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Press Release: Marriott International, Inc.
May 13, 2003
JUPITER, FL -- Demand for elegant homes with world-class amenities in Palm Beach County has spurred The Ritz-Carlton
Golf Club & Spa, Jupiter, to release its third prestigious home ownership option offered at the 285-acre private
residential enclave. The public launch of The Ritz-Carlton Estates follows the recent sales success of the Mediterranean-style
courtyard Residences, which are nearly fully subscribed.
The Estates are nestled in a private setting with sweeping views of the fourth, fifth and eighth fairways of the
Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, and are adjacent to a protected oak forest and bald eagle preserve.
“These homes are among the most elegant and luxurious estates in Palm Beach County,” said David Short, regional
vice president sales and marketing. “Combine that with the tradition of service excellence individuals have come
to expect from The Ritz-Carlton, and it’s not a mystery as to why we have received high levels of interest.”
With only 30 Estate Homes being built, Short anticipates that interest will intensify. Before the public launch,
a 14-day private offering resulted in the sale of one third of the homes. The private offering was made available
to a limited list of “insiders” who had expressed an interest in owning a large home in the community.
Priced from $2.4 million, The Estates range from 4,200 to 5,500 square feet in four or more bedroom floorplans.
The interior rooms will be customized to the personal tastes and specifications of each buyer, courtesy of a Ritz-Carlton-trained,
Builder Concierge.
The popularity of Builder Concierge services, already available with The Residences, prompted The Ritz-Carlton
to adjust The Estates offering. They were originally slated to be fully custom-built, but interested buyers enjoyed
the simplicity of customizing the interiors, while leaving the exterior architecture and design to The Ritz-Carlton.
The Builder Concierge will work with the owner throughout the entire building process. Custom floorplan selection
options include the number of bedrooms and baths, plus choices of media rooms, home office/study, sitting rooms,
in-law suites and exercise studios. All interior finishes, such as custom marble and granite, interior carpeting
and other appointments, are made with the assistance of the Builder Concierge. Buyers will also be able to choose
from several different designs for their swimming pool.
Each Estate is designed in the South Florida tradition of Addison Mizner, Florida’s most historically prominent
architectural designer. Standard features include: outdoor terraces complete with a summer kitchen; two, two-bay
garages; a private-entry foyer; and ceiling heights of 22 feet in the living room, 12 feet on the first floor and
10 feet upstairs. Chef-quality interior kitchens are equipped with SubZero refrigerators, Miele dishwashers, Dacor
48-inch six-burner gas ranges, Dutch-made cabinetry and wine coolers.
Residents at The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club & Spa, Jupiter live The Ritz-Carlton lifestyle 365 days per year and
have access to an assortment of private amenities. Landscaping services are standard, as well as exterior and pool
care maintenance. Services provided á la carte include personal concierge services, transportation, daily
housekeeping, engineering and private catering. The Ritz Kids program offers children activities throughout the
year.
A 68,000-square-foot clubhouse is scheduled to open this November and will serve residents and Members of the private
club. The clubhouse will offer a 15,000-square-foot Ritz-Carlton Spa with a fitness center, movement studio, treatment
rooms, nail salon, heated swimming pool and whirlpool spas. Members will also enjoy the social atmosphere with
a member’s lounge, tennis courts and dining through two Member-only facilities – a five-star signature restaurant
and a casual pool bar and grill.
In addition to The Estates, The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club & Spa, Jupiter has two other ownership opportunities:
the nearly sold-out Mediterranean-style courtyard Residences and The Ritz-Carlton Club fractional ownership homes,
which provide owners with 35 days per year of luxury vacation living. Furthermore, The Club Home Members can enjoy
reciprocity at other resorts in St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.; Santa Barbara, Calif.; and in Colorado’s Aspen Highlands
and Bachelor Gulch.
For further information, please call 561.626.8676, toll free 866.352.7489, e-mail inquiries to jupiter@ritzcarltonclub.com
or visit www.ritzcarltonclub.com.
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE:MAR) is a leading worldwide hospitality company with nearly 2,600 lodging properties
in the United States and 66 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels
under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield
Inn, SpringHill Suites and Ramada International brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under
the Marriott Vacation Club International, Horizons, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Marriott Grand Residence Club brands;
operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division;
and operates conference centers. The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., has approximately 129,000 employees,
and was ranked as the lodging industry's most admired company and one of the best places to work for by FORTUNE®.
For more information or reservations, please visit the web site at www.marriott.com.
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Bethany Vairo The Ritz-Carlton Club 407.513.6671 bethany.vairo@ritzcarltonclub.com Sandra Tapia Carey O’Donnell Public Relations 561.832.3231 sandra@codpr.com