Nanuku, home to the Nanuku Auberge Resort Fiji on Coral Coast, has set a new real estate sales record, surpassing $16 million in 30 days.

Kathleen Donnelly (USA based), marketing director Nanuku Fiji, said its global appeal drew buyers from Fiji, Australia, and the United States who put down reservation deposits in advance to purchase a piece of land at the 500-acre gated beachfront community.

Nanuku offers one and two-bedroom villas, beachfront and beach-view home sites and beach estate packages, all of which include access to the luxury resort and amenities including dining, spa, and water sports.

“Once we brought the Auberge Beach Villas product on the market, buyers started to really pay attention,” Pete Rowland, vice president for real estate sales for Nanuku said.

Mr Rowland’s reference to the brand new oceanfront villas quickly going up next to a retreat used by the president of Fiji.

The one and two-bedroom villas combine a tropical modern aesthetic with carefree lock- and-leave convenience and come in beachfront, beachview, or Garden Terrace configurations.

The lushly landscaped courtyards, plunge pools, and direct beach access add to the appeal of the villas.

Mr Rowland said the villas would be completed by the New Year, and pre-construction pricing was available now for the next phase of similar product.

While the Auberge Beach Villas got the ball rolling, the record sales include home estate packages as well.

“There’s been increased interest in blocks of land at Nanuku recently — for which Nanuku can offer home plans or the buyer can retain their own architect,” he said.

He added buyers had been impressed by the value and quality of the architecture and amenities.

“They are getting a lot more for their money,” he said.

“There’s no question, especially for buyers from the United States, that they see this as a major advantage —- the pricing and values are outstanding.”