Luxury Indian Ocean No1 Édition 2014 | Page 67

Living luxury On the sun-drenched West Coast of Mauritius, Dev Ramnah, who runs Step Ahead Property, is quietly and expertly building a luxurious little housing realm that may ideally suit you. In Tamarin, where he thinks up his dreams for a select few, Dev Ramnah welcomes you into the tranquillity of his large office with a concern for your comfort that speaks volumes of his concern for his clients’ well-being. His main pre-occupation at the moment is his Carlos Bay project. A lawyer, a few years ago he developed an enthusiasm for top-of-the-range property development. He speaks lovingly and in detail about his new venture: bijou RES residences and the Tamarin area where they are located. Away from more bustling tourist resorts, this charming region is bordered on one side by dramatic mountains and on the other by its fabulous bay. Tamarin isn’t a sleepy place, as some might think, but rather peaceful, as the rhythm of activities in its sun-baked salt pans suggests. The fishing village has no shortage of modern amenities, such as up-market restaurants, clubs, shopping centres, medical services and international schools. It is also one of the best places for dolphin-watching trips, surfing and big-game fishing. When you add in the qualities for which Mauritius is renowned, such as its mix of cultures, its hospitality, security, climate, fiscal advantages in association with in association with HIGHLY COMMENDED HIGHLY COMMENDED PROPERTY SINGLE UNIT MAURITIUS APARTMENT MAURITIUS Carlos Bay by Step Ahead Property Ltd Carlos Bay by Step Ahead Property Ltd and business-friendly environment, and you fall under its spell. The views from Carlos Bay are fantastic. The development is on the slopes above Tamarin, a few hundred yards from the sea and at the foot of the mountainsides. There are 18 maisonettes and apartments available, at prices starting from € 325,000, offering sole ownership and the right to apply for permanent residence in Mauritius. They are vast luxury residences, built in a contemporary style, finished to European standards and featuring elegance and comfort, with vertical gardens and the use of local materials (wood and basalt stone) in the external decor. Facilities include lifts, a swimming pool, a gym, sauna and hammam. And if this is not enough, the residences make excellent investments. Tamarin lies between the mountain and the sea in a narrow stretch of land, and property prices are bound to increase. There is also reliable rental demand from tourists for holiday lets so owners can easily rent out their homes if they wish. Dev Ramnah consolidated his know-how as a developer with his first successful project, the beautiful Jardins Bois Corail complex. If you are interested in his second dream project, there’s no time to waste, as work has already started on the foundations of Carlos Bay. Meanwhile, Dev is more than just a smart property developer. He almost becomes a child again when, with understandable pride, he brandishes the International Property Award in the 2013 African regional competition that he has just won! Carlos Bay 13/14 Block A, Mezza Business Hub Domaine Mont Calme, Tamarin Tél. : (+230) 483 5955 Email : [email protected] www.carlosbay.mu 320C warm grey 7C Luxury Mauritius 67