Davenport Development, the company behind gated communities such as San Sebastian, Vela, and Arvia, broke ground on their latest residential development, Bahia, in 2020. Now close to completion, the development will blend contemporary European-style aesthetics with hurricane-rated construction and will feature impressive leisure amenities and high spec finishes in every home.

LOCATION

Fronting the shores of South Sound, on the corner of Bel Air Drive, Bahia is steps from the sea – with views of the bay from the ocean-facing roof terraces – and only minutes from George Town and Grand Harbour.

LIFESTYLE

Everyday life will take on a holiday hue for residents of this community, where shared amenities rival those of any luxury resort. The star feature is the Olympic-length lap pool and its counterpart, a 200-foot free-form resort pool and hot tub, which together ensure serious swimmers and fun-in-the-sun seekers all have space for their particular leisure pursuits. Fitness fans will also have at their disposal a floodlit tennis court, an indoor gym, a yoga studio, and an outdoor workout area.

For those who prefer to spend time at home socialising, there will be a clubhouse, poolside cabanas, and a children’s play park. Strata fees include a wellness programme: owners and tenants will be able to join any of the five complimentary yoga and fitness classes each week, held on-site.

For busy professionals and non-resident owners, the on-site property manager is there when you can not be, whether it is to receive deliveries or take care of light maintenance.

HOME TYPES

Serving everyone from first time buyers in search of a starter home to larger families and retirees looking for a well-managed vacation residence, units at Bahia will include one, two, and three bedroom options, with the possibility of creating a fourth bedroom in the largest properties.

FIXTURES & FINISHES

As has become customary with Davenport’s developments, Bahia homes will all be finished with sleek cabinetry, porcelain floor tiles, and natural stone countertops. Bathrooms will be fitted with Delta and Kohler fixtures and kitchens will be fully equipped with quality energy efficient appliances. All homes will be smart wired and fibre ready.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Bahia residences are built with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF), which are both extremely strong and very insulating, thus offering both hurricane protection and savings on cooling costs. The insulated impact-resistant windows add to this, and each home will be equipped with an efficient HVAC system controlled with a Nest thermostat.

SUPPLY CHAIN CHALLENGES

Global supply chain issues have impacted the construction industry particularly hard over the past two years. Davenport Development has faced numerous challenges, from rising shipping costs and shortages of materials and products to significant delays in receiving orders.

Rising energy costs have caused some manufacturers to suspend the production of certain goods which are energy-intensive to make. Some suppliers are substituting goods with lower-quality alternatives to save on costs, and others find they cannot fulfil orders, even with several months’ lead time.

Inland freight issues in North America and Europe continue to cause delays in getting materials to and from ports, and inflation is causing the cost of goods and shipping to sky-rocket. The Russian invasion of Ukraine and continuing lockdowns in major Chinese cities will only prolong the problem, further stressing supply chains and escalating prices.

QUALITY THE TOP PRIORITY

While these global issues have meant some unavoidable delays for Bahia, Davenport Development is resolute in its commitment to maintaining the same high-quality standards it has built its reputation on. The company is known for its high spec interiors, fine fixtures and finishes, and outstanding service, and that will not change.

Davenport Development will not cut corners or make use of inferior products, but instead is doubling down on efforts to place orders well in advance to mitigate shipping delays, to source materials that ensure their quality standards are not compromised, and to deliver the same high level of customer service.

With the value of Cayman real estate increasing at unprecedented levels – owners of Davenport properties have seen their homes double in value in five years – these developments continue to promise an excellent ROI.

The remaining units at Bahia are selling for $1.25 million.