Luxury Condominiums on the Golf Course in Los Cabos

Villas del Oro

Villas de Oro is a collection of luxury condominiums and town homes built on 32 acres owned by developer Gerry Burchard along the 27 hole, Jack Nicklaus signature golf course within the 900-acre resort community of Palmilla, home of “The One & Only Palmilla” in Los Cabos, México. I had the pleasure of meeting with the developer the other day and then I was shown around the existing phases that have been completed and mostly sold out as well as the newest buildings of Phase 3 under construction, by the sales manager Debra (DJ) Endy-Habib.

One thing I can say about this development is that it is being done right and is not just a lot of promises which seems to be too common here in Mexico these days. There are so many developments that are being created but not all are really ready to start and many are missing their completion dates by many months or years in some cases. That is not the case with Villas de Oro. They have and will continue to deliver a quality product on time and for a limited time your purchase includes a golf membership as well as a complimentary membership to the new Palmilla Tennis Club at Villas de Oro coming in 2007.

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Gerry Burchard, originally from San Francisco California, has been a financial advisor and asset manager for than 25 years. Burchard was first introduced to Baja when a client asked for his help in acquiring land in Todos Santos, north of Cabo San Lucas. Burchard, the founder and CEO of Round Hill Securities, a $3 billion asset management firm based in northern California, flew down to Los Cabos to take a look. He liked the growth potential of southern Baja so much that he purchased property for himself.

Soon, Baja became his favorite vacation spot and he quickly discovered and fell in love with the stately elegance of the hotel Palmilla. On his honeymoon in Cabo, Burchard and his wife were enjoying lunch at the hotel, overlooking the Sea of Cortez when he realized that one day his dream to become a developer of a unique community would begin at Palmilla. In 1999, he began buying ocean front property. This was when he was introduced to Palmilla’s Jack Nicklaus golf course development and Villas de Oro. He knew immediately this was the opportunity to bring his ideas to life.

“My vision is to create a destination that owners will consider as their primary residence rather than the second home” says Burchard, “You’ll enjoy all the amenities you expect in a place you call home with security, amenities and comfortable living - while still maintaining al the warmth and character of Mexico.”

“I took a look at the completed phase One and I liked the product; I thought, this is where I would live,” says Burchard “this is the right product at the right price. Villas de Oro is at the hub of everything – golf, the ocean, the world- class One & Only Palmilla Hotel, and the new village center and it’s all within walking distance. It just makes good sense for the buyer and developer.” In July of 2000 Burchard bought the Villas de Oro development.

Special features include ocean and fairway views, spacious floor plans, 10’ ceilings, granite counter tops, Jacuzzi tubs, marble tile floors, stainless steel appliances, gas cook top, central air conditioning and more. In addition, there is a guard –gated entrance to enhance the community’s feel of exclusivity. Palm tree-lined streets, sidewalks, fountains and waterfalls that also create a lush and comfortable environment conducive to strolls throughout the neighborhood.

With the acquisition of an additional 25 acres within Palmilla, Burchard plans to expand his project to include four new floor pans and various residential products such as villas, homes, and custom lots – a total of approximately 150 homes. This phase of the project development will be instrumental in creating the “village” environment with many neighborhood amenities, including the recreation facility with tennis courts, workout center and swimming pool. “We believe Villas de Oro represents the best golf resort living in Los Cabos,” says Burchard. “

As I took the tour with DJ, I was very impressed with what they had already achieved and the quality of what they were building at this time. I have learned a lot about construction myself and know that here in Mexico you do no always get what you pay for unfortunately. The attention to detail and the use of quality materials as well as having an experienced contractor and crew is assuring them that they can deliver what they promise.

After speaking with Gerry and then more with DJ, I must agree that if what you are looking for is a quality development, golf and a secure investment in the Los Cabos area you really do want to take a look at Villas de Oro in Palmilla.

To contact Debra (DJ) please use this contact form

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