Judged Best Caribbean Property in the 2006 International Property Awards Villa Giorgia - St Lucia

James Ambo Chairman of AmboStrachan Homes Corporation was interviewed by Royal Interviewer Jennie Bond for television congratulating AmboStrachan Homes on Success of wining Best Caribbean Property 2006 for Villa Giorgia - St Lucia.

The gala dinner and presentation evening was the climax of the awards calendar. The Awards Presentation Dinner took place at the Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square, London, with over 500 professionals from no less than 45 countries gathered to mark the occasion.

A buzzing champagne reception started the evening, which was followed by a sit down meal and then the presentation of the awards.

The fact that AmboStrachan Homes Corporation earned one of these coveted awards is sure proof that St Lucia can not only compete but also triumph within the highly competitive international property arena. Having been given this high recommendation by its peers, the company is now entitled to display the International Property Awards’ logo with pride. This symbol of excellence will be recognised and appreciated by the public who are becoming increasingly well informed and discerning about the properties they seek to rent or buy.

An unexpected opportunity for a young couple and their nine-month-old daughter to visit the island of St Lucia for the famous jazz festival.

After stumbling across a dilapidated house on a sightseeing trip, the couple soon found themselves at the beginning of a momentous project. This was to repair and rejuvenate a home previously inhabited by A prominent member of the island’s legal profession, as well as an internationally-renowned dress designer who had worked for Princess Diana, amongst others.

With their young daughter rapidly approaching her first birthday, it seemed fitting that the villa be bought for – and named after – baby Giorgia, as an investment for the future and as a magnificent birthday present.

It took a truly incredible effort to overcome the adversity faced when renovating a home from 4,000 miles away but, through persistence and more than a little imagination, the couple were able to reach the end of the project.

Such was the success of the Redevelopment the value of the house quickly increased by a huge amount – not that the family has any intention of selling their daughter’s home.

Villa Giorgia is blessed with an incredible position for almost any activity and the presence of the Cricket World Cup in 2007 across the West Indies will only aid the economic growth of this unique island.

Now the redevelopment is complete, the results of such an ambitious plan are evident – the property was even strong enough to withstand the effects of Hurricane Ivan and, although furniture had to be found outside St Lucia – a fact regretted by the developer – the house pays testament to AmboStrachan Homes’ commitment and respect for the island’s heritage and economy.

Villa Giorgia is currently available for short-term or long-term rental. www.villagiorgia.com