Seasons Holidays - Fractional Ownership In Cornwall, UK

Resort Equities – Luxury Shared Ownership

June 9, 2009 by Fractional & Shared Ownership Property News & Reviews · 1 Comment

Resort Equities was founded in 2004 and is the brainchild of Managing Partners, Kimball Small and Keith Cox. Kimball and Keith, along with the Resort Equities team, represent over 50 years of collaborative real estate development, business, resort and hospitality experience.

“When we founded Resort Equities we thought it just made good common sense for people to share use of a luxury vacation home,” recounts Keith Cox, Co-Founder and Managing Partner. “We wanted to enable people to match the use they desired with their ownership interest in a multi-million dollar residence and enjoy all of the benefits at a fraction of the cost without all the hassles of managing a second home. Plus, we’ve created an exchange program so our owners can choose to trade one of their weeks to stay in other Resort Equities homes and destinations.”

Resort Equities prides itself on being a boutique shared ownership company – dramatically different from the big, impersonal fractional and timeshare outfits – headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area. The company offers unique, sensible, luxurious ownership opportunities coupled with attentive personal service. Resort Equities differentiates themselves by selecting only the most discriminating properties in the most sought-after resort destinations and then offering a superior ownership program.

Up to 10 deeded, undivided ownership interests are sold in a select group of handpicked, magnificent residences for less than the price of a typical down payment. Better still, Resort Equities oversees the maintenance and management of the residences and all expenses are split among the co-owners – making ownership hassle-free and cost-effective. Plus, buying an interest affords owners the ability to exchange vacations at other participating, exclusive properties.

“We specialize in selling shared ownership interests in individual luxury vacation homes, which are professionally managed and outfitted”, Cox explains. “Our owners typically considered buying a second or third home but decided, for all the obvious reasons, that buying the whole residence didn’t pencil out.
Instead, owners live out the vacation home dream and have many weeks each year to enjoy their residence. Also, buying a piece of a Resort Equities residence feels like a smart, capital efficient decision, which is especially important during these economic times.”

PROPERTY PORTFOLIO

Tuscany, Italy – The Bella Villa Collezione
For anyone who has a love affair with Italy, imagine owning a piece of its history, culture, allure and intoxicating beauty. Imagine visiting the panetteria (local bakery), macelleria (butcher shop) and the
mercato di verdura (produce market) to gather farm-fresh ingredients for tonight’s supper. Imagine sipping Chianti from your private veranda as the sun fades beneath a cypress tree-lined hillside. Imagine ownership
within a portfolio of unique, luxurious Italian residences – a base from which to explore Firenze, Siena, Roma, Lago di Como, Positano, Milano… Now imagine your dream of owning a second home in Italy –
experiencing the European lifestyle for more than just a few, fleeting weeks – becoming your reality.

Introducing the Bella Villa Collezione (BVC), Resort Equities newlyreleased, unparalleled, international
shared ownership offering. This is a collection of 5 to 10 spectacular residences situated in highly desirable locations throughout Italy. The Bella Villa Collezione is commencing with a lavish Tuscan farmhouse – “Cologna della Via” – and future residences are slated for Firenze, Lago di Como, Positano and Rome. A maximum of 10 owners in each Bella Villa Collezione residence are entitled to at least four weeks usage in properties throughout the collection.

Cologna della Via
The essence of Italy is captured in Resort Equities ‘Cologna della Via’. This 500 year-old farmhouse has been restored with meticulous attention to detail and unsurpassed amenities.

Nestled in the Tuscan hills on nearly 20+ olive grove and cypress tree studded acres, the Cologna della Via ‘compound’ consists of four buildings including separate laundry and fitness rooms plus an infinity
pool and veranda, showcasing postcard-perfect, panoramic views of the Italian countryside. Cologna della Via’s main house offers four bedrooms, four and one-half bathrooms as well as two parlors, two kitchens, a wet bar, dining room and two outdoor verandas.

Cologna della Via is centrally located; Firenze, Siena and Cortona are within an hour’s drive and Roma and Milano are approximately three hours from the residence.

San Francisco
Amongst the most exquisite cities in the world, San Francisco is the ultimate urban playground. From the majestic Golden Gate Bridge to famed Alcatraz prison to seaside Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39, San Francisco plays host to an abundance of iconic sites.

This City-by-the-Bay boasts authentic, cultural dining at neighborhoods such as Northbeach and China Town , unparalleled shopping at Union Square, celebrated theater and art. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a stroll through beautiful Golden Gate Park, sailing on The Bay, mountain biking at nearby Mount Tamalpias or simply riding on a historic cable car.

Odeon Penthouse
Odeon Penthouse is a top floor, only-one-of-its-kind 2,516 square foot, three bedroom, two bathroom residence. Featuring double-high ceilings and oversized windows, Odeon Penthouse reveals dazzling views of the city excitement as well as San Francisco’s handsome buildings. Entertain family and friends in the two-level great room, showcasing the twinkling city lights and the romantic chime of the Powell Street
cable car rumbling by. The residence’s kitchen caters to the chef in you with signature series Viking™, Dacor™ and Bosch™ appliances. Odeon Penthouse has an upper floor devoted entirely to a large, private master suite with an extraordinary walk-in closet and dressing room. Granite and exotic hardwood flooring are found throughout. Union Square’s worldclass shopping, exceptional dining, unsurpassed theater and galleries are a mere stroll from Odeon Penthouse. Ghirardelli Square, Pier 39, Golden Gate Park and Napa Valley make for a wonderful day trip.

Hawaii
The Hawaiian islands have been coined a little slice of paradise and deservedly so. The second largest and arguably the most spectacular island is Maui. Resort Equities hand-selected Kapalua, Maui for its natural beauty coupled with an abundance of activities. Maui is home to Hana, a town accessed via an incredibly scenic, 53-mile route and known for its breathtaking waterfalls. Visitors can also enjoy the 10,000-foot Haleakala Crater as well as beautiful Wailea and the exclusive Grand Wailea Resort and Spa. Maui’s white sand beaches and championship golf courses are known as some of the world’s finest and the warm ocean waters are perfect for snorkeling and surfing. In the wintertime the migration of the humpback whales is an exquisite site along the coastline. Museums, shopping and dining can be found in the lively and charming towns of Lahaina and Ka’anapali.

Crestview Estate
Crestview is a 4,000+ square foot, four bedroom grand estate located in the private, exclusive, gated Pineapple Hill Estates neighborhood. This residence features a great room outfitted with sliding glass ‘pocket’ doors, showcasing sweeping ocean and golf vistas and a chef’s kitchen with professional series Themador™ appliances. The interior is beautifully appointed in elegant, Hawaiian style including rich, natural hardwoods, granite and marble and offers technological convenience including plasma screen televisions and a home office. Step outdoors to appreciate the lush tropical landscaping and be soothed by a warm island breeze. Owners can savor a breathtaking Maui sunset from the infinity pool, hot tub and sprawling lanai. White sand beaches, championship golf and celebrated dining are mere moments from Crestview Estate as well as charming Lahaina and Ka’anapali.

Lake Tahoe
Beyond being one of the most gorgeous alpine lakes anywhere, Lake Tahoe offers unlimited fun. From sailing a classic woody boat to kayaking calm, crystal waters, from mackinaw fishing to Sand Harbor’s white sand beaches, there’s something for everyone. Off the water visitors can enjoy limitless mountain biking and hiking trails, tennis, championship golf and camping. Tahoe also offers a variety of excellent restaurants, exciting nightlife and casinos. And when the snow falls Lake Tahoe showcases some of the best alpine skiing and snowboarding mountains as well as snowmobiling, snowshoeing and sleigh rides. The town of Truckee is known for its historic downtown and boutique shopping.

Silver Fox Estate
Silver Fox is a grand, 5,800 square foot estate situated in Truckee’s most prestigious neighborhood – Big Springs. Located less than a mile from Northstar-at-Tahoe Ski Resort and Village, Silver Fox is a custom four bedroom residence offering a great room showcasing enviable views of the Carson Range, a floor-to-ceiling granite fireplace and an adjoining wet bar. The home has dual master suites, a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel Thermador ™ appliances, an office and home gymnasium.Ideal for entertaining, Silver Fox features a formal dining room, bonus/gameroom with home theater, a pool table and second wet bar as well as an 1,100 square foot deck with an eight person hot tub. Silver Fox offers convenient access to Tahoe’s best recreation including: downhill and cross country skiing, snowmobiling, sleigh riding, golfing, sailing, water skiing, hiking, fly fishing, mountain biking, horseback riding, rafting, boutique shopping,
nightlife, gaming and more.

Squaw Valley
Squaw Valley is synonymous with world-class skiing. Extreme skiers and those seeking the area’s best terrain ski Squaw Valley USA. Yet beyond the mountain Squaw Valley has much to offer: High Camp, perched at the top of Squaw Valley USA’s cable car, is an all-season resort with an ice skating rink, lagoon pool, spa, five tennis courts, restaurants and hiking trails, each showcasing some of Tahoe’s most spectacular panoramas. The Village at Squaw Valley is a European-style, pedestrian village with fine and casual dining, boutique shopping and spa treatments. Golfers can hit the links at Squaw’s 18-hole, Robert Trent Jones Jr., championship course, surrounded by majestic Sierra Nevada peaks, Squaw Valley is also just 10 minutes from Lake Tahoe, where outdoor recreation abounds including boating, hiking, fly-fishing, mountain biking, cycling, horseback riding and river rafting.

Graystone Lodge
There’s a reason why this home received Tahoe Quarterly Magazine’s prestigious Design Achievement Award and was nominated as Mountain Home of the Year. Simply put,Graystone Lodge is exquisite and one of the most spectacular residences in Lake Tahoe. Graystone Lodge is a grand, 5,500 square foot, custom, four bedroom, four and one-half bathroom home, showcasing views of the surrounding Sierra Nevada Mountains. This residence features cathedral ceilings, massive stone fireplaces (five in total), hardwood, slate and travertine flooring. The centerpiece of this estate is a beautiful, hand-forged elevator. Graystone Lodge offers a dramatic great room, media room with home entertainment center, formal dining room, kids bunk room and lofted library/office. Ideal for entertaining, Graystone’s kitchen caters to the chef in you with Viking, professional grade range and dual ovens, chiseled-edge granite countertops, knotty-alder cabinetry and a walk-in pantry. Wine enthusiasts can savor the 2,000-bottle, temperature-controlled wine cellar, enveloped in an authentic, reclaimed wine barrel ceiling.

Step outdoors and soak up the panoramic views of Squaw’s legendary, breathtaking KT-22, Headwall and Painted Rock from the candle-lit hot tub, private deck or huddled around the firepit. And when it’s time to hit the slopes, owners have VIP, valet parking at Squaw Valley USA.

The Village at Northstar

Great Bear Lodge Residences
Great Bear Lodge represents the best of the best within the new Village at Northstar; boasting discerning features such as an elevator that opens into each residence as well as a location that’s perched directly above the ice skating rink. Great Bear Lodge offers the ultimate in mountain luxury living coupled with unparalleled ski-in/skiout convenience.

Resort Equities has hand-selected two Great Bear residences (4206 and 4207), ranging from 2,780 to 3,292 square feet, featuring four bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom. Additionally, these residences offer an incredible great room, wet bar, separate office/den and a fully furnished outdoor terrace. Wolf™ and Subzero™ appliances, hardwood flooring, granite countertops and a natural stone fireplace are just some of the premium finishes in Resort Equities’ Great Bear properties. Owners also have access to the Tahoe Mountain Club, offering private amenities such as Alpine Club, Schaffer’s Camp, Old Greenwood Pavilion and Wild Goose lakefront restaurant.

Catamount Lodge Residences
One of the newest and most luxurious addresses in the new Village at Northstar is Catamount Lodge. Continuing in the Village’s tradition of excellence, Catamount Lodge resides just steps from the gondola and the legendary slopes of Northstar-at-Tahoe. Resort Equities handpicks its residences to exemplify the best of mountain luxury living and offer unparalleled ski village and exclusive club access.
Resort Equities Catamount Lodge residences feature impressive, desirable floorplans, expansive living areas and bedrooms, chef’s kitchens with professional-grade appliances plus sprawling terraces, ski storage lockers and heated, underground parking.

Resort Equities portfolio of Catamount Lodge residences includes four extraordinary, discriminating, end-cap residences: three-bedroom, three and one-half bathroom Catamount Lodge (8214), Catamount Lodge (8314) and Catamount Penthouse (8414) as well as the four-bedroom, four bathroom “Mayor’s House” (Catamount 8202).

Iron Horse Penthouse
Iron Horse Penthouse offers generous living space of 1,205 square feet, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a cozy great room with vaulted ceilings and picturesque mountain views, private terrace plus ski storage lockers and underground parking. The interior and furniture package pairs rustic, elegant appointments with modern technological convenience. A natural stone fireplace, slate and hickory hardwood flooring, granite surfaces and solid alder wood casing are just some of the premium finishes in Iron Horse Penthouse. This residence also includes an iMac computer, wireless internet access and optimal ski-in, ski-out access.

For more information; 50 West San Fernando Street, Suite 320 San Jose, CA 95113
Phone: 866.655.9060 Fax: 408.275.9430
Website: www.resortequities.com
General email: info@resortequities.com

What Now?
Not Registered Yet? Just Click Here
Check out our latest Reader Offers
Or visit our Fractional Property Guide
Why not Follow Us On Twitter
Or buy a print subscription and Save Over 30%

Help Us Share and Enjoy:

Tags: boutique, fraction, hawaii, Italy, Keith Cox, Kimball Smith, Lake Tahoe, luxury, ownership, Resort Equities, San Francisco, vacation

One Response to “Resort Equities – Luxury Shared Ownership”

Snowmobiling » Maine Snowmobile Association on June 23rd, 2009

[...] Resort Equities – Luxury Shared Ownership : Fractional Ownership …And when the snow falls Lake Tahoe showcases some of the best alpine skiing and snowboarding mountains as well as snowmobiling, snowshoeing and sleigh rides. The town of Truckee is known for its historic downtown and boutique shopping. … [...]