Estancia Catalina Country Estate, Argentina

In search of the latest real estate gold rush, European property investors have traded their euros for dollars and are heading to America, South America and in particular, to Argentina where tourism and the property market are expanding at a rate which makes an investment like Estancia Catalina an attractive proposition.

Following a deep economic crisis in 2002 that saw the peso currency fall sharply, Argentina has experienced a sudden jump in tourism as travel to Argentina became cheaper. Add into the mix five years of economic growth averaging more than 8 percent a year and South America’s second-largest economy appears to be on a roll.

As a growing middle class Argentine population builds wealth and skyrockets domestic consumption on the back of construction boom which has provided jobs, new homes and demand from state-funded construction projects the effect has been to positively boost the real estate industry.

Investors seeking to tap into the growth potential of property in Argentina, have a wealth of real estate options on offer. From cosmopolitan city apartments in Buenos Aires to the increasingly popular wine producing regions, well groomed ski resorts in the Andes rivalling facilities in Europe and the US and the exclusive golf and country clubs of Patagonia, in Argentina you really can invest in a home for all seasons.

Touted as the “best South American city you never knew about”, the provincial capital city of Córdoba, sits an hour’s flight from Buenos Aires. Known as the Heartland of Argentina, being positioned right at the centre of the country, Córdoba has built a reputation as one of the Argentina’s most popular tourism destinations on the back of its history and scenic landscapes of valleys, rivers and lakes, offering its visitors a potent mix of lifestyle and culture with nature on the doorstep.

The growing commercial importance of Córdoba, with expanding tourism and automobile industries, make it a favourable location for real estate development and as a convenient base for exploring the Andes, adventure and leisure opportunities and a vibrant city lifestyle on tap, the demand for second homes is also on the up.

The highly sought after Dos Lunas boutique hotel has garnered an international reputation which has turned the 5,500 acre estate of Estancia Catalina into an exclusive getaway for wealthy Argentineans and selected by the likes of premier European tour operators Abercrombie and Kent as the destination of choice for guests looking for an Argentinean retreat.

As a result of visitors returning time and again and an ever increasing desire from guests to own property on the estate, the exclusive residential development of Estancia Catalina has been put together.

With breathtaking scenic surroundings of beautiful rolling hills, rivers and Lakes, Estancia Catalina offers fantastic horse riding on the estate as well as golf courses, trekking and fishing nearby. Estancia Catalina is a project from emerging property investment specialists Someplace Else, who have purchased the hotel and the five and half thousand acres of land that it sits on with a view to creating a premium residential resort designed as a retreat from city life.

One of the original owners remains as a minority shareholder and will be instrumental in taking the project forward, the planned development will comprise just 120 individually designed properties, each on plots of over 2 acres in size. All properties will benefit from the facilities of the boutique hotel, whose reputation will generate excellent rental income for the properties right from the outset.

The unusually large plot sizes ensure that each property will benefit from spacious bespoke interiors adding to the exclusive nature of the project and ensuring strong future capital gains.

The spa facilities of the hotel include a complete range of treatments including reiki, massage and mud therapy. The program of activities offered to guests of Dos Lunas ensures that there is something that caters for everyone. The nearby golf courses of La Cumbre and Asochinga Golf Club are the perfect way to finish off the day and the plethora of trekking routes offers a challenge to even the most adrenaline seeking guests.

Estancia Catalina Country Estate is an emerging market opportunity underpinned by the right growth characteristics. Limited supply and strong demand should ensure prices remain high. The currently underdeveloped and undervalued nature of land means that the potential for capital gain potential is strong especially given the built-in added value of a successful business proposition onsite that already generates significant real estate gains.

Investing in Estancia Catalina is very straightforward and is designed to be both rewarding and profitable.

• 10,000m2 plots only £75,000
• 50% non status financing at 0% interest over 10 years
• Only two cash payments of £18,750 required

The remaining 50% balance is repaid on a monthly basis over a ten year period.

If you would like further information on investing in Estancia Catalina please click here or contact Someplace Else by phone on UK + 44 (0) 20 7731 2200