CHRISTOPHE HARBOUR, THE IDYLLIC COMMUNITY emerging on St. Kitts, is now welcoming prospective residents to design a lifestyle in harmony with the soaring peaks and sparkling waters of this quiet Caribbean island.

With its 2,500 acres of bays, bluffs and beaches, Christophe Harbour is destined to become one of the world’s premier yachting destinations. When it debuts in 2011, its marina, in a naturally protected harbor, will provide 300 slips, many capable of accommodating yachts longer than 100 feet.

During a highly successful Founders Release, which offered choice homesites and opportunities to purchase mega-yacht slips at the marina, 80 percent of the exclusive positions were sold, a clear indication of confidence in the developers of Christophe Harbour and in St. Kitts as a preferred destination.

The community’s first residential offerings are already underway along the hillside overlooking Sandy Bank Bay. Here, the 14 intimate, one-bedroom Bungalows, made from rough-hewn timber, will offer a chic-yet-casual take on island life. Designed for indoor-outdoor living, each Bungalow will feature a gazebo with lounge seating and an infinity-edge plunge pool.

“With the Bungalows, we’re creating homes with a distinctly warm and romantic feel. They are traditionally inspired without being overly busy or fussy,” says LeGrand Elebash, Chief Operating Officer of Christophe Harbour. “With their dramatic hillside location, the Bungalows will offer a catbird seat for looking out on the bay.”

Owners of the Bungalows will enjoy membership and all services at the Sandy Bank Bay Beach Club, which will include swimming pools, fine and casual dining, and exceptional member services. A marine sanctuary, Sandy Bank Bay will remain free of boat moorings, protecting its wondrous sea life and creating the perfect spot for snorkeling and swimming.

“The idea is to create a real sense of connectedness between these residences and the beach club while at the same time retaining a real sense of privacy,” says Elebash. “Everything you need is close at hand, but if you just want to be alone then that is easily accomplished, too.”

An independent nation that remains a part of the British Commonwealth, St. Kitts is home to restored colonial fortresses, ancient petroglyphs, historic plantations and a warm, friendly Kittitian culture of music, art and cuisine. For those who choose to make this island their home, Christophe Harbour will offer an exceptional complement of amenities.

The lively Marina Village will be a favorite gathering place with its waterside cafes, boutiques and nightspots. In a stunning hillside location, a new Tom Fazio-designed golf course, expected to be open for play in 2011, will occupy Priddies Plateau, with sweeping views of the Atlantic and Caribbean.

This masterpiece will achieve harmonious transitions and dramatic elevation changes between holes to add intriguing diversity and spectacular scenery to each round. Private club services and a dedicated concierge staff will further enhance the Christophe Harbour lifestyle. A renowned team, led by Kiawah Development Partners, brings its formidable collective experience to bear at Christophe Harbour, with a master plan that retains the island’s pristine landscape while creating architecturally distinctive residences and alluring opportunities for adventure and relaxation. A limited number of Founders positions and marina slip reservations are still available. For more information, please call 866.791.3894 or visit www.christopheharbour.com.