ORLANDO, FL � April 26, 2004 � SunVest Realty Group, Inc., an Orlando-based
real estate development company, has recently announced the acquisition
of Oak Plantation Vacation Ownership Resort from Oak Plantation Joint Venture,
an affiliate of Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc.
The multi-million dollar purchase
by SunVest Realty Group includes the remaining inventory of approximately
7,000 interval weeks. The closing took place in Orlando on April 20, 2004.
Mortgage financing is being provided by the Resort Receivables Division
of Textron Financial.
"The Oak Plantation acquisition presents an exciting opportunity for
our company," says Jack Chevrier, Chief Operating Officer, Sales and Marketing,
of SunVest Realty Group. "Our mission is to continue |
Oak Plantation Vacation Resort
4100 Enchanted Oaks Circle
Kissimmee, Florida |
to provide the highest quality service possible to our approximately 5,000
existing owners as we complete the sellout of the remaining inventory.
We are very pleased to welcome the owners and resort personnel to the SunVest
Realty Group family.�
�Our plans� he continues, �also include an expansion program of approximately
100 additional villas at Oak Plantation and we are currently assembling
a staff of highly experienced sales and marketing personnel to achieve
these goals. Those plans include two- and three-bedroom villas, some with
lockout features.�
The new owners plan to retain Oak Plantations' previous general manager
and the majority of the existing staff to help facilitate the transition
and make it as seamless as possible.
Built in the early 1990s, Oak Plantation is a 242-unit vacation ownership
resort located on 16 oak-filled tranquil acres in the Orlando suburb of
Kissimmee, Florida and six miles from Walt Disney World. The one- and two-bedroom
villas are constructed in 16 garden style buildings. Resort amenities include
two climate-controlled swimming pools, children�s pool and fountains, whirlpool
spa, lighted tennis and basketball courts, fitness center, video game room
and owners� Club Room.
Oak Plantation is a floating system selling at an average price of
approximately $12,000 per week and currently affiliated with the Interval
International exchange company. It is the new owner's plan to incorporate
a points-based club program to increase owner flexibility of use and value.
SunVest Realty Group is a diversified team of experienced real estate,
service, investment and development professionals. They have assembled
a team of experienced timeshare professionals to manage the multifaceted
project. |