Ancient Sands Resort
Ancient Sands Resort
At Ancient Sands and El Gouna there is always something to keep you busy. The vast range of activities on offer provides something to suit every style and pace.
With cuisine to tempt any palate, El Gouna has over 100 restaurants, cafes and bars ranging from French and Italian cuisine to traditional Egyptian and Lebanese feasts. The fine dining at El Gouna, which will be further enhanced by the new restaurants at Ancient Sands, is unrivalled along the Red Sea coast.
Relaxation and rejuvenation are key principles at El Gouna, and its spas provide a peaceful and natural haven to experience the holistic lifestyle. The pristine beaches in El Gouna are the ideal place to unwind in the sun and enjoy the views across the azure seas. The many islands scattered just off the coast are home to some truly beautiful sandy beaches - just a boat ride away.
In addition to the range of water sports available along the coast, there are a number of exciting land based sports on offer. Enjoy a game of volleyball on the beach, hire a quad bike and head into the desert for a high speed adrenaline rush, play a relaxed game of tennis or perhaps try your hand at mini-golf.
Ancient Sands Resort – Location
Ancient Sands Resort is located just to the north west of Abu Tig Marina and the new super yacht marina, so is perfectly positioned to take advantage of all the amenities on offer in El Gouna town. El Gouna is often referred to as ‘The Venice of the Red Sea’ due to the myriad of islands and lagoons that pepper its 10 km coastline.
Conveniently located just 22 km north of Hurghada International Airport, everything you need is on your doorstep in this exclusive community: a challenging 18-hole championship golf course designed by Gene Bates and Fred Couples, varied water sports, a range of shopping experiences and restaurants offering international cuisine.
Rental Management Program
Ancient Sands Resort will have a dedicated rental management programme to make sure that you can secure the maximum return from your property. Entrance to this rental pool is recommended for owners, but is not compulsory.
Anticipated Rental Income
It is estimated that a gross yield of circa 16% per annum is achievable for properties at Ancient Sands Resort. In El Gouna the Average Room Rate in 2008 for the four 5 star hotels was US$85, while hotel occupancy rates in El Gouna in 2008 were 84% making for strong returns.
The anticipated 16% gross yield is based upon an anticipated occupancy rate of 75%, and allows for 45 days of own use. Given the popularity of El Gouna we envisage that there will be strong demand for a managed approach to property rentals.
The market is year-round with peak occupancy over the Christmas period and at the end of Ramadan. The most active time of year for golf related occupancy is through the winter months, given the potential to play the course in lower heat. However, guaranteed sun and the vast range of activities and facilities on offer, draw tourists to El Gouna 365 days a year.
Ancient Sand Resort – Interior Design and Finishing
Karim Mekhtigian and Risa Kato of the acclaimed Cairo interior design studio, Alchemy, have been appointed to design the Finishing Specifications and the Furniture Packs for the Hilltop Village apartments. The Alchemy team has completed many prestigious design projects for style-conscious homeowners in El Gouna, throughout Egypt and internationally.
Style, luxury and quality have been the guiding principles dictating the interiors brief for the homes at Ancient Sands Resort, to ensure that they are appropriate for a truly 5 star rental management programme.
Interior Finishing Specification
Units in the Rental Management Programme
For those purchasers wishing to enter the Rental Management Programme, Alchemy have prepared three interior finishing specifications:
• Cool White
• Modern Classic
• Yacht*
The cost of these superb upgraded specifications, which include air conditioning, stunning wall and floor options and designer kitchens and bathrooms, is included in the price of your unit. Purchasers choosing to enter the Rental Management Programme will have to select one of these three options within 6 months of signature of the Sale and Purchase agreement.
Units outside the Rental Management Programme
For those buyers not participating in the Rental Management Programme, a more basic specification -"Gouna Galala" is available. Air conditioning and kitchen units are not included in this specification, but may be purchased separately.
Furniture Packages
Alchemy are preparing furniture and interior package options. When available, these will make furnishing and decorating your property a pleasure.
In due course, simply select from one of our furniture packages. They will be designed to complement the 3 stylish interior designs. We will do the rest. All the interiors and furniture packages are designed to make your property stylish and comfortable and also suitable for the 5 star rental programme.
Purchasers wishing to participate in the Rental Management Programme will be obliged to purchase a compulsory furniture package. We will ensure that it is designed to meet international renting standards.
We anticipate that the cost for furnishing an apartment in the Hilltop Village Community will be from circa US$15,000 (including white goods), depending on the size of the unit.
Ancient Sand Resort – Features and benefits
The El Gouna Owner's Card provides a variety of discounts and benefits. These benefits can include:
- Free or discounted beach and pool access at specified hotels within El Gouna
- Discounts on spa treatments
- Discounts at El Gouna hotel rooms
- Low cost health club membership
- Discounted green fees and golf equipment hire
- Special offers in selected restaurants, cafes and bars throughout El Gouna
- Discounts on activities such as Go-Carting, Horse Riding, Diving, Water sports and Sailing.
- Discounts at certain shops within El Gouna
Ancient Sands Resort - Golf Courses
The Red Sea Coast is fast becoming a golfing paradise. Ancient Sands Golf Resort will offer a world class 18-hole, par 72 Karl Litten designed championship golf course adding to the already established Red Sea golfing circuit.
A lush oasis in the midst of the development carefully balances the desert landscape with the verdant greens and fairways. It will be a very enjoyable resort course that will appeal to all standards of golfer. Owners at Ancient Sands Golf Resort will secure a special membership package when they purchase as well as being entitled to discounts on green fees at the existing El Gouna 18-hole USPGA course.
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Ancient Sands Resort - Studio Apartment in El Gouna$174,564Nestled in the Hilltop Village and Fairways Neighbourhoods, the apartments at Ancient Sands are at the heart of this exciting development. The living spaces open to terraces allowing natural breezes to flow through the apartments. To cool off, owners can take a dip in one of the stunningly designed swimming pools. >> view detail
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Ancient Sands Resort - 1 Bedroom Apartment in El Gouna$215,712Nestled in the Hilltop Village and Fairways Neighbourhoods, the apartments at Ancient Sands are at the heart of this exciting development. The living spaces open to terraces allowing natural breezes to flow through the apartments. To cool off, owners can take a dip in one of the stunningly designed swimming pools. >> view detail
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Ancient Sands Resort - Two Bedroom Apartment in El Gouna$327,433Nestled in the Hilltop Village and Fairways Neighbourhoods, the apartments at Ancient Sands are at the heart of this exciting development. The living spaces open to terraces allowing natural breezes to flow through the apartments. To cool off, owners can take a dip in one of the stunningly designed swimming pools. >> view detail
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Ancient Sands Resort - Two bedroom townhouse in El Gouna$526,240The spacious two bedroom townhouse properties are scattered amongst the Hilltop Village buildings. The living area and bedroom open to generous terraces that overlook the stunning gardens and a substantial roof terrace, making these properties perfect for al fresco living. This is the ideal location to take advantage of the pools, shops, bars and restaurants at the heart of the community. >> view detail
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