Honeymoon Villa 277, Heritage Villas Valriche, Bel Hombre, Mauritius

Preowned homes and developer stock located at Heritage Villas Valriche in Heritage Bel Ombre, a private residential estate on Mauritius’s pristine and picturesque southwest coast.

Heritage Bel Ombre extends from the mountains to the lagoon and is home to the largest villa-only residential estate in Mauritius. Here your home will truly become your castle.

Heritage Villas Valriche has a number of limited-edition preowned and newly built residences for sale. These boast views of either the mountains, golf course or ocean, feature beautiful tropical gardens, generous terraces and large swimming pools. Homes reflect either a contemporary or classic style, but space, privacy and luxury are the common denominators, setting this development apart.

Newly built homes are situated in the development’s Fifteen West precinct that overlooks the 14th hole of the golf course. They go by enchanting names such as Village Villa (275), Veranda Villa (279) and Honeymoon Villa (276 and 277). Veranda Villa boasts a double-volume entrance, high-ceilings, space and light, an enclosed terrace overlooking a pool and tropical garden, three en suite bedrooms and an en suite garden bedroom. Honeymoon Villa is a sumptuous classic-styled home located minutes away from the sea and nature reserve. Living and outdoor spaces connect seamlessly and there is plenty of light and space in this villa that features a sleek, modern kitchen, quaint gazebo and tranquil garden and pool. Priced from US$1 304 244.

There is also a limited-edition collection of single- and double-storey preowned homes for sale and ready for occupation. These homes are furnished, come with golf carts, have sea or otherwise scenic views and have three or four en suite bedrooms. Three Veranda Villas (001, 033, 088), three Courtyard Villas (004,042,09) and one each of the Terrace Villas (035), Village Villas (105) and Vie Villas (140) are waiting to be called home. Priced from US$1 550 000.

Being an owner here comes with a number of privileges and benefits, including joining Heritage Golf Club, a multi-award-winning championship golf course. There are three sports centres and two five-star Heritage hotels on the estate, which is also home to the Heritage Nature Reserve, a 1 300-hectare private reserve. Heritage C Beach Club is a wonderful spot to unwind and have fun with friends and family.

Location

• The Bel Ombre coastline is a well-known haven for kite-surfers.
• Le Morne also boasts stunning beaches, a magnificent lagoon and reef breaks, making it a favourite among water-sports enthusiasts. The area is also home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Le Morne Brabant, an impressive rocky outcrop that served as the hiding place for escaped slaves in the 19th century.
• The Crocodile and Giant Tortoise Park provides a perfect day trip for the whole family. Here you’ll find a wide range of animals, including Nile crocodiles and giant tortoises. Guided walks through the banana trees, bamboo forests and palm trees are recommended.
• Bois Chéri Tea Plantation, the first tea plantation in Mauritius (est. 1892), offers informative tours about the history of tea-making on the island. And for a historical plantation of another kind, head to St Aubin Sugar Plantation. While it no longer produces sugar for export, it houses a rum distillery and restaurant serving authentic Mauritian fare.
• Grand Bassin, a crater lake in the mountains in the Savanne district, is regarded as a sacred site by Hindus who make a pilgrimage here each year. In and around Grand Bassin, there are a number of temples and colourful statues of Hindu gods.
• The viewpoint above Gris-Gras offers remarkable vistas of the ocean, which is more wild on this side of the island (so swimming here is not recommended).