Opened since February 2009, alongside the 67 sumptuous hotel villas are the 28 private residences perched on the granite headlands overlooking the beach and the Indian Ocean.

Each villa is uniquely designed around this dramatic tropical landscape by internationally renowned architect Cheong Yew Kuan. The villas are offered fully furnished to an impeccable international standard, courtesy of Hirsch Bedner Associates, one of the world's leading interior design houses and include everything from furniture and linen to the artwork on the walls.

In addition to the bespoke interiors there will be satellite TV, internet connection, integrated Bose entertainment systems in the living rooms and Sony systems in the bedroom suites and expansive infinity pools. Whilst each home shares the same theme, some will have reflection pools to the entrances, whilst one features a 50 metre infinity pool and another has a waterfall running down an in situ boulder.

All villas occupy generous plots from one to three acres with extensive verandas and stand alone bedroom pavilions ensuring optimum privacy for your family and guests. Residents will also benefit from the facilities of the hotel such as spa, restaurants, concierge services, beach club and helipad.

Unique to Mahe, these villas are sold freehold and all owners have the option of residency status. Seychelles is also classified as a tax haven with 0% CGT, 0% personal and inheritance taxes.