Fractional Ownership News
K Club promotes fractional properties at Fractional Life Expo 2009
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The K Club has announced a partnership with fractional ownership specialist Firstlight, to offer fractional shares of luxurious properties at the 550-acre resort in County Kildare, just south of Dublin.
The K Club fractionals will be promoted at next week’s Fractional Life Expo, which is taking place at London's Broadgate Event Venues from September 14 to 16.
The K Club was founded by Sir Michael Smurfit and boasts two championship golf courses designed by Arnold Palmer; famously hosting the Ryder Cup in 2006, in addition to 14 European Opens. Its 18th century chateau-style hotel was the first resort in Ireland to attain 5-AA red star rating, and was voted Egon Ronay Irish Hotel of the Year 1997 whilst also enjoying European and global recognition with Conde Nast's Top Resort in Europe 2005, Robb Report Top 100 Resorts in The World.
Firstlight is promoting shared ownership of properties on the Ladycastle development, with a choice of houses, apartments and duplex residences on offer.
Sir Michael Smurfit said: "We are incredibly proud of our achievements over the past 18 years and look forward to continued success. The project with Firstlight is an exciting opportunity to welcome more visitors and guests to The K Club, with all the delights it has to offer. The current trend toward fractional ownership within luxury resorts offers a real opportunity for The K Club to enhance its position as one of the world's leading destinations and to entice visitors from across the globe thanks to the option for exchange amongst the world's most exclusive residences."
Firstlight managing director Matt Spence added: "We're thrilled to have partnered with The K Club and to bring this remarkable offering to the marketplace. Shared ownership of these two, three and four-bedroom luxury properties will entice a new audience to experience this truly outstanding authentic Irish resort, as well as discovering other premier destinations through the exchange facility."
Owners will enjoy six weeks of usage per year, with two of those available at short notice. Benefits of fractional ownership will include full family membership to The K Club, with use of its two championship golf courses, a dedicated concierge service and 5-star luxury facilities; such as a deluxe golf cart for internal transportation, a private locker in the clubhouse, airport transfers to ensure that the Firstlight experience starts as soon as you land, plus full housekeeping service, property maintenance and a luxury welcome hamper on arrival each visit.
Residents of Firstlight The K Club will have access to all amenities of the resort including the K Spa, and activities include fly fishing, horseriding, clay target shooting, archery, falconry, Celtic games, art tours, wine cellar tours, cookery demonstrations and cycling. Families can also benefit from nanny and babysitting services, children's activity club, outdoor playground, swimming lessons and indoor activities.
10/09/09
