Adventurer and TV personality Bear Grylls is buying a Club Penthouse at Kata Rocks (www.katarocks.com), Phuket’s newest and most exciting oceanfront development. From the spacious luxury of his 460 square meter Club Penthouse, Bear can leave the freezing mountain tops behind and enjoy the finer side of life.
Bear is best known for his survival programs ‘Man vs Wild’ and ‘Born Survivor’ where he has found fame for what he is prepared to eat. Live snakes, frogs, bugs, even elephant dung, Bear has consumed it all to demonstrate how to survive in the most inhospitable parts of the world. It is a nice irony then, that he is purchasing a Club Penthouse at Kata Rocks, a chic modern development that has everything.
The Location
Kata Rocks is on the favoured west coast of Phuket, and sits directly on the Andaman Sea. It is between the best two beaches in Phuket, Kata and Kata Noi. Private and secluded yet only minutes from several of the finest restaurants on the Island, Kata Rocks is undoubtedly on the most stunning west coast site remaining. Bear said, “I guess in part that I make a living by eating some pretty disgusting things to show how to stay alive if you are in a survival scenario. But when I want to just chill out with family and friends, then I try and pick places that are discreet but spectacular. Kata Rocks is both of those in abundance. A very special hideaway.”
Award Winning Designers
The architect is Adrian McCarroll of Original Vision based in Hong Kong and Phuket who has won the “Best Architect in Thailand” award. The interiors are by the celebrity interior designer, Kelly Hoppen who has decorated the homes of the rich and famous including David Beckham, Elton John, Jude Law and many more. Over a 30 year career, she has won nearly every award for interior design and been awarded the MBE by the Queen,
The Development
All 34 units at Kata Rocks will have totally uninterrupted sea views and private infinity swimming pools. Also included is an oceanfront clubhouse with bistro, sunset bar and communal pool, a luxury spa, fitness centre and function rooms.
There are four types of Sky Villa ranging from one to four bedrooms and from 134 sq m to 460 sq m. All are designed to fully utilize the stunning location and each giving a fantastic feeling of space and an unequalled level of amenity.
The Resort
When finished, Kata Rocks will run as a luxury residential resort with the highest levels of service including concierge, 24 hour room service, in home dining and much more. Owners have the choice of a totally flexible system where they can put their Sky Villa up for a fully managed rental or just enjoy it themselves.
Success In a Difficult Market
The site is so spectacular and the plans so thoughtfully designed that Richard Pope, the developer, has already agreed sales on half of the units off plan in the last nine months despite the world recession. Construction is beginning now and the development is expected to be completed in the middle of 2011. For more information visit www.katarocks.com
