On 78 acres of prime land set against a tapestry of bright blue ocean, Citrus Kalpitiya will soon take shape as one of the most sought after resorts in the island. The 1 km spectacular beach frontage and the 50 m wide body of water that dissects the property and connects to the sea, makes this location a veritable "aqua paradise" on earth.
A part of this property, where Citrus Kalpitiya will be constructed is on a 99 year lease obtained by Asia Sports Management, while the balance is on free hold. Electricity, water and other amenities are presently available on the land. The access roadway, which is just 10 km from the main Puttalam Highway is wide and conducive to regular traffic. Tree laden, with Kumbuk , Tamarind, Coconut groves and the like adding to the natural contours and beauty of the land, the environs of Citrus Kalpitiya will undoubtedly be nature at its best.
The complete project comprises of a 5 star quality 150 rooms resort including a Presidential Suite, which will be priced & marketed as a 4 star property. There will also be 50 exclusive villas; the construction of which will commence in the 1st week of June 2011 and be completed within 24 months. The design of the project has been entrusted to the globally acclaimed architect of repute Murad Ismail & his firm MICD.
The villas, constructed facing the wide inland waterway will be designed by the project’s lead architect but fashioned to suit individual owner’s needs. An extent of 1/3rd of an acre to 1 acre will be allocated for each individual property, which could be use for entertainment of choice, like building a tennis/badminton court, putting green, BBQ arena etc. Each villa will have its own gondola to access the sea. These villas will be available for 99 year lease for a price of approx. USD 40,000 – 70,000 (Rs.40 – 70 Million). These villas can be purchased for owners to reside in, rent or offer to the management of the resort for sub letting on profit sharing basis.
The Kalpitiya waters offer a spectacular sight, considered to be one of the rarest in the world, where dancing dolphins in thousands traverse the Kalpitiya seas and those who witness this unique phenomenon are exhilarated at the experience. Living in Kalpitiya, is almost like "living with the Dolphins".
The Kalpitiya area is strategically located in close proximity to Wilpattu, one of the best known wild life sanctuaries in the country. Home to Leopard, Elephant, Bear and many other species of wild animals and birds rarely sighted in any part of the world today, Wilpattu is an easy drive from Kalpitiya. |