Elite Developer Receives ‘World’s Best’ Nomination in International Award Ceremony

Nov. 6, 2010 - PRLog -- Already in possession of a collection of international property awards for its supremely luxurious new-builds, Bolt Property Group has now achieved recognition for its innovative redevelopment projects at the recent European Residential Property Awards in association with Bloomberg Television.  And, in winning the highest accolade for Europe, the Company is now through to November’s finals for the World’s Best Redevelopment / Renovation.

Hadleigh Bolt, Founder of Bolt Property Group, comments, “To date Bolt Property Group has been best-known for new build properties of the highest standard in the finest locations.  These prestigious award wins now draw attention to our expertise in the arena of redevelopment.  Renovations can, in some cases, be even more challenging than new builds;  however, with a considerable proportion of Europe’s finest addresses already occupied, redevelopment of prime sites makes it possible for Bolt Property Group to continue its policy to construct only in the best locations.”

Hadleigh continues, “Our award-winning home, A-15, was originally built in 1999 and is a prime example of a home that does not meet the needs of today’s clientele.  Whilst in a breathtaking location within Spain’s La Zagaleta, one of Europe’s most elite country estates, the pseudo-Andalucian architecture was both dated and formulaic.  Bolt Property Group has been able to transform A-15 into a contemporary 21st century masterpiece and the property now does justice to the privileged location in which it stands.  Official recognition of our vision and superlative standards is well-deserved by the entire Bolt Property Group team.”

It is impossible to underestimate the radical facelift undergone by villa A-15.  In its original state, the property was identical to any number of sizeable villas peppering southern Spain.  Typically Andalusian, it displayed terracotta floors, exposed heavy wooden beams, rounded Arabic roof tiles and the ubiquitous oblong swimming pool with dated tiled dolphin motif.  It was, at best, average.  The plot, on the other hand, was everything but.  The 4,237m² (well over an acre) of land in which villa A-15 sits is nothing short of spectacular – one of the best roads in La Zagaleta with elevated views that quite literally take your breath away.  In short, the tired home was missing out on its potential to command amongst the highest property prices within the La Zagaleta estate.

Almost unrecognizable in its transformation, Bolt Property Group has extended villa A-15’s footprint by more than 300m² to over 970m², reworked damp proof courses, reinforced foundations, laid hot water activated underfloor heating, concealed electrics, air-conditioning and lighting and given the entire property a slight orientation change to give better privacy to the bedroom areas and better visibility on the stunning outside world for the more public living and entertaining areas.  Too-small existing windows have been replaced with full-height glass and the façade given a thoroughly modern makeover to whitewashed angular lines and polished plaster tempered by fine hardwoods.  Statement water features and immaculate covered and opened terracing give villa A-15 the edge it needs in a competitive market and the transformation is complete.

Held at London’s Park Lane Hotel, the ceremony on 24 September gathered together leading agents, developers, architects and designers from across Africa and Europe eager to hear the results of the industry’s most prestigious Awards established 16 years ago.  This year’s Awards were held in association with Bloomberg Television with Maryam Nemazee, political, business and economic news anchor, and Dina Najia, Bloomberg Television’s Head of Marketing, both taking part in the ceremony.

Bolt Property Group now has to wait until the grand presentation dinner in London in November to find out whether the five bedroom seven bathroom redevelopment project is worthy of the ultimate World’s Best Award.  

Contact Bolt Property Group on info@boltpropertygroup.com, visit www.boltpropertygroup.com or telephone 00 34 951 704 304.

About La Zagaleta:
The most coveted address in southern Spain, La Zagaleta is a nature reserve occupying 900 hectares of wild Andalucian countryside. This elite community sits in the Benahavís Hills at 450 metres above sea level affording incredible views of the Mediterranean, Gibraltar and North Africa for fortunate residents.

Founded in 1991, La Zagaleta offers a unique country club lifestyle. Three well-stocked lakes allow fishing for trout and carp, a riding club offers stabling for privately owned horses as well as its own purebred Arab and Spanish horses, whilst the Clubhouse has a members´-only restaurant with extensive terracing as well as a bowling alley, swimming pool and billiard room.

Winding through the resort are two 18-hole golf courses, the first designed by Californian Bradford Benz and the second a recent 20 million euro addition called Los Barrancos – both have incomparable views.  A lovingly maintained driving range is on-hand for regular practice.  Further services exclusively for residents include catering, banking and an operational heliport.

Residential development at La Zagaleta is restricted to less than a third of the entire surface area of the estate and there is an enforced separation of 10 metres between individual villa plots.  Respect for the abundant flora and fauna from cork oaks to olive trees and deer to pheasant is part of the La Zagaleta way of life as is highly professional security. The twin entrances are guarded at all times and patrolled security operates throughout the resort.

Bolt Property Group Wins in the 2010 European Residential Property Awards in association with Bloomberg Television:
•   Best Redevelopment / Renovation EUROPE – A1-5 La Zagaleta
•   Best Redevelopment / Renovation Spain – A1-5 La Zagaleta (Five Star)

Previous Bolt Property Group Award Wins:
•   2010 Homes Overseas Russian Awards - Best Project Spain A1-5 La Zagaleta (Bronze)   
•   2009 Daily Telegraph sponsored Your New Home Awards - Best Overseas Development F1-36 & F1-18 La Zagaleta (Highly Commended)
•   2009 CNBC sponsored European Property Awards - Best Interior Design Spain F1-36 La Zagaleta (Five Star)
•   2009 CNBC sponsored European Property Awards - Best Property Spain C2-20 & F1-30 La Zagaleta (Four Star)
•   2008 CNBC sponsored European Property Awards - Best Property EUROPE F1-18 La Zagaleta
•   2008 CNBC sponsored European Property Awards - Best Property Spain F1-18 La Zagaleta (Five Star)
•   2008 CNBC sponsored European Property Awards - Best Property Spain F1-36 La Zagaleta (Four Star)
•   2008 Barclays sponsored Homes Overseas Awards - Best Development Spain F1-36 & F1-18 (Bronze)
•   2007 CNBC sponsored International Property Awards - Best Property F1-38 La Zagaleta (Five Star)
•   2007 Barclays sponsored Homes Overseas Awards - Best House Spain F1-38 (Gold)
•   2007 Barclays sponsored Homes Overseas Awards - Best Luxury Development F1-38 (Silver)

Contact Bolt Property Group on info@boltpropertygroup.com, visit www.boltpropertygroup.com or telephone 00 34 951 704 304.

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