Luxury Real Estate

Courtesy of Judy Sweetland of Private Trade Winds

Private Trade Winds is on a "Royal" roll between last month's addition of our 5-story, 3-bedroom townhouse in Regents Park, London, and now this month's 3-bedroom showstopper in the Seychelles - the exclusive locale where Prince William and Kate Middleton, now called The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge enjoyed their honeymoon escape. One of our clients jokingly asked if the addition of the two villas was intentionally timed to coincide with the marriage and honeymoon of the Royal Couple, but the fact is we just seem to have a knack for predicting the next 5-star destination.

The Seychelles, an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean is a most spectacular getaway for those seeking romance, privacy and unprecedented beauty. Think “champagne wishes and caviar dreams” and you won’t be remotely disappointed.

Seeking out a private island is no small task and should be left to the professionals for an experience custom tailored to the likes of each traveler. While the rare sensual beauty of the islands has been known to lure lovers from around the world, most are family-friendly as well, and a memorable experience can be made for those ranging in age from 2 to 102.

Mahe, with its lush botanical gardens is also home to Intendence, a half mile stretch of the most powdery white sanded beach in all the Indian Ocean. It is also the transportation hub for island-hops and day excursions to neighboring islands, and all other islands within Seychelles.

By Ann Adenius of Signature Residences World Wide

The Seychelles is synonymous with the world’s most beautiful islands and beaches. As nature intended – it’s one of the world’s best-kept secrets and ranks amongst the purest destinations anywhere

Raffles Estates in the Seychelles is a residential paradise consisting of 23 free-standing villas on secluded lots adjacent to a signature Raffles Resort. Situated on 500 meters of stunning beachfront, the resort and estates will be truly unique – private, relaxing, close to nature, yet offering the very best personalized pampering that money can buy and which only Raffles can deliver. Designed to maximize the stunning views of the Indian Ocean with large windows and expansive verandas, these generously apportioned villas will range in size from three to five bedrooms and are priced from €2 million to €4 million.

Raffles facilities available to home owners include: RafflesAmrita Spa – Raffles’ Signature Spa, Fitness Center, Beach Clubs, On-Site Restaurants & Lounges, Sugar Palm Kids Club, Infinity-Edge Swimming Pools, 24-Hour Concierge and On-Site Property Management.

Raffles Estates seeks out the most spectacular expanses of land suited to the grandest villas and mansions, offering the ultimate experience for those impassioned to enjoy the privileges of a Raffles lifestyle with full private ownership.