Marquis Estate
The Marquis Estate is situated amongst some of the Caribbean’s
most attractive landscape on the stunning northeast coast of St
Lucia and occupies a breathtaking 500 acre site in a wide lush,
tropical valley that sweeps majestically down to one of the most
beautiful beaches in St Lucia, the Marquis Bay, where with pristine
white sands meet clear, turquoise waters that are perfect for scuba
diving and snorkelling.
Originally the site of an 18th century sugar mill and more recently
a banana plantation, the estate is resplendent with native fruit
trees including mango, papaya, coconut, avocado, breadfruit, star
fruit, plum and coffee. Tall flame flowers, orchids, jasmine, bougainvillea,
oleander and hibiscus explode with colour and the bright red flamboyant
tree attracts tiny iridescent humming birds.
An estate of this individuality requires considerable care to leave
this piece of land better than it is. The developer plans to do
this by ensuring the indigenous population’s involvement and
the protection of the wildlife and existing ecosystems to create
a new legacy. |
| Considered to be one of the most
romantic of all destinations in the world, St Lucia is
a strikingly beautiful tropical island situated at the heart of
the Windward chain in the
Eastern Caribbean between St Vincent and Martinique. The island
is mountainous
and fertile, its spectacular peaks and deep valleys draped in the
lush greenery of
the rainforest and blooming with tropical splendour. The stunning
coastline offers
variety from classic stretches of white-sand beaches to the dramatic
cliffs and hidden
coves, and has some of the finest natural harbours in the Caribbean.
The iconic
towering Pitons are just two of the island’s natural wonders;
the spectacular twin
volcanic peaks rise majestically from the sea, midway down the Caribbean
coast.
As well as being the perfect place to relax and do nothing, St Lucia
offers visitors
a colourful kaleidoscope of attractions to entertain them. Experience
the adventure
of exploring its sultry rainforest and swimming in its tropical
waterfalls or take
advantage of the excellent opportunities for snorkelling and diving
in the clear
turquoise waters surrounding the island which are home to a magnificent
array
of colourful marine life.
The Marquis Estate is located just 15 minutes from the George Charles
Airport
near Castries. |
The Properties:
Inspired by a vision of luxury and elegance and intelligently designed
by highly acclaimed architects to ensure environmental sustainability
with uncompromising quality, The Marquis Estate will comprise a
distinctive collection of bespoke estate villas uniquely positioned
to take advantage of the natural beauty and scenic vistas afforded
by this wonderful setting, luxury apartments, penthouses and hotel
suites will provide exclusivity and sophistication within a setting
of natural beauty.
Surrounded by lush tropical greenery, the properties will be meticulously
designed and built using the very finest natural materials sourced
from around the world. The properties will not only look stunning
but will be beautifully furnished and equipped with luxuriously
appointed bathrooms and a state-of-the-art interactive entertainment
system. The gardens will be carefully landscaped to create a resort
that embraces its exotic natural environment and is in harmony with
nature, complementing the island's natural beauty and creating a
gem within a gem.
The Marquis Estate will also include The Island Sanctuary, an exotic,
tropical paradise surrounded by fresh water channels and reached
only by private bridge. Each of the villas on The Island is secluded
from the outside world by a living boundary of lush greenery. Each
of the luxurious villas has its own private grounds and is surrounded
by channels of fresh water and tropical planting. Designed and built
to the highest specification the villa offers elegant and spacious
accommodation.
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