Making the beachfront living dream come true

21 Mar 2021

Making the beachfront living dream come true

21 Mar 2021

As an island nation, our romance with the sea has been ingrained into our very culture, and the dream of having the perfect home on the waves gave way to the development of “The Six”. This dream will become a reality on 1 May 2021, as The Six will be officially launched for the construction of six exclusive beach villas, which will be the first of its kind to ever be built in South Asia. Each villa of The Six, located in Midigama, Sri Lanka, spans over 6,000 square feet, including four sweeping bedrooms exquisitely designed in taste and texture that allows individuals to experience ultra-luxury beachfront living on a grand scale. “Curated, luxurious, and unique would be the start when it comes to describing this collection of The Six. The craftsmanship and use of the finest material ensure that this is a masterpiece in modern living, heralding a quality and level of finish unmatched in Sri Lanka,” the property’s official website notes. In an interview to The Sunday Morning Business, Crystal Property Group (CPG) Chairman Kumar Sangakkara stated that the inspiration behind the project was to provide a personal space or home that would bring together high-end design elements along with a blend of contemporary, Sri Lankan architecture. What’s amazing about this project is that it was conceptualised during conversations amongst friends who wanted to create something truly unique – an absolutely refined product where people could experience what a home by the sea could truly feel like. Sangakkara went on to say that when they visited the plot of land in Midigama, it had everything they asked for and more in terms of both convenience and proximity. He further emphasised: “We were inspired by our travel, we were inspired by our conversations, and we were inspired by the location to build The Six in Midigama.” The role of stakeholders Every single stakeholder in the project is personally invested in it and carries more responsibilities than their job roles describe. Commenting on this, Sangakkara said: “Creating spaces and structures that we have a lot of passion for – that's how it began. That's how we will proceed in terms of the ethos of CPG. That's what motivates us. Finding unique locations, creating beautiful products, and exceeding standards.” Sangakkara explained that the team spends a lot of time researching not only market data, but also the customers. The human aspect is very important because CPG is looking to “create spaces that are thoughtful and full of life” and cater to the needs and wants of their clientele, he added. How does it stand out? Being a prominent tourist destination, Sri Lanka is home to a variety of hotels, villas, and resorts for both local and international travellers. So what makes The Six unique in comparison to their competitors? Having a beachfront property is an attraction in itself, and the close proximity to Weligama and Ahangama, which have some of the best surf spots in the country, bodes well. Additionally, the architecture and design elements within The Six are inspired by beaches around the world, including those in Bali, Greece, Italy, Spain, and Australia. The project takes into consideration different textures and colour palettes and combines them to create something truly remarkable. For example, the villa named “Amed” has a quiet dark interior reflecting the black volcanic sand of Amed beach in Indonesia. This attention to detail as well as level of individuality and curation give each villa its own personality, making The Six a first of its kind. Convenience is an important detail carried out by CPG. Everything from furnishing the villas, managing them, providing security, as well as providing centralised services is taken care of by the operative team, thereby providing a stress-free environment to the clientele. “We are very detail-oriented; we want the finishing to be immaculate, and we take a lot of pride in under-promising and over-delivering. That is how we want to make this an absolutely unique prospect,” Sangakkara said. Adding further, he said that there are no other properties on the south coast that provide a similar product or service, which gives CPG confidence and a clear competitive advantage. Partnership The Six has collaborated with Teardrop Hotels to ensure the villa is delivered fully serviced with a private chef, butler, and concierge services for its buyers. Accordingly, they will be providing management services in terms of maintenance, rental yields, as well as running these villas under their brand. They will also be in mutual understanding with how the contracts are carried out between the owners and management groups. Commenting further, Sangakkara said that Teardrop Hotels is one of the most excellent in the industry and have a great reputation and track record when it comes to providing impeccable service. “We're really looking forward to their partnership and I think it's a great benefit for our customers,” he added. Project execution The Six is expected to reach completion by December 2022. Each Villa, sitting on top of approximately 40 perches of land, is truly turnkey. It comes fully furnished and equipped with blue-chip facilities and amenities. Each villa also has its personal heated swimming pool and palatial outer deck, and also offers a wellness centre, spa, and fitness spaces for yoga and barre at the central building. Sangakkara shared that the contractors will be handpicked locals due to the availability of great skilled people at home who would be able to deliver the excellence required. “We are also very mindful about job creation for local contractors. We are looking to keep that as a strong part of our mission and are very confident that we have the talent that can deliver to the expected standard.” Already a success? So far, three out of six villas have already been sold. “We had a great reception and we are very encouraged by that as well; it backs up all the details and the research which has gone into this project beforehand,” he said. Sangakkara expressed that buyers are approached in a very personal manner, where they have face-to-face sit-down meetings, following a very detailed and precise presentation method which is also unique in terms of how they relate to the customer and how they ask them to relate to them and the project. Future plans As for CPG’s future plans, Sangakkara said that identifying and developing unique concepts in Sri Lankan locations will always continue. Excluding the project, The Sunday Morning Business learned that a holistic development solution is going to be implemented in order to change the real estate landscape in Sri Lanka. According to sources, it will be something that has never been seen before on the island. “It’s going to create so many jobs and foreign investment for the country as a whole and we are planning to launch later this year.” Adding to this note, Sangakkara said that unique ideas and developments are something they don't ever want to compromise. “We build that into our corporate culture as well to understand that this is what we look to build in terms of excellence, and we will keep creating these unique concepts as we go along in future,” he shared. The team behind CPG consists of industry veterans, economists, designers, and architects of the highest calibre. “We have the expertise within our company to provide what we want to achieve and build for our customers. Hence, we are very confident in terms of the support that we have. It’s been inspiring as many people have come to us and validated our concepts and products,” Sangakkara concluded. Other members of the leadership team include Founder and Director Dr. Dinuk Jayasuriya, CEO and Director Reza Magdon-Ismail, and Head of Projects Omar Mizran. For more information, email sales@thesix.lk, call +94 (0) 77 229 2202, or visit www.thesix.lk.

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