Do you want to live in Mauritius as though you are permanently on holiday? You can when you buy a home at The Essence, the latest luxury residential development to be launched in the north of the island.

The developers have conceptualised an environment that delivers the ideal coastal lifestyle to investors wanting exclusive hotel privileges too. How do they get that right? By association with the five-star Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort & Spa and Casuarina Resort & Spa in Trou aux Biches.

The village boasts one of the most beautiful soft sandy beaches in the world, and The Essence residents get private access to it via Casuarina. The beach leading to a typically sparkling blue lagoon is a short walk from the development and a major motivator for buying here.

Properties are priced from USD 375,000. Buyers and their spouse, their children up to the age of 24 and their parents (if they are financially dependent on them) all qualify for permanent residency.

Exclusive hotel privileges

Those looking for somewhere extra special to live or stay part-time should look no further than The Essence. There is no other property investment opportunity like this for those who want to buy a house in Mauritius. It is the largest Property Development Scheme on this part of the island. The Essence delivers on the dream holiday vibe – permanently – by serving up the coastal lifestyle with exclusive hotel privileges.

Residents have access to facilities at both Le Cardinal Exclusive Resort & Spa and Casuarina Resort & Spa, which include five restaurants, swimming pools, gyms and spas. The Essence incorporates apartments, penthouses and villas, which offer unrivalled style and quality through location, layout, features and finishes. There is a common swimming pool on the property as well.

Therefore, a home at The Essence is a great buy-to-let investment. Rental management services are available and buyers can expect solid returns across the portfolio.

Coastal living at its best

The sleek, sophisticated design of The Essence is inspired by the architecture of Casuarina, which was one of the first hotels to be built in Mauritius in the seventies. Investors can choose from a portfolio of apartments, penthouses and villas.

Comprising two or three en suite bedrooms, the prestigious apartments have high ceilings to increase the sense of space. A modern kitchen opens onto a comfortable and bright living room, featuring large bay windows. It extends onto a terrace, which affords pleasing views of the swimming pool and landscaped gardens.

The lavishly appointed two- and three-bedroom penthouses offer a perfect blend of indoor and outdoor coastal living. They include a functional kitchen that comes with marble worktops if you order the luxury deco pack and an outdoor area with pergola and splash pool.

Relax and live in Mauritius

There are only five private and exclusive villas with three or four voluminous and tastefully finished en suite bedrooms.

They have a well-thought-out, functional living environment that conveys the essence of sleek, sophisticated design. Proportions accentuate a feeling of flexibility and space. Polished concrete, oak wood and lush vegetation give the villas an unusual cachet. Each residence has a double garage, with direct access to your property.

The living rooms, bathed in light, open onto a magnificent, natural stone swimming pool and a tropical courtyard. This is the ideal spot to enjoy morning coffee or savour a cocktail in the evening.

The large bay windows create a harmonious and permanent connection between interior and exterior, inviting relaxation and contemplation. The villas offer an awe-inspiring view of lush green mountains.

Nearby, residents can enjoy a variety of water sports such as kitesurfing, windsurfing, parasailing, paddleboarding and snorkelling, shopping at Grand Baie La Croisette, and golf at the 18-hole course at nearby Mont Choisy. There are fitness centres and spas, grocery stores, local shops, restaurants, bars and nightclubs in the area. What’s more, there is easy access to private schools and medical centres.