Duchy Philosophy
Duchy Philosophy
Whilst initially established at the turn of the 21st century to serve the Costa del Sol property market, Duchy Estates is aware that the world of property is constantly changing and shifting so likes to keep an eye on the bigger picture. Being careful not to leap on any emerging market bandwagon, Duchy Estates has instead listened to the tastes and demands of its customers and sensibly attached another few strings to its bow to cater to them.Duchy Estates is now closely collaborating with Kampa, a leading German housebuilder who has brought its standards of quality and environmental awareness to Andalucia. Kampa has built well over 40,000 homes in Germany and now, having worked together with a team of Spanish architects, has devised a range of comfortable, practical and aesthetically stunning homes perfectly suited to the Spanish climate and landscapes. As part of a wider group of German companies under the banner of Grupo Mira, Kampa also sources household appliances, kitchen and bathroom fittings as well as swimming pools. What really impresses Duchy Estates is Kampa's commitment to responsible building and helping regenerate the environment for the sake of future generations. Building materials are emission proof and purchasers can opt for intelligent household technology whereby heating (water and underfloor) and electricity are provided by solar energy. Not only does this literally not cost the earth, but it is enormously cost-effective as the sun can not send out an invoice. With Duchy Estates' assistance in finding the right plot, Kampa can create a bespoke home in a fraction of the time (just five months on average) and cost of a conventional builder, with the added reassurance of a 30-year structural guarantee and Kampa's 100-years' experience.
By the end of 2007 Kampa will have erected its first Costa del Sol showhouse within Los Flamingos Golf Resort on the New Golden Mile and Duchy Estates will be providing real-time progress reports on construction via live webcam streaming. A Duchy Estates favourite, Los Flamingos is a modern golf resort set in a tranquil valley with panoramic views across to the sea, golf courses and mountains, yet within easy reach of the chic hangouts of Marbella and Puerto Banús. Boasting no less than four golf courses - the 18-hole Flamingos Golf, the 9-hole Brijan Golf Club, the 18-hole Villa Padierna Golf Club and the 18-hole Flamingos Norte all designed by golf architect Antonio García Garrido, Los Flamingos also has a Driving Range with more than 100 tees and a Golf Academy staffed with highly qualified pros. The focal point of Los Flamingos is the luxury five star Hotel Villa Padierna, part of the Ritz Carlton Group and a deserved member of the elite Great Hotels of the World. Styled on a Tuscan Palace, Villa Padierna has three superb restaurants for fine dining, an outdoor pool, gymnasium and luxurious Spa centre with thermal baths and an indoor pool. A fitting environment for a Kampa masterpiece and with individual villa plots for sale within Los Flamingos Golf, Duchy Estates customers will be able to follow in Kampa's footsteps.
Another significant Duchy Estates collaboration is with upmarket residence hotel provider, Kasâmia, detailed in the aparthotels page of this website and expect news on developments in Thailand, India and Cambodia from Duchy Estates later in the year.
