SPECFICATION AND FINISHES
Landscaping
Professionally landscaped common areas and lush tropical gardens, palms and tropical evergreen trees, over 7000 palms of varying species being planted in common areas and individual private gardens. Selective intermediate walling and hedges are designed to provide privacy. Fully automated irrigation system to entire landscaped garden. Low voltage garden feature lighting and wall-mounted bulkheads offer decorative illumination. Landscape management and maintenance service inclusive within the levy.
Pool
Swimming pool standard swim areas are at least 16, 20 and 24 square meters for various villa types. Pool swim areas can be enlarged. Use of the salt chlorinator will be subject to the regulations of the day.
Water Supply
Potable water is supplied direct to villas from the water purification plant. Hot water supplied by electric cylinders. All villas and ancillary buildings will be connected to a dedicated sewage network.
Substructure and Frame
Reinforced concrete foundations include compacted filling or suitable stone basalt, damp proof membranes and anti-termite treatment. Reinforced concrete columns and beams with intermediate concrete block walls.
Walls
200mm concrete block walls rendered and painted with antifungal emulsion paint (exterior). Internal walls finished with one undercoat and two finishing coats emulsion paint. A choice of a variety of colors is available on the architects recommendations. Selected areas of fieldstone dry pack random walling in exterior Mauritian stonework.
Roof
Cyclone resistant, part raked/sloping concrete roofs covered with timber shingles and waterproof membrane. Optional internal timber ceilings are available.
Woodwork, Windows and Metalwork
Sapele/hardwood timber for skirting, frames, doors and plantation style shutters. Internal doors with decorative insert panels, plantation style shutters for selected external windows and doors. Brushed stainless steel and aluminum fittings.
Bathrooms, Showers and WCs
Deep oval bath set into raised platform surround. Ceramic/marble tile finish to bathroom interiors, with high quality wash hand basins, toilet suites and bidets. Imported chrome mixer taps and spouts. Splash backs to wash basins and baths, showers tiled full height. Main bathrooms fitted with marble or timber vanity tops. Range of sanitary ware options available.
Kitchen
Modern fitted kitchen units with granite and suitable hardwood work surfaces. Ceramic tile splash backs to counter tops. Imported brand name hob and electric oven, with electric extractor fan and oven hood. Facilities for dishwasher, tumble dryer and washing machine are located in a dedicated utility room. Three kitchen styles are available.
Flooring
Ceramic tiled floors in living, dining, kitchen, scullery, laundry and cloakroom (if applicable), bathrooms and entrance lobby. Carpets in bedrooms, passages, TV/study (if applicable). Nonslip textured tiles on external pool surround and deck, patios/terrace and balcony.
Security
Card reader access control system. Entry phone allows residents to verify visitor's identity from within the villa. The optional intruder alarm and fire detection system can be linked to the control room. Optional security surveillance monitoring from anywhere in the world.
Outdoor Area
Dedicated built in barbeque with open storage below. Tiled/ stone work surfaces. A 13 sq m gazebo and fencing can be erected, and an external store (certain villa types only). Design options and costs can be obtained from the Sales Centre. Gas barbeques with rotisserie options are available.
Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Heating
All bedrooms air-conditioned by means of split remote controlled air-conditioning units, with discretely located condenser units. Electric plantation style ceiling fans with adjustable speed in all bedrooms. Open stone fireplaces in living rooms.
Electrics
220V AC, 15A plug outlets linked to earth leakage safety system. Low voltage light fittings, wall mounted incandescent lamps and wall mounted bulkhead down lighters. Dimmer switches fitted in main living areas. A standby generator plant will provide power in the event of any interruption in the supply.
Communications
Centralised satellite and free-to-air television distribution. Fibre optic network for high-speed multi-media services. A range of digital and communications services is available (wireless, broadband etc).
Garage
Electrically operated garage door. Granolithic cement floor finish. An additional garage can be constructed for certain villa types.
Golf Cart
Dedicated golf cart barn with separate charging facility. Golf carts in 2 and 4 seater options available.
Purchasers at Villas Valriche may choose from a wide selection of finishing and design specification options, thereby creating a bespoke environment that is tailored to your requirements and tastes.