Pitch Capital to unveil ‘Dutch Empire’ tomorrow

Dutch Empire will be near the iconic Dondra Head Lighthouse at Sri Lanka’s southernmost tip

Pitch Capital Properties Managing Director 

Sugath Vithanage 

• Heritage inspired new tourism project in Devinuwara 

Blending heritage with high-end coastal living, Pitch Capital Properties is set to unveil its latest flagship development, ‘Dutch Empire’ Lands and Villas, in Devundara, tomorrow (14 February).

Positioned near the iconic Dondra Head Lighthouse at Sri Lanka’s southernmost tip, the project taps into the region’s rich maritime legacy while targeting the growing demand for premium lifestyle investments along the island’s southern coastline.

Set against a backdrop shaped by centuries of global trade, including links to the ancient maritime Silk Road, Devundara is fast emerging as a strategic tourism and real estate hotspot. With ‘Dutch Empire’, Pitch Capital Properties aims to transform this historically significant coastal belt into a curated residential and villa enclave designed for discerning investors seeking both capital appreciation and destination-driven value.

Drawing conceptual inspiration from the Dutch Ceylon period (1640–1796), the project acknowledges the architectural and coastal planning influences that shaped much of southern Sri Lanka’s heritage. ‘Dutch Empire’ reinterprets that legacy through a contemporary, tourism-driven development model, positioning Devundara as a refined beachfront investment destination.

Designed as a low-density, boutique coastal enclave, the project will feature sixteen exclusive villas set on premium beachfront land plots, ensuring privacy, space and long-term value appreciation. In a move that blends cultural storytelling with experiential tourism, plans are also underway to incorporate a concept Dutch Museum within the development precinct, adding a distinctive heritage dimension to the property.

The project is positioned to attract discerning investors seeking secure, long-term coastal assets within Sri Lanka’s expanding tourism economy.

Pitch Capital Properties Managing Director Sugath Vithanage said:  ‘‘Dutch Empire’ has been carefully master-planned with a strong focus on privacy, spatial openness and long-term value preservation. With villa prices starting from Rs. 65 million and land plots priced from Rs. 2.5 million per perch upwards, the development offers a structured entry point into premium beachfront ownership’.

He further noted that the project’s direct beachfront access, tourism-oriented investment positioning and strictly limited inventory of just sixteen villas are key factors driving its exclusivity and long-term appreciation potential.

The architectural vision of ‘Dutch Empire’ has been entrusted to Design Consortium (Pvt) Limited, with a concept anchored in measured elegance, climatic responsiveness and historical continuity.

Explaining the design philosophy, Vithanage noted that the project does not attempt to replicate colonial forms, but instead reinterprets the proportion, structural discipline and environmental sensitivity associated with Dutch coastal architecture. The emphasis is on timeless spatial quality rather than ornamental revivalism.

Key architectural principles include clean geometric lines and restrained façades, shaded verandahs and deep overhangs to enhance tropical comfort, natural cross-ventilation and passive cooling strategies, and a seamless integration of landscape into built form. The overall master plan adopts a low-rise, low-density approach, reinforcing privacy while ensuring the development remains environmentally responsive and investment resilient.

Pitch Capital positions ‘Dutch Empire’ as more than a conventional residential development. It is conceptualised as a tourism-linked asset platform aligned with Sri Lanka’s broader hospitality growth trajectory.