Bangkok--28 Mar-- Only a short walk from the renowned beach of Thong Nai Pan, Sitara Village is a unique development by Greencore Co Ltd covering over 140 Rai of prime sea-view land. Following strong sales of residential plots, Greencore has recently announced the release for sale of the first phase of cutting edge villas designed by a leading Thai architectural practice, Stem Design Co ltd. Stem design have previously designed iconic buildings such as Qbar Samui and Mandalai boutique hotel. Starting at only THB 5.4 m this new range of villas offers great value for money. These stylish villas are complimentedby a full range of resort facilities including luxury Spa facilities and community club house. As in any good resort, residents will benefit from professional property management services, maid and room services and an impressive range of other on-site services. Ongoing management of the village will be provided by a not-for-profit organisation set up by developers Greencore to ensure residents receive long term value for money and the provision of high quality site maintenance services. Residents will have the opportunity to participate in the running of the not-for-profit management organisation.What makes Sitara Village different to other developments on the market is the strength of commitment by developers to the environment and the local community. Every aspect of Sitara Village has been designed with the environment in mind. For example, the developers have introduced strict regulations to encourage the growth of trees and other plants, and buildingheight restrictions to limit the visual impact of the development and maintain the natural beauty of Thong Nai Pan Noi. Greencore, as its name suggests, is committed to protecting the environment in practical ways. All the villas are being constructed to incorporate environmentally friendly features such as grey-water recycling and solar energy systems. Alternative transport shall be promoted via means of quad-bikes and a non-profitable Sitara bicycle scheme. The local community is also getting involved in Sitara Village through an organic farm-caf project using locally grown organic produce. With the needs of the local community in mind, Greencore intend to use the planned Sitara Village community facility to improve educational opportunities for both residents and the wider local community. All Sitara Villas have been designed so as to minimise the effect to the land. No more than 30% of each land plot is built upon. This will maintain the natural feel of the development and beach area. Aruna Villa -- As the entry level villa, not only is this Ambar Villa- The Double studio 'Ambar' spans over the most affordable but it is also ideal for those 193 m2, the living areas are open plan comprising of wanting a holiday villa with excellent rental stylish furniture and ample decking surrounding the potential. It has a low impact design which shared infinity pool. As the Ambar villa is a double maximises outdoor space- yet still provides 101m2 studio the rental benefits are obvious; for example, of elegant living area. live in one and rent out the other. The shared pool Starting 5.4 Million Baht immediately creates a sense of community for those staying. Nalini- The Nalini villa has a total area of over 165 Starting 10.0 Million Baht sq m consisting of 2 elegantly styled bedrooms, a large reception room, sala and infinity pool. As a Chandra- This classic 127m2, 1 bedroom villa is family villa it can be rented to both larger groups private, comfortable and beautiful. and individuals who visit Thong Nai Pan. Starting 7.8 Million Baht Starting 9.7 Million Baht Build Restrictions Residential land plots are subject to a range of build restrictions in order to minimise Sitara's footprint on the land. All proposed villas must comply with village aesthetics and be approved by Greencore. All houses must collect and provide water retainment systems. Eco-Features Sitara Village has employed rigorous construction and environmental policies. Only 15% of total Sitara land hasplans to be built upon. This conforms to Greencore's responsibility practices in preserving Thong Nai Pan and it'sbeauty. Energy efficiency of villas are provided by insulated cavity walling, shade maximisation features and solarenergy systems. On-site organic farm will provide fresh organic produce to villas and act as an educational facilityto all. Wall Construction- Sitara Villas will be constructed using a thermal block insulated cavity wall. This will help to keeptemperatures in the villas minimal, reducing air conditioning costs and energy consumption. Private residential builds will also be encouraged to use these methods in order to benefit from lower electricitybills. Recycled Plastic- Decking areas shall use a combination of recycled plastic and reclaimed timber. This hasenvironmental benefits as well as being a long lasting, maintenance free alternative. Solar Energy- All villas and common buildings in Sitara Village will be equipped with solar panels. Solar energygained all year round can be used in conjunction with the mains power. As all villas will not be occupied at all times, unused energy is transferred to where it is needed within Sitara. All residential land owners are also strongly recommended to use solar panels on any builds. Reservoirs- Sitara Village will have a self sufficient water supply, provided by three reservoirs. These reservoirs havebeen carefully designed to collect water from existing Klongs (natural creeks), land contours and also roads anddrains in order to maximize water collection. The reservoirs will be introduced to a variety of local fish and plant life. This not only adds to the aesthetics of the village but helps keep water at a healthier PH level and provides asource of fresh fish to Sitara restaurants. Effective Microorganisms (EM)-EM is a combination of three natural bacteria: phototrophic, lactic acid and yeast.80% of bacteria is considered "opportunistic", which can be persuaded to act at positive levels to aid SitaraVillage in reducing reservoir algae, maintaining nitrate, nitrite and PH levels optimal, and keeping fish and plantshealthy. The organic farm will benefit from the use of EM through enriching soil and aiding vegetation growth. Effective Microorganisms can also be used in the grey water recycling and septic systems to reduce odours andharmful bacteria. Grey Water Recycling- In keeping with the environmentally responsible nature of Sitara Village, waste water fromthe clubhouse, villas, etc. will be sent through a purification system and reused for irrigation of landscapes. The Quad Shop- The quad shop will feature an indoor cleaning booth and to prevent any environmental damage to the Village, plans are being set into place to trap all wastes in a grease trap, which will then be deposited into a septic tank to be broken down and finally taken away to be safely disposed of. Sidewalks- Designated sidewalk/bicycle paths will be built throughout the Village to provide a safe, scenic andhealthy route around the local area. Villa Orientation- The site of each plot and its villa has been individually analysed and tweaked in order to gain the full benefit of factors such as privacy, solar movement and views. Landscaping Sitara Village is professionally designed by Ixora ( http://www.ixoradesign.com )and shall be extensively landscaped using a mixture of palms and other local species, enabling villagers to really feel as though they are really `living with nature'. Each plot must have a minimum of four house height trees. The natural landscape will be heavily featured, such as incorporating impressive granite boulders into a stunning swimming pool or a lounge area. Community A sense of community can often be lacking in many expatriates' lives however Sitara Village actively aims to nurture the village ethos. "We would like Sitara Village to become a place of learning- a place that attracts people from all walks to come together to share their skills and knowledge. Environmentalism can only go so far without an enthusiastic community to drive it", Karl Leighton, Sitara Village Sitara Village Educational Facility A community/learning centre shall be placed at the heart of the village to foster community spirit, act as a platform for creativity and a place for all to learn about the importance of looking after the future now. Villagers will be encouraged to participate in community projects, and be involved in environmental awareness, organic farming techniques, language classes, and arts and crafts. Organic Farm-Caf The Organic Farm-caf will be both a restaurant which serves healthy locally grown organic produce and function as an educational facility. Management of Sitara Village A key concern of Green Core is that Sitara Village is well maintained and that owners are not overcharged for the service. In order to ensure that this happens, Green Core has employed consultants Green IslandLeisure to assist them in setting up a not-for-profit organization responsible for managing Sitara Village. This organisation will be known as the Village Services Foundation and will be run by a management committee. Committee members will include villa owners to ensure that the Village Services Foundation always acts in the best interest of owners. Villager's will receive an annual service charge known as the Village Charge in return for maintenance services in the common parts of Sitara Village and the provision of other services such as security. Any surplus monies collected through the Village Charge will be used to reduce bills for the following year. In addition to providing services to owners, the Village Services Foundation will also work to benefit the local community and protect the environment. The Village Services Foundation will manage the Sitara Village education facility and organize educational programmes for the local community. The Foundation will also act as a fund raising body sponsoring local community events and charitable programmes. Lead Brokership `KP property' act as lead brokers for the Sitara Village project. KP Property is a dedicated, multinational team who specialise in real estate services in the Thong Nai Pan region of Koh Phangan. KP are anenvironmentally aware organisation who consistently delivers best practice in their developments from project design stage through to completion. KP are market leaders in GPS surveying and geotechnical consultancy through their sister company KP Earth Science. Due to their proficiency and their professional expertise spanning across many different fields, collaboration seemed a natural progression for the Sitara Project. Location Koh Phangan, the relatively untouched island neighbouring Koh Samui, it is the 4 th largest in Thailand and the 2nd largest in the Samui archipelago. It spans 168 km2, most of which is lush mountainous National Park that is renowned for its outstanding beauty. Koh Phangan's pristine coastline lacks the over-developed feel of other tourist locations, and its spiritual and creative roots give the island a unique appeal. Consistently voted one of the world's best beaches, Thong Nai Pan Noi can be found on the North Easterly side of Koh Phangan. It is a stark contrast to Haad Rin - on the Southerly tip, home to the infamous full moon party. Thong Nai Pan Noi is an upmarket area, with beautiful, powdery white sand and impressive granite boulders set amongst the jungle. The bay now supports three 5 star Resorts which have recognised the potential of Thong Nai Pan Noi (Panviman, Santhiya & Rasananda). For more information please call a member of the Sitara Village Team: Sales Enquiries Dan Gumsley Sales Director: 0852496 418 Marketing Enquiries Per Goodden Marketing Director: 08338 87931 Jenny Jones Marketing Executive: 0876 884103 WWW.SITARAVILLAGE.COM 7/6 Moo 5 Thong Nai Pan Noi Contact: Jenny Jones Ban Tai [email protected] Koh Phangan Phone: + 66(0)876 884103 Thailand 84280 Fax: +66 (0) 772 38523 www.sitaravillage.com