A small paradise in the middle of the Indian Ocean, Mauritius is fast becoming a popular destination for the French. With its sunny climate, turquoise-blue lagoons, white-sand beaches and friendly people, the island has plenty to offer. A veritable cultural melting pot, the Mauritian population is rich in traditions and customs with Indian, Chinese, African and European influences, and speaks French.
In addition to its tourist attractions, Mauritius has an attractive tax system that attracts wealthy retirees. The island attracts many foreign investors, thanks in particular to local high-end real estate developments offering luxurious villas and other dream homes. To attract investors, the latest real estate projects need to be even more imaginative.
Among these proposals, the Azuri project stands out, proposing a new, more open model that blends local and foreign populations at much more affordable rates. Launched last month by Sotheby’s International Realty France – Monaco, the French leader in prestige real estate, this exclusive development offers properties from $500,000 (approx. €370,000) for a 3-bedroom to $800,000 (approx. €570,000) for duplexes and penthouses.
A high-end integrated residential, hotel, leisure and activity project in Mauritius proposed by Haute Rive Holdings Ltd. the Azuri Village will offer everyone the opportunity to invest in Mauritian real estate at more affordable rates for foreigners and Mauritian residents alike.
Located on the northeast coast of Mauritius, 25km from the capital Port-Louis, this former sugarcane field will offer its residents fully-owned homes on the sea, just 35 minutes from the island’s business center. Conceived as a new maritime village, it meets the aspirations of local and international customers seeking a contemporary, exclusive haven, perfectly integrated into the natural setting and entirely dedicated to the art of living and well-being.
Inspired by the very best that Mauritius has to offer, this refuge, which will begin construction in April 2012 for delivery in August 2013, will blend culture and exotic, contemporary architecture on a site of exceptional beauty. The very philosophy of this village is the inclusion of all around a 5* boutique hotel: residents, locals and tourists in a gentle, barrier-free atmosphere.
Its location is ideal for taking advantage of the island’s diversity, with a seafront offering a magnificent panorama of the lagoon to the east of the island, farmland at the head of the Rivière du Rempart, mangrove swamps at the river’s mouth and a forest set back.
Apartments, penthouses and duplex residences will be built on landscaped grounds, with swimming pools, and will provide access to a range of leisure activities while respecting sustainable development in terms of water and waste management.
Private gardens, balconies and terraces are all opportunities to enjoy the island’s gentle way of life. Ideally located right next to the lagoon’s barachois, Nautil residences on the shore offer a splendid view of the bay and mangroves.
The residences in the Opaline market-garden district open onto the village center, with its shops and active lifestyle. Ideally located right next to the barachois bordering the lagoon, the La Baie residences offer splendid views of the bay and mangroves. The views of the lagoon from Coralis residences are breathtaking.
Situated on the seafront, the first phase of this Resort comprises 170 top-of-the-range residences offered under the IRS(Integrated Resort Scheme), a specific tax environment for real estate investment by foreigners. Mauritians have not been forgotten, however, as around a hundred properties are also on offer to local customers, set within communal areas with parking lots.
In the center of the village, the Centara Grand Azuri Resort and Spa, a 5-star boutique hotel with 85 rooms, enables visiting vacationers to enjoy the area. What’s more, the hotel will be able to provide its hotel residence services for all residences that join the rental management program, taking advantage of the opportunity to offer its services to a much broader clientele.
An essential component of the project’s success is the development of a high-quality international primary and secondary school. Shops and restaurants will also be provided to meet the daily needs of residents and visitors.
Azuri Village is a different approach to real estate in Mauritius, creating a new, high-quality lifestyle where Mauritian culture takes center stage, encouraging encounters between locals and foreigners. Combining both privacy and a mix of populations, the residences combine contemporary architecture with typical Mauritian style and local materials, blending perfectly into a simple, natural environment.
Marie-Odile Radom
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