How Golf benefits the Sotogrande Property Market
The golf sector has been a major influence on the Sotogrande property market. This is especially so with the “top end golfer”, who seeks premium golf courses and services. Both as a member of a golf course or as a visitor.
In Sotogrande, and within its proximity there are a large number of premium golf courses. Clubs such as Real Valderrama, Real Club de Golf Sotogrande, and La Reserva de Sotogrande are located within the urbanization itself. Others such as the San Roque Golf Club (Old and New) and Finca Cortesin are only minutes away. Four of these courses feature in the top 10 Spanish golf courses. With San Roque soon to follow after it is renovated by its new owners.
With many golf-related property sales made every year, it’s clear that being close to a golf course is not only popular but also gives any property located close to a golf course a value upside as these property prices tend to increase more quickly than comparable homes in other areas. “Front line to golf fairway” is a term used almost as much as “sea views” and sought after by would-be buyers. Having quality golf courses in the very close proximity is a product plus and contributes to solidifying any property purchase.
Golf courses provide great scenery and views from a villa or apartment. In addition, you can be certain the view will not change over time. Also, golf courses and the surrounding areas tend to be very peaceful (except when the maintenance crews are working!!). And the feeling of being out in nature is a major attraction.
Many EU expatriates residing in Sotogrande have a property close to or on a golf course. This preference in property is also shared with non-EU nationals that look for properties in Sotogrande. Many of the golf courses in Sotogrande have other attractive amenities available, such as quality restaurants, as well as other sporting facilities such as tennis and padel as well as swimming pools, and beach clubs.
Furthermore, an important advantage of having top-class golf courses within Sotogrande is that they are used for tournaments. This gives the urbanization a lot of exposure! Sotogrande has had the Ryder Cup at Valderrama in 1997, as well as an annual European Tour event.
This year the Ladies European Tour held an event at La Reserva, and the Real Club Sotogrande annually host international golf tournaments for juniors. Many of the victors have gone on to become major winners. Professional golfers such as Padraig Harrington, Sergio Garcia, Rory McIlroy, Francesco Molinari and this year Open Champion Shane Lowry have all won in Sotogrande as juniors before starting their illustrious careers.
If you would like to know more information about the golf properties available in Sotogrande, contact us.
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