Exquisite Five-Bedroom Villa at Zil Pasyon Residences, Seychelles | Six Senses Resort

Some places truly change what you think a home can be. This five bedroom villa at Zil Pasyon Residences on Felicite Island, part of the Six Senses Resort in Seychelles, honestly gave me that feeling. You walk in and before you know it your shoulders drop and you're just breathing in that fresh island air coming right off the Indian Ocean. Seriously, I had to pause by the glass and just watch the sea for a while. It almost does not feel real.

I have walked through plenty of beautiful homes but this one just gets it right. Richard Hywel Evans designed it to blend in with all the natural granite and jungle on the island. You see it right away with the dark grey basalt around the villa. The whole place seems to rise naturally from the land. The glass walls might get your attention first. Floor to ceiling everywhere so you can look out and see green trees and blue water in every direction. Sun pours in and the light changes through the day. Sometimes you catch how the ocean sparkles and you just want to sit still and soak it up for a minute.

It is spread out across two very spacious floors. Walking through, I kept noticing the oak flooring underfoot. The wood just feels warm and calm. Even the stairs are bamboo and they fit the space so well. Nothing flashy, just honest and beautiful materials. There is an open plan kind of living and dining area that could easily handle a crowd. You get the sense it was made for both big family gatherings and quiet mornings with just the sea as company.

Now there's one thing here I have not quite seen anywhere else. Up on the first floor you'll see a pool deck with a glass bottom. Stand on it and you can actually watch sunlight dance down below, lighting everything up in this cool pattern over the living room. Down on the terrace level is a proper infinity pool and honestly I thought about just jumping in straight away. The view over the Indian Ocean almost steals your attention. Even in the late afternoon you can still see boats drifting by. Sometimes you get birds swooping across the sky. If you want privacy, you get it here. The whole plot is huge so you do not really see your neighbours. Just feels like your own little retreat tucked into one of the world's most beautiful islands.

Bedrooms are full size, with doors that open wide for the breezes. All the bathrooms match the same easy natural look. And the kitchen, well, I could see myself cooking fish here and actually enjoying it, not just microwaving something quick. The villa is designed so you do not have to think about maintenance or fussing. Somehow everything is easy.

Living at Zil Pasyon Residences actually comes with the full Six Senses experience. You get the best of both worlds. So you enjoy world class amenities like the big saltwater pool, a top notch gym that overlooks this incredible scenery, even a spa for massages and wellness treatments. If you are more outdoorsy, there are trails right nearby where you sometimes see kids with fishing poles or couples trekking up for a sunset picnic. Need supplies or want a proper dinner? The resort restaurants are a short stroll away. Often you even see a chef coming to make something special at the villa if you do not want to go out. There's butler service around the clock and real security so honestly you never have to worry. Plus, the helicopter and boat transport options make getting on and off the island simple.

Felicite Island itself is something you have to see. The mornings can be quiet except for the sound of waves and birds. You will catch neighbours heading to yoga or off for a morning swim but it is always laidback. Evenings people drift to the beach to watch the sunset and sometimes the whole sky just lights up with colour.

If you want more info or think it is time to see this five bedroom villa up close, just let me know. No flashy speeches needed. The only way to feel if it is the right fit is to walk through and let yourself be here for a little while. At LuxuryProperty.com, we really just want to help you feel at home. Reach out any time.