Club Med is offering the opportunity to own an idyllic Indian Ocean escape to those who 'value privacy and seclusion, but enjoy the activities and sporting diversions that are on offer at Club Med resorts'.

40 freehold villas are available for purchase at this new development adjacent to Club Med La Plantation d’Albion, one of Club Med’s most luxurious resorts which opened in Mauritius in Autumn 2007.  The villas which vary in size from two to four bedrooms are on target for completion in spring 2010. In addition to the full ownership of their Villa, buyers will benefit from associated tax incentives and residency entitlement.  Owners will also have the opportunity to place their villa in a lease management scheme, to generate additional revenue.

Situated on a 12-hectare beachfront stretch of land, and adjacent to the resort, the villas at Club Med La Plantation d’Albion are located on the stunning West coast of the island of Mauritius. 

Ranging from 180 to 300m², each villa is surrounded by lush vegetation on the coastline.  17 of the villas offer breathtaking ocean views, whilst the 23 garden villas benefit from perspectives of the lush scenery and mountains.  Construction is well under way and the first residents will be able to move into their new villas from April 2010.

The villas are being overseen by notable Mauritian architect Jean-Michel d’Unienville  and are designed by Marc Hertrich and Nicolas Adnet who also designed the resort at Club Med La Plantation d’Albion as well as other worldwide hotels and resorts. 

Beautifully furnished and decorated using local products such as culm, rough wood and lava stone, the villas will perfectly blend in with the area’s lush, natural vegetation.  Villas come fully furnished and are finished to a high specification and purchasers can choose from three interior design styles – African, Asian and Indian, each with its own unique design palette.  Each villa boasts a pool, with some being infinity pools which overlook the Indian Ocean.  In addition, each will have its own garden as well as a beautiful ‘varangue’ an outdoor living room, of 40 to 60  m² which is just perfect for basking in the Indian sun.

Owners who choose to benefit from the rental management programme will be able to make use of their property six weeks per year, and will generate income via the resort.  As part of the ‘Privilege of Freedom’ offered by Club Med, owners will be able to exchange from one to six weeks of their time at other selected Club Med resorts including some from the luxury collection portfolio.

Owners and guests will benefit from a personalised concierge service as well as full access to the resort facilities which include two pools, tennis, watersports and Club Med Gym. A highlight of La Plantation d’Albion Resort is the signature Spa 5 Mondes where guests can indulge in relaxing treatments, whilst enjoying 180-degree ocean views.   

Visitors to the resort at Club Med La Plantation d’Albion have the choice of two fine restaurants each offering ocean perspectives.  Club Med’s cuisine is of an acclaimed status and the menus offer a fusion of local flavours with international influences.   

In addition to the Club Med activities such as scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing, tennis and golf, villa owners can undertake an island hopping excursion to local cays such as Deer Island and take picnics in the resort’s catamaran.

Each villa owner will each have access to a dedicated butler who will understand each owner’s lifestyle so each villa can be prepared with great personal detail, stocked with favourite food and wine, music, magazines and books. Concierge services will make spa or dinner reservations. Private dining in the villa can be arranged, from a large party to an intimate dinner for two, with chefs using the finest locally sourced and international ingredients.
 
Henri Giscard d'Estaing, President & CEO Club Med commented: "Club Med is proud to announce its new and upscale real estate offering – Club Med Villas, which is set alongside one of the best Club Med resorts in the world.  We’ve had this dream for many years and we are delighted that we can now offer guests the finest experience, whilst keeping intact the Club Med spirit.  Will you be one of the first privileged owners? I very sincerely hope so.  Welcome to your home, welcome to the Club".

Club Med Villas Mauritius will meet the demands of the island’s growing market of British travellers who seek a long-haul destination for more than just their annual holiday.  This is consistent with the Mauritian government’s strategy to attract and retain high net-worth individuals to Mauritius through its advantageous tax regime.

Mauritius is the most iconic of tropical island countries and enjoys an ideal year-round climate between 24-30 degrees. With only a three hour time difference from the UK and regular flights from the UK direct to Mauritius with Air Mauritius, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic as well as connections via Paris, with Air France the destination is ideal for those seeking a luxury island hideaway.  Visitors and residents alike enjoy a high standard of living as well as rich cultural diversity.  Mauritius is experiencing tourism boom, although this is well controlled by the government with all new developments having to be either four or five star. 

The local residents are very welcoming and there are excellent services and infrastructure which combine to create a high standard of living.  There is a wide range of cuisine and activities on offer, in addition to famous beaches and clear blue waters,  residents enjoy championship level golf courses, world class windsurfing, kite surfing, destination diving and water-skiing, mountain biking, hiking, riding and nature excursions, horse racing, deep sea fishing, sailing and tennis.

Prices start from 993,000 to 1,968 million euros.

www.villas-chalets.clubmed.com 

11 May 2009