The Balearic island of Mallorca has attracted the world’s rich and famous for centuries. From Frederic Chopin, to Agatha Christie, Grace Kelly to Kate Moss, Mallorca’s postcard-esque scenery has become a popular setting of both inspiration and relaxation for those in the spotlight.
This month is no different as Mallorca has welcomed King Felipe and Queen Letizia of Spain for their annual family holiday on the island. Staying in one of their residences, in the capital Palma, the family are expected to enjoy all that Mallorca has to offer until the end of August.
And it’s not just the monarchy who have chosen Mallorca as their go to holiday destination, a growing number of Hollywood royalty have also sought to spend time there. Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta Jones frequent the Northwest of the island and fellow power couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are said to have recently purchased a home situated on the Southwest coast.
For those ready to follow in the sandy footprints of today’s elite, leading Spanish homebuilder, Taylor Wimpey España have an array of properties perfect for a celebrity style getaway. Their Marina Golf complex is less than 30 minutes from the Mallorcan capital of Palma and is located next to the celebrated Santa Ponsa III Golf Club.
This new Mediterranean style village has spacious, 3 bedroom townhouses with private terraces, gardens and private parking spaces. In the communal area there is a swimming pool for the exclusive use of owners, surrounded by a solarium area with views over the golf course and a large communal garden. There are also changing rooms, showers and toilets.
Prices start from just €550,000+VAT and every townhouse has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with air conditioning, under floor heating in the bathrooms, double-glazing, a security door, TV aerial and satellite dish. In order to ensure the maximum amount of light the properties are southwest facing and have several terrace areas so the sun can be enjoyed for most of the day. All the properties also have large gardens where you can enjoy sunny Mallorca days and warm Mediterranean evenings.
Santa Ponsa is in a great location, surrounded by some of the top golf clubs on the island including Golf Santa Ponsa I, II and III, which are right next to the development, Golf de Andratx, Golf de Poniente and Bendinat Golf. It is also near the coast, in an area dotted with beautiful coves and beaches and some of the island’s most exclusive marinas such as the Puerto Adriano, designed by Philippe Starck, just 1.5 km away and has a wide variety of elegant bars and restaurants and some of the most exclusive designer stores.
For those with a more modest budget, Taylor Wimpey España’s most recent development is the gorgeous Bahia Sant Pere. The development is a Mediterranean-inspired residential complex situated in the traditional north east coastal village of Colonia de Sant Pere, perfect for those wanting a more rural escape for their second home.
Less than an hour from Palma’s international airport in the Northeast of the island, and only a short distance from the local fishing port and Mallorca’s golden coastline, Bahia Sant Pere is comprised of two and three bedroom apartments. From just €193,000 +VAT all apartments have two bathrooms, an open-plan kitchen with breakfast bar and the use of a private parking space. Each resident will have access to the development’s two swimming pools and luscious communal gardens.
Known for its outstanding natural beauty, the village of Colonia de Sant Pere allows visitors to experience the more rustic side of Mallorca, being the perfect location to enjoy both the stunning landscape of the mountains of the Peninsula de Levant Natural Park and the beautiful coast with the white sandy beach of Sa Canova.
Whether it’s a relaxing holiday or a journey of inspiration, Taylor Wimpey España will help find the perfect property to fill the requirements of each buyer.
