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Whether you’re into short-term staying or long-term living in Mauritius, this is where memories are made.
Mauritius is one of the most popular destinations in the Indian Ocean, made all the more desirable by government incentives for foreigners to live and work there. For starters, an investment of $375,000 secures permanent residency for the investor, their spouse, dependant unmarried children, and dependant parents.
The Essence
The Essence is the latest Property Development Scheme (PDS) to be launched in the ever-popular north of the island.
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Located in Trou aux Biches, which is much loved by South Africans for its charming character and quiet environment, The Essence has more than a few strings to its bow.
The 2Futures development, which is open to foreign investment, is a collaboration with Alizée Resort Management, a pioneer in the Mauritius hospitality sector, and is designed to ensure that investors get even more bang for their buck. ‘The Essence is one of the first developments to be built on to a resort in the Grand Baie area. That means you get a fully serviced beach lifestyle with exclusive hotel privileges thanks to the affiliation with the five-star Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort and Casuarina Resort & Spa,’ says Rinie Boshoff, 2Futures sales consultant.
Homeowners at The Essence benefit from 10% discount on hotel services, and access to facilities that include restaurants, bars, swimming pools, gyms, spas and a beach club. Kayaks and stand-up paddleboards are free to use (covered by the syndic fees). However, residents may book a speedboat or catamaran cruise through the hotel concierge.
The benefit of owning a home at The Essence is also all about location. The residence is closer than any other estate in the region to the best swimming beach on the island, which offers a 3km sandy stretch to walk along. It is perfectly placed for access to the only 18-hole golf course in the north. What’s more, it’s close to Grand Baie shopping malls, private schools, medical facilities, entertainment, water sports, and the motorway, should you feel the desire to explore the island further.
Sense of place
French hotelier Claude Berthier’s fascination with Mauritius began in the 70s. ‘The warmth of the multi-ethnic population, the beauty of the lagoon, and the luxuriant nature of the island seduced me. I was advised to invest in tourism and create jobs, which led to the investment at Casuarina and eventually Le Cardinal,’ he says.
The Essence was designed by Stefan Antoni of SAOTA, heavily influenced by the authentic character of Casuarina. It is luxurious yetvpractical, with materials from Mauritius adding natural texture through the use of volcanic rock and wood.
The development incorporates five exclusive villas, seven spacious penthouses with private splash pools, and 37 apartments. Features include open plan living, pristine finishes in the kitchen, scullery, drying yard, underground parking, storeroom, lifts and views over the pool. There is also a clubhouse, gym, tennis court, kids’ playground and vegetable garden.
The Essence offers a turnkey solution, with strong annual rental returns from 3% to 8.3%. Alizée will manage the rentals and take care of all homeowners’ needs when they are not in residence.
The residence forms part of the 2Futures luxury portfolio. The company is the leading property developer in Mauritius, with a strong reputation for delivery of projects that feature well-designed spaces with high ceilings, spacious verandas and quality finishes.
Homes at The Essence are priced from $375,000 for a two-bedroom apartment, and homeowners can secure their residence with a 10% deposit.
