Villa for sale in Young Island, Arnos Vale, St Vincent And The Grenadines

Young Island private island resort Saint VincentYoung Island Resort is a privately owned luxury resort in the Grenadines. Neighboring islands are Mustique & Bequia.Young Island is located only 200 yards south of mainland St. Vincent Strong geographical features & élévation Large natural beach Protected anchorage Fabulous views from each side of the island Rented as a Private Island for around 125,000 usd per week48 years Established Castaway ResortThis island, 12.6 acres of tropical hillside surrounded by a white sandy beach and Caribbean ocean. This superb property has been run successfully as a private island resort for 48 years and has an established reputation amongst a loyal clientele and strong repeat guest rate. The owners of Young Island are selling 100 % of the hotel which is fully operational. Young Island is the most northerly island in the Grenadine chain of islands and is a privately owned, luxury of just under 13 acres A beautiful private tropical island located 200 yards South of mainland St. Vincent.

With White Sand BeachfrontElevated areasYacht Anchorage and set in calm watersWorld class sailing in the Grenadines on your doorstepLong established Wedding and Honeymoon ad family holiday destination with many repeating visitorsThe island is 12.6 acres in size. Current Buildings occupy 2.5 acres allowing for ample space for further development. There are 29 private guest cottages scattered around the island, primarily upon gentle sloping hillsides overlooking the ocean.

29 Guest Cottages with:

All cottages enjoy sea viewsall cottages have open-air garden showerssome with private plunge pools.. And all with sundecksAdditionally there is :

A spaa har-tru tennis courta coconut bar in the sea2 dining areas; one area reserved for more formal dining and the other under several thatched gazebos used for casual dining.Benefits from mainland Saint Vincent facilities as the mainland is just 200 yards OffshoreJust a short launch ride away from the mainland on 3 to 4 mins in waters which are calm. The spectacular island location offers guests, privacy and seclusion in the private cottages amongst natural peace and quiet. Enjoy the best of both worlds whilst being relatively close to the capital, airport, shops, bars and restaurants.

Mainland facilities :Large waterfront land area on Satin Vincent Mainland with Private Dockage and parking, service buildingsThe Island benefits from a large area of Waterfront on the mainland. This area is included in the sale or lease.

Mainland dock providing dockage for Launch & Dive BoatsMainland parking lot for around 25 vehiclesstorage areastaff quartersWatersports Base - The area which currently houses Dive shopLarge storage area which formerly housed the Young Island Dock Shop (Gift Shop).Easy connection to mainland - Hotel LaunchGuests transfer from the mainland is easy and smooth via the hotel launch. The launch currently runs round the clock.

Water & PowerFor Water supply and power supply to the property the arrangements are as follows:

The water supply for the property comes from the Central Water and Sewerage Authority via submarine pipe.The power supply for the property comes from Vinlec (St. Vincent Electricity Services Ltd.) via a submarine cable and there is a fully operational generator on the property which is used during power outages to ensure uninterrupted power Hold - easily renewableThe property is a leasehold property owned by the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines.

Current owners will extend the lease for the new buyers for the full 99 years.There are 48 years remaining on the existing lease with an option to renew for 40 years. Thus, 88 years are available under the present conditions - the owner has indicated that they will extend the lease for a full 99 year period.A longer lease is also possible and would not be unreasonably withheld. Discussions to establish extension to the buyers satisfaction could be done prior to purchase so as to obtain the requisite commitments and comfort to proceed.>The lease payment to the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines is a modest amount per year.

Loyal Team and Full Operational ResortThe new owners would take on a dedicated team of staff if they wish with longstanding loyalty and local knowhow and expert management team.

Staffing OverviewAll of the existing staff and management want to remain at Young Island. You will be purchasing a fully operational hotel and all are happy to continue their employment (if possible) under new ownership. The staff team is currently as follows :

Total staff complement is 65 members.Number of general staff 55Number of office staff 8High level management team Saint Vincents' Best BeachThe white sandy beach is considered the best on Saint Vincent, where the majority of the beaches are dark, volcanic sand. The combination of rich, glossy palms and crystal, clear ocean provide an ideal location for the idyllic Caribbean getaway.

Surrounded by Glorious Sailing & DivingYoung Island is the first island of the Grenadine chain of islands which includes Mustique, Canouan, Palm Island and Petit St. Vincent all of which boast luxury resorts. Young island benefits from the idyllic climate and stunning natural environment of the Grenadines for a perfect destination for Both us & European guests:

Frequently rated as The Worlds best sailingWorld Renowned DivingRecognized World Wedding Destination...In addition The Grenadines offer great Kite-Boarding, Golf and Snorkeling with a warm and vibrantly colorful Culture and low crime.Island Geography integrates with Tourist RequirementsWhite Sandy Beachfront is very enticing and the island is an appealing destination for day visitors from the island.The beachfront offers an ideal arrival point, perfect for guests who want to sail to the island.The natural lush vegetation gives much privacy and shade to the guests making the island very comfortable and matching guests expectation of a tropical hideaway.The Lush Tropical LandscapeIs home to a diverse species including some near extinct on the mainland. The Eco aspects of the resort could be enhanced in a sensitive manner to attract Eco inspired tourist.

Beach Bar30 m from the beach is a beach bar in the wonderful crystal clear shallow waters of the island. This Beach Bar is part of the resorts history and features in many a guest photograph.

Great Guest Reviews & Excellent Reputation 50% Repeat Business - Ranked #1 of 16 hotels in St. Vincent - Fantastic Tripadvisor reviews:

"Wow!"...."Among the very best" ...."Amazing place!"... EtcThe present owners have spent time and investment to build the business and establish a healthy turnover with 50% repeat business primarily from the us and British markets.John Lennon and Ringo Starr and their then wives had a private, low-key holiday on Young Island.The resort consistently receives excellent reviews including a Fodor's Choice designation.

Related Marketing items includedWe confirm the inclusion of related marketing items eg - website, domain name, branding, image gallery etc and marketing network all of which should be handed over with the island to any new owners.

Brief History ...from Carib Chief to Hilton GroupLegend has it that 150 years ago the Carib Chief "Chatoyer" traded the island for a stallion owned by the then British Administrator, Governor Young, hence the origin of the island's name.Young Island was eventually developed into a luxury resort some 48 years ago by John Houser of the Hilton Group. In 1979, ownership eventually moved to its current Vincentian owners, Sir Frederick Ballantyne and Mr. Vidal Browne. The resort has been in the same ownership for thirty three years, and a new owner or partner is now being sought.

Prime Location for New Airport InfluxPlease note there is a Newly planned international Airport on the Mainland of Saint Vincent. The new airport under construction on Saint Vincent offers further encouragement for the new owner/s to develop this islands' potential.

PlanningIt is anticipated that planning permission would be easily obtained for enhancement of the island.The new buyer would likely have the full Support of the Government as The Government of St. Vincent & the Grenadines is keen on promoting direct foreign investment, promoting the hospitality industry and creating employment for Vincentians. If a purchaser is going to do any or all of these, he should certainly feel confident that he would have the support of Government regarding planning permission.

Ideal for Investment & DevelopmentYoung Island, named after a Governor who gifted a horse in exchange for the land, is ready for additional investment and enhancement and offers a rare investment opportunity. We highly recommend this property to you We believe this to be one of the best private island options in the Caribbean where you can add most value in one of the last emerging areas. - Please let us know if we can assist with further information.