BluePrint Development – Nelsons Retreat

Nelson’s Dockyard National Park, ANTIGUA
B AR BUDA 30 MIL ES
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CONTENTS
JUMBY BAY
DICKENSON BAY
ATLANTIC
OCEAN
ST. JOHN’S
JOLLY HARBOUR
CARIBBEAN SEA
ENGLISH HARBOUR
2 km
2 mi
ENGLISH HARBOUR
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THE DEVELOPER
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THE SITE
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THE APARTMENTS
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FEATURES
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FLOOR PLANS
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BENEFITS OF OWNERSHIP
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MAKE YOUR WAY
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CITIZENSHIP IN ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
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PURCHASE & CITIZENSHIP SNAPSHOT
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ABOUT ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
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QUICK FACTS
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ENGLISH HARBOUR
Nestled at the heart of Antigua’s largest National Parkland on the
island’s south coast is historic English Harbour. Known around the
world as the preeminent port of call for sailing and mega-yachts
in the Eastern Caribbean, the area’s most famous landmark is the
charming and historic Nelson’s Dockyard and deservedly so. With
its laid-back allure and discreet celebrity residents, the waterfront
and hillside homes are some of the finest in the Caribbean and a
distinctive cache and array of amenities accompanies ownership
here.
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THE DEVELOPER
Blueprint
Development
is
Antigua
&
Barbuda’s
leading
contemporary design & build consultancy, offering an array of
specialist services and a premium quality build philosophy.
Led by Nigel Gore, an Antiguan National, the Blueprint team
comprises of European Architects and Designers and a specially
trained construction team, all of whom have a passion for
perfection and attention to detail.
Blueprint Development have a number of prestigious waterfront
locations on which to create their signature luxury homes and
Nelson’s Retreat is perhaps the most unique in their collection.
This boutique development features just six contemporary
apartments with extraordinary harbour views.
Nigel Gore is also a licensed Agent for the Antigua & Barbuda
Citizenship by Investment program and offers legal and financial
services in conjunction with all Blueprint Development properties.
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THE SITE
Located in the heart of English Harbour, Nelson’s Retreat boasts
spectacular harbour views, not only over turquoise waters and
mega-yachts but also the historic Nelson’s Dockyard. The site is
within walking distance of an enticing assemblage of amenities
including world-class restaurants and bars, beaches, coffee
shops and local craft stores. Activities such as paddle-boarding,
sailing, ecological tours, or hiking to find hidden beaches are
all part of daily life here. The area is the destination port in
the Eastern Caribbean for the international yachting fraternity,
offering unrivalled natural beauty and chic diversions to entertain
discerning travellers from around the world.
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THE APARTMENTS
Nelson’s Retreat consists of just six ultra-modern apartments
nestled into the hillside:
• Four, 1,610 square feet, two-bedroom apartments
• Two 1,250 square feet, one-bedroom apartments
In addition to the spacious and impeccably designed indoor-outdoor
living spaces, owners and their guests will enjoy a private sun terrace
and infinity pool… All surrounded by lush tropical landscaping.
The 24-hour concierge can organise an array of services ranging
from a simple water-taxi pick-up at the Nelson’s Retreat private
dock for the short ride over to Galleon Beach, to a decadent
excursion to neighbouring islands such as St. Barth’s via plane or
helicopter charter.
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FEATURES
• Spacious designer environments, with indoor living areas that
open to the terrace
• Master suites with access to the outdoor living spaces
• Spacious guest rooms with spectacular harbour views
• High 9 ft ceilings, heavy beam construction and Enviroshake roof
shingles
• Luxurious European kitchens with custom cabinetry, designer
appliances, and stone countertops
• Private outdoor living area and private access to shared outdoor
pool and terrace
• Professionally landscaped grounds and terraces
• Energy star standards
• Maintenance free stucco exterior finish
• Hurricane-impact rated construction and floor-to-ceiling glass
• Expansive hillside and harbour views
• Short walk to Antigua’s historic Dockyard and all the amenities at
English Harbour
• Eligible for Citizenship by Investment
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(opposite) Top plan view, (below) Apartment floorplans
One Bedroom Apartment
Two Bedroom Apartment
1,250 Square Feet
1,610 Square Feet
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BENEFITS OF OWNERSHIP
THE CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT PROGRAM
Nelson’s Retreat is an approved project under the Antigua &
Barbuda Citizenship-by-Investment program, one of the most
anticipated of its kind due to the attractiveness of the destination
as a potential second home. Benefits include visa-free travel to
more than 120 countries and dual and lifetime citizenship for you
and eligible family members.
FULL OWNERSHIP & EQUITY SHARE OPTIONS
Nelson’s Retreat apartments can be purchased as wholly owned
freehold units or with an equity share ownership. The onebedroom apartments can be split into two equity shares allowing
six months usage and 50% freehold ownership, and the twobedrooms apartments can be split three ways giving four months
usage and a 33.3% freehold ownership share to each owner.
Quality Assurance
Blueprint Development’s design and construction teams are
specially trained to ensure quality. To view the finished product,
the sales team can show you an existing Blueprint property.
Exclusive Location
There is arguably no better location in Antigua than English
Harbour overlooking historic Nelson’s Dockyard. With a
multitude of dining and entertainment options within a twomile radius and the natural beauty of the Caribbean all around
including its white-sand beaches, the experience in this location
is one of the most sought-after anywhere in the world.
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Ultra-contemporary design
Blueprint
Development’s
contemporary
tropical
European
apartments,
design
for
the
team
create
sophisticated
international visitor who grace Antigua’s south coast each year.
No minimum or maximum usage
Apartment owners are free to use their homes as much as they
like, and can choose to rent them out. The in-house concierge
and rental manager will assist you before, during and after your
stays and can organise the rental of your apartment for short- or
long-term. Fractional owners have six-month usage for the onebedroom apartments and four months for the two-bedroom
apartments, fairly split across the high and low seasons.
Concierge and Property Management Services
Nelson’s Retreat will have a dedicated concierge manager on
call to assist with any and all bookings and services requested
by owners or their guests. Fees vary depending on the service
provided. Property management will be provided by Blueprint
Development.
Capital appreciation and income generation
opportunity
Antigua is a popular destination for affluent Europeans and
North Americans alike and Nelson’s Retreat is located on
a prime landholding, one of the best on the island. Blueprint
Development believes strongly in the opportunity for capital
appreciation and rental income generation.
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MAKE YOUR WAY
Antigua is easily accessible from its primary tourism source
markets, namely Europe and North America and travel is quite
straightforward from all parts of the world. Located in the Eastern
Caribbean, the VC Bird International Airport welcomes daily and/
or regular direct flights from London, New York, Miami, Atlanta,
Charlotte, Toronto, Montreal, Frankfurt and other international
LONDON
TORONTO
FRANKFURT
cities as well as most regional destinations. The new U.S. $75M
MILAN
terminal to be completed in summer 2014 will be the largest and
NEW YORK
most advanced in the region increasing the country’s capacity
to receive larger aircraft, more frequent flights, and hence more
visitors, and sustain Antigua’s position as the prime travel hub for
MIAMI
DUBAI
HONG KONG
the Eastern Caribbean.
The Antigua private jet terminal makes air charters to surrounding
islands such as St. Barths and Anguilla easy excursions. Antigua
has six ports of entry for yachts all manned with customs and
immigration, the primary hubs for luxury yachts being English
Harbour and Falmouth Harbour.
New York
4 hours
Miami
3 hours
London
8 hours
Milan
9 hours
Frankfurt
9 hours
Toronto
5 hours
Hong Kong
20 hours
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CITIZENSHIP IN ANTIGUA
& BARBUDA
Citizenship in the Caribbean nation of Antigua & Barbuda is an
exciting opportunity.
Established in 2013, the Citizenship by
Investment Program of Antigua & Barbuda was introduced in
order to encourage resort development and attract new investors
and residents to the independent British Commonwealth nation.
A property purchase into an approved project such as Nelson’s
Retreat permits application to the program for you and eligible
family members. While the program requires all applicants to
undergo a thorough background check, approval usually takes
about 12 weeks.
Citizenship is not a requirement for purchasing an apartment
or equity share at Nelson’s Retreat; however, the associated
benefits may be far-reaching in terms of tax planning advantages,
personal security and general convenience.
The Nelson’s Retreat six turnkey apartments are available for
equity share purchase at the minimum investment level of US
$400,000 required under the Citizenship by Investment program.
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Once you have obtained citizenship, you and your family will be
eligible for many benefits including:
VISA-FREE TRAVEL
Covering approximately 120 countries including Canada, the
U.K., Switzerland, the European Union countries including all
28 Schengen states and most other British Commonwealth
countries.
DUAL AND LIFETIME CITIZENSHIP
Available for yourself and all eligible family members.
TAX ADVANTAGES
There are to be no direct taxes in Antigua & Barbuda for citizens
approved under this program.
MINIMAL RESIDENCY
Only 35 days residency is required within the first five years.
COMMONWEALTH BENEFITS
Potential preferential treatment within the U.K.
For example, children may be able to study in the U.K. and work
for two years thereafter without a work permit.
LIFESTYLE
New citizens can spend as much time in Antigua & Barbuda as
they wish. The nation offers a stress-free lifestyle in one of the
most comfortable climates in the world.
The property must be held for a minimum of five years and
applicants will need to retain the services of a governmentapproved intermediary to assist in the application process. The
granting of citizenship is at the sole discretion of the Government
of Antigua & Barbuda.
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PURCHASE Options &
CITIZENSHIP SNAPSHOT
(All prices in United States Dollars)
WHOLE OWNERSHIP
One-bedroom 1st floor apartment
Two-bedroom 2nd floor apartment
Two-bedroom 3rd floor apartment
$ 695,000
$ 975,000
$ 995,000
EQUITY SHARES
EQUITY STRUCTURE
One Bedroom Apartment
$ 400,000
Deeded freehold 50%
ownership, fully furnished,
6 months usage per year
Two Bedroom Apartment
$ 400,000
Deeded freehold 33.3%
ownership, fully furnished,
4 months usage per year
Purchase Example For A One Bedroom Apartment
One Bedroom Apartment
Whole
Ownership
Equity Share
(C.I.P.)**
Property Investment
Furniture Package
1st Year Maintenance and Taxes *
Property Tax (2.5% Stamp Duty)
Legal Fees (1% of)
Non-Citizens License Fee (5%)
C.I.P. Government application fee
C.I.P. Government due diligence fee
$ 695,000
$ 40,000
$ 5,000
$ 17,375
$ 6,950
$ 34,750
not applicable
not applicable
$ 400,000
included
$ 2,500
included
$ 4,000
not applicable
$ 75,000
$ 11,500
TOTAL
$ 799,075
$ 493,000
*Annual Maintenance Cost can be off-set from any rental revenue generated by weeks
placed in Property Management.
**C.I.P. Example is typical of one main applicant and Spouse.
The C.I.P. processing fees and property closing fees may vary depending on your citizenship
legal representative.
N.B. Example does not include escrow fees. All prices listed herein may be subject to
change without notice. Additional fees may apply.
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ABOUT ANTIGUA & BARBUDA
Antigua & Barbuda, named by Italian explorer Christopher
Columbus in 1493, is an English-speaking twin-island nation in
the Caribbean, and was settled by the British in 1632. Thereafter,
Antigua became known as the ‘Gateway to the Caribbean’ for
its location, natural harbours and favourable growing conditions,
and the country’s governance, language and culture have all been
strongly influenced by the British.
For almost two hundred years the British Navy headquartered
itself on the south of the island in English Harbour where they
created ‘Nelson’s Dockyard,’ today a world heritage site. Steeped
in history, Antigua has long been a glamorous port of call for
sophisticated travelers with its laid-back elegance, immaculate
beaches, turquoise waters, luxury yachts and celebrity residents.
The year-round tropical climate attracts varied international
residents, and together with the friendly local population of
80,000, this makes the Antigua and Barbuda a very comfortable
place to integrate. With daily direct air access from North
America and Europe and being the hub of Caribbean yachting,
Antigua is a crossroads of the world albeit natural, simple and
protected.
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QUICK FACTS
Area
180 sq. miles (Antigua 108, Barbuda 72) (442 square
Population
Climate
kilometers)
80,000 approximately (2011 census)
Warm year-round tropical climate, 24 to 36 degrees
Currency
depending on the time of year
Eastern Caribbean Dollars (ECD). Pegged EC$2.68 =
Time Zone
Capital
Electricity
Voltage
US$1 USD are accepted almost everywhere
Atlantic Standard Time, GMT -4.
St. John’s
110 as well as 220 volts can be found on the island.
Medical
General practitioners, public hospital and clinics and
Education
private facilities are all available
High literacy rate, educational institutions include two
university medical schools and the best-regarded International Baccalaureate school in the region, amongst
other very good primary and secondary government
Diplomatic
Representation
schools
Embassies and consulates around the world
Government
Hon. Winston Baldwin Spencer, United Progressive
Political System
Party (UPP)
Parliamentary Democracy
Social / Democratic
Political
Orientation
Head of State
Date of
Independence
Economy
Trade
Her majesty Queen Elizabeth II
1st November 1981
Tourism, banking and light industry
Principle exports: tourism, cotton and fruits and vegetables
Principal Imports: petroleum products, food, machinery,
and manufactured goods
Tourism accounts for more than 80 % of foreign
exchange earnings and contributes directly and
indirectly more than half of GDP
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