Front Elevation: Uruguay’s Eden
Punta del Este has become the Pearl of the Atlantic.
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DEVELOPMENTS/REAL ESTATE•1 Acqua
Location: The
contemporary, L-shaped development is located 15 minutes from the Laguna del
Sauce International Airport.
Residences: Three
manors and two penthouses with private decks and swimming pools, as well as five
duplexes and 24 luxury condominiums with private terraces. The project was
designed by New York–based Uruguayan architect Rafael Viñoly.
Amenities: A spa, gym,
beach club, and dramatic infinity pools; some residences include home theaters
and wine cellars.
Timeline: The first
phase of real estate was offered in December 2006; build-out is expected
this May.
Pricing: From $980,000
to $7.5 million.
+598.42.497.061, www.acqua.com.uy
•2 Brava 28
Location: Between La
Barra and Punta del Este.
Residences: Two
mid-rise towers comprise 24 two- and three-bedroom luxury condominiums, six
penthouses, and two two-bedroom duplexes.
Amenities: Large
terrace with swimming pool and whirlpool, complex-wide Wi-Fi, a party room, a
spa, and a fully equipped gym.
Timeline: The first
phase of real estate became available in January 2005; the project was completed
earlier this year.
Pricing: From $240,000
to $561,200.
+598.98.82.9061, www.brava28.com
•3 Delamar
Location: In La Barra,
25 minutes from the Laguna del Sauce International Airport.
Residences: 48 luxury
condominiums, 12 of which are penthouses with private terraces and pools.
Amenities: A gym with
views of the ocean, an infinity-edge pool and an indoor pool, a spa, kayak and
bicycle rentals, a concierge, and housekeeping services.
Timeline: The first
real estate offering was in December 2006; the project is slated for
completion this spring.
Pricing: From $600,000
to $2 million.
+598.42.773.333, www.delamar.com.uy
•4 Laguna Escondida
Location: On 146 acres
of land that includes lakefront property and beachfront property, with 2,000
feet of Atlantic coastline.
Residences: 240
homesites and 50 condo-hotel residences. Homeowners have the option of choosing
a predesigned home from acclaimed architect Carlos Ott—who has built modern
structures across the globe, from Miami to Dubai—or from a selection of other
international architects.
Amenities: A hotel, a
spa, a gym, tennis courts, a restaurant, and an infinity-edge swimming pool in
the lagoon area; the beach club offers another pool.
Timeline: The first
phase of real estate will be offered in September 2008; build-out is expected by
2010.
Pricing: Homesites
range from $160,000 to $775,000; beachfront condos from $1 million
to $3 million.
www.lagunaescondida.com
•5
Quay
Location: On Punta del
Este Harbor.
Residences: The
mid-rise development offers 14 residences, including two penthouses, each with a
private terrace and pool.
Amenities: A sundeck
and swimming pool with ocean views, a private club, a movie theater, gardens, a
health club, and complex-wide Wi-Fi.
Timeline: The first
phase of real estate became available in December 2006; build-out is expected by
December 2008.
Pricing: Starting at
$1.2 million.
+598.94.06.5451, www.quay.com.uy
•6 Veramansa
Location: Within a
38-acre wooded expanse dotted with lagoons and offering views of the ocean.
Residences: A mix of
144 luxury condominiums in three low-rise buildings for phase one, and a variety
of parcels earmarked for private residences in later phases.
Amenities: A spa, a
microcinema, a restaurant with a bar and adult lounge, tennis courts, indoor and
outdoor swimming pools, lagoons suitable for water sports, and beach access.
Timeline: The first
phase of real estate was offered in December 2005; the second phase build-out is
planned for December 2008.
Pricing: From $280,000
to $600,000.
+598.42.77.2722, www.veramansa.com
RESOURCES
Punta Online, www.puntaonline.com
Punta for Sale, www.puntaforsale.com
