Frontier India Current Affairs

Written on April 28, 2008 – 9:10 pm | by FICA |

The exquisite architectural concept of Banyan Tree Corniche Bay is being launched in India by the boutique real estate company Aylesford International from London.

Banyan Tree Corniche Bay is a new Foster + Partners designed residential development situated on the south-west coast of Mauritius. Foster + Partners is headed up by eminent architect, Lord Foster who has received much acclaim for his projects around the world over the last 40 years. His striking architecture in this project creates the ‘future of island living’ by combining indigenous materials with state -of -the art design and technology – culminating in iconic property with sumptuous tropical luxury.

The development itself comprises 115 villas, a Banyan Tree hotel and spa and is complemented by a Gary Player golf course. Privacy for the villas is paramount and to that end, they are each surrounded by an acre of landscaped gardens and hidden by lush tropical vegetation - all against the backdrop of Le Morne Brabant Mountain which is nominated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

There are four main types of villa, all with the ‘curved’ signature roofs which create a striking design. All villas are located within freehold plots ranging from 0.8 – 1.25 acres. Prices start at €2,975,000 and go up to €5,975,000.

Aylesford International is bringing the project to India first given the obvious synergies between the two countries. The growing wealth and affluence has demonstrated that the Indian market is a key territory for those selling international property at the most exclusive locations.

Aylesford International has been in the business of finding luxurious homes for the discerning buyer for over 40 years. The company is a boutique business and operates in a discrete and professional fashion ensuring loyalty of clients who return to buy or let again and again.

The British team cover the high end of the London market and have an enviable database of the ‘Who’s Who’s’ in the top social and financial circles. The company has recently expanded into the international arena and hosts offices in the South of France, Southern Spain, Switzerland and South Africa, together with a team of local consultants in Italy, Greece, Morocco and the Balearic Islands.