PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE SEAFARING HERITAGE OF the Cayman Islands, The DeckHouses at Dragon Bay combines sublime architecture with an exquisite setting to create a community for enjoying the absolute best of land and sea. Each of these 19 single-family homes is located on its own private peninsula, surrounded by scenic waterways and a world-class golf course, just steps from all the amenities of The
Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. The first phase of homes is complete, with owners scheduled to move in during Fall 2009. “Before we were ready to move one blade of grass or one grain of sand, we had to ask ourselves: ‘What will separate this from the rest?’” says Michael Ryan, owner and developer of The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman.
The answer is plainly evident at The DeckHouses, which are concealed within a latticework of canals that open into the sparkling Caribbean waters of Grand Cayman’s North Sound. Situated to maximize sea views, each of the DeckHouses is separated by water and lush vegetation to create a uniquely secluded island property. With more than 7,000 square feet of combined living space, each DeckHouse offers three levels for living and entertaining in true tropical/nautical style. Turnkey interior appointments have been orchestrated by acclaimed interior designer Pamela Hughes, whose experience includes some of the most magnificent residences and hotel properties in the world.
An oversized solid mahogany entry door opens to the main salon, with its tongue-in-groove Peruvian mahogany paneling, recessed lights and wraparound sliding doors. The open kitchen’s riches include Wolf, Sub-Zero, and Meile appliances, and custom cabinetry with a discreet, yet generous butler’s pantry with service entrance for seamless catering efficiency. The upper deck features a glorious master suite with a master bathroom and an adjoining outdoor shower open to the stars above. Adjacent are a library, a sitting room with custom banquette seating and closets equipped with custom mahogany shelves and cabinetry. The lower deck has three guest rooms with generous baths and closets.
An outdoor kitchen lies beyond the aft deck, convenient to the infinity-edge swimming pool, a private cove with a glistening strand of beach and a private guest cottage. And since this community is all about life on the water, a beautifully crafted boathouse comes equipped with a boat lift designed for cruisers up to 26 feet and can be customized for larger watercraft.
Unparalleled lifestyle options for DeckHouse owners include access to an Italian hand-crafted watercraft and a luxury vehicle, a personal golf cart and full personal butler service by The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. DeckHouse owners and their guests will have full access to the facilities and amenities of The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman which, since opening in 2006, has earned worldwide accolades for its fine restaurants, spa, luxury shopping and incomparable setting on Seven Mile Beach. DeckHouse owners will also have access to the resort’s Greg Norman-designed golf course, dining at Blue by celebrity Chef Eric Ripert, tennis by Nick Bollettieri, Ambassadors of the Environment by Jean-Michel Cousteau, a La Prairie Spa and other Resort facilities and activities. The DeckHouses at The Ritz-Carlton, Dragon Bay are shaping a new and vibrant lifestyle on Grand Cayman, the Caribbean’s most prosperous, cosmopolitan and hospitable island. Prospective owners are invited to register for the next phase of The DeckHouses. For more information, call 345.815.777, E-mail sales@thedeckhouses.com or visit www.thedeckhouses.com.