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Exquisite 5-Bedroom Luxury Home with Breathtaking Mountain Views
Exquisite 5-Bedroom Luxury Home with Breathtaking Mountain Views
Exquisite 5-Bedroom Luxury Home with Breathtaking Mountain Views
Exquisite 5-Bedroom Luxury Home with Breathtaking Mountain Views
Exquisite 5-Bedroom Luxury Home with Breathtaking Mountain Views
Exquisite 5-Bedroom Luxury Home with Breathtaking Mountain Views
Exquisite 5-Bedroom Luxury Home with Breathtaking Mountain Views
Exquisite 5-Bedroom Luxury Home with Breathtaking Mountain Views
Exquisite 5-Bedroom Luxury Home with Breathtaking Mountain Views
Exquisite 5-Bedroom Luxury Home with Breathtaking Mountain Views
Exquisite 5-Bedroom Luxury Home with Breathtaking Mountain Views
Exquisite 5-Bedroom Luxury Home with Breathtaking Mountain Views
Exquisite 5-Bedroom Luxury Home with Breathtaking Mountain Views
Exquisite 5-Bedroom Luxury Home with Breathtaking Mountain Views
Exquisite 5-Bedroom Luxury Home with Breathtaking Mountain Views
Exquisite 5-Bedroom Luxury Home with Breathtaking Mountain Views
Exquisite 5-Bedroom Luxury Home with Breathtaking Mountain Views
Exquisite 5-Bedroom Luxury Home with Breathtaking Mountain Views
Exquisite 5-Bedroom Luxury Home with Breathtaking Mountain Views
Exquisite 5-Bedroom Luxury Home with Breathtaking Mountain Views
Nestled in the serene and sought-after community of Black River, this magnificent home presents an unparalleled opportunity to experience a lifestyle of opulence and tranquillity. Boasting 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a wealth of luxurious amenities, this property is a true masterpiece that seamlessly blends spaciousness, comfort, and natural beauty. Property Highlights: Bedrooms & Bathrooms: This grand residence features 5 generously proportioned bedrooms, including a sprawling main bedroom complete with an ensuite bathroom and an expansive walk-in closet. A guest room with its own ensuite bathroom is conveniently located on the ground floor, providing comfort and privacy for visitors. Garage & Storage: The property offers a 3-car automatic garage equipped with ample storage space to accommodate your vehicles and belongings seamlessly. Outdoor Oasis: Embrace the epitome o...
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Exquisite 5-Bedroom Luxury Home with Breathtaking Mountain Views

Petite Rivière Noire, Black River
5 3 834 m²
Majestic 4 Bedroom Villa with Extraordinary Sea-View
Majestic 4 Bedroom Villa with Extraordinary Sea-View
Majestic 4 Bedroom Villa with Extraordinary Sea-View
Majestic 4 Bedroom Villa with Extraordinary Sea-View
Majestic 4 Bedroom Villa with Extraordinary Sea-View
Majestic 4 Bedroom Villa with Extraordinary Sea-View
Majestic 4 Bedroom Villa with Extraordinary Sea-View
Majestic 4 Bedroom Villa with Extraordinary Sea-View
Majestic 4 Bedroom Villa with Extraordinary Sea-View
Majestic 4 Bedroom Villa with Extraordinary Sea-View
Majestic 4 Bedroom Villa with Extraordinary Sea-View
Majestic 4 Bedroom Villa with Extraordinary Sea-View
Majestic 4 Bedroom Villa with Extraordinary Sea-View
Majestic 4 Bedroom Villa with Extraordinary Sea-View
Majestic 4 Bedroom Villa with Extraordinary Sea-View
Majestic 4 Bedroom Villa with Extraordinary Sea-View
Majestic 4 Bedroom Villa with Extraordinary Sea-View
Majestic 4 Bedroom Villa with Extraordinary Sea-View
Majestic 4 Bedroom Villa with Extraordinary Sea-View
Majestic 4 Bedroom Villa with Extraordinary Sea-View
Overlooking the majestic Le Morne Mountain and the sea view on the West Coast, this contemporary styled villa boasts huge volumes and bright spaces. With its 4 en-suite bedrooms, this property is set on two storey and is tastefully furnished with a modern interior. This villa is nothing short of an epitome of luxury and a haven of serenity in which life finds its balance between nature and sophistication. The ground floor gives way to 3 Bedrooms with its covered terrace as well as 300 m2 of lush and soothing vegetation for a garden, The first floor comprises of the garage, living area, kitchen, pantry, master bedroom, covered terrace and a free flowing pool of 29 m2. The whole complex is expected to be delivered altogether in 12 months time. Newly delivered and constructed, the villa also allows the buyer and his family upon acquisition to be entitled the Permanent Resident Perm...
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4 4 427 m²
Eko Savannah  – Villa Allamanda
Eko Savannah  – Villa Allamanda
Eko Savannah  – Villa Allamanda
Eko Savannah  – Villa Allamanda
Eko Savannah  – Villa Allamanda
Eko Savannah  – Villa Allamanda
Eko Savannah  – Villa Allamanda
Eko Savannah  – Villa Allamanda
Eko Savannah  – Villa Allamanda
Eko Savannah  – Villa Allamanda
Eko Savannah  – Villa Allamanda
Eko Savannah  – Villa Allamanda
Eko Savannah  – Villa Allamanda
Eko Savannah's Villa Allamanda is located in a resort of 47 exclusive villas, each with its private pool, landscaped gardens, and top-notch facilities, including a clubhouse, kids' corner, restaurant, lounge bar, 120 m² pool, and fitness club. A connected and equipped b...

Eko Savannah – Villa Allamanda

Tamarin
5 5 622 m²
Prestigious villa within upmarket Estate
Prestigious villa within upmarket Estate
Prestigious villa within upmarket Estate
Prestigious villa within upmarket Estate
Prestigious villa within upmarket Estate
Prestigious villa within upmarket Estate
Prestigious villa within upmarket Estate
Prestigious villa within upmarket Estate
Prestigious villa within upmarket Estate
Prestigious villa within upmarket Estate
Prestigious villa within upmarket Estate
Prestigious villa within upmarket Estate
Prestigious villa within upmarket Estate
Prestigious villa fully furnished with taste and style within an integrated development program, in Tamarin ... It includes 3 ensuite bedroom and another room converted into an office, and spacious rooms, fitted kitchen and utility room, closed garage and covered verand...
4 4 640 m²
Luxury spacious Villa with contemporary architecture.
Luxury spacious Villa with contemporary architecture.
Luxury spacious Villa with contemporary architecture.
Luxury spacious Villa with contemporary architecture.
Luxury spacious Villa with contemporary architecture.
Luxury spacious Villa with contemporary architecture.
Luxury spacious Villa with contemporary architecture.
Luxury spacious Villa with contemporary architecture.
Luxury spacious Villa with contemporary architecture.
Luxury spacious Villa with contemporary architecture.
This Luxury Villas is located on the West Coast of Mauritius and offers 3-bedroom all with en-suite bathrooms, a living room with an indoor and outdoor living space. Outside you will have a private garden and a private swimming pool. Generous living spaces bathed in na...

Luxury spacious Villa with contemporary architecture.

Rivière Noire, Black River
3 3 204 m²
Eko Savannah - Villa Acacia
Eko Savannah - Villa Acacia
Eko Savannah - Villa Acacia
Eko Savannah - Villa Acacia
Eko Savannah - Villa Acacia
Eko Savannah - Villa Acacia
Eko Savannah - Villa Acacia
Eko Savannah - Villa Acacia
Eko Savannah - Villa Acacia
Eko Savannah - Villa Acacia
Eko Savannah - Villa Acacia
Eko Savannah - Villa Acacia
Eko Savannah - Villa Acacia
Eko Savannah - Villa Acacia
Ekô Savannah's Villa Acacia offers 5 luxurious villas amidst a resort of 47 prestigious villas. Each villa boasts a private pool, landscaped gardens, and exceptional resort facilities, including a clubhouse, concierge service, kids’ corner, restaurant, lounge bar, super...

Eko Savannah - Villa Acacia

Tamarin
5 5 766 m²
Spacious 4 Bedroom Villa With En-Suite Bathrooms
Spacious 4 Bedroom Villa With En-Suite Bathrooms
Spacious 4 Bedroom Villa With En-Suite Bathrooms
Spacious 4 Bedroom Villa With En-Suite Bathrooms
Spacious 4 Bedroom Villa With En-Suite Bathrooms
Spacious 4 Bedroom Villa With En-Suite Bathrooms
Spacious 4 Bedroom Villa With En-Suite Bathrooms
Spacious 4 Bedroom Villa With En-Suite Bathrooms
Spacious 4 Bedroom Villa With En-Suite Bathrooms
Property Description Spacious 4 Bedroom Villa with En-suite bathrooms. This delightful property is located in a popular gated community in Black River. Offering 4 large bedrooms, living, kitchen and dinning and separate utility. One bedroom is on the higher floor and t...

Spacious 4 Bedroom Villa With En-Suite Bathrooms

Les Salines, Black River
4 5 350 m²
Harmonie Golf and Beach Estate in Black River - Villa N
Harmonie Golf and Beach Estate in Black River - Villa N
Harmonie Golf and Beach Estate in Black River - Villa N
Harmonie Golf and Beach Estate in Black River - Villa N
Harmonie Golf and Beach Estate in Black River - Villa N
Harmonie Golf and Beach Estate in Black River - Villa N
Located on the West coast of Mauritius, Black River basks in a special atmosphere that inspires you to live an authentic, vibrant lifestyle. You will discover a region that adds a touch of flavor to life! Harmonie Golf & Beach Estate is a Property Development Scheme (PD...

Harmonie Golf and Beach Estate in Black River - Villa N

Les Salines, Black River
3 3 401 m²
Eko Savannah – Villa Hibiscus
Eko Savannah – Villa Hibiscus
Eko Savannah – Villa Hibiscus
Eko Savannah – Villa Hibiscus
Eko Savannah – Villa Hibiscus
Eko Savannah – Villa Hibiscus
Eko Savannah – Villa Hibiscus
Eko Savannah – Villa Hibiscus
Eko Savannah – Villa Hibiscus
Eko Savannah – Villa Hibiscus
Villa Hibiscus is a luxurious villa for sale in Eko Savannah, a unique resort featuring 47 prestigious villas with private pools, landscaped gardens, and exceptional facilities. These include a clubhouse, concierge service, kids’ corner, restaurant, lounge bar, superb p...

Eko Savannah – Villa Hibiscus

Tamarin
3 3 374 m²
Bijou Residence - 4 Bedroom Villa
Bijou Residence - 4 Bedroom Villa
Bijou Residence - 4 Bedroom Villa
Bijou Residence - 4 Bedroom Villa
Bijou Residence - 4 Bedroom Villa
Bijou Residence - 4 Bedroom Villa
Bijou Residence - 4 Bedroom Villa
Bijou Residence - 4 Bedroom Villa
Bijou Residence - 4 Bedroom Villa
Bijou Residence - 4 Bedroom Villa
Effortlessly blending the modern aesthetics and the tropical surroundings, Bijou Residence has been tailored to the Flic-en-Flac hot and humid climate. The estate design ensures that there is open-plan fluidity allowing for space and light to easily filter through the l...

Bijou Residence - 4 Bedroom Villa

Flic en Flac
4 4 395 m²
Eko Savannah  – Villa Clusia
Eko Savannah  – Villa Clusia
Eko Savannah  – Villa Clusia
Eko Savannah  – Villa Clusia
Eko Savannah  – Villa Clusia
Eko Savannah  – Villa Clusia
Eko Savannah  – Villa Clusia
Eko Savannah  – Villa Clusia
Eko Savannah  – Villa Clusia
Eko Savannah  – Villa Clusia
Eko Savannah  – Villa Clusia
Eko Savannah  – Villa Clusia
Ekô Savannah's Villa Clusia offers luxurious villas within a unique resort of 47 prestigious villas, each with a private pool and landscaped gardens. The resort boasts exceptional facilities, including a clubhouse, concierge service, kids' corner, restaurant, lounge bar...

Eko Savannah – Villa Clusia

Tamarin
4 4 413 m²
Eko Savannah  – Villa Vacoa
Eko Savannah  – Villa Vacoa
Eko Savannah  – Villa Vacoa
Eko Savannah  – Villa Vacoa
Eko Savannah  – Villa Vacoa
Eko Savannah  – Villa Vacoa
Eko Savannah  – Villa Vacoa
Eko Savannah  – Villa Vacoa
Eko Savannah  – Villa Vacoa
Eko Savannah  – Villa Vacoa
Eko Savannah  – Villa Vacoa
Villa Vacoa is a part of Ekô Savannah, a luxurious and sustainable resort in Mauritius with 47 villas featuring private pools, landscaped gardens, and access to exceptional facilities such as a clubhouse, concierge service, kids' corner, restaurant, lounge bar, fitness ...

Eko Savannah – Villa Vacoa

Tamarin
4 4 481 m²
Situated In A Quiet Position Of Tamarin
Situated In A Quiet Position Of Tamarin
Situated In A Quiet Position Of Tamarin
Situated In A Quiet Position Of Tamarin
Situated In A Quiet Position Of Tamarin
Situated In A Quiet Position Of Tamarin
Situated In A Quiet Position Of Tamarin
Property Description Beautifully situated house and close to amenities, 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom property, two bedrooms upstairs and office working space and one bedroom down stairs. It has a lovely open space, living, dinning kitchen and out door living with a pool. Ther...
3 3 320 m²
Your 4 bedroom villa in a private paradise
Your 4 bedroom villa in a private paradise
Your 4 bedroom villa in a private paradise
Your 4 bedroom villa in a private paradise
Magnificent 4 bedroom villa with 437m2 of living space on the ground floor as an extension of the outdoor spaces. A swimming pool, a breakfast nook, a barbecue and entertainment area complete this exceptional property. The natural surroundings will hold your attention a...

Your 4 bedroom villa in a private paradise

Cascavelle, Flic en Flac
4 4 437 m²
Beautiful 4 bedroom villa in a tropical sanctuary
Beautiful 4 bedroom villa in a tropical sanctuary
Beautiful 4 bedroom villa in a tropical sanctuary
Beautiful 4 bedroom villa in a tropical sanctuary
Magnificent 4 bedroom villa ensuite of 395m2 with on the ground floor an open plan living space connected in a luminous way with the outside living space. A double garage, a swimming pool, an awning and other facilities complete this exceptional property.Unlock the best...

Beautiful 4 bedroom villa in a tropical sanctuary

Cascavelle, Flic en Flac
4 4 395 m²
Prestigious 6 bedroom Villa
Prestigious 6 bedroom Villa
Prestigious 6 bedroom Villa
Prestigious 6 bedroom Villa
Prestigious 6 bedroom Villa
Prestigious 6 bedroom Villa
Prestigious 6 bedroom Villa
Prestigious 6 bedroom Villa
Prestigious 6 bedroom Villa
Prestigious 6 bedroom Villa
Prestigious 6 bedroom Villa
Prestigious 6 bedroom Villa
This prestigious villa is located in the only residential marina on the island, on the waterfront. The villa is furnished and consists of 4 en-suite bedrooms and 6 bedrooms in total, a spacious living room and a kitchen open to the dining room. A beautiful setting, over...

Prestigious 6 bedroom Villa

La Mivoie, Black River
6 6 545 m²
TAMARIN - Contemporary villa - 3 bedrooms
TAMARIN - Contemporary villa - 3 bedrooms
TAMARIN - Contemporary villa - 3 bedrooms
TAMARIN - Contemporary villa - 3 bedrooms
TAMARIN - Contemporary villa - 3 bedrooms
TAMARIN - Contemporary villa - 3 bedrooms
TAMARIN - Contemporary villa - 3 bedrooms
TAMARIN - Contemporary villa - 3 bedrooms
TAMARIN - Contemporary villa - 3 bedrooms
TAMARIN - Contemporary villa - 3 bedrooms
TAMARIN - Contemporary villa - 3 bedrooms
TAMARIN - Contemporary villa - 3 bedrooms
Discover this contemporary villa of 220 m² on a plot of land of 428 m². Ideally located in a residential and authentic area in Tamarin, at the foot of the Tourelle and the Salines.This magnificent villa offers three bedrooms en suite, two of which are on the first floor...
3 3 220 m²
Newly refurbished villa
Newly refurbished villa
Newly refurbished villa
Newly refurbished villa
Newly refurbished villa
Newly refurbished villa
Newly refurbished villa
Newly refurbished villa
Newly refurbished villa
Newly refurbished villa
Newly refurbished villa
Newly refurbished villa
Newly refurbished villa
Newly refurbished villa
Newly refurbished villa
Newly refurbished villa
Newly refurbished villa
Great location, the villa has been freshly renovated. 4 bedrooms with A/c one on the ground floor, and three bedrooms upstairs with one en suite The house is 2700 sql, and the land size is 8p House was built in 2012. There is no carport, but the yard can accommodate...

Newly refurbished villa

Albion
4 3 251 m²

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