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ilanculos is a popular gateway to the Bazaruto Archipelago, a group of islands and Mozambique’s only protected underwater national park. This idyllic archipelago consists of four islands (Bazaruto, Benguerra, Magaruque and Santa Carolina), situated off main land between Vilanculos and Inhassoro (780 km from Maputo). To reach the islands it is possible to hire a boat locally, or to travel by air.
Vilanculos is a popular destination, has a harbour, its own airport and boats sailing to the Bazaruto Archipelago daily. The surrounding coastal area is world renowned for its superb variety of white sand, alluring golden sunsets & tall palm trees.
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he archipelago’s coral reefs and clear waters offer some of the best diving in the world, dive sites are uncrowded & marine life is varied & abundant. With sites at a depth of 12-30m and visibility up to 40m you will discover reefs teeming with dolphins, hump back whales, whale sharks, sharks, mantas, spotted eagle rays, and green turtles.
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ozambique has a tropical climate with almost every day enjoying sunshine. During the day expect average temperatures of 30 degrees Celsius in the warmer months, and in the high twenties in the cooler months from May to September. The rainy season is from December to April and usually the rains occur in the form of short brief downpours, after which the sun comes out again. WEATHER TABLE Month
Temp (˚C)
Rain (mm)
Month
Temp (˚C)
Rain (mm)
Jan
23˚/31˚
152
July
14˚/25˚
17
Feb
23˚/31˚
160
Aug
15˚/25˚
23
Mar
22˚/31˚
80
Sept
18˚/27˚
9
Apr
20˚/29˚
41
Oct
20˚/28˚
40
May
17˚/27˚
36
Nov
22˚/29˚
58
June
15˚/26˚
23
Dec
23˚/30˚
138
master site plan
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he Amanda unit boasts 3 bedrooms (main en suite), 2 bathrooms, a large open-plan kitchen and lounge and wrap-around deck. Each villa is built on a large stand with a typical interior area of 100 sqm, plus covered exterior deck area. Decorated and furnished with only the finest finishes and modern appliances. Beautiful landscaped garden and a splash pool with wood decking. Finishes include plastered & painted pre-cast block work, “chamfuta”/pot mahogany or similar hardwood wooden window and door frames, “jecca” roof covering, and pigmented grano floor. Extras include solar power, bore hole water, internet and DSTV. Each unit will have an optional double covered parking structure with staff ablutions/store room. The exquisite beach is a short stroll away with access through one of 4 access areas.
casa amanda 3 bedroom units
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he Amanda extended unit has a large interior area of 132m2, plus 65sqm covered exterior deck area. Boasting 4 bedrooms with a large loft room, 2 bathrooms, a large open-plan kitchen with pantry and large lounge area. Master suite with en-suite bathroom and walk-in dressing room. Decorated and furnished with only the finest finishes and modern appliances. Beautiful landscaped garden and a splash pool with wood decking. Finishes include plastered & painted pre-cast block work, “chamfuta”/pot mahogany or similar hardwood wooden window and door frames, “jecca” roof covering, and pigmented grano floor. Extras include solar power, bore hole water, internet and DSTV. Each unit will have an optional double covered parking structure with staff ablutions/store room. Front row units have direct access to the beach as well as through one of 4 designated access areas.
amanda extended 4 bedroom units
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he apartment blocks are situated in row 7 and row 8. Dolphin Bay (110) consits of 3 blocks, Coral Reef (111) 3 blocks, Paradise View (114 ) 2 blocks, and Pearl Sands (115) 3 blocks. Each of the 11 complexes consists of five apartments on three storeys: two 1 bedroom ground floor units, two 2 bedroom 1st floor units and a large luxury penthouse unit. Each apartment block also includes a communial swimming pool.
penthouse 3 bedroom units
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he penthouse unit is based on the Amanda floor plan, with 3 bedrooms (main en suite), 2 bathrooms, large open-plan kitchen & lounge. Large 90m2 interior area, plus 60 sqm covered deck area.
first floor
wellness centre & gym facility
2 bedroom units
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he first floor units consist of two spacious bedrooms, bathroom, open plan kitchen and large lounge.
or those seeking restoration and reawakening, a visit to the wellness centre will soothe the sunsoaked body and clear the mind. Choose from a delightful array of massages and touch treatments, skin treatments, aromatherapy, reflexology, luxury facials, manicures, pedicures and more. A fully qualified therapist will be on site for all your wellness needs.
Finishes include plastered & painted pre-cast block work, “chamfuta”/pot mahogany or similar hardwood wooden window and door frames, “jecca” roof covering, and pigmented grano floor. Extras include internet and DSTV.
Enjoy a healthy lifestyle and retain fitness in Alemar's state-of-the-art, fully equipped gym facility.
ground floor
restaurant & club house
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he ground floor unit boasts a very spacious bedroom with full en-suite bathroom and walk in dressing room. Open plan kitchen and living area, as well as 30 sqm covered deck. Decorated and furnished with only the finest finishes and modern appliances. Finishes include plastered & painted pre-cast block work, “chamfuta”/pot mahogany or similar hardwood wooden window & door frames, and pigmented grano floor. Extras include internet and DSTV.
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lemars first-class chefs offer exceptional cuisine, with sumptuous culinary flavours that will delight your taste buds. Offering cusine characteristic of seafood-plentiful Mozambique, infused with the Asian and Portuguese influence of its past as well as familiar western dishes. Enjoy a tropical sundowner or ice cold beer while you relax to the sight and sound of the waves genlty breaking on the shore.
décor & finishes
“Madeira” with centre waste position, with “niki” spout and overflow combination and two “Tivoli quarter turn under tile stop cocks, and “click-clack” bath waste. Shower: Two “Tivoli” quarter turn under tile stop cocks, and one 400 mm chrome plated shower arm with 250 mm diameter “sunflower” chrome plated shower rose, and brass deep seal shower trap. Open plan Kitchen / servery: 450 mm Diameter stainless steel prep bowl, and cold water only pillar prep bowl tap by “Tivoli” Mozambique kitchen: Double ended, double bowl stainless steel sink, with “Tivoli” pillar type sink mixer. Stainless steel deep bowl pot wash with two chrome plated bib taps with hose connection. Fibre cement wash trough with two brass bib taps with hose connection.
List of finishes Floors 85 mm thick concrete bed on damp proof membrane on compacted soil including soil poisoning. Villa’s, Main living room, Main dining room, and Kitchen: 30 mm Thick Pigmented Floorcrete. “Cemcrete.” Three coats Nova 2 matt seale. Mozambique style kitchen: Slate tiles including sealer.
Shower wall(s): 100 x 100mm x 6mm Ceramic tiles colour “Natural Stone” with white coloured acid resistant grout.
Roof structure & roof covering Villas, Main living-, dining room, and entrance: 100125mm Diameter de-barked “Cimbiri” or Ironwood pole roof structure with 12 mm diameter galvanised threaded bar & nuts as roof ties, sanded and sealed with “Timbacare Rystix” clear timber sealer. “Jecca” roof covering fixed to “Cimbiri” or Ironwood branders 38 x 38 mm at 300 mm centres, with island style overhang and ridge detail.
Shower floors: 100 x 100 mm Ceramic mosaic floor tiles ex. CTM on “ABE construction chemicals - duraflex” cement based waterproofing.
Mozambique style kitchen: Reinforced concrete slab with up-stand beams, with 5 mm thick Floorcrete finish.
External Walls
Windows and villa sliding doors
Concrete hollow block type “B15” wall in class 1 mortar in foundations and class II mortar in superstructure.
“Chamfuta” or Pot mahogany timber or similar hardwood windows and chalet glass (2 x no sliding panels,in door). Brass Hinges from “Hillaldam”. Window closing mechanisms in solid brass.
Wood float cement plaster 20 mm thick. Two coats Textured Cement based waterproof paint ex. “Cemcrete” colour “Oatmeal” according to manufacturers’ recommendations.
Internal Walls Concrete hollow block type “B15” 150 mm wide wall in class 1 mortar in foundations and class II mortar in superstructure. Bath slab support wall(s): concrete hollow block type “B11” wall 110 mm wide in class II mortar. Steel floated / two coat cement plaster to smooth uniform finish. One coat Pigmented Plaster Primer, and two coats “Dulux, Raw Silk” washable PVA paint.
Main building sliding doors “Chamfuta” or Pot mahogany timber or similar hardwood doors with 6,5 mm safety glazing.
Sanitary fittings Water closet(s): White ceramic close couple suite with white wrapped timber seat. White ceramic hand wash basin code “Ml38A” taylor stepped basin, with click-clack basin waste, with chrome plated bottle trap, with two “Tivoli” quarter turn under tile stop cocks, and chrome plated wall mounted spout. 1800 mm long white fibre glass bath by “sphinx” called
Provision is made for a washing machine water supply (15mm diameter male thread with “Tivoli” quarter turn stop tap) and drainage point (50 mm diameter).
Water heaters Kitchen: 1x “Bosch WR11B31” 11 litres per minute flow rate gas instantaneous water heater with electronic ignition, with 48kg LP gas cylinder and regulator.
coats white PVA. 25 x 25 mm Quarter round timber cornice painted the same. Concrete slabs: cement plastered soffit with steel float finish, painted one coat pigmented plaster primer and two coats white PVA.
Doors Entrance doors: Hand carved solid hard wood timber door with three coats timber sealer. Internal doors: Solid hardwood fielded panel doors with three coats timber sealer.
Bedroom cupboards Hand carved solid hardwood timber architrave around built-in cupboard. Internal shelves constructed with hardwood timber slats. Cupboard doors made with 75 x 20 mm hardwood timber frame, rebated and filled with “grass” insert.
Decking 19mm thick x 90 mm wide Balau hardwood timber decking fixed to 38 x 114mm CCA treated SA Pine joists with special concealed clip system. (No counter-sink holes, screws or plugs necessary). Joists spaced 400 mm apart on 50 x 152 mm CCA treated SA Pine bearers spaced no more than 2,000m apart.
Each Villa equipped with: 2x “Bosch WR14B31” 14 litres per minute flow rate gas instantaneous water heater(s) with electronic ignition, with 48kg LP gas cylinder and regulator.
Decks pre-treated with one coat “silkwood – decking” oil all round before fixing and two coats on top surface after fixing.
Bathroom vanities
Kitchen yard screen
Bath support slab: 100 mm thick reinforced concrete slab with “light grey” pigmented steel float grno/plaster with two coats “Plascon Glatex 8 gloos” polyeurethane sealer.
30 mm diameter “Caneso” bundles fixed closely to 50-75 mm diameter cimbiri horizontal poles no more than 500 mm apart, fixed to 100-125mm diameter cimbiri poles/uprights no more than 1,40m apart.
Whb / bathroom vanities: 2 x 57 mm thick white washed (Woodoc 5 with “Desert Sand” colour) marine ply timber shopfitted units.
Ceiling Timber structure roofs: exposed under side of “jecca” and 40mm Latta visible Water closets: 19 mm Shutterply, filled, sanded smooth and painted one coat universal undercoat and two
Shower screens constructed with 6mm thick clear tempered glass with polished edges, fixed to floor(s) & wall(s) with chrome plated brackets.
Stoves Kitchen: “Bosch” PCD655FEU 4 burner gas hob with cast iron pot rests with flame failure safety function.
Splash pool Marblite pool size 2,6m x 4,5 m x 1,7m deep approximately 30000 litres with martini seat. “Hitachi” swimming pool pump with 0,65 KW motor.
Ironmongery Four lever mortice locks in brass to external hinged door.
Kitchen & living area cupboards
Two lever mortice locks in brass to internal doors. “Buchels” code B2127 cylinder wing bolts sliding door lock, with 5-pin Euro Knob cylinder in brass to timber sliding door. 100 x 75 x 3 mm Solid brass butt hinges and Brass lever furniture with key hole escutcheons to swing doors. “Buchels” code B2274 230 mm long brass pull handles, and code B2715 flush pull handle in brass to Glass & Mozzi screen double sliders in chalets. “Buchels” code B2545 200 mm long brass flush bolts to entrance double doors.
Water supply & reticulation Water obtained from a number boreholes approximately 40 meters below dwelling natural ground level. Water is pumped 70m high to water conservancy tanks. Conserved water is sand filtered before running through main water supply feeding each 32mm diameter stand connection. Water has been and will be periodically tested by East Rand Water and Treatment Laboratory in SA to check potability. 32 mm Diameter plasson class6 HDPE water mains to each stand. Mains supply fitted with 32mm ball valve and 32mm non-return valve. Mains water supply gravity fed with minimum pressure of 2 bar. Two ¾” brass garden taps with hose connections installed at the splash pool and kitchen yard. Internal water reticulation with class 0 copper pipes in sizes 22mm and 15 mm diameter.
Drainage & sewerage treatment Single pipe system (110 mm diameter) for effluent flow to a minimum 2500litre volume septic tank placed no less than 3m from a building. Installation done according to SABS 0400 and RSA National building regulations. Effluent from septic tank will run to a French drain system minimum.
Electrical supply & installation
Kitchen: White washed / island style 570 mm deep shopfitted floor mounted cupboard with solid granite counter top 600 mm wide. White washed shopfitted wall mounted cupboards with sand blasted glass doors.
A Off-Grid electrical solar power generation with battery storage.
Living area: Internal shelves constructed with hardwood timber slats. Cupboard doors made with 75 x 20 mm hardwood timber frame, rebated and filled with “grass” insert.
The rest of the dwelling’s circuits will be connected to the battery stored power supply with inverter. (First National battery 2,2V cells totalling 24V, 2 KVA bidirectional single phase inverter).
Shopfitted white washed servery unit with drawers and solid timber counter as per detail.
Small solar arrays hidden on the Mozambique style kitchen roof slab will “trickle-charge” the batteries. It is entirely possible for the owner to enlarge his solar array to generate sufficient electricity to be self sufficient and not rely on the central periodical power supply or to a lesser degree. (OutBack power systems – MX60 Solar Charge controller, Mitsubishi electric Photovoltaic module PV-MF120EC4 120Wp total 3 KW array). The main electrical distribution board is located in the Mozambique kitchen, and each sub distribution boards concealed behind the water closet door in each villa. The electrical wiring & installation is done according to SABS and RSA national building regulation standards. A certificate of compliance is issued with each installation.
Villas: 4 x black powder coated 4 blade 35 Watt ceiling fan. Main living area: 2 x black powder coated 4 blade 35 Watt ceiling fan.
Appliances & furnishings Microwave, gas stove & oven, hot water kettle, dining room table & chairs, living room suite, cutlery & crockery to suit number of beds per unit, cooking utensils to ditto, bed side lamps & tables, beds, linen & curtains, deck furniture including soft accessories, pool maintenance equipment, household cleaning equipment.
DSTV system MPEG-2 digital & Fully DVB compliant. MultiLanguage OSD, SCPC & MCPC receivabile. C/KU-Band Recievabile. Display signal quality & signal strength ip to 1200 Program Channels (TV & Radio). Powerful Edit, Add & Delete Function PAL/NTSCConversion. Easy Software Downloading. Switching Diseqc 1. and 1.2 (22KHz 9 50 M H z-2 150 M H z input frequency Blind Scan.
16 mm White Melamine shelves 300 mm wide on brackets fixed to three sides of store room walls. Shelves approximately 400 mm apart to a height of 2,100 m.
T h e s e d e cod e r s a re m a n u f ac tu red i n Germany and are of ver y high qualit y. Clients can recieve American channels, South African, German, Arabic, French, Angolan and many more. This all depends on the size of the dish chosen, from 60cm up to 3,5 meters.
Light fittings
*NO MONTHLY PAYMENTS EVER* for the Signals.
Store room shelves
Villas: 2 x 40 mm diameter waterproof LED lights built into shower walls, 12 volt downlighter with white fittings in WC, 3 x Local hand made wall brackets between vanities, in bedroom, and external deck. 3 x 600 mm long “Extra light” 21W fluorescent strip light concealed behind architrave above built-in cupboard. 1 x round stainless steel and white glass pendant at entrance. Walkway: Pole mounted Solar foot lights every 6 metres.
Each villa is fitted with a TDM wireless unit with the same ability and economy as a normal land line with a maximum data connection speed of 56K.
Entrances to main living area: 4 x Waterproof floor/ deck flush mounted uplighters. Column mounted foot lights on main deck. 2 x local hand made chandeliers in living & dining room. 7 x Ceiling mounted light fitting with white glass diffuser to Scullery, store room and Mozambique style kitchen.
Glazing
Swimming pool light 12 volt x 50 watt submersible.
All glazing to be done according to RSA national building standards with all glass panes in doors with 6,5 mm safety glazing and windows with 4mm clear glass.
All globes are energy efficient i.e. PL9 or not exceeding 11 Watt 220V / 50Watt 12V rating.
Telecom & data connectivity
Ceiling fans
frequently asked questions About the development 1. Where is Alemar Estate? Alemar Estate is 17km nor th of Vilanculos in Mozambique. It is situated on the Bazaruto Archipelago. (See map section).
2. What is the extent of the land and the beach frontage? The development comprises 210 hectares of land and provides access to 50 hectares of beach. Each unit is built on a 2000m2 - 3000m2 stand with panoramic views of 10km of unspoilt beach.
plus 60m2 covered exterior deck area. The typical 3 bedroom units have an interrior area of 90m2, with approximately 30m2 covered exterior deck area. The penthouse apartments have an interrior of approximately 90m2 with an extensive 60m2 covered deck. The ground floor and first floor apartments have an interror of 57m2, each with a deck area of 30m2.
9. What parking facilities are available? Each unit will have an optional double covered parking structure with staff ablutions/store room.
10. What finishes will be used?
3. What does the development comprise of (units & facilities)?
Plastered & painted pre-cast block work, “chamfuta”/ pot mahogany or similar hardwood wooden window and door frames, “jecca” roof covering, and pigmented grano floor.
A total of 117 residential units are planned. There are 40 units in phase 1, 17 units in phase 2 and 75 units proposed in phase 3.
11. What appliances will be available as standard fittings?
4. Who are the developers/directors?
The following items with options will be included in the offer to purchase summary:
Alemar Lda with directors A.Scepovich and Rafito.
5. Will each unit have direct access to the beach? No, only beachfront units will have direct access, but there are 4 beach access areas.
Microwave, gas stove & oven, hot water kettle, dining room table & chairs, living room suite, cutlery & crockery to suit number of beds per unit, cooking utensils to ditto, bed side lamps & tables, beds, linen & curtains, deck furniture including soft accessories, pool maintenance equipment, household cleaning equipment.
6. What is the developer contributing 12. Will there be staff accommodation? to the general upgrade of the area? The developer will build a new school for the local people in the area, together with a local shop. All general repairs and maintenance at Alemar Estate will be carried out by local tradesmen.
7. Has development finance been ra i sed for the construction of dif ferent phases? No, all road works, site works, land right procurement process, initial services installation, temporary structures, professional fees, water testing, land taxes, EIA, marketing & presentation, and the first unit’s construction cost have been financed by the developer.
8. What is the size of the property for each unit? Each unit is built on a 2000m2 - 3000m2 stand. The typical 4 bedroom villas have an interior area of 132m2,
No, staf f accommodation facilities will be an additional option.
13. Will pets be allowed? Yes, Rules regarding pets will be adhered to as noted by the HOA (Home Owners Association).
About ownership at Alemar Estate 1. How does land ownership in Mozambique work? Mozambique, unlike South Africa, has a different method of ownership of property. The developer holds the cession of lease on the land and once construction of the home is completed, the cession of the lease is transferred into the name of the new owner(s). Ownership of right of use, in accordance with Mozambican land law, will be given upon completion of each residence, by way of a renewable concession title which is transferable.
8. What is the anticipated monthly levy and what will it cover? The initial levy is estimated to be below R1000 per 4 bedroom private villa. Additional levy income will be generated by the restaraunt, wellness centre, gymnasium, phase 2 members.
9. Who is responsible for maintenance of the interior and exterior of unit? The owner of each individual unit will be responsible for interior & exterior maintenance as determined by the HOA.
3. Is bond finance available?
The professional tem
Yes. 65% bonds are available.
Architects / designers: I. Jamieson & Specinteriors
4. What do buyers have to do to secure a unit?
Civil and Structural Engineers: TBA
Sign the “reservation of property” (valid for 30 days) and pay a 5% refundable deposit within 5 days. The “offer to purchase” must be signed and 45% of purchase price needs to be paid within 7 days of signing the offer to purchase.
5. Can units be bought as an investment and then rented out? Yes, but only in accordance with rules as determined by the “rent-back scheme” and HOA. Further details will be given on request.
6. Who will own what? The purchaser will own a fully exclusive right of use of the 2000m2 - 3000m2 land and improvements as set forth in the “offer to purchase” upon completion of the improvements and transfer. The common property i.e roads, water pumping, storage, distribution system, electrical generation, distribution system, landing strip and marina shall remain under the control and managed by the Home Owners Association. The HOA will have the power to enter into an agreement for rental of exclusive right of use for boat storage facilities with home owners.
7. What arrangements will be put in place to manage the development once it is completed? The developer has given instruction to the investment attorney to transfer a predetermined lump sum to the HOA before its first meeting. The developer will also hand over capital equipment to enable the HOA to manage the communal property. The HOA will have the responsibility to manage the communal property as stated in the memorandum & articles of association. The developer will assist with issues regarding initial employment contracts, skilled labour, as-built drawings, etc when necessary.
Electrical Engineer: TBA Interior Design: Specinteriors Estate Agents: Vilanculos Villas Lda Property Developers: Rafal Lda Project Manager: Johan Botha Marketing: Vilanculos Villas Lda 3D Rendering: I. Jamieson
ianjamieson design
Vilanculos Villas Lda Tola Southern Tel: +25 884 410 8853 Mobile: +27 82 678 6996 Email: info@vilanculosvillas.com Web: http://www.vilanculosvillas.com