The Plantation, Bahia, Discovery Coast, Brazil

Brazil, with it's undeiable charm and stunning landscapes, is home to vibrant cultures with an exuberant blend of colours, smells and sounds. The breathtaking tropical splendour and laid back pace of life creates an unforgettable and unique experience.

The Plantation is a magnificent coastal sanctuary and development opportunity covering 168.5 acres, offering discerning investors the chance to develop a waterfront retreat alongside pristine white sandy beaches of the Discovery Coast. The plantation offers an opportunity to aqcuire an equisite waterfront land plots ranging from 3875 sqft to 15,510 sqft with a selection of architectural designs available

Anything can be built on the site which can be used for residential occupancy. Built areas can cover upto 30% of the full site area. A number of pre-approved designs have been created and costed for selection. However, alternative properties can be ereceted on your site subject to planning approval.

Please find a selection of pre-approved designs and costs:

DESIGN NAME                      SIZE                  LOT SIZE            COST IN STERLING

CASA ONDINA                     150m2               360-600m2                      £40,220                           

CASA AMARALINA             200m2               500-700m2                      £64,418

CASA PIATA                         250m2               750-900m2                      £74,876

CASA RIO VERMELHO     300m2              900-1000m2                     £92,224

Why Brazil?

Brazil is currently the worlds 11th largest company and predicted to be the agricultural superpower and top 5 economy by 2020. It outweighs that of all other South American countries and is expanding it's presence in world markets..Foreign Direct I nvestment for 2005 was US$30billion and a recoed trade surplus of US$44.8 billion was surpasses by only Russia and China. In addition inflation was 5.7% in 2005 and uneployment fell to 8.3%.

Why Bahia?

The state of Bahia, the Southern most part of the North East region, covers 567,295 sq km and is the fifth largest state in the country.

Over $1.2 billion of public investment has been ploughed into the state over the past 10 year. Bahia has one of the hihest rates of GDP growth in Brazil, largely due to a programme of incentives to consolidate production and attract new investments to the area

Why The Plantation?

The discovery Coast has traditionally been a holiday location for wealthy Brazillians looking to escape the city. Its internatinal profile is increasing as moreflights open up from Europe and the local administarion plough funds into further developing the infrastructure.

Each communual area will contain either swimming pools and restaurants and bars to provide central focal points for people to meet other residents and bask in the idyllic Brazillian weather.

The town of Belmonte offers all the amenities an international buyer would require including hospital, restaurants, bars and local crafts. Residents will be free to meander through this riverside town, perhaps pausing at the docks to purchase the day's catch from the local fisherman.

Eco-tourism

Belmonte Township itself displays all the characteristics of a world class eco-destination. The golden beaches stretches to the horizon, offering true escapism for families to relax and swim in the azure waters. The sea and riverr are rich in aquatic life, wuth world-class marlin fishing grounds to be found outside the protected reef. Adventurous residents can hire a brazillian river skiff and expore the cocoa plantations and ancient Atlantic mangrove forest.