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Ocean View at Meia Praia
Luxury villas in an exclusive location
www.luxuryvillas.pt
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Ocean View by Alma Do Mar
Ocean View is a development by Alma do Mar Luxury Villas with a location that
could not be bettered. Lying in an elevated position immediately adjacent to the
Onyria Palmares Beach & Golf Resort, the predominant sound is that of the sea
washing against the golden sands of Meia Praia beach, just half a kilometre
away.
The views from every plot are outstanding, with the beach and the ocean in the
foreground and the city of Lagos and Ponta da Piedade providing a stunning backdrop,
especially at sunset. The award-winning Lagos Marina lies a healthy walk or cycle away,
with the vibrant city itself just beyond.
Alma do Mar Luxury Villas is the prestige property brand of New Paradigm, which is a
Portuguese company co-owned by British property developer Medcentres Plc. Together,
they have over two decades of experience in providing luxury homes. They are
consequently perfectly equipped to deliver high quality, turnkey developments such as
Ocean View.
The villas will quickly become homes in every sense. Not only will they have their original
owner’s input into the design and specification but they will all benefit from a residential
planning licence, which provides absolute legal title to the land. This means that each
owner will be able to make their own arrangements with utility providers, and there will
not be any of the condominium service charges associated with developments that only
have a touristic licence. Purchasers will also be able to take advantage of Portugal’s
golden visa and non-habitual resident tax regime, recently introduced to attract new
residents to Portugal.
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Each of the twelve luxury villas will be designed by one of Portugal’s leading
contemporary architects: Mario Martins. Our clients will be provided with every
opportunity to work alongside Mario to influence the design and truly customise their
dream home. Construction will be led and managed by us, and each client will be
provided with both an English and Portuguese speaking project manager, who will
arrange site visits and provide regular updates.
To provide the utmost privacy, each villa will be single-storey with a large roof terrace and
be set in individual plots of no less than 3000 m2. Construction areas will typically vary
between 400 m2 and 560 m2. excluding basements and outside covered areas. With
planning permission now well advanced, final stage approval is expected by the end of
June 2015 and construction will begin shortly thereafter.
We are not averse to selling some of the plots to those who wish to develop privately.
However, to protect our vision for the development, any such sale will be subject to terms
and conditions relating to design and completion.
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Location
Our Ocean View development overlooks Meia Praia beach. It is
next door to the Palmares Golf & Beach Resort, with the marina
and city of Lagos some three kilometres to the West.
The compact but vibrant city of Lagos has a rich architectural
and cultural heritage. It also benefits from many excellent bars
and restaurants.
The development site plan is shown overleaf. The land
gradually rises from thirty to sixty metres above sea level, and is
less than five hundred metres from the beach.
The spectacular topography has allowed us to create a
development which affords privacy to the individual villas and
also allows each villa to enjoy spectacular views across the bay
to Lagos.
Ocean View Development Ethos
Alma Do Mar’s mission is to provide select clients with the completed villa of their dreams. To this end our clients will be invited to work closely with our
architect to influence the internal design and overall specification.
Each client will therefore be allocated a project manager who will act as a co-ordinator and facilitator. In particular, your project manager will take direct
responsibility for the outcome of the project and act as your administrator to take responsibility for arranging service connections and the final licences.
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The Plots
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4
11
13
12
15
16
14
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Plot
Plot Area
Internal Area
Internal Area
3
3517 m
430 m
2
520 m2
4
3332 m2
440 m2
530 m2
11
3292 m
430 m
2
520 m2
12
3286 m2
400 m2
490 m2
13
3060 m
2
400 m
490 m2
14
3485 m2
460 m2
550 m2
15
3298 m
430 m
2
520 m2
16
3634 m2
480 m2
570 m2
17
3644 m
2
510 m
600 m2
18
3921 m2
479 m2
569 m2
19
3032 m
2
420 m
510 m2
20
7910 m2
560 m2
650 m2
21
3580 m
420 m
510 m2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
(Inc. Basement)
Planning
Outline planning for the development was provided by the Meia Praia Master Plan which was passed
into law in 2008. The Municipal Council of Lagos approved the detailed plan on the 4th February 2015
and it is now with the regional authority for final approval. A period of public consultation will then
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follow. After this, we anticipate that the detailed plan will pass into law before the 30th June 2015.
The plots that are still available range in area, between 3,000m2 and 4,000m2 and have construction
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rights ranging between 400m2 and 560m2. These construction rights relate to the internal enclosed
areas of the villa but exclude both basements and external covered areas. Basement, storage and
garaging areas can be built in addition to the core construction areas. Our standard specification
includes an allowance of 90m2 for these ancillary uses.
The construction rights should be seen as a maximum for the internal area, and it is of course
possible to build a smaller villa initially and then extend to the maximum area allowed in the future.
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Design
The design of the individual villas will be entrusted to Mario Martins. Mario
is not only extremely talented, but incredibly engaging and flexible. He is
therefore more than happy to customise his design concepts to suit the
individual needs of each client. However, Mario will respect the urban
design parameters which are in place to ensure the highest quality of
exclusive development with as much privacy as possible. These
parameters are for single-storey contemporary villas with plot sizes of no
less than 3000m2. Roof terraces are allowed, to take advantage of the
spectacular views. We welcome the fact that the planning conditions
require us to pay very special attention to the landscaping.
This gives our clients the best of both worlds: the possibility of a unique
design, but one that shares the same modern architectural language as
the immediate neighbours. This will not only provide an aesthetically
pleasing development but also enhance future values. Mario was born
locally and, as such, has a particular affinity with the site and Lagos.
Each luxury villa will be of single-storey construction, with a roof terrace.
They will all have a primary south to south-westerly aspect and enjoy
ocean views. The modern external design ethos will be clean and
minimalistic with the use of floor to ceiling glazing to make the most of
natural light. The terraces will be created using natural stone and feature
infinity pools heated using low carbon technology. Energy efficiency is
one of our core values and every design will adopt green technology
such as heat recovery and LED lighting.
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The internal design will also be
clean
but
functional.
The
emphasis will be on the use of
natural materials and high quality
porcelains for floor coverings
and feature walls.
Natural
standard
wood
will
choice
be
for
the
internal
doors and wardrobes but the
final choice will be that of the
owners.
Careful consideration will be
given to the lighting design and
fully automatic home control
systems
are
offered
as
an
optional customisation.
Our
architects
designers
will
and
be
internal
on
hand
throughout the project to help
and advise on all the aspects of
design.
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Construction
Each of our individual luxury villas will be built to the highest of modern standards. Externally there will be natural stone terraces with a heated swimming pool
providing a stunning feature. The garden will be landscaped and irrigated with a system which takes advantage of rainwater harvesting.
The internal specification will include a luxury fitted kitchen, and bathrooms with furniture from Grohe and Villeroy & Boch. The master bedroom will feature a luxury
wet room.
Energy efficiency will be ensured through solar panels, air-source heat pumps and efficient lighting. Our villas are for all year round living and so will be insulatated
against the lower winter temperatures. Heating will be provided using a combination of energy efficient under-floor heating and reverse cycle air conditioning.
Each villa will have an alarm and a wireless internet system ready for connection. Optional extras will include state of the art home entertainment, home automation
and CCTV security systems. All of which will allow your home to be controlled and monitored via the internet should you so wish.
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Specification Summary
Guide Pricing
Our standard specification is luxurious by all modern
As each villa will be customised to the individual requirements of each client, a final
standards. It includes:
price cannot be given until the precise design and specification is known. That price
• Fully fitted kitchens with high-quality appliances
• Floor to ceiling aluminium solar glass windows
will be guaranteed.
• Large master bedroom with ensuite wet room
The following guide prices assume that the construction rights of each plot are
• Ensuite bathrooms to all other bedrooms
utilised completely and are for a turnkey project based on our standard specification.
• Built-in wardrobes and storage
• Bathroom furniture from Grohe, Villeroy & Boch
These packaged prices include a significant discount on the combined individual
• Floors finished in high quality porcelain or natural wood
costs of the plot and construction.
• Terraces using natural organic materials
• Roof terraces
• Under-floor heating and reverse cycle air conditioning
• Heated pool using an environmentally friendly
air-source heat pump
• Home security alarm systems
• Solar panel water heating
• Landscaped gardens with irrigation and rainwater
harvesting
• Boundary walls and electric entrance gates
• 90m2 basement with two car garage, storage and
technical areas
Optional Extras:
• Home-entertainment systems
• Home-automation systems
• Lutron lighting systems
• Marble or natural stone floors
Plot
Internal
Area
Internal Area
Inc. Basement
Completed Turnkey
Project Cost
3
430 m2
520 m2
€ 2,144,369
4
2
440 m
2
530 m
€ 2,172,384
11
430 m
2
520 m2
€ 2,131,994
12
400 m2
490 m
€ 1,968,664
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2
400 m
2
490 m
€ 1,957,364
14
2
460 m
550 m
2
€ 2,312,004
15
430 m
2
520 m2
€ 2,157,919
16
480 m2
570 m
€ 2,370,439
17
510 m
600 m
18
479 m
2
2
2
2
€ 2,516,994
2
569 m
€ 2,412,435
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2
420 m
510 m2
€ 2,103,984
20
560 m2
650 m2
SOLD
21
420 m
510 m
€ 2,161,344
2
2
2
• Ground source heat pumps
Guide prices include IVA and 90m2 for a basement with a two car garage, technical
areas and storage. Prices can be adjusted for clients that wish to build smaller villas
than the maximum permitted.
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Investing in Portugal
The Portuguese government has developed a number of incentives for
EU and non-EU residents that make both investing and residing in
Portugal incredibly attractive. This, alongside the wonderful year-round
climate and excellent healthcare, makes the Algarve the ideal place to
buy your new home.
Living in the Algarve is not only a fine financial investment, but more
importantly a wise investment in your wellbeing.
Portuguese Golden Residency Permit
Residency permits are granted to non-EU nationals who make qualifying
investments into Portugal either directly or through a Portuguese
registered company, thus granting the holder the ability to work in
Portugal and travel within the Schengen area.
The permit is renewed on three occasions over a five-year period, after
which the applicant is eligible to apply for permanent residency.
The investment can take place in a variety of forms, the simplest of which
is a minimum €500,000 investment into Portuguese real estate. The
investment can be financed, the property may be charged and it may be
leased for tourism purposes.
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Non-Habitual Residents Tax Regime
Security & Healthcare
For individuals who qualify as a Portuguese tax resident and have not
In its most recent report the World Health Organisation (WHO) ranked
been taxed as such in the past 5 years, special tax rates are applicable
the Portuguese health system in 12th place globally. Health in Portugal is
under a new regime for a consecutive period of ten years.
typically organised through the National Health Service, however there
is also a wide network of private health institutions. The state hospital
To qualify as a Portuguese tax resident individuals must own a property
network also has long-standing links with major insurance companies.
in Portugal and demonstrate an intention to use it as a habitual residence
(for example, by purchasing a property that is residential and not
Portuguese hospitals have begun to implement personalised patient
touristic). Secondly, they must, over the course of a year, remain in
care and monitoring services, designed entirely to make overseas
Portugal for 183 aggregated days.
patients more comfortable by using English as the language of
communication. Lagos itself has a national and private hospital, both of
Following qualification as a Non-Habitual Resident with the Portuguese
which have English-speaking staff.
Authorities, the individual will benefit from a flat 20% tax (plus a small
sur-tax) on all Portuguese-sourced income and self-employment
income that is derived from high-value added activities. The individual
will also benefit from the Portuguese tax treaty network.
The Algarve, and in particular Lagos enjoys relatively low levels of crime
and the city and surrounding areas provide a safe environment at all
hours, for individuals and groups alike.
Portuguese Head Office
Avenida dos Descobrimentos
Cobertura Parque de estacionamento
Frente Ribeirinha
Lagos, Portugal
UK Head Office
First floor, Highfield House
Bartons Road
Fordingbridge
SP6 1JD, UK
+44 1425 650 080
Contacts
Francisco Morais
+351 962 323 724
James Arnold
+351 914 447 722
Online
mail@almadomar.pt
www.luxuryvillas.pt