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Located in the tropical paradise of Cabarete and only 20 minutes by car from Puerto Plata international Airport, known by many as the windsurfing capitol of the world, Lion's Gate at Sea Horse Ranch is a totally self-contained four-acre recreational sanctuary built as a Mediterranean villa offering the amenities, serenity and privacy rarely found in today's modern world. It is situated a great distance away from the larger tourist meccas of the Dominican.
"We built Lion's Gate to demonstrate our ability to create an integrated balance of luxurious design, construction and elegance, not previously achieved in the Dominican," said Mr. Lantigua, a spokesman for the developers of the estate. "Now, we look forward to selling this fully-decorated and furnished estate to a buyer who demands world class living and wishes to have immediate occupancy."
"Once you arrive at Lion's Gate, you never need to leave this superb
permanent residence or exclusive vacation estate designed for entertaining on
a grand scale," said
The mansion itself is divided into two distinctive wings, every spacious room radiating an aura of privilege. Many of the formal rooms feature outdoor extensions. The living room, for example, opens to a second spectacular open-air living room at the foot of the sundeck and swimming pool. Some rooms are dedicated to recreation -- the reception lounge and gallery, the casino, virtual golf environment, cinema, billiard room and wine tasting room, the piano lounge, to name a few -- while the living spaces feature guest suites with opulent baths and private patios. The gourmet kitchen boasts Viking and Bosch appliances, custom Italian cabinetry, and Brazilian black granite countertops. There are twelve baths and a six passenger elevator. Totally dedicated to entertaining, the outdoor living and recreation areas are unequalled. An al fresco second living room leads to the swimming pool, furnished with submerged water stools at the snack bar. An outdoor kitchen with covered dining area and private terrace overlooks the Lions Gate's custom built lake and sugar sand beach, with nearby cave sauna, fitness, steam and changing rooms.
Exquisitely furnished, works of art and chandeliers are included in the
sale. The owner of Lion's Gate is entitled to use the private tennis club and
equestrian facilities located within Sea Horse Ranch. And for golf
aficionados, the nearby Playa Grande, known as "The Pebble Beach of the
The estate's sumptuous grounds were designed to allow a new owner's personalization by adding two to three 10,000-square-foot guest villas, a music studio, a car collection museum, or any other desired structures on the property.
Lion's Gate is available for viewing on an appointment-only basis on the
following dates and at specific times:
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