There’s a coveted new address in the chic Turks & Caicos — the sun-kissed Caribbean hideaway long-favored by celebrities, sports stars, actors and the global business elite. Welcome to Idyll East, the latest luxury development from Waterloo Investment Holdings Limited, whose nearby Ambergris Cay private island resort has already set new standards for ocean-front sophistication.
Tucked away on its easternmost tip of the exclusive Leeward community of Providenciales, Idyll East features 11 newly built, elegantly designed and expertly-finished waterfront homes. Led by Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s Real Estate, Idyll East has embarked on an ambitious sales effort to bring this once-in-a-generation project to the world’s most discerning prime property lovers.
Waterloo Investment Holdings Limited (WIHL) — an international investment holding company with significant assets in the Caribbean and Central America — understands what Turks and Caicos buyers seek most. For boaters, it’s access — the kind provided by Leeward Cut, which along with its pristine natural surroundings, pours directly onto the clearest, calmest Turks & Caicos waters. Exclusive and residential, Leeward is an easy hop to both nearby secluded islands — such as Little Water Cay, Water Cay, Fort George Cay, Dellis Cay, and Pine Cay – to full-service shopping centers, coffee shops, medical clinics, pharmacies, and grocery stores in bustling Grace Bay.
Idyll East is the aesthetic vision of leading design and architecture firm Coast Architects — masterminds behind the renowned Rock House and Wymara Resort & Villas. With its focus on sustainability, this low-density project draws inspiration from the Turks’ most important asset of all, its world-famous turquoise waters and casually elegant laid-back lifestyle. Balmy trade winds keep things cool while Idyll East residents enjoy the favorable legal conditions that have long made the Turks & Caicos a favorite for canny global investors.
Idyll East villas dazzlingly blend modern design with the Turks’ stunning natural beauty. Behind its contemporary, curvilinear facades are grand floor plans that maximize the surrounding turquoise waters, while making the most of the island’s enviable Caribbean climate. Working off an earthy, organic design palette, Coast-based Idyll East’s aesthetic in the surrounding natural environment is layered with elements of Caribbean colonial decor, along with ample tropical flourishes. A rich palette of materials — including hardwood floors and solid stone walls— provides strong doses of integrity and authenticity to the architecture.
Idyll East’s villa collection includes four- and five-bedroom residences — both ocean and canal front — extending over 7,000 to 8,000 sq. ft. Every element of every villa is optimized to enjoy Idyll East’s stunning natural surroundings. Expansive great rooms feature high ceilings and panoramic floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that allow endless natural light to pour through to the dining, living and kitchen areas — the latter featuring expansive chef-ready prep islands. These chic yet casual gathering spaces lead directly to generously sized and appointed al fresco terraces — each with its own 30 to 40-foot heated infinity-edge swimming pool and sun-bathing decks. Every residence includes its own boat dock along with space for boat-lift and additional water-sports equipment. Lush, environmentally sensitive plantings provide ample landscaping while maintaining Idyll East’s commitment to low-impact, highly sustainable development.
Each Idyll East villa is spread over two expansive floors. Their main levels are anchored by large primary suites directly overlooking the ocean — along with their own garden suites. Upstairs are an additional three bedrooms — all offering prime views out to the pristine wetlands of Mangrove Cay and the ocean just beyond. Along with outdoor shower gardens, there are Duravit and Caesarstone amenities in the bathrooms, while kitchens feature top-of-the-line appliances by the likes of Miele and Thermador. Veteran general contractor, J&W Construction is responsible for the villas’ expertly executed construction — including ultra-sturdy hurricane-impact doors and windows.
Idyll East villas offer the absolute best of the Turks & Caicos’ incomparable Caribbean lifestyle. As both private homes and within a resort, Idyll East features family-friendly activities including a pickleball court, community gym, golf simulator and boat slips for easy island-hopping.
Idyll East prices begin at $4.75 million for canal front villas and reach up to $8.5 million for ocean front villas. Buyers who desire may securely rent their Idyll East villas through Waterloo Hotel Management Limited, which already operates three leading Turks and Caicos resorts, including Ambergris Cay, Blue Haven Resort and the Alexandra Resort. A Waterloo rental manager oversees every aspect of the rental process including marketing, reservations, housekeeping, maintenance and landscaping. The villas are exclusively marketed by Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty. A bespoke furniture package is also available for buyers who seek it.
Idyll East is more than a mere villa development, it’s an entire way of life. Sailing, scuba diving, kayaking, kite-sailing and beachside yoga are just part of the Idyll East lifestyle. The property is just steps away from the Blue Haven Resort & Blue Haven Marina, a mega-yacht marina with its own restaurant and bar. Idyll East villas also enjoy the Turks and Caicos’ highly advantageous tax structure: No income tax, capital gains tax or property taxes island-wide. The US Dollar is the primary currency in the Turks & Caicos, which has no restrictions on foreign property ownership and guarantees complete freehold status for buyers, regardless of nationality.
“This is an exceptional opportunity for someone seeking the ultimate villa in the Caribbean’s world-famous splendor. The views are stunning, the landscape a literal tropical paradise. It is captivating with its beauty, privacy and all the many water sports the area naturally encourages like sport fishing, yachting, sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling and more,” said Stewart Howard, CEO of Waterloo Investment Holdings Limited. “We also offer the convenience of being able to rent the property when owners are not in residence.”
“Turks & Caicos is the gem of the Caribbean, and these villas epitomize why so many celebrities and affluent families return year after year. The way of life is one of a kind, and these homes offer an exceptional ocean front or canal front lifestyle,” said Annie Lee Borges, Sales Director at Idyll East (Turks & Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty).
About Waterloo Investment Holdings Limited
Waterloo Investment Holdings Limited (WIHL) is an international investment holding company headquartered in the British Virgin Islands with significant investments in the Caribbean and Latin America. Established by Lord Michael Ashcroft, an international businessman, philanthropist, author, and pollster, Waterloo is primarily focused on finance, hospitality and real estate development in the Caribbean and Central America. Waterloo has made significant contributions to the infrastructure of Turks and Caicos, including development of Leeward’s canal system in the 1990s, the Cheshire Hall Medical Center, the Grand Turk cruise ship pier, the Leeward Highway and other roadways. Waterloo is also responsible for over 300 lots in Leeward, including its most exclusive neighborhood, Emerald Point.
Waterloo’s principal banking subsidiaries include British Caribbean Bank Limited in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
Waterloo’s Hospitality Division encompasses two 4-star all-inclusive resorts in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands: Alexandra Resort and Blue Haven Resort, along with its marina catering to mega-yachts over 220 feet in length. Additionally, Waterloo owns the ultra-luxury private island of Ambergris Cay and the two top hotels in Belize, the Fort George Hotel and Spa located in Belize City and the Alaia Autograph Collection Resort in San Pedro.
