Guests entering the property for the first time, as
they cross over a small ornamental pond, will have no idea what to
expect behind the large front door.
They will be surprised when they find that the doorway leads
into a magnificent, semi-circular, open living area supported by
towering Romanesque columns and harmonised by a cool terracotta tiled
floor.
Looking out over the flat green lawn and furnished with
antique daybeds, a large dining table, and low
antique retro tables, this is an ideal place for relaxing or
socialising; perfect for a party, a reception or a lazy lunch.
This imposing living area is the main
focus of the property and is flanked on either side by corresponding two-storey
wings, which accommodate:
- the bedroom suites,
- the library,
- the entertainment room,
- two additional ground floor shower rooms,
- the kitchen,
- the laundry.
There are four double bedrooms and a twin single
bedroom, boasting spacious en-suite terrazzo bathrooms.
The light and airy bedrooms also feature:
- built-in wardrobes,
- chunky antique furniture,
- timber floors,
- picture windows,
- large sliding glass doors.
One of the bedrooms has a romantic four-poster bed.
The downstairs bedrooms are each
complemented by a terrace overlooking the garden, and two of the three upstairs
bedrooms each feature a large stone balcony with an
attractive balustrade, furnished with daybeds and enhanced by pots of
bougainvillea and stunning views of the rice fields.
Each of the en-suite bathrooms with its terrazzo fixtures, has
its own distinct characteristics...
- some of the bathrooms are entered by stepping through
beautiful old wooden doors and feature slate paved floors, bathtubs,
and ‘his and hers’ washbasins;
- others feature open-air garden showers surrounded by
pebbles and plants, another displays a carved white Palimanan stone
frieze on the exterior wall.
The entertainment room,
downstairs in the opposite wing of the villa, is a cosy snug where
guests can relax in air-conditioned comfort with
- satellite TV
- DVD player
- ‘Bose’ surround sound system.
Bulrush ponds border the villa, and the flat lawns of the
walled garden are dotted with
coconut trees, but the attractive grounds of the property are
deliberately not crowded with plants and shrubs, therefore ensuring
that it retains the feeling of space.
An 18 x 4 metre infinity edge lap pool
runs the width of the garden at the top end, sheltered by a grassy
terrace. A thatched ‘bale’, a traditional Balinese relaxation pavilion,
is situated on one side of the pool.
The spacious kitchen,
where the staff will prepare a wide range of
delicious meals from an innovative menu, is fully equipped with wooden
fitted cupboards and a modern stainless steel hob and oven.
A laundry is situated
at the back of the kitchen, and other practicalities, such as the staff
quarters and the garage are taken care of
in the service area beside the ample car park, leaving the remainder of
the house free for the guests to enjoy.