Average size of villas
Our average size villa will have three bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Average interior covered space will be around 4100 sq. ft. plus exterior veranda space of about 1200 sq. ft. (Minimum size villa will be 5300 sq. ft. of interior/exterior covered living space.)
Average size of rooms
Great rooms will start around 400 sq. ft. and grow to 600 sq. ft. in larger villas.
Kitchens will be 225 sq. ft. to 325 sq. ft.
Master bedrooms average 360 sq. ft. and master baths average 150 sq. ft.
Additional bedroom suites (bed + bath combined) will range from 225-400 sq. ft.
We will custom build each villa. Each room can be custom-sized to the buyer's preference.
Lot sizes
Lot sizes range from 22,000 sq. ft. up to 35,000 sq. ft.
Total size of project
The 15 villas will be built on 10 acres.
The entire site measures just over 15 acres.
Location of project
Sundance Ridge is located approximately 3.5 miles southeast of Frigate Bay on the Southeast Peninsula (adjacent to the Caribbean observation point). Single access to the development is from the Dr. Kennedy Simmonds Highway .
Elevation and Views
Villa-sites range in elevation from 400 feet above sea level to 510 feet above sea level. All villa-sites have unobstructed panoramic views. Three villa-sites will have 360 degree views of the Atlantic Ocean , Caribbean Sea , St. Kitts and Nevis . Eight sites will be on the "Atlantic" side of the development. Four sites will be on the " Caribbean " side. Basseterre , St. Kitts and Charlestown , Nevis are both visible from selected lots.
On clear days, Antigua , St. Barts, St. Maarten, and Anguilla are also visible.
Overall price ranges
Pricing starts at us$2.1m and will range upward depending upon villa-site selection and the buyer's preferences with regard to villa size and amenities.
Our Solerno villa will be a 3-bed, 3.5-bath unit with Great Room, ample kitchen, dining room, expansive veranda, swimming pool, and garage. The Suncatcher villa will have a distinct West Indian theme and will also have three bedrooms but will have 5 baths, a home theater/gym area, study, climate controlled storage and garage. Both villa styles will be on lots with panoramic views of the ocean. Peninsula Associates is anxious to work with any villa buyer who is interested in building the unique villa of their dreams.
Construction
All villas will have steel reinforced concrete floors, masonry walls filled with steel & concrete, wood roof rafters tied into concrete ring beams. Each villa will be built to provide maximum hurricane protection.
Roofing
Roofing for all villas to be Cemtile hurricane resistant cement roof tiles in a light blue-gray color custom designed for Sundance Ridge. All villas will have the same roofing style and color.
Flooring
Flooring will be stone tiles, hardwood flooring, ceramic tiles and others depending upon the Buyer's preference.
Ceilings
Ceilings to be open to 3”x8” exposed wood beams and roof deck. Exposed wood can be "pickled" or painted depending upon the Buyers preference. Textured concrete ceilings as well as drywall ceilings will also be used in certain areas.
Style of exterior finishing
Exteriors to be plaster with stone and wood accent areas.
Window and door units to be mahogany hardwood frames with impact resistant glass. Louvered window units to be incorporated for maximum ventilation.
Style of interior finshing
Interiors to incorporate a mixture of plaster, wood, stone, and drywall
Hurricane Protection
Extensive use of heavy duty electric aluminum rolling shutters will be incorporated into each villa as standard equipment for hurricane protection and security. Wood shutters will be used in areas where practical and will contribute to the overall "West Indian" theme of design. All villas will have steel reinforced concrete floors, masonry walls filled with steel & concrete, wood roof rafters tied into concrete ring beams, all for maximum hurricane protection.
Each villa will have a designated "hardened" safe room for use as a storm shelter.
Interiors
I nteriors will incorporate the West Indian "Open-air" theme with large rooms and ample glass to high-light panoramic views. Extensive use of louvered window units will allow flow through ventilation to capitalize on daily ocean breezes sweeping the development. Air conditioning systems will be included for those rare days when the breeze goes still.
Special Features
T he Estates on Sundance Ridge will be a "gated" community for increased owner privacy and security. The topographical elements of the site offer natural security in the form of an extremely steep perimeter. There will be only one entrance and exit to the development.
Gentle ocean breezes continually "sweep" the development providing a natural cooling effect.
Each villa will be constructed incorporating "handicap accessible" features including "roll-in" access, oversize door widths, showers and handicapped bathroom equipment.
All Sundance Ridge villas include a generous size swimming pool and sun deck incorporated into verandas.
Electronic security systems, that can be monitored, will be included.
Optional distributed audio systems may be incorporated into the villas
Included heavy duty electric aluminum rolling shutters will provide additional security as well as increase the villas resistance to hurricanes.
Villas will be hard-wired for cable TV as well as internet and phone service.
Standard equipment will include standby electrical generators.
Irrigation systems for exterior landscaping included.
Extensive use of exterior gardens and landscaping included.
Kitchens
Kitchens will be designed to the Buyer's preference and in most instances will include a center island, granite countertops, and ample upscale wood/glass cabinetry. Appliances to include refrigerator, oven, stove with power ventilator, convection microwave oven, disposal, dishwasher, trash compactor, icemaker, wine refrigerator and under-counter plasma TV. A stainless steel veranda BBQ will also be included. Brands of appliances will be selected by the individual owner with GE Profile products being standard equipment. Optional appliance packages (GE Monogram and Sub-Zero Wolfe) will be available.
Villas could also have additional "outside kitchens" on the veranda incorporating grills and appliances.
Utility Rooms will include premium front-loading washer and dryer, sink, generous cabinetry for storage, and wall mounted ironing boards.
Bathrooms
Bathrooms to be large and airy with large doorways. Separate his and her vanities to be standard in Master Baths. Showers to be custom designed ceramic tile with dual showers (optional shower/steam rooms can be incorporated). Bath units will be premium whirlpool style units. Sinks and toilets to be American Standard with specific designs selected by the Buyer.
Optional Extras
Interior/Exterior spas will be optional.
Bidets may be included
Garage's will be included for each villa. Some will be placed under the main living floor, others will be an adjacent structure.
Climate controlled storage space, solar pool heating, observation decks, interior fountains, veranda fireplaces, veranda kitchens (BBQ's) can all be tailored to the Buyer's wishes.
Rooms such as Villa Theaters, Gymnasiums, Studies, Dining Rooms, Pantries and other single purpose rooms can be designed into each villa depending on the buyer's wishes.
Optional furniture and furnishing packages are also available from Developer .
Time Frame
The project will be constructed on an on-going basis until each villa-site has been developed. Villa construction to start in first quarter 2006. Expected construction time per villa is 10-12 months (average).
Length of time between a purchaser signing a sales
agreement and taking occupancy?
Once a purchaser accepts a villa design and signs a sales agreement accompanied by the first deposit, he/she should be able to take occupancy of his/her custom designed villa on average in about 12-18 months.
Models
The first villa to be constructed will be built on lot #14 and will start construction in early 2006. The Suncatcher villa will include approximately 6500 sq. ft. of interior space and 3000 sq. ft. of covered exterior veranda area.