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Christophe Harbour Blog

New Ownership + Momentum = SUCCESS

By Katherine in Community, Golf, Hotel, Marina, Real Estate, St. Kitts, Yachting

All around the peninsula, you can see the difference. Locals and longtime visitors can sense a change in the tradewinds.

Christophe Harbour is rapidly taking shape on St. Kitts, particularly noticeable in the past year since the Sugar Industry Diversity Foundation (SIDF) and the Darby Family Investment Group established their partnership.

Speedier, soulful progress can be seen at every curve, hillside and beach. SALT Plage is now open on Whitehouse Bay serving cool drinks and ceviche by the sea—the bar’s open-air design incorporates local artifacts from the island’s historic sugar and salt industries.

Dredging work and the first phase of the Marina is now proceeding on schedule, and is expected...

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Caribbean’s Newest Superyacht Marina Now Under Construction

By Katherine in Marina, Real Estate, St. Kitts

What an exciting day for Christophe Harbour as the first pile for the new superyacht marina has been driven, and construction is officially underway.  An official groundbreaking ceremony is planned for the 20th of June with government officials and local digintaries to celebrate the launch of this much-anticipated marina project.

American Bridge Company is the main contractor working in association with Devcon Ltd. Both firms have been onsite for more than a month prepping the site for active construction and final excavation. The first phase of the marina , which includes the first 24 berths up to 65 meters, is expected to be complete by the end of this year. We look forward to welcoming vessels to our marina in...

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Ocean Grove Villas Under Construction

By Katherine in Real Estate

We are super excited to see the newest luxury Caribbean villas under construction at Christophe Harbour. Five turnkey villas are underway as part of phase 1 of Ocean Grove Villas enclave, which was released in late March. The infrastructure is also underway with the utilities in place and the road paving to be completed this summer. The villas are expected to be complete in October and available for use in early November. 

Ocean Grove Villas is a community of 47 turnkey villas with Sandy Bank Bay, Christophe Harbour's premier residential community. Each tropically inspired villa has 2 ensuite bedrooms, generous indoor and outdoor living areas and a choice of contemporary furnishing options.... all within steps of dining, tennis, pool, hiking trails, and...

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Park Hyatt St. Kitts Breaks Ground at Christophe Harbour

By Katherine in Community, Hotel, Real Estate, St. Kitts

We've reached many milestones over the last few years at Christophe Harbour, but none have been more anticipated than this one...  The official groundbreaking ceremony for the Park Hyatt St. Kitts luxury hotel project took place today at Banana Bay.

The groundbreaking ceremony, hosted by Range Developments, was overseen by the Prime Minister of St. Kitts & Nevis, The Right Honourable Dr. Denzil L. Douglas. His Excellency Governor General Sir Edmund Lawrence and a number of local Government officials and project partners were also in attendance.

Speaking at the groundbreaking, Prime Minister Douglas said: “The new Park Hyatt St Kitts will play a significant role in further boosting the international profile of St Kitts & Nevis as...

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Luxury Real Estate Sales on the Rise at Christophe Harbour

By Katherine in Real Estate

Christophe Harbour Real Estate started 2013 with a bang. The pace of sales has picked up significantly, and we began the year with more momentum than any season in our history. Sales activity is strong with 16 properties sold for upwards of US $30 million so far this year, a robust pipeline, and new prospects arriving daily.

CHRE had a successful release of phase 2 homesites at Harbourside, where 8 of 9 homesites were sold. Harbourside continues to be our most popular enclave. Beachfront options have also been in high demand this season, with only 2 of 16 Beachfront homesites remaining in inventory. We’re pleased to see the roofline of our first Beachfront home peaking over the dunes at Sandy Bank Bay and are looking forward to breaking...

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