Fairmont Heritage Place, the private residence club offering from Fairmont, announced that it has assumed management of The Residence Club at El Corazon de Santa Fe, Santa Fe's only downtown fractional ownership property.

Fairmont Heritage Place, El Corazon de Santa Fe features 22 two-bedroom vacation residences and 50 whole-ownership homes designed in the classic Pueblo Revival style that provide the ultimate in comfort and luxury. Located two blocks from the city's historic Plaza, the property includes two residence options; the single floor "Terra" residences and the split-level "Montanas" residence.

Both feature full kitchens with designer appliances, flat screen HD televisions in the living room and master bedroom, dining area, luxury bathroom amenities and products, kiva fireplaces and a private balcony or patio. The elegant vigas, clay plaster walls, art and iron work throughout the units display a warm sense of place. Recently, the property expanded its clubhouse and reception area, added a new owners' fitness area and private owners' park and refreshed various furnishings throughout the resort.

In addition to these amenities, owners and guests will enjoy concierge services, discounts on fine dining, spas and golf in and around Santa Fe, and amenities such as pre-arrival grocery shopping.

"This is a wonderful opportunity for both the current and future owners at the Fairmont Heritage Place-El Corazon de Santa Fe. We're very excited about becoming part of Fairmont's prestigious Heritage Place collection," said Rob Harper, property developer with Unity Hunt, Inc., based in Dallas, Texas.

"The addition of Fairmont Heritage Place, El Corazon de Santa Fe, supports our residential growth strategy of adding developments that are of the highest quality, situated in the world's most spectacular locations, and offer a unique mix of lifestyle and leisure offerings," said Jennifer Fox, President, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. "Homeowners will have the opportunity to enjoy exclusive benefits and privileges including club-to-hotel exchanges where they can experience the warm and personalized service that has made Fairmont famous for centuries."

In addition, the property offers prospective homeowners and guests the unique opportunity to experience the Santa Fe residences on a limited basis by booking accommodations through Fairmont's voice and online reservation channels.

Santa Fe is one hour north of the Albuquerque International Sunport and is world renowned as a special place to visit, live and to retire. Three hundred twenty five days of sunshine and Santa Fe's limitless cultural and recreational attractions make Santa Fe an ideal place to enjoy second home ownership in a stimulating environment. With a population of 68,000, and established over 400 years ago, Santa Fe combines small-town charm with the sophistication of a world-class destination.

Consistently in the top 5 favorite cities in America, Santa Fe holds a powerful appeal for those who love arts and culture as well as the outdoors, offering everything from its world-class Opera and sophisticated culinary scene to fine art galleries and beautifully groomed golf courses, skiing, and fly-fishing.