luxury chateau in limoges, france
DESCRIPTION
This amazing luxury chateau is located in the Lake District of Limoges, France in the unspoiled area of Limousin. This little gem of France is famous for its fishing and fresh produce, not to mention the gorgeous rolling hillsides and beautiful lakes.TRANSCRIPT
Luxury Chateau Golf and Spa Resort
Limoges, France
Lazur St. Vlas, Bulgaria
Developer’s Past Projects
Grand Monastery, Pamporovo, Bulgaria
Developer’s Past Projects
• Easily accessible from the UK
• 79 million visitors worldwide
• 10 million visits to France from UK• Most popular destination for British to buy• 39% of property searches in 2011 were
for France (Source: Conti Finance)
• 5th year as best place in the world to live
• Leaseback scheme
France
Limousin
• Stunning, unspoilt area
• The ‘French Lake District’
• Famous for best fishing in France
• Famous for great produce
• Many historic towns to explore
• 11 UK airports fly to Limoges
• High speed TGV train station
Location
Limousin
Limousin
Limousin
Limousin
• The Retreat is set in over 200 acres
• We purchased the chateau and land in Dec 2010 (fully unencumbered)
• The concept of the resort is that of a 5 Star World Class resort with a plethora of facilities - aimed at the ‘Centre Parcs’/’Champney’s’ audience
• Comprehensive feasibility studies carried out by HVS
• Since works on main chateau have completed, the estate provides a huge underlying asset.
Retreat Introduction
• Main chateau opened to the public on 1st July 2012.
• Operating at 63% occupancy in last 12 months • Generating excellent reviews on Trip Advisor
• Affiliated with luxury hotel Brand: ‘Chateaux & Hotels Collection’
• Michelin star in just 18 months
Retreat Introduction
The LocationThe Completed Resort
The Location
• Mador Architects - Charles Mador www.mador.co.uk
• Previous Projects:
• Celtic Manor Golf club
• Dymock Grange hotel
Architects
Interior Designer Matthews Mee, www.matthewsmee.co.uk
Winners of numerous awards including the FX 2007 award for “best international hotel design”
Previous projects include:
Gidleigh Park in Devon
Abode Hotel in Canterbury
Michael Caines restaurants
Interior Design
Gidleigh Park, Devon
Eiffage - http://www.eiffageconstruction.com
One of Frances largest Construction Companies
Construction Company
The Facilities – Spa
www.bluespaandleisure.co.uk
Clients include: • The May Fair Hotel London
• Lime Wood Hotel & Spa
• The Langham Hotel & Spa London
• The Malmaison Group
Spa Operator: Blue Spa & Leisure
The Facilities - Golf
The Facilities - FishingFishing
Children’s Indoor Play Centre
Fine Dining
Weddings
18 hole manicured golf courseIdyllic French spaHuge indoor swimming dome with waterslides & plumes 1,600m2 children's adventure zoneMountain bike tracksKayaking, boating, watersportsWalking trails, lakeside pathsTwo well-stocked fishing lakesMichelin Star fine dining restaurantFamily restaurantsSommelier's wine and cocktail barGym, fitness classes, wellness restaurantBoulangerie, delicatessen, boutiquesManicured gardens and groundsWorld class Château hotelQuaint French villageWedding facilities, honeymoon suiteEquestrian centreConference facilities
The Facilities
Main Chateau
Low SeasonStandard (single) Château Room 95 €Executive Château Room 130 €Luxury Château Room 280 €Superior Honeymoon Suite 550 €
High SeasonStandard (single) Château Room 130 €Executive Château Room 190 €Luxury Château Room 280 €Superior Honeymoon Suite 550 €
Room Rates - Chateau
The Chateau Suites
Existing properties in the village
New properties in the village
80sq meters2 balconies & log burner
2 bedroom Spa Suites
2 Bedroom Spa suite
2 Bedroom Spa suite
2 Bedroom Spa suite
2 Bedroom Spa suite
2 Bedroom Spa suite
Prices
• Studio 13th Fraction - £11,500
• 1 Bedroom Suite 26th Fraction - £9,500
• 1 Bedroom 13th Fraction - £18,500
• 2 Bedroom 26th - £16,000
• 2 Bedroom 13th - £30,000
• Studio Full Unit - £130,000
• 1 Bedroom Suite Full Unit - £200,000
• 2 Bedroom Full Unit - £330,000
Rental Option
• Available on any unit
• 5% Cash Back per year for 2 years pre- completion
• 10% NET fixed return for 15 years
• Usage can be taken and will revert to a 50/50 split
• 150% Guaranteed Buyback in year 15
Lifestyle Option
• Available on any unit
• 7% cash back for 2 years pre completion
• 7% fixed return for 10 years
• 1 weeks free usage per annum 13th
• 1 weeks free usage bi annually 26th
• 150% Guaranteed Buyback in year 10
NET
£30,000 fraction based on 7% fixed for 12 years
Year
purchase price
including purchase
costs
Approximate annual fees
assumed occupancy
night rented of
28 per fraction.
Buyer's Rental Income
150% developer buyback profit*
Buyers Income YIELD
OFF PLAN 1 £30,000 £0 7% GTD N/A £2,100 £2,100 7.00%
OFF PLAN 2 £0 7% GTD N/A £2,100 £2,100 7.00%
1 £375 7% GTD N/A £2,100 £1,725 5.75%
2 £375 7% GTD N/A £2,100 £1,725 5.75%
3 £375 7% GTD N/A £2,100 £1,725 5.75%
4 £375 7% GTD N/A £2,100 £1,725 5.75%
5 £375 7% GTD N/A £2,100 £1,725 5.75%
6 £375 7% GTD N/A £2,100 £1,725 5.75%
7 £375 7% GTD N/A £2,100 £1,725 5.75%
8 £375 7% GTD N/A £2,100 £1,725 5.75%
9 £375 7% GTD N/A £2,100 £1,725 5.75%
10 £375 7% GTD N/A £2,100 £15,000 £16,725 55.75%
TOTAL: 30,000 £3,750 £25,200 £15,000 £36,450 12.10%
Fractional Ownership
• A group of unconnected buyers can collectively own a property
• Full ownership of the fraction (deeded)• You can buy any multiple of the fractions• Less outlay / Allows investors to diversify• Same % returns as a full AND use of all the same
facilities • Can be passed down to heirs • As each owner is unconnected , owners can all buy and
sell independently of each other (or take the buyback)
Fractional Ownership – How it works
• The company is set up and administrated by Fractional Ownership Consultancy (FOC)
• The property is held in trust• A UK limited by guarantee company is created that owns
the property • Company is non trading – Max liability £1• The Company has 13 members or 26 members• Annual account costs - £180 per annum 13th, £90 per
annum 26th • Each buyer will have to complete a basic due diligence
check• Due diligence now guaranteed to take 7 days max!!!!
Purchase Procedure
• £500/£1,000 reservation fee • No reservation fee needed for a SIPP• Balance of funds transferred within 14 days of
receipt of contract along with DD questionnaire• Rental income is paid quarterly in arrears • Fixed Payment dates are:• January, April, July, October
• UK developer with extensive track record
• Main Chateau already in operation
• Michelin star awarded
• Plethora of facilities and activities for high occupancy
• No VAT to pay under the leaseback scheme
• Viewing trips from only £149 per person!
Summary
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