I have written many things about the La Zagaleta on my blog and after spending some time there over the weekend I think there are a few things that prospective buyers should do when they view properties there. Strangely enough, many people who actually have a house there haven´t visited the new, purpose built Los Barrancos clubhouse over in the North West sector of the estate. This is an altogether more intimate place to enjoy a drink and talk about how well (or otherwise if you are me) your round of golf went. The Los Barrancos course was only completed 3 years ago at an approximate cost of €20,000,000.
Many people interested in this estate don´t quite realize just how large the estate is (900 Hectares) and it is definitely worth taking the time to drive around the development and understand the aspect of each sector. There is, of course the established course originally built upon La Zagaletas´conception in the early 90´s designed by the Californian Bradford and Benz. To maintain these two exceptional courses, Troon have recently been appointed by the owners, as there philosophy and reputation in looking after exclsuive golf resorts is well documented.
To give you an idea of the cost of membership, firstly it is important for you to understand that you must own either a property or a plot within the estate in order for you to be a member. To join the golf club you will pay €120,000 for a lifetime membership fee, this is not a golf share and is therefore non transferrable. You will then pay €8000 per year to use the facilities, should you wish to have other family members join there is a €9000 entrance fee with the residual €8000 per year. There are many great activities that you can take part in, but it is worth noting that the €8000 does not cover the cost of using the equestrian centre.
Overall this estate is suited to people who enjoy a high level of privacy, coupled with the highest level of security available. Some of the most desireable properties in Europe are situated in this site and given there are only 400 houses permitted to be built ( a density level that won the estate the Ford award for conserving nature) you will never be at risk of over development. Luxury living at its best.