General Description
Villa Castellamonte is a unique and stunningly beautiful private vacation villa on the unspoiled, northern coast of the Dominican Republic. Located within the prestigious gated community of Orchid Bay Estates, Villa Castellamonte occupies nearly 2 acres on a soaring sea cliff with a direct path to the adjacent 600' golden sand beach. The villa itself is a massive 15,000 square feet with eight (8) bedrooms, each individually air-conditioned and with full en suite bathrooms. The ocean and tropical garden vistas offered throughout the villa and bedrooms are truly inspired and breath-taking.
Main Features
Unique characteristics of this luxury vacation home making it highly desirable include the spectacular Italianate architecture complete with hand-painted frescoes and murals throughout the villa. The villa also has a massive swimming pool, nearly 80,000 gallons covering 3600 square feet of surface area! The swimming pool is centrally located to the entire villa making it easily accessible from any of the bedrooms or common areas.
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1 - Master Suite ('Firenze')
King size bed, En-suite bathroom with shower and tub, Hairdryer, central air conditioning, seating area, Fireplace, Walk-in dressing room, Satellite TV, DVD player, Alarm clock/Radio/CD player, Safe, Fridge, Private terrace
Bedroom 2 - Master Suite ('Siene')
King size bed, En-suite bathroom with shower and tub, Hairdryer, central air conditioning, Walk-in dressing room, Satellite TV, DVD player, Alarm clock/Radio/CD player, Safe, Fridge, Private terrace, Wheelchair accessible
Bedroom 3 - Guest Suite ('Lucca')
King size bed, seating area, En-suite bathroom with shower, Hairdryer, Air conditioning, Satellite TV, DVD player, Alarm clock/Radio/CD player, Safe, terrace
Bedroom 4 - Guest Suite ('Pisa')
Two twin beds (pushed together to make King), En-suite bathroom with shower, Hairdryer, Air conditioning, TV, DVD player, Alarm clock/Radio/CD player, Safe, terrace
Bedroom 5 - Guest Suite ('La Spezia')
King size bed, En-suite bathroom with shower, Hairdryer, Air conditioning, Safe, Alarm clock/Radio/CD player, terrace
Bedroom 6 - Guest Suite ('Viareggio')
King size bed, En-suite bathroom with shower, Hairdryer, Air conditioning, Safe, Alarm clock/Radio/CD player, terrace
Bedroom 7 - Guest Suite ('Dolce Vita')
King size bed, En-suite bathroom with shower, Hair dryer, Air conditioning, TV, DVD player, Alarm clock/Radio/CD player, Safe, Private terrace. Could also be used as an office.
Bedroom 8 - Guest Suite ('Fiesole')
Queen size bed, En-suite bathroom with glass shower, Hairdryer, Air conditioning, Safe, terrace
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Additional Features
- 2 Huge Living Areas; one a splendid grand living room for entertaining, the other a totally equipped game room for relaxation
- Formal Dining, Al Fresco Dining, Private Dining and Grand Terrace Dining areas
- Massive 18' deep, shady grand terrace with luxurious furnishings for outdoor living and relaxation
- Two Gourmet Kitchens for Entertaining Large Groups
- Twin 60Kv Cummings Diesel Generators, Batteries & Inverter System for Uninterrupted Power Supply
- 44,000 Gallon Underground Cistern with Redundant 55psi Water Pumps
- rivate Wine Cellar with Individual Temperature Controls Holds 600+ Bottles
- 3 Elegant Hand-Carved Coralina Fireplaces with Gas Logs & Remote Ignition
- Gorgeous Hand Painted Ceilings and Wall Murals by International Muralist
- Full Exercise Facility including Elliptical Runner, Recumbent Bike, Bow Flex, and Free Weights
- Spa-Quality Luxurious Padded Pool Chairs and Chaise Lounges
- Interior and Exterior Sound Systems w/iPod Dock and CD Players
- Direct Access to Our Romantic 600' Secluded White Sand Beach
- 4 Hole Onsite Putting / Chipping Greens and nearby Playa Grande Golf Course
- Italian Hand-Carved Marble Entrance Fountain; perfect for romantic pictures
- Romantic, Secluded Garden Areas Overlooking the Sea
- Spectacular Hand Built Stone Privacy Wall Surrounds the Villa
- Fully Trained Staff including Chef de Cuisine, On-Site Concierge, Masseuse, Laundress, Housekeepers, Gardeners & Security
- Handicap Accessible Ground Floor Master Suite, Gardens and Zero-entry Pool
- High Speed (DSL) Wireless Internet Throughout
Possible Vacation Rental Business
Villa Castellamonte currently operates a very successful vacation rental operation. Potential buyers who are seeking investment income with cash flow may want to consider the villa for that purpose.
Rental Rates
Nightly Rates
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(from
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1-4 Bedrooms
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5+ Bedrooms
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Low Season
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Sep 1 –
Dec 15
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$1,800
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$2,200
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Mid Season
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May 1 –
Aug 31
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$2,000
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$2,800
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High Season
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Dec 16 –
Apr 30
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$2,200
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$3,400
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Weekly Rates
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(from
– thru)
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1-4 Bedrooms
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5+ Bedrooms
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Low Season
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Sep 1 –
Dec 15
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$10,710
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$13,090
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Mid Season
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May 1 –
Aug 31
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$12,250
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$17,150
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High Season
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Dec 16 –
Apr 30
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$13,475
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$20,825
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Christmas, New Year and Easter rates are US$34,000/week each
Occupancy
The villa enjoys rentals throughout the year with the greatest concentration in the high season and the holiday periods. Overall occupancy varies from year to year due to fluctuations in the economy and overall tourism. On average, the villa has between 20 and 24 rentals per year with the 42 as the greatest number and 15 being the lowest number.
Cost of Operations
Practically speaking the operational costs of the villa will vary depending upon if the property is used as a rental business or not. As a rental business it should be estimated that 50% of income is the cost of operations (all inclusive including insurance and taxes).
Advertising
Villa Castellamonte is advertised on all of the predominate villa listing sites worldwide. The property has been reviewed or spotlighted in various magazines including Luxury Homes, Ocean Home, Hilary Magazine, and many others. The property has been shown on MSNBC "On The Money", HDNet "GetOut!" reality TV series and has hosted many commercial photo shoot due to its location and unique beauty.
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