The Rees Apartments & Lakefront Residences - Queenstown, NZ

The Ultimate Lifestyle Investment Destination …

danleong — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:19:29 +0000

ABSOLUTE LAKEFRONT-ABSOLUTE LUXURY-ABSOLUTELY IRREPLACEABLE

With its rugged mountains, majestic lakes, crystal clear air and just so much to do, its little wonder Queenstown is one of the world’s most popular and most awarded alpine holidays destinations. And, with four distinct seasons and a year long calendar of international events, any time is a great time to make your escape to the Southern Hemisphere’s ultimate adventure playground.

And now you can experience the fantastic lifestyle and holiday experiences Queenstown has to offer anytime of year as an owner in Queenstown’s first true lakefront Apartment Hotel – The Rees.

A combination of 23 exclusive lakefront residences and 89 luxury apartments situated just meters from the shores of Lake Wakatipu, The Rees is designed to deliver luxury living with all the comforts of home along with the personalized service and facilities of an elite international hotel.

For owners and guests alike, The Rees provides true international 5-Star service and with The Rees Centre offers the absolute pinnacle of accommodation and holiday experience – The Rees Experience.

The Rees Gallery – collections of original art and historic prints
The Rees Library – extensive collection of rare, historic books
The Rees Wine Cellar – NZ’s best selection of Bordeaux wines
Bordeau at The Rees – sophisticated bistro wine and coffee lounge
True South Observatory – a window to the star-filled southern skies

The Rees’ absolute lakefront location and stunning views unite with superb architecture and interior design, exacting construction standards and luxurious finishings to make The Rees an unparalleled investment opportunity in one of the world’s most sort after lifestyle and holiday destinations – Queenstown.

DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE IN EVERY WAY

Key Features Include:

2, 3, & 4 bedroom apartments with multi-key configurations and 3 & 5 bedroom lakefront residences (all single key).
Spacious interiors & open plan kitchen, living and dining opening on to expansive balconies.
Generous 2.7 stud height in living areas maximizing the uninterrupted lake and mountain views.
Fully furnished including all appliances, window treatments, and light fittings. Décor by international award winning designer Jayne Hampersum featuring custom-designed solid timber furniture by Ed Cruikshank.
Sophisticated kitchens and bathrooms designed and built by Arclinea od Italy featuring Italian spa baths and basins, walk-in showers, heated towel rails and mirrors.
Double glazing, underfloor heating in tiled areas, 100% wool carpets and gas fireplace.
LCD televisions, DDI Polycom phones, broadband and wireless.
Private entrance and driveway (fully heated), secure underground carparking with private lockers for storage. Elevator access to every level.
Residential and managed investment solutions with up to 180 days owners’ use per annum while in hotel management.

THE APARTMENTS AND RESIDENCES

The Rees has been designed, constructed and finished to the most exacting standards. It is this attention to detail, an eye for quality and a commitment to the best possible result which insures that The Rees is a true five star development.

Apartments have been specifically designed with owner-occupiers in mind where open plan interiors opening up to spacious balconies all with stunning views of the lake and mountains.

2 bedroom apartments range in size from 82sqm to 112sqm
3 bedroom apartments range in size from 101sqm to 171sqm
4 bedroom apartments range in size from 135sqm to 178sqm
3 bedroom lakefront residences range in size from 144sqm to 238sqm
5 bedroom lakefront residences range in size from 295sqm to 297sqm

*sizes do not include balconies or car parking

DESTINATION

The Queenstown district is the jewel in the crown of New Zealand tourism and every year the profile of this unique 4 season alpine resort and it’s desirability as a lifestyle investment destination continues to grow.

Top Destination in New Zealand –Travel & Leisure
Rank with Rome, Paris, and New York as one of the world’s most popular cities of choice – ICM Research UK
Friendliest Foreign City – Conde Nast
Safest Destination in the World – European Travel Industry Association Awards

THE LOCATION

Situated in the Frankton Arm of Lake Wakatipu, The Rees occupies a prime, absolute lakefront site just 2 minutes drive from the heart of Central Queenstown and 5 minutes from the airport.

Boasting 160 meters of lake frontage and terraced to deliver uninterrupted panoramic lake and mountain views, The Rees is perfectly positioned to deliver the ultimate in lakefront living and maximum capital gain.

THE LIFESTYLE

Whether you stay for a week, a month or the entire year, you will never be short of something to do. Queenstown is internationally renowned as one the world’s leading four season alpine resorts and there are literally hundreds of reasons why…

Dining Out & Nightlife

Over 100 bars, cafes and restaurants all within the space of around 2 Auckland city blocks

Adventure Capital

From jet boating and bungy jumping to ski diving and white water rafting. From wine tours and garden tours to scenic cruises and scenic flights. From tramping and hiking to mountain biking and rock climbing - it is all right here

Lake Wakatipu and Surrounding Rivers

A stone throw from your apartment (literally) for fishing, jet boating, kayaking, sailing, waterskiing and swimming

Skiing and Boarding

Coronet Peak, The Remarkables, Cadrona, Snow Farm (plus Treble Cone, Ohau and unlimited Heli-Skiing)

Golfing

Millbrook, Kelvin Heights, Arrowtown, Frankton and Jacks Point

World Class Festivals and Events

Winters Festival, Autumn Festival, International Jazz Festival, Super 14 Ruby, National Rugby Sevens, International One Day Cricket – Queenstown has it all.

THE REES CENTRE

Specialist staff at The Rees are on hand to assist you with all your booking requirements during your stay including transport, activities and attractions, events, entertainment, dining and any other business and personal requirements you may have during you stay, The Rees also has preferred customer access to helicopter transport and scenic flights as well as lake cruises onboard the America’s Cup yacht NZL 14 which can collect you from The Rees’ own specifically designed private jetty. The Rees also maintains its own private fleet of self-drive rental vehicles available for hire to resident and guests as well as a fleet of electric buggies which will be on call.

THE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

To insure the interests of the owners remain paramount in the management of The Rees, ownership of the management rights have been retained by the developers and will be run by a subsidiary company The Rees Limited.

Owners who elect to place their Residence or Apartment in the management pool for letting via The Rees Apartment Hotel operation will need to sign a Management Agreement.

The management agreement is between The Rees Limited and each individual owner and will be for the term of 25 years plus a right of renewal for 10 years. The bilateral agreement relates to each individual Apartment or Residence and allows the manager the sole right to conduct on site letting of apartments and residences as visitor accommodation. No owners are permitted to enter into any arrangement to have their apartments or residences managed unless they enter into the management agreement.

Each of these separate management agreements outlines each party’s responsibilities, obligations and rewards.

Key Points to Remember:

A management committee will be elected by the owners to represent the owners in dealings with the management company
Rental income and expenses are specific to each individual apartment, income and expenses are not pooled
The management fee is 20% of gross returns plus expenses
The allocation of apartments in the rental pool will be fair and equitable with the management company contractually committed to ensure as equal apportioning across all apartments as possible
Owners receive income from their apartment on a monthly basis, 30 days after the end of each month
The management agreement does not preclude the your selling your apartment at any time
Owners are able to remove their apartment from their management scheme after the first 4 years of operation, however there months must be given to The Rees Limited
If you elect to place your apartment in the management scheme you can still use your apartment or residence for up to 180 days and still be zero-rated for GST
You can allow anyone to enjoy all or part of your 180 day entitlement

THE BODY CORPORATE

The Body Corporate is required by law to manage the administration and common property of the Apartment and lakefront Residence buildings. The Body Corporate controls the administration and general running of the complex on behalf of the owners and expenses include the cost of the maintenance of lifts within the buildings, insurance premiums, maintenance of buildings, gardens, grounds and all common areas and The Body Corporate Manager’s fee.

The proposed Body Corporate fees are set on the basis of Residence or Apartment size and value and are provisionally estimated from $1,900 to $2,900 for Apartments and $3,000 to $4,750 for the Lakefront Residences for the first year.

PRICES AND AVAILABILITY

Prices are available as at June 3rd, 2008 for the remaining 13 Apartments and 23 Lakefront Residences. Please contact Dan @ +65 94 777 977 or email your interest at danielleong@kf.com.sg

The Enviable 2nd HOME …

danleong — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:42:35 +0000

…unsurpassed LIFESTYLE, LOCATION, CAPITAL APPRECIATION!

“This town is beautiful enough for the Queen to live in .” History has not recorded who in 1860 said those words which gave the name Queenstown to a gold mining canvastown situated idyllically at the head of Lake Wakatipu. Many suggest the honour should go to William Gilbert Rees, pioneer sheep farmer and the area’s first European settler. History repeats. Once again the name Rees will assume significant prominence in the community of Queenstown. Befitting a man remembered for his strength of character and his humanity, The Rees will become an address recognised for the environmental harmony of its design and construction, and for enhancing the lifestyles of those who live there.

Situated 2.2k from the centre of Queenstown, offers an enviable lifestyle for those seeking extraordinary. Think Millbrook’s renowned golf Queenstown’s winter alpine scene, the year- adventure of white water rafting, bungy jumping jet boating, the surrounding world-class restaurants and bars, and more – all enveloped Queenstown’s breathtaking scenery.

Impressively spacious and gracefully open plan, apartments at The Rees capitalise on long, hot summers with a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. And when the cooler days of Autumn give way to the crisp cold of winter, the Rees Apartments warmly cocoon in the insulated comfort of double-glazing, under-tile heating and gas-powered log fires.

Residents not wanting to venture beyond The Rees can quite literally choose their pleasure. Stroll along walkways in grounds sympathetically planted with native species. Enjoy socialising in the elegant lounge bar. Take in a movie at the intimate theatrette. Work out in the gym or revitalise in the sauna. Equally, The Rees addresses the necessities of life with a common laundry, drying room, temporary storage and undercover parking for 135 vehicles.

Regardless of season, the outlook is unfailingly inspirational. The Rees’ east-west aspect allows spectacular sunsets with the waters of the Frankton Arm of Lake Wakatipu reflecting mirror images of the omnipotent presence of The Remarkables.

Welcome to The Rees, True South

danleong — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 03:39:59 +0000

The Rees has been designed with the needs of discerning independent travelers in mind – holidaymakers and business visitors who want the privacy, quality and self-containment of a luxury home and the opportunity to get out and about in an exciting and diverse community.

The Rees Apartment Hotel initially offers 23 Apartments ranging in size from 1 to 4 bedrooms, and 20 superior and executive Rees Rooms.

Each apartment and room is fitted with custom-crafted solid wood furniture specially designed for The Rees. Each one opens onto a generous balcony with a spectacular view of mountain grandeur and sparkling lake waters.

At completion, The Rees will offer 176 keys in a complex of 8 buildings containing 89 luxury 1 to 4 bedroom apartments, 60 spacious Rees Rooms, and 23 absolute lakefront residences with up to 5 bedrooms (literally a home away from home) – and all with direct access to a jetty capable of mooring the Earnslaw or the America’s Cup yacht NZL 14.

The Rees has just completed the first phase of its development. The further phases will be completed over the next six months. Although construction work will occur throughout this period, the areas being completed are located outside the present operating areas of The Rees. Works will take place during business hours with all work ceasing before 6pm. We anticipate that any disturbance will be minimal, if you have any concerns please contact The Rees directly.

A network of heated driveways, covered walkways and spacious elevators provides guests with easy, safe passage between secure basement car parks, your apartment or room – and our most unique feature, The Rees Centre.

The Rees Centre contains a private group meeting and dining room with a mini theatre, a business centre, studio gym and sauna, and rooftop observatory.

Here, you will be personally advised by our trained and experienced team who will help you access and enjoy the many attractions and activities that Queenstown and the wider Southern Lakes region have to offer.

The Rees Experience

danleong — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:22:17 +0000

Introduction

The Rees mission is to provide guests with unique opportunities to enjoy the natural attractions, lifestyle, culture and history of New Zealand’s Southern Lakes Region. We call it The Rees Experience.

The Rees Centre is the core of our hotel. Here, you will find:

• The Rees Gallery, displaying a special selection of original paintings and historic prints featuring life in Central Otago.
• The Rees Library, housing more than 250 rare books and maps depicting the settlement and development of the region.
• Bordeau at The Rees, offering the best wines of Central Otago and Bordeaux in a comfortable lounge setting.
• The True South Observatory, providing an extraordinary platform for viewing the stunning, star-filled southern night sky.

Attractions & Activities

Queenstown and the Southern Lakes District are renowned for the wide range of year-round attractions and activities on offer. They range from high adventure, through relaxing recreational activities, to rich heritage experiences.

The Rees management and staff are experienced and well-equipped to help guests access and enjoy the attractions and experiences of their choice. We also have some of our own to offer.

Adventure Experiences

Aerobatics		Mountain Biking
Alpine Tramping		Mountain Climbing
Bungy jumping		Paragliding
Cycling		Rafting
Game Hunting		River Surfing
Hang-gliding		Sailing
Hot air ballooning		Skiing & Snowboarding
Heli-skiing		Skydiving
Jet boating		Water skiing
Kayaking

Relaxing Recreation

Cycling		Horse Riding
Fishing		Lake Cruising
Golf		Sailing
Gold Fossicking		Scenic Flights
Heli Tours		Scenic Walks

Heritage Experiences

Arrowtown Village		Lakes District Museum
Art & Gallery tours		Macetown – miners’ settlement
Central Otago Goldfields Heritage Trail		Mount Aurum – source of the gold
Central Otago Wine Trail		NZ Fighter Pilots Museum – Wanaka
Chinese Settlement		Skippers Canyon Gold Workings
Earnslaw cruises		Winky’s Museum
Kingston Flyer steam train

Rees Experiences

The Rees is dedicated to developing an exclusive and unique range of experiences to offer to our guests. They are designed to provide opportunities to learn more about the character and heritage of Queenstown, the Wakatipu Basin, the beautiful Southern Lakes District, the dramatic Southern Alps and the world renowned Milford Sound.

The Rees Peak Experience provides a range of personalised helicopter trips with guides trained to provide interpretive commentaries on the historical significance of heritage sites and significant natural landmarks of the region. We have a helicopter dedicated to the service of our guests, and arrangements for tours can be made with our Customers Services Director.

A private passenger jet service. The Rees Customer Service Team can arrange for a private passenger jet to pick up guests from a wide range of airports throughout New Zealand and travel other New Zealand destinations during their stay in Queenstown.

These are initial offerings in the portfolio of Rees Experiences, and new unique experiences and touring services will be added as they are developed. A distinctive feature of the Rees Apartment Hotel is our team’s determination to provide an experience – not just accommodation.

How to get There?

danleong — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:11:13 +0000

The Rees is conveniently located on the edge of Lake Wakatipu – 4kms from Queenstown Airport and 1.8kms from the centre of Queenstown, 18.5 kms from the Coronet Peak ski field – and central to the wide range of high quality, year-round attractions offered by Queenstown and the broader Southern Lakes District.

The location is about 6 hours 15 minutes driving time from Christchurch, 3 hours from Dunedin and 3 hours from Invercargill. It is easy to find – on the main route between the Queenstown airport and the Queenstown central business district.

Air Transport

Direct international flights into Queenstown are available from Australia (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane). All international flights into Christchurch and Auckland connect to Queenstown through domestic airlines Air New Zealand National, Origin Pacific and Qantas New Zealand. The Auckland – Queenstown flight takes about 1 hour 50 minutes, and the Christchurch – Queenstown flight takes about 1 hour.

Flight Information:

Air New Zealand		0800 737 000
Qantas		0800 808 767

Land Transport

The Rees Reception Team will provide assistance with land transport arrangements.
Limousines
Rental
Vehicles
Shuttles
Taxis