Seychelles, 20 February 2008:
When considering buying a property in the Seychelles, whether as a
second home in the sun or purely as an investment property, a range of
developments exists with guaranteed luxury for all. A few high-profile projects
combined with the undeniable beauty of the Seychelles firmly position these
Indian Ocean gems on top of the most wanted list of foreign home properties.
View over Port Victoria and Eden Island with Seychelles airport
in the distance. Photo by Bob Whorton.
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Eden Island architectural masterplan.
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Eden Island
Eden Island is a 40-hectare artificial island just off the east coast
of Mahé, connected to the main island by a 100 metres bridge,
approximately halfway between the capital Victoria
and Seychelles International Airport.
Eden Island faces a group of islands and islets which
make up Sainte Anne Marine National Park.
Eden Island will include 450 freehold leases, comprising
apartments, maisons (spacious duplexes) and villas.
All properties will include a mooring space, either in front of
or close to the property.
Activities and recreational facilities will include
tennis, squash courts, a gym, a beach bar, restaurant,
resident's lounge and several swimming pools as well
as five artificial beaches.
Property owners, including up to six family members, will
qualify for Seychelles citizenship for
the duration of the property ownership.
A plant nursery covering 57,000m² will ensure residents
a green and tropical environment.
Prices for apartments start at around €285,000.
For further information, visit the islands homepage
at www.edenisland.sc
or drop by their sales office directly on Eden Island.
Zil Pasyon, Félicité Island
Félicité Island with the popular divespot Ile Coco.
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Zil Pasyon - Creole for “island of passion” - is a property
development on Félicité Island, a small heavily
forested granitic island 4km from La Digue and 48km from Mahé.
The highest point of the island is 213 metres.
Less than a third of the island will be developed, ensuring that nature
herself remains the prime attraction. The development will
include a luxury resort and spa with 35 lodgings.
Properties for sale include 28 eco-friendly 3 to 5 bedroom luxury
villas from approximately 612m² to
1400m² each.
Each master bedroom will feature a terrace with glass
bottomed pool that doubles as a ceiling for the
lounge below. Large windows and verandas will offer
panoramic views of the Indian Ocean.
Architect image of a Zil Pasyon villa.
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Villas will include private helicopter landing areas,
personal butler service, dedicated concierge services
and on-site property management.
Residents will have access to resort facilities,
including a water sports centre, tennis courts, restaurant,
swimming pools and a “Rock Wine Cave” -
a wine cellar set in a natural rock façade.
Villa owners can participate in a rental program for their
properties to be rented while they are not at the island.
Zil Pasyon villas are expected to be complete in 2010. For further information, contact
Playground Real Estates in Switzerland, or visit
the official island homepage at
www.zilpasyon.com.
Île Aurore Nouvelle - Dawn of a New Island
Île Aurore Nouvelle is a brand-new 125 hectares artificial island
off the north east coast of Mahé set to become an 18-hole championship golf
course and luxury residential estate.
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Île Aurore Nouvelle, at La Retraite, prior to development work in 2008.
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The island will be connected to the mainland via a palm-fringed raised
causeway. There will be a 5-star hotel and a waterfront
marina. A casino and a conference centre will be built on an annexed island.
Golf carts will be the only available means of transport on the island.
The Chairman of Pinnacle Point Holdings and National Development Minister
of Seychelles announce the development of Île Aurore Nouvelle.
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Properties for sale will include 144 luxury villas and
90 condominions built around the golf course.
As part of the ownership programme foreign buyers
will be granted Seychelles citizenship by the Seychelles
government.
When complete, Île Aurore Nouvelle will represent the largest single
investment in Seychelles leisure and tourism industry to date.
The construction will be completed in 2012.
Properties will start at €2.5 million for condominions
and €4.5 million for villas.
For further information, visit the island's home page at
www.ileaurorenouvelle.com.
Four Season Residences - Anse Petite Bay, Mahé
Anse Petite Bay on the west coast of Mahé.
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The Four Season Residences on the south west coast of Mahé
are hilltop properties harmoniously intergrated within lush tropical
landscapes with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and a perfect
beach and bay below.
The design by renowned Balinese architecht Yew Kuan
allows the villas and properties to uniquely differ from one another.
For example, one villa may have a 50-metre
infinity pool while another may have a natural waterfall running
down steep rock formations.
Four Seasons villa with a view over the picture perfect Anse Petite Bay.
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A Four Seasons boutique resort will be located nearby, where villa
owners can have access to facilities,
such as a spa, concierge service and the resort's helipad.
The villas will range from 512m² to 800m² with
between four and six bedrooms, situated on plots of land
each over an acre in size.
Prices start at €4,8 million. The first few villas
are expected to be complete in early 2009.
For further information, contact
Hamptons International in the UK via email
or phone +44 207 758 8447.
View over the bay at Pointe Zanguilles, Praslin.
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View of Pointe Zanguilles from Anse Petite Cour, Praslin.
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Buying and developing an empty plot of land in Seychelles
A handfull of independent estate agents offer a range
of properties from complete homes to undeveloped plots of land.
One such company is Realty Seychelles, whose portfolio includes a variety
of individual and unique properties on the islands of Mahé, La Digue and Praslin.
Amongst their offerings is a sun, sea and seclusion spot at
Pointe Zanguilles on the north coast of Praslin, overlooking crystal
clear waters, with over 500 metres of sea frontage
and a sheltered bay throughout the year.
When considering the superb views of the surrounding islands and bays,
including the famous Curieuse Island Nature Reserve, you may
ask yourself, could this be the perfect location to build an authentic Creole
house? Why not restore the old lighthouse and turn it into an
attraction....
Flatland is increasingly becoming scarce and expensive while cheaper steep
land bears additional costs, such as the blasting of granite boulders,
building retaining walls as well as access roads. When good properties
come to the market they tend to be sold very quickly. The buyer must
therefore be patient and rapid in his decision making process.
For further information about the above and other properties
on the islands, contact
Vivian Rassool at
Realty Seychelles
via email
or phone +248 226 088.
For a better overview of the islands, consider chartering a roundrip with
Helicopter Seychelles or simply hop on one of our scenic flights. Our
reservation
staff in Seychelles will be pleased to assist you with your requirements
and wishes.
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