Ignacio Perez is a happy man. His decision to mastermind a new, exclusive development that will match his father, Enrique Perez Flores’ success with La Zagaleta, is progressing well. After an extensive search for a second location for an exclusive resort, the group behind the project selected Sotogrande as the best setting for it, which is a testament to the attractions and sophisticated ambience of the marina and its surrounding areas, as well as the fact that this is a destination that is highly regarded internationally.
The purchase of the Valderrama estate as the site for the Valerrama II project (which is it’s current working title) is backed by La Zagaleta’s shareholders to the tune of €200 million, and most people will recognise the name thanks to the famous Valderrama golf course, which has hosted many of golf’s premier tournaments.
The residences when finished will range in price from €5 million to €25 million, and anyone who is familiar with the quality of the properties at La Zagaleta will be confident that the attention to detail at Valderrama II will be of an equally high standard. In addition, the group has decided to include a five-star hotel and a new golf course to the project, which they plan to make the best in the world. Top golf course designers Gil Hanse, Tom Doak and Ben Crenshaw have already been consulted and asked to come up with ideas, which bodes well for the future of golf in Sotogrande and strengthening its place on the international circuit.
It is expected that what is to become the “biggest new luxury development in Spain” will be an exclusive oasis. The development is positioned so that no other properties can be built in its vicinity, creating an island of tranquillity and privacy. It has attracted Spanish and international buyers from the higher end of the market for decades, and Ignacio Perez and his colleagues are confident that Valderrama II will draw even more of them to the area, which is conveniently located close to the Gibraltar and Málaga airports, as well as the stunning beaches of the Costa de la Luz. The new luxury oasis will undoubtedly appeal to the polo crowd that flocks here every season for some of the most prestigious tournaments in the world, while boating enthusiasts are also fans of Sotogrande and its beautiful marina.
If you are wondering what more to expect from Valderrama II, then La Zagaleta is an excellent reference with its palatial mansions, an exclusive clubhouse, equestrian centre and the aforementioned golf course. One difference is that whereas in La Zagaleta buyers can buy a plot of land and build their own property, this will not be the case at Valderrama II. Just four to five houses a year will be built, all must have tiled roofs and none can be more than two storeys above ground. These stipulations are created to protect owners’ views and preserve the rural ambience of this beautiful site. Buyers can also expect extensive use of modern technology in all the properties and the best brands in fixtures and fittings. We await the unveiling of this prestigious development with excitement and feel sure that buyers looking for a world-class home will find that Valderrama II in Sotogrande is the new, best place for a holiday retreat or a permanent residence.
By The Holmes Team ·