As the weather glides from slightly chilly to pleasantly warm, there is nothing better than spending time on the Sea of Cortez in Puerto Peñasco, Sonora (Rocky Point). I can say this with confidence, conviction, and honesty as my wife and I have owned a home in the Las Conchas neighborhood in Rocky point since 1996.

We have travelled extensively on numerous trips in the Baja and other parts of Mexico. We love all of Mexico, but always return to Puerto Peñasco knowing that we indeed are invested in the very best spot in this beautiful country. It offers easy driving access near the U.S. border and a very safe, hard working, and friendly town.

Okay, so then there’s the question of where is the best spot to own in Rocky Point and, once again, I think I can narrow it down. Las Conchas is something special, an exclusive gated community with a rich tradition of American and Canadian residents. The Las Conchas Peninsula is simply the best spot to own and enjoy beachfront real estate. The Tessoro Condominium development is particularly “choice” due to its status as the only beachfront resort in Las Conchas. It offers the privacy of a true family vacation away from the fray on a pristine beach, but is only 10 minutes to town and all the restaurants, shops, and activities that are so quaint and part of the local experience.

Here’s the real attraction for me, though: Tessoro owners are a special, self-selected group. Here you will meet interesting and kind-hearted people with the most amazing life stories and diverse backgrounds. All are so friendly, jovial and inquisitive, with wonderful families. When these amazing Tessoro owners “group up” around the pool or by the seaside hot tub and begin to share life stories, I can see the bonds forming and a community coming together. That is perhaps the most enticing thing about purchasing a beachfront residence at Tessoro. It’s all about the people who love Puerto Peñasco and choose to escape the wall of condos and seek something more, something special.

I know what I am talking about. I myself have enjoyed this experience of living in Las Conchas for 15 years!!!

Please come for a visit!

Tessoro at Las Conchas actually offers a state-of-the-art pool decking that remains cool under the hot sun. It is one of many remarkable features that Tessoro’s sophisticated team of architects and developers have brought to Puerto Peñasco. The powder white, textured decking that stretches around the main infinity pool and the children’s pool is not your usual concrete. It is actually made by mixing crushed marble with special advanced materials – the resulting decking does not trap heat and remains blissfully comfortable.

What else will you notice Tessoro’s resort pool area? The outdoor shower area, secluded in a circular nook of marble, is home to a towering cylinder of smooth Onyx. This onyx contains the multiple shower heads, quite a surprise. In the evenings, the Onyx shower is back lit and glows, casting a unique light over the pool area. The use of marble-cut onyx is a signature of the Tessoro developers.

Finally, Tessoro’s pool area is graced with rich wooden decking. This wood is from a cousin of the Teak tree and is both comfortable to the bare foot and sturdy (used in ship building). The use of natural materials is another signature of the developers and visitors should look at what a difference natural wood can make.

There is much to see out at your favorite new resort on the Las Conchas Peninsula. Tessoro has broken new ground among beachfront developments in Rocky Point and elevated the entire real estate market. Come take a look and tell us what feature made the biggest impression on you?

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]]> http://www.tessoro.com.mx/2009/09/cool-features-at-hot-tessoro-introducing-new-features-to-the-rocky-point-real-estate-market/feed/ 0 http://www.tessoro.com.mx/2009/09/a-first-night-at-tessoro-at-las-conchas/ http://www.tessoro.com.mx/2009/09/a-first-night-at-tessoro-at-las-conchas/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:50:39 +0000 Tessoro at Las Conchas http://www.tessoro.com.mx/?p=1675 A week ago, the developers and architects had their first opportunity to spend the night at Tessoro. It was magical, and we came away re-energized in our quest to deliver the finest real estate development in Rocky Point. Here is our story.

We had been working hard to have the resort ready for Labor Day weekend, when several owners plan to begin their first vacations at their new home on the Las Conchas Peninsula. After a long day of work, well after dark, we walked from the Tessoro office, down the sandy trail towards the building and across the pool area, with its water glistening under palm trees in the night sky. We climbed up the wide marble steps, through the lobby and ascended the Diamond elevator.

We have always loved the Diamond model in 201, but we did not fully appreciate it until we spent the night. You are right on the ocean, with all its gentle sounds, and have the perfect view of the moon shining over the water like a celestial runway. It is so quiet out in this part of Las Conchas, and there is so little light pollution. We could see the stars – I mean really see the stars. I counted every constellation, things I can never see in the city or on the more crowded beaches in this town. We opened up the sliding glass doors, sat on our chairs on the terrace, and talked under the stars.

As I headed to bed finally, my heart still racing with pride and excitement, I saw the back-lit onyx mantle in the dim apartment. You really do not get the full effect of this piece of art until it is dark out. From my bed, lying down, I could still see the constellations and moon rays on the water through the wall of glass.

In the morning, the sun rose in the east over the water behind Tessoro. Being on the Peninsula and with views front and back, you get to experience everything. We went down to the beach and jogged for 40 minutes around the Morua Estuary. We were so captivated we almost forgot we were exercising and ran out of breath by a tidal pool deep in the mouth of the estuary. We never saw or heard another person while running. It is nice to have your own private beach.

We got back to Tessoro before 8 am and caught out breath by the pool. How incredible to be able to lose yourself in nature and return to luxury so easily? It would have been nice to have some breakfast and read in a beach chair, but the truth is that we showered and went back to work for 14 hours. Just like you, we work hard so that, when the time is right, we can share the best things in life with our family.

We are proud to be welcoming an extended family of Tessoro owners soon. We cannot wait to watch them enjoy the fruits of our hard work and the rewards of their’s. It was a good first night.

While driving to work this morning to Tessoro at Las Conchas a covey of Quail (about) crossed in front of me heading to the sea. I never cease to be amazed how fast those little guys can travel. We have them in our back yard in Sun City but do not see a lot of the little guys down here. We are in the throws of summer with the heat and humidity higher than the rest of the year, but I remind my self daily that living in Puerto Penasco, surely beats shoveling snow and fighting off black flies and mosquitoes in the mid-west.

We have a great breeze off the ocean and the waves are lovely. The past few weeks we have seen hugh flocks of Sea Gulls and Pelicans lining our beach. While standing out on the terrace of Tessoro with some clients, I looked up and they were all in flight. It was incredible.

The Pelicans soar past the 4th and 5th floor wrap-around Diamond residences with such grace and agility that I am always amazed. I envy the owners of the Diamonds as their views are so unbelievable. I would imagine they will have their cameras permanently perched on the railings. Just picture yourself at Tessoro at sunset and if you are lucky enough to be here to experience a full moon illuminating the sky and tranquil sea . . . WOW is the only way to describe it.

Our owners are now moving in and they are all so pleased with the finishes, quality and natural setting on the Las Conchas Peninsula. Thus far, the “punch lists” have been short and the owners thrilled. It says a great deal about the architects, contractors and quality control.

If you are in Puerto Penasco for Labor Day weekend, I invite you to come out, join the party and see it for yourselves!

Do you want to spend Labor Day enjoying the most beautiful new resort and finest natural beach in Puerto Peñasco (Rocky Point)? Then join us!

Tessoro at Las Conchas will welcome its new owners and the Puerto Peñasco community to enjoy a beach and pool party on Saturday, September 5 from Noon to 7:00pm. You don’t want to miss it! Lounge pool-side under swaying palm trees and enjoy the amazing infinity-edge views as blue water blends into azure sea. Enjoy margaritas and cervezas served from under Tessoro’s towering palapa, Refill from the swim-up bar. Welcome to paradise.

The fun does not stop there. Tessoro will be welcoming a celebrity Asadero to make fresh Sonoran-style tacos poolside and a local fishing cooperative will bring their family ceviche to serve over fresh tosdadas. On the beach, Tessoro will be offering up horseback rides and sea kayaks to enjoy the majesty of the Las Conchas Peninsula and Morua Estuary. You haven’t experienced Puerto Peñasco until you have seen the beach in this part of Las Conchas. Guides from the CEDO ecological institute will be on hand to give nature tours and explain the local environment and sea life. It will be a great learning experience for parents and kids alike.

Tessoro will be delivering between mid-August and mid-September and welcomes our may proud owners who will be moving in that weekend. It is the only major resort delivering in 2009 and the finest real estate project ever seen in Rocky Point. Now is your chance to see what everyone has been talking about. See you by the pool.

Sales Associate Roberto Flores led the happy couple through their walk-through of the property. They toured the resort pool area, marveled at the swaying palm trees, palapa and freshly planted grass and landscaping. Excitement built as they headed up the majestic marble and inlaid-stone stairway from the pool to Tessoro’s lobby. From there, the party rode up on their private elevator to the third floor – a floor that is theirs and theirs alone in the Jade wing.

You can only imagine the joy and pride on the faces of the Muñoz as the elevator opened and they surveyed their beautiful, pristine residence and saw for the first time their one-of-a-kind marble cut onyx mantle. Roberto had this description of the scene:

The condo walk-through was even more exiting. There were workers peeking through the service doors with great expectation trying to catch a glimpse of the Muñoz’s faces. It was a wonderful experience. The Muñoz found their condo impeccable. Alfonso’s comment was: “Roberto I’m overwhelmed, this is beyond my expectations it’s . . . it’s great!”

Tessoro is lucky to have many wonderful owners and would have been proud to welcome any of them as the community’s first residents. But we could not be happier that the Muñoz had the honor. Alfonso is an accomplished doctor and long-time Arizona resident was born in Chile. Sue is a sweet and vibrant mother and grandmother who has been planning for months on how to make her Tessoro condo the perfect place for her family to gather and her young grandchildren to play.

Tessoro takes great pride in the step that took place on Saturday. The whole Tessoro family congratulates Alfonso and Sue and cannot wait to welcome the remaining owners in the coming month.

Even thought the days are warm, the residents in Las Conchas are out walking every day and enjoying the beach. Many, like myself, bring their dogs for a walk. My two German Shepherds have really been enjoying themselves frolicking in the water and chasing the Sea Gulls. I have come to the conclussion that people who don’t like dogs simply have never had one touch their heart. Big and small, they all run together on the beach.

Yesterday I had the pleasure of taking up a gentleman from Idaho Falls, ID to see the Diamond while it was high tide. All of Tessoro’s visitors report feeling a real “WOW ” factor from seeing the unparalleled views and quality of construction, but this gentleman had the added bonus of seeing the August high tide and the Morua Estuary at its finest. As we gazed out over the vivid blue water shades unique to the Estuary, we saw that pelicans had lined the beach waiting to hunt for their dinner and 2 huge Blue Heron trotted gracefully along the shore.

We had an unusual event 2 weeks ago, when a large whale came ashore. We don’t see that very often anymore. The fisherman say that when the whales get sick, they head north so that the warm Sea of Cortez waters will help heal them. Some end up running ashore, but most just swim around and visit Puerto Peñasco’s beaches. Be on the lookout if you visit Rocky Point this month.

By Beverly Arrowood

During the month of July, Tessoro at Las Conchas has enjoyed a number of successes not as visible as the resort pool, swaying palm trees and soaring elevators. Tessoro was proud to celebrate the finalization of its condominium regime and the receipt of its final delivery permit from the State of Sonora. It also sent out its final delivery notices.

The condo regime formally creates the 55 condos in Phase I of the development and this document was filed with the local property registry in Puerto Peñasco. As has been its trademark, Tessoro went above and beyond to assure the highest levels of quality in its core documents, hiring the acclaimed Notario responsible for Punta Mita to formalize its condo regime paperwork. Armed with this document, several Tessoro owners have already begun to prepare their bank trusts.

In mid-July, Tessoro received the inspection team from the State of Sonora to confirm that the residential resort is ready for occupancy. After reviewing Tessoro’s completed residences, functioning electricity, water, safety, elevator and other infrastructure and walking the grounds, the Sub-Secretary of Development awarded what is the equivalent of the development’s Occupancy Permit.

With the development achieving these milestones, Tessoro at Las Conchas was proud to send its owners their formal delivery notices. Tessoro’s owners are eager to move in and the first closings are expected in August. By Labor Day, the Tessoro resort pool area should be full of new residents and their families, enjoying the grandeur of the luxurious amenities on the Las Conchas Peninsula.

Tessoro’s Sales Associates, AMPI President Ken White and Vice President Liane Armstrong welcomed visitors to the showroom and model at 5:30pm. The event was catered with gourmet pizzas, antipastos and hors d’oeuvres from Capone’s Pizza. Many in attendance had not visited Tessoro for a long time.

The AMPI guests were guided through the resort pool area, under the newly completed palapa and up the marble steps to the now-finished ground-floor lobby. From there, Tessoro unveiled its new elevators and led guests to the in-building Diamond Residence model. The room was filled with gasps of awe and amazement. The Diamond Residence is the finest ever seen in Puerto Peñasco and for many it was their first exposure.

From there, the tour moved to the roof-top garden deck, where a CEDO guide arrived to offer a bird’s-eye-view eco-tour of the Las Conchas area. The guests were thrilled to hear about the richness of the local islands, estuaries, oyster farms, and sea life. The theme of the talk was a reminder to the community to remember the attributes and activities that make Puerto Peñasco special and different than other Mexican beach resorts. Tessoro strongly encouraged all present to bring their clients, friends and contacts on at least one visit to CEDO, CET-MAR, or the NaturArte ecotourism corridor.

As the sun began to set over the horizon towards Old Port, the happy AMPI guests began to head home. Tessoro was very glad to welcome these colleagues and looks forward to seeing many of them again soon.

On Thursday of last week, Tessoro at Las Conchas had the opportunity to welcome Jonni Francis and her Coldwell Banker team to the nearly completed resort. Many of the Coldwell agents had not been here in a while and they were impressed to say the least. It is so nice to hear wonderful things about Tessoro from my fellow realtors.

The weather could not have been better the day of the tour and we spent time on the roof top garden taking in the views of the estuary, San Jorge Island and the Sea of Cortez before descending to the Diamond model on the third floor. Once inside, they marveled at the vibrant butterfly sheets of onyx that conceal a spa tub in the master bath. We then went to the second bedroom, which offers amazing views of the two bodies of water merging at the mouth of the Estuary. Finally we ended up sitting on the patio discussing the building and real estate in general. As always, it was so good to see old friends as most of the agents have been here for a long time like I have.

In the final weeks leading up to the delivery of the first residences in Tessoro at Las Conchas, numerous members of the real estate and local business community have been visiting. A real buzz is starting to develop in town and we are all excited to share the excitement which comes with adding a new landmark to this wonderful town.

By Beverly Arrowood