issued with passes which will have to be presented upon request.

Completion of the entire project including six star hotel, residential estates, marina and Yacht Club is expected for early 2009.

Your favourite bagel delivered to your front door, fresh lobster on the beach watching the sun dip into the sea? Barama Bay awaits.

Prices from $3 Million US for an 800m² villa set on a 4,800m² plot.

If you would like to be kept up-to-date on the latest news about Barama Bay, please email us and we will keep you informed of developments at this incomparable project.

Email: info@montiboliestates.com