This fabulous Alex Zabotto-Bentley-designed residence combines ancient and modern to create a lush tropical oasis with extravagant views over the Indian Ocean and Bali’s famed sunsets. Gigantic marshmallow daybeds, a huge covered dining terrace and a relaxation balé overlook the 27-metre pool and tropical garden. A private spa and plunge pool within a serene walled garden is just one of the secret hideaways found in this family friendly and event-ready villa, which lays claim to one of the best beach-side spots in chic Seminyak.
Bali is known for barefoot luxury and the comfort levels at this villa are off the charts. The spacious living zones and terraces appear to float dreamily upon serene Koi ponds and deeply cushioned sofas overlook the sprawling lawns and the ocean.
Meals are enjoyed in the fabulous dining room with its massive 14-seater table, walls decorated with exquisite Asian artefacts and views of the fragrant tropical garden. Adjacent to the dining room is a sleek kitchen, a maître d’ station and wine room.
Movies can be projected for open-air viewing on the pool deck or watched from deep cushioned sofas in the air-conditioned media room.
The master suite faces the ocean and boasts a vine-covered terrace bordered by a rooftop water feature for enjoying the uninterrupted views. Cooled with a choice of ceiling fan or air conditioning, this suite has calm-inducing mood lighting and a king-size bed with butter soft linens. Catch a movie on the satellite TV, DVD player or relax to some tunes on the suite’s state-of-the-art Void sound system. A deep sofa overlooks the beach while a sumptuous tropical ensuite bathroom has a huge bathtub, rain shower and matching dressers.
Bedrooms 1, 2 and 5 have top quality king-size beds with lush linens, mood lighting, ceiling fan and air-conditioning. Bedrooms one and two can also be converted to twin beds. As with the other bedrooms, they are equipped with satellite TVs, DVD players and Void sound systems. Tropical bathrooms complete these stylish retreats.
Bedroom 3 is a beautiful king-bedded room, that has beach views from a terrace shared with bedroom four. The ceiling fan and air conditioning will keep you cool while the satellite TV, DVD player and sound system will keep you entertained. Luxuriate in the private island-style ensuite bathroom with double vanity.
Elegant handcrafted furnishings in the whisper quiet retreat (bedroom 4) surround an opulent king-size bed that can be converted to twin beds. This bedroom shares a beach-view terrace with bedroom three, making these two rooms a great choice for families or close friends. Luxury amenities include a satellite TV, DVD player, sound system, walk-in wardrobe, air conditioning, fan, mood lighting and a Bali-style bathroom with a power rain shower and twin vanity.
The villa’s sparkling 27-metre pool is at the centre of the estate, and sunny seating areas are dotted throughout the garden, taking in the views of Seminyak Beach from this privileged position. The pool balé is gorgeous for dining and entertaining while the rooftop terrace is designed to optimise the grand tradition of sunset soirées. A full menu private spa, with a massage and treatment room, a refreshing plunge and pool bar, is hidden in a secluded walled area.
The villa faces the beach at the end of a quiet lane and only a short distance from some of Bali’s most fabulous cafés, bars and restaurants. Seminyak is the chic centre of Bali with a buzzing lifestyle that encompasses casual and fine dining, beach bars, day and night clubs, excellent shopping from upmarket boutiques to local markets and beautiful art galleries. Kids will love the skate parks and cinemas and be amazed by the colourful daily ceremonies that take place on the streets and in the temples of beautiful Bali.
