Luxury itself can be defined in many ways under several criteria, which, in the case of a house, could be an unharmonious collection of expensive items, which strays from the notion of refinement. It takes more than a swimming pool and a collection of branded furniture to make a luxurious villa. In the Mauritian context, where beachfront land is becoming increasingly expensive, the size of the property, its seafront location, and the quality of the beach and swimming conditions are just as much a part of the ‘luxury’ classification as the interior space, facilities and furnishings.