Description

The showpiece of the gardens is a stunning, minimalist-style14m x 6m freshwater pool. Bordering it is a sundeck of locally salvaged ironwood lined with ten wicker day loungers and umbrellas. Beyond here, silky lawns and flowing water features add to the exotic calm. For outdoor dining, there is a superb six-burner barbecue for you or the house cook to sizzle up fresh seafood and other meals. And off the master bedroom, an exquisite private garden with a terrazzo bathtub awaits.
Uma Nina stands in the Jimbaran area of Bali. The villa is only a short drive away from five stars international resorts such as Four Seasons Hotel, Bulgary Hotel, Ritz Hotel, Carlton Hotel and international acclaimed restaurants and other amenities.

The epitome of luxury private villas in Bali. Perched on a hilltop in the prestigious Jimbaran area, this elegant Bali villa blends luxury and tranquility in a lush 3,000 square meter landscaped garden.

Composed of a Balinese-style main house and guesthouse overlooking a gorgeous pool and lawns, Uma Nina makes the perfect Bali villa holiday hideaway for up to 10 guests.

Accommodation

Owned and designed by an acclaimed British interior designer and her family, the two-storey Uma Nina sits in peaceful gardens. From its hilltop position, it commands unobstructed views over southern Bali, the sea and distant Gunung Agung volcano.

Inside, natural materials and crisp contemporary design harmonies with Balinese furnishings to create calm, light and spacious interiors. Outside, you are greeted with a guesthouse, swimming pool, pavilion and idyllic secret garden set into manicured lawns.

Facilities

Everything about Uma Nina is designed with your absolute relaxation and comfort in mind. From the rolling lawns studded with scented bougainvillea and frangipani trees to leading edge home entertainments and a team of ever-helpful house staff, the owners of this exceptional villa have catered for almost every possible whim.

Pool & Gardens

The showpiece of the gardens is a stunning, minimalist-style14m x 6m freshwater pool. Bordering it is a sundeck of locally salvaged ironwood lined with ten wicker dayloungers and umbrellas. Beyond here, silky lawns and flowing water features add to the exotic calm. For outdoor dining, there is a superb six-burner barbecue for you or the house cook to sizzle up fresh seafood and other meals. And off the master bedroom, an exquisite private garden with a terrazzo bathtub awaits.

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Description

Villa Batujimbar is located in the heart of Sanur, on the southeastern tip of Bali. This four suite beachfront estate is cocooned in the Batujimbar Estate, giving it a serene and magical atmosphere while being surrounded by world-class restaurants and local attractions. Villa Batujimbar is ambience personified with personalized private service, facilities such as tennis court, large pool, air-conditioned gym, its own museum housing an outstanding art collection and unlimited direct access to the golden sand and azure waters that form a natural border to the estate.

Immersed in a rich history and set on spacious grounds surrounded by outstanding Balinese paintings, stone carvings and wall murals, Villa Batujimbar is a historic inspiration. The estate was the realization of a dream by Donald Friend, considered one of Australia’s most important artists. Friend resided in Sanur for much of the 1960s and 1970s. Villa Batujimbar is a testimony to Friend’s strong interest in traditional Balinese architecture and its reinterpretation.

Sri Lankan Geoffrey Bawa, an internationally recognized prolific and influential architect helped bring Friend’s vision to life. The overall concept was inspired by the nineteenth century palaces at Klungkung and Amlapura. In 1975, Bawa designed various additions to the house, including a large museum building to house Friend’s collection of Balinese artworks and artifacts as well as Friend’s own paintings. Made of Majapahit red brick and rectangular in shape, the museum is set formally in the center of the compound with a moat around it and a long pool in the front.

Following Friend’s departure from Bali, Adrian Zecha, the founder of the Aman resorts became the estate’s owner. Subsequently, Zecha’s in house designer, Ed Tuttle (designer of many award winning hotels) was called in to refurbish the estate. Tuttle’s renovation gave the estate a new organized look emphasizing clean lines and space. The next owner, international entrepreneur Graeme Robertson faithfully restored the estate to capture lifestyle opulence with the addition of a tennis court, gym and an impressive collection of art for the museum. Now for the first time Villa Batujimbar has opened its magic for special experiences, Value Link Investments presents the opportunity for corporates looking for unique Board Meeting experiences or families, special experiences.

The estate is spread over 1 hectare of landscaped gardens and ponds and made up of a number of separate buildings following the design of Balinese compounds with the kitchen in the south, the temple in the north-east, and the main house in the west. With wonderful indoor-outdoor relationships, orienting its various structures to catch views and breezes, and using traditional materials such as alang-alang thatching, bamboo, brick and paras stone, Villa Batujimbar creates its own magical ambience.

Our Room

Villa Batujimbar has four generously sized suites, each with an open-plan en-suite bathroom. Two of the suites (suites three and four) are next to each other, located on the east of the estate. The other two suites (suites one and two) are located across the courtyard. The suites are luxurious, yet simple and uncluttered.

• Number of suites with king size beds 4
• Number of en-suite bathrooms 4 (Suites 1 and 3 have outdoor showers)
• Private courtyard suites 1 and 2
• Dressing areas All suites
• Air conditioning All suites
• TV and DVD player Suites 2, 3 and 4
• Inter-connecting room Suites 1 and 2
• Safe deposit box All suites

Services

• Rooms cleaned daily
• Turn down service
• Laundry service available in house at no charge
• Dry cleaning can be arranged. Charged at cost.
• Breakfast is served and included in cost.
• Lunch and dinner can be arranged at cost with additional payment for duty staff.
• Cultural performances arranged at cost.
• Transportation organized at cost.

Facilities

• Pool
  Located by the private museum, Villa batujimbar’s swimming pool stretches 25 meters. A pool pavilion lies adjacent which has a bathroom as well as a large sitting area.
• Gym
  Villa Batujimbar’s gym has a wide range of equipment including an elliptical runner, treadmill, multi-purpose station, hamstring machine, a range of dumbells and swiss balls.
• Tennis Court
  Villa Batujimbar’s tennis court is situated towards the front of the estate. A tennis pavilion with fridge, sitting area, and toilet is situated beside it. One of our staff members, Made, himself a fine tennis player, is also able to be a hitting partner.
• Spa
  Massage, body scrubs, facials, pedicures, manicures and hair braiding are just a few of the treatments which can be enjoyed at Villa Batujimbar.
• Museum
  The private museum has a large collection of Balinese art and artifacts by local and western masters, many of which depict scenes from Villa Batujimbar. Paintings showcase the development of art in Bali and present artists who found inspiration in Bali. It houses a superb collection of original Donal Friend paintings from the Value Link collection.
• Other facilities
  Villa Batujimbar has direct access to the Sanur Beach. There is a wide path running the entire length of the beach which makes it easy for a leisurely stroll, an energetic early morning jog, or a relaxing bicycle ride where you can stop at the many beach-side cafes for a refreshing drink or a delicious meal.
• A range of water activities such as snorkeling, water-skiing, jet-skiing, parasailing, wind-surfing, outrigger sailing and SCUBA diving can be found nearby in numerous water sport centers. Additionally, world class golf courses are close by and yoga instructors are available for private lessons. Our Villa Concierge will be more than happy to assist you in arranging activities.

Location

Villa Batujimbar is located within the Batujimbar Estate, arguably Bali’s most exclusive district, in the center of Sanur. Traditionally a fishing village, Sanur is one of the few remaining Brahman kuasa villages in Bali controlled by members of the priestly caste. Among its many charms, Sanur boasts some of the most beautiful processions on the island, Bali’s only female keris dance and the island’s oldest stone inscription.

Sanur is steeped in history, with some of the earliest recorded writings in Bali emblazoned on a pillar known as the Prasanti Blanjong. The pillar dates back to AD 913 and is now kept in a temple in Blanjong village, located in the south of Sanur. The inscriptions detail the arrival of a Javanese King who came to Bali to teach Mahayana Buddhism.

Quiet and relatively laid back, Sanur still has the feeling of old Bali. Ancient temples can be found interspersed along the Sanur coast. Characterized by coral walled enclosures providing shelter to platform altars, this style of temple is unique to the Sanur coast.

Sanur makes a good base for exploring the island as it is served by a main dual-carriage road that passes inland and not along the beach itself. Travel to Ubud takes 30 minutes, Seminyak, 25 minutes, the airport, 20 minutes and Bali’s capital, Denpasar, 15 minutes.

An excellent center for families, nearby, but detached from the popular tourist areas of Bali. Ready access to the Jimbaran restaurant area and on the main road to Ubud, Sanur represents the entrance to the mountain kingdoms and conversely, the coastal playgrounds. Good restaurants and massage and spa facilities are readily available in the quiet romantic environment of Sanur.

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The luxurious Villa Asada, complete with four bedrooms and a swimming pool, is blessed with one of the most spectacular coastline views in Bali. Located at Manggis, near Candidasa in East Bali, the glorious panoramic vista follows the coastline to the east and west, overlooking Labuan Amuk Bay, the shimmering sea, the Blue Lagoon, and the islands of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Lombok.

The land also lies in the rain-shadow of Bali’s most sacred and mystical landmark, Mt Agung, to the north. At just over 3000 metres high, Mt Agung is Bali’s tallest and holiest mountain, and on clear days its resplendent summit provides a dramatic backdrop to the villa.

Part of a small development of seven designer villas, known as Kalyana Bay Villas, Villa Asada rests upon 15 are of hillside land, at an elevation of 25 metres above sea level. It is just 50 metres from the seashore, where a reef offers superb snorkelling. The contemporary-styled villa is comprised of two double-storey buildings, and the architecture is characterised by an abundance of space and light, elegance and graceful simplicity. Guests will enter via the Living & Dining Room, which is located on the upper level.

Entrance

Kalyana Bay Villas are positioned a few hundred metres from the main road, accessed via a private driveway. Villa Asada has its own secure entrance with a parking area and also a garage large enough for two vehicles.

Living & Dining Room

The main Living & Dining Room is an expansive 16.5 in length and 7 metres wide, with folding glass doors and a covered balcony running the full length of the room, thereby maximising the breathtaking view and making it an ideal space for parties. It features a cream décor and a soaring roof above an acid marble floor. The living area is furnished with a comfy three-piece sofa suite and a coffee table, while a separate sitting area presents cushioned chairs and a small games table with a chess set. The dining area is furnished with a table for ten. The room is cooled by ceiling fans and gentle sea breezes; the folding glass doors can be opened up on both sides to allow for cross ventilation. A music system is provided for guests’ entertainment and a washroom is positioned to one side.

Kitchen

The open plan Kitchen is located at one end of the Living & Dining Room. It features a black polished granite central island, and is fully equipped with an electric oven, a gas hob and a full range of the latest utilities. There is even a walk-in pantry.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

The accommodation includes two air-conditioned Master Suites, located one above the other in a self-contained building. Each Master Suite presents a cosy sitting room/study furnished with armchairs and a desk, and a very spacious bedroom with timber floors and contemporary furnishings including a 4-poster king-size bed draped in snowy netting, an ottoman, two chairs and a table. Each features a large balcony or terrace affording fabulous views and furnished with a daybed and two chairs. Each Master Suite also boasts a dressing area with a walk in wardrobe and a built-in dressing table with drawers. The en-suite bathrooms are fashioned in cream marble and black polished granite with bathtubs and well-lit double vanity units complete with wall mirrors and twin washbasins. Toilets and raindrop showers are positioned in separate cubicles.

The two Guest Bedrooms are located at pool level in the main building. Each is equipped with air-conditioning and each features a timber floor and a walk-in wardrobe. Sliding glass doors open onto the pool deck and a separate door in each bedroom provides direct access to the family room, which is positioned centrally between the two rooms. One bedroom is furnished with twin beds and the other with a king-size bed, together with a table and chairs, bedside tables and lamps. En-suite bathrooms are similar to the bathrooms in the Master Suites only with single washbasins. One of the guest bathrooms is characterised by picture windows beside the bathtub overlooking the ornamental pond and fountains. All bedrooms are equipped with safe deposit boxes.

Family Room

The Family Room is comfortably furnished with water hyacinth sofas, armchairs and a suar wood coffee table. A bold blue wall displays a Palimanan stone bas relief depicting Balinese village life. The room is set up as a home theatre with a large flat screen TV complete with satellite channels and a DVD player. A powder room is accessed from here for the convenience of the guests.

Swimming Pool & Garden

The 18 x 4 metre infinity-edge pool reaches out towards the sea and is perfect for swimming laps. A creamy-white Palimanan stone pool deck is furnished with eight sunbeds and sun umbrellas. There is also an outdoor dining table and a large open-sided ‘bale’ relaxation pavilion with a shingle roof and a deeply cushioned floor. Spacious flat lawns make this another superb area for parties and receptions. The ornamental pond complete with urn fountains provides the soothing sound of running water.

Location

Villa Asada is located ten minutes’ drive from the quiet seaside village of Candidasa, which boasts a rich heritage close to many of Bali’s most important historical landmarks and attractions. This beautiful, undeveloped area is set well away from the hustle and bustle of mainstream tourism in the Island’s magnificent eastern regency of Karangasem–an exotic royal Balinese kingdom of forests and mighty mountains, emerald rice terraces, islands, beaches, temples and palaces.

There are plenty of restaurants in Candidasa. Visitors can shop for bargains in vibrant local markets or enjoy cultural performances of Hindu dance epics. The villa is a great base from which to visit ancient kingdoms and mystical palaces, including Puri Agung Karangasem in the centre of Amlapura, as well as the Taman Ujung Water Palace, and the complex of bathing pools known as Tirta Gangga. More energetic activities include rafting dramatic rivers, cycling through gently swaying fields of rice, climbing mighty volcanoes, and snorkelling or scuba diving into an exotic world of psychedelic fish. Prestigious neighbours include two of the best resorts in Bali, Amankila and Alila Manggis.

The nearby village of Tenganan is a unique 700-year-old walled community hidden within the hills. One of Bali’s original pre-Hindu settlements and a stronghold of native traditions, the residents practise a time-honoured lifestyle based around ritual and ceremony. Visitors are welcomed during daylight hours, with many of the houses also functioning as shops and workshops where expert craftsmen and women perform their centuries’ old skills.

Just a few kilometres away, Padangbai is a major harbour for ferries to Lombok as well as for smaller boats to Nusa Penida. It is a very picturesque village, with semi-circular hills surrounding a sparkling blue bay and sandy beach. The best beach in the locality is the peaceful Pasir Putih, a white sand crescent-shaped beach bordered by coconut groves. A few small bamboo and thatch warungs serve food and cold drinks.

Family Attractions in the area include the Bali Safari & Marine Park, and the Odyssey Submarine Adventure, an ideal activity for those who would like to witness the marine life under the ocean without having to scuba dive.

Villa Asada is 2 hours’ drive from Bali’s International Airport, 10 minutes from Candidasa, and 15 minutes from the ferry port at Padang Bai.

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3 Bedrooms Villa located within Nirwana Golf Course and The Le Meridien Resort Tanah Lot

Villa Ocean & Golf features a master bedroom with a king sized four poster bed with ensuite, bathtub, standing shower and steamer, the second bedroom has a queen size bed with ensuite and the third bedroom has two single beds with ensuite.

There are televisions in all bedrooms with cable connection. Downstairs is a large air-conditioned lounge and dining area with a plasma television with satellite channel connection, CD/DVD players, a movie library, fully equipped kitchen, pantry, garage and a 4-seater electric golf buggy for use around the 100 hectare resort. Upstairs is an open-air pavilion with lounge and dining area offering breathtaking panoramic views of the golf course and the Indian Ocean. Simply the perfect place for entertaining or relaxing with a good book.

Villa Ocean & Golf has three fully trained staff to assist with cooking, housekeeping, laundry and gardening. They are pleased to assist with any requirements to ensure you have a relaxed Holiday . In-villa spa and massage services are available on request.

Guests enjoy complimentary use of Le Meridien lagoon swimming pool, kids club, fitness center, tennis and squash courts. Golf resident discounts are also extended

Inclusions in the rentals :

• Private airport transfers
• Chilled towel and welcome drink upon arrival
• Butler service
• Laundry
• Safe deposit box

• Maximum occupancy : 6 persons

the guest Free to use The Le Meridien resort facilities :

• Le meridien pool with flight
• Tennis squash
• kids club
• gym

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A Luxury cliftop 6 bedrooms villa in Jimbaran area.

Stunningly located on the top of the hill overlooking Jimbaran, The Longhouse boasts the most 180 degree view of endless blue of the Indian Ocean and the volcanoes. 20 minutes from the Airport, and only 10 minutes from Nusa Dua and Jimbaran beach renown for its fine sea food restaurant and fish market and about 30 minutes from Seminyak, a vibrant tourist area with its choice of restaurants, boutique, and nightlife The Longhouse is perfectly situated to enjoy all the facets of Bali.

The longhouse

On a land of 1,800 m2, The Longhouse is dramatically located on the ascending area of Goa Gong — Jimbaran. The building is horizontally extensive with superb 180 view to the ocean and the volcanoes. Designed by Popo Danes, the six luxurious bedrooms villa is a seamless combination of modern architecture and Balinese touch. Each of the bedrooms is perfectly decorated with the latest design and furnishing according to the style of six of the most typical island of Indonesia including Bali, Lombok, Java. . . The villa enjoys luxurious facilities including spa area, gym, Jacuzzi, and entertainment room as well as an elevator provided for guest comfort.

Entering the villa, the covered parking area on the ground floor accommodates largely 3 cars set along with the storage and technical room such as the generator room. Stepping up, in addition to the staff quarter, the first floor is dedicated to the recreational area featuring luxurious amenities including gym, soothing massage room, Jacuzzi and even a wine cellar.
The living area is situated on the second and third floor; all the rooms are offering an amazing sea view.
The generous space of the second stair encompasses 5 air conditioned bedrooms equally in size individually perfectly decorated and well equipped with Satellite LCD TV and wireless internet access and a large media room equipped with up to date materials and equipment.
On the west side, Sumba bedroom is featuring a walking dressing and an amazing bathroom including a bath tub, 2 basins, a shower and a separate toilet decorated with alternatively rough and polish onyx. The bedroom itself is featuring Sumba style king size bed, furniture and decoration.

Longhouse living room

More in the center, Sumatra bedroom is featuring a hidden balcony equipped with a natural stone bath tap, a close bathroom including a metal stylish basin, a toilet and lava stone shower. In addition to the walking dressing the large bedroom is decorated with Sumatra style fixture and furniture.
Further, there are two twin bedrooms called East and West Java sharing a living area facing the garden. Each bedroom nicely decorated in a Javanese style features walking dressing, bathroom including a basin, a large shower and separate toilet.
The east part of the villa is composed with a media room equipped with a 52 LCD TV screen and a professional cinema sound system. All the material and furniture have been designed for the comfort, vision and high quality of sound. Further and close to the pond and the fountain, Lombok bedroom is a large bedroom featuring a king size bed and Lombok style furniture and decoration, a bathroom including bath tub, two basins, shower, separate toilet and a generous walking dressing.

All these rooms are connected by a classy extensive corridor. The gardens, the selected artworks combined with the lighting and the high pillar of the building along the corridor give a perfect fusion of luxury and serenity.
The upper level has even more to offer. This area comes with the open air living and the Balinese bale where the best view of the sea and the surrounding area could be enjoyed with the main pool stretched in front of the living, offering a relaxing ambience with the integrated Bose sound system and the numerous day beds sofas and armchairs.
Opulent, the master bedroom called Bali is ideally situated on this level including an office library, a large bedroom with Balinese style king size bed, furniture and decoration an en-suited bathroom including two basins, bath tap, shower, separate toilet, a large walking dressing and a plunge pool accessible from the bathroom and facing the Indian ocean.
Fully equipped, the sleek kitchen is set in adjacent to the air conditioned dinning room with a 4 meters dinning table made with one piece of massive wood available for at least 12 guests

• Location : Bukit
• Distance from the airport : 20 minutes
• Distance from the beach : 10 minutes
• Property area : 1,800 m2
• Total Living area : 1,200 m2
• Swimming Pool: 60 M2
• Bedroom : 6 air-conditioned Bedrooms
• Bathroom : 6 en-suite bathroom

Living & Dining Area

Open air living room with sofa for 12 person and close dining room with unique dining table for 12 person.

Facilities :

Escalator, spa, gym, media room with 52� LCD TV and sound proofed sound system, jacuzzi, Ipod adapter, cable television

Kitchen

a modern style of kitchen with Fully Equipped.

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Introduction

Karang Kembar is a dazzling, 4-bedroom villa (plus a small children’s bedroom), complete with 15 x 5 m infinity-edge swimming pool. Perched upon a clifftop, 90 metres above the pristine Kutuh Beach and the rolling surf of southern Bali, the villa commands an easterly aspect, ensuring glorious sunrise views across the Indian Ocean and the neighbouring Nusa Penida Island.

The contemporary design of the villa takes advantage of the topography, using the surroundings and magnificent view as a support for the architectural concept. Veering away from tradition, the flat roofs, Palimanan stone walls and white interiors ooze a profound sense of calm, privacy and seclusion. The villa is fitted with WiFi Internet access and personal safe deposit boxes.

Living & Dining Room

The air-conditioned Living & Dining Room is incorporated within a central pavilion, a rectilinear, glass-walled edifice that reflects the grand sense of scale. Floor-to-ceiling, folding glass doors can be opened to the views, the sea and the sky, catching the coastal breezes, or alternatively closed for air-conditioned comfort. The living area is furnished with wicker sofas, chairs, bean bags, standard lamps and a coffee table, and is equipped with a large flat screen satellite TV, DVD and music system and surround sound speakers. The dining area presents a dining table for ten with comfy chairs beside which a pair of Javanese statues rest in twin alcoves. A guest washroom is situated adjacent to the dining area.

Kitchen

The immaculate, designer Kitchen reveals a discriminating taste for functional beauty and cutting-edge style. Crafted in white, with stainless steel fixtures and fittings, a sparkling grey marble worktop, a teak breakfast bar, ample storage and a white terrazzo floor, this open-plan feature kitchen adjoins the living and dining room. It is fully equipped with an imported oven and hob, and everything else that the chef needs in order to prepare delicious meals, in accordance with the whims of his guests. A service area with laundry and staff quarters is tucked away out of sight at the back.

Pool and Garden

The garden is comprised of a series of terraced lawns and private grassy courtyards linked by steps of Indian slate. A dramatic central feature is the elevated, 21 x 5 metre, infinity-edge lap pool, which is lined with green Java stone and bordered on two sides by a large ironwood deck. Furnished with a teak table for alfresco dining, and teak sunloungers, the view from this spot, across the cliff, is breathtaking. The velvety lawns are dotted with frangipani trees, while bougainvillea cascades over the garden wall. There is also an outdoor pool shower. Parking is available at the entrance to the villa and guests are granted use of the exclusive Karang Kembar Beach Club.

Master Suite

The Master Suite is located within its own pavilion flanked by a personal sundeck beside the pool, which is furnished with a funky, lazy chair for two. The pavilion incorporates the Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, an en-suite Massage Room, and a Children-s Bedroom. The Master Bedroom is characterised by a 2.2 x 2.2 metre bed, a black terrazzo floor, a large mirror, striking artwork and a satellite TV and Bose iPod. Glass doors ensure a view of the ocean from the bed.

The en-suite, air-conditioned, Massage Room, complete with massage bed, doubles as a dressing area and is fitted with large wardrobes. Next door, the small Children’s Room presents a blue nautical theme, and is fitted with bunk beds and painted wood-panelled wardrobes. The Master Bathroom features a white walled, outdoor bathing area with a black terrazzo tub within a stone pebbled garden, guarded by a Buddha statue and a frangipani tree. The spacious indoor area is equipped with a white terrazzo vanity unit with ‘his and hers’ washbasins, glass-doored rainshower and toilet cubicles, cupboards and ornate crystal wall lamps beside large mirrors.

Guest Pavilion

The fully air-conditioned Guest Pavilion incorporates the Guest Master Bedroom and two additional Guestrooms, each with their own private bathrooms.

The Guest Master Room boasts its own private sundeck, furnished with a double lazy chair. Inside, the room features a white terrazzo floor with a wood inlay, downlights in the ceiling, and expansive glass doors and windows to maximise the sea view. The room is furnished with a 2 x 2 metre bed, complete with a luxurious silk padded headboard and bedside lamps. There is also a satellite TV and a Bose iPod for guest use. The en-suite bathroom is dominated by an oversized black terrazzo bathtub positioned centrally upon the creamy-coloured ‘Batu Yogya’ stone floor. A toilet and walk-in rainshower are situated in separate alcoves, and a black terrazzo vanity unit supports ‘his and hers’ washbasins. A wall of wardrobes features sliding white doors.

Guestroom 1 in characterised by twin beds, a built-in wardrobe, an acid-wash non-slip marble floor and glass doors open to the view. It is equipped with a stereo system and twin washbasins fashioned in grey terrazzo. The marble walled rainshower and toilet cubicles are positioned opposite one another and accessed by glass doors.

Guest Room 2 offers the option of a double bed or twin beds, and features glass doors, a bengkirai wood floor, local artwork and a stereo music system. The bathroom is divided by a short screen wall and adjoins a sunny walled garden complete with a private outdoor rainshower and a pebbled area with potted plants and a pergola. There is also an indoor rainshower, a toilet, a wooden vanity unit and a washbasin.

Location

Karang Kembar 2 is located on the southernmost tip of Bali in a region known as the Bukit Peninsula – a limestone tableland boasting some of Bali’s most glamorous villas, private estates and internationally-branded boutique hotels. Characterised by wide open spaces and skies, the azure waters are the playground of dolphins and migrating whales, and the landscape is dotted with wild flowers, cactus, kapok trees and spectacular scarlet flamboyants.

A tropical, equatorial climate means year-round balmy temperatures, this area is much drier than the rest of the island and even in the rainy season is a reliable sun-trap. When the southeast trade winds blow offshore and the southern ocean swells hit the reefs, the barrelling surf breaks are among the best in the world. In the shallows, within a patchwork of underwater, bamboo-fenced plots, the local people traditionally cultivate, harvest and export seaweed, for use in cosmetics, food stabilisers and medicines.

Despite its remoteness, Karang Kembar 2 is only 35 minutes drive from the endless shopping, vibrant nightlife and international restaurants of Kuta and Seminyak. A world-class beachside golf course can be found a few kilometres away at Nusa Dua, with another one at the nearby Dreamland Beach complex. The remainder of the island offers a rich mosaic of cultures, tastes, sights and sounds, together with a wide array of activities.

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Included in the above rates
Chauffeur-driven airport transfers in a new seven-seater vehicle
Welcome drinks (fresh fruit juice/beer)
A chef and his team to prepare all meals and snacks (10% service charge is added to food purchased for lunch and dinner and all receipts are given to guests for accounting purposes)
A la carte breakfast
Tea and coffee throughout the day
Bar snacks
Bottled water throughout the villa
Laundry and pressing (excludes dry cleaning)
Driver with excellent knowledge of the island for up to 8 hours per day, thereafter US$8 per hour. The vehicle will have a full tank of petrol on arrival and guests will be charged for refills based on usage throughout their stay

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The Istana rests upon 5,200 square metres of prime, cliff top land, 100 metres above the rolling surf of the Indian Ocean on the southwestern tip of the Island of Bali. This five-suite estate overlooks white sand beaches and a lagoon abundant with sea life and coral, and in the evenings, magical sunsets. When the trade winds blow, a massive swell crashes onto the surrounding reef, crafting waves that attract worldwide surfing attention; the breaks are rated the fifth best in the world. Uluwatu beach is only a ten-minute walk from the villa.

The Istana is located on south western tip of Bali in an area designated the Bukit. This five bedroom estate overlooks white sand beaches and a blue lagoon abundant with fish and living coral, and offers a prime location from which to witness the island’s stunning sunsets. When the trade winds blow, a massive swell from the Pacific Ocean crashes onto the reefs surrounding the area creating waves that attract surfers from around the world; the breaks are rated to be the fifth best in the world, and Uluwatu beach is only a ten minute walk from the villa. With the property located so close to the holy Pura Uluwatu, one of island’s nine mother temples, the site is spiritually inspiring and undeniably unique. The staffing is of luxury hotel level with restaurant-standard food, a live-in manager and butler service, all devoted to facilitating intimate service among private splendor.

Set back forty meters from the cliff face, The Istana sits within a tremendous gated property and is composed of two swimming pools, a relaxation bale, a private guest house (containing the master bedroom), and a main house. Within the main house is a living room, dining room, entertainment room (known as the Dotcom room), and four identical bedroom suites. Both of the buildings are single-story and open-air with rich teakwood floors, inspiring a natural ambiance, while maintaining and accentuating the spectacular view. The overall style is a medley between understated modern architecture and traditional Indonesian detailing, with features that blend Indonesian materials and workmanship. The artwork represents a mixture of primitive art and antiques originating from Indonesia, keeping with the aura of tradition and style.

Ensuring the privacy and security of its guests, The Istana, which is Indonesian for ‘Palace’, is surrounded by an imposing white wall, and it is accessed through a constantly manned massive wooden gate. Within, is a large parking area which accommodates many vehicles, facilitating hosting large groups and events such as weddings. Flamboyans and flame trees line the wall, providing shade, with flowering pink, white, and red oleander and fragrant lilac planted below. The modern kitchen, which is fitted with state of the art commercial grade equipment, is in this vicinity, set apart from the rest of the structures.

Lotus water gardens flank the streamlined covered wooden walkway leading from the entrance into the main house, forming a straight line of sight leading all the way through the living room, over the central swimming pool, to the horizon. The colour of the pool water blends into the backdrop, merging within the mind’s eye, to that point that the pool becomes an extension of the Pacific Ocean that lies beyond it.

The main garden is decorated with palms, heliconias and ferns, mixed with white flowering Spider lilies, Aturium, and dwarf lilacs, whilst the gnarled trunks of numerous frangipanis lead the view upward to their magnificent, flowering blooms. The tropical flora shades the side of the house and creates a privacy screen from parking area and kitchen, while the water-ponds serve to naturally cool the living room with the help of the south-easterly breezes.

The walkway leads to the huge open-air living room, which overlooks this breathtaking estate. The living room is located at the center of the building, and the rich teak wood floors are accented by the eight-meter high, self-supported, exposed cathedral ceiling. Matching natural wood wardrobes, and a stunning U-shaped sofa bed surrounding a matching table enable the décor to maintain a natural cozy interior, and a large white limestone carving, depicting the legendary establishment of Uluwatu, accents the right wall. The carving represents the arrival of the priest Pedanda Sakti Wawu Rauh, who, according to legend, came to Bali from Java riding on a Kaluwih tree leaf in A.D. 1546, and achieved Moksa, Hindu liberation, at the spot at which the temple was then established.

The open view offers constantly changing natural lighting as the sun moves in the sky from dawn to dusk and into night. At night time, with tactfully placed ambient lighting accenting the villa’s design, one is immersed in the interior, and the villa becomes it’s own expansive private world.

Two symmetrical wings attached to the living room accommodate the bar and dining room to the left, and the Dotcom room to the right. Both rooms are slightly separated from the rest of the space, and are fully paneled internally and externally with teakwood, evoking a warm comfortable feel. The impressive dining room table consists of one solid slab of teakwood, and easily seats ten. This air-conditioned area is enclosed by four sets of swinging glass doors that can be opened if desired, and overlooks the lily gardens to one side, and the expanse of the ocean to the other. The specially designed lighting fixtures in the dining room offer an intimate atmosphere, complimented by the meditative sounds of the water feature in the garden.

The bar area is connected to the dining room by a glass door, and from here one can look into the living room and out over the entire property. Chic barstools line the bar, offering a prime location to enjoy a refreshing cocktail.

The Dotcom room is an enclosed air-conditioned space, which can be opened up if desired to overlook both the front and back of the estate. Dominating the room is a massive relaxation couch, which easily seats the capacity of the house, covered in Thai silk pillows, which faces the wide-screen projection TV and entertainment centre. Alcoves in the back feature desks and internet access, providing a convenient place to catch up with the outside world.

Four bedrooms are located down open corridors, two of which lead past the dining room, and two of which lead past the Dotcom room. Each suite entry is decorated with carved limestone blocks representing traditional Ikat weavings from the islands of Flores and Sumba.

Each of the four matching suites is comprised of a bedroom with a capacious walk-in closet, and indoor and outdoor Bali-style bathrooms. All of the bedroom walls are faced with timber paneling to mid-height with white sand wash on top, leading up to the high cathedral timber-lined ceilings with ceiling fans, and air-conditioning.

The furniture in the bedrooms was designed especially for The Istana, as were the exquisite lighting fixtures, and are made exclusively of recycled teakwood. The décor in each room is primarily the same, with differences in the color schemes. All of the bedrooms are walled on two sides by folding glass doors which open up to the private gardens in the case of the bedrooms facing the entrance of the property, and on the other side which open onto the ocean.

Each bedrooms’ ensuite bathroom is walled in white sandstone and feature bands of intricate designs in carved stone. All have huge teak-framed mirrors above twin vanities set in wood. The indoor showers have huge rain-heads, and are enclosed on two sides with glass but open to open-air private gardens with sunken bathtubs, allowing for immersion al fresco.

The master bedroom is located within the guesthouse, which is separate from and slightly more elevated than, the main building, and set back so as to offer complete privacy. It has its own entrance way, parking facilities, and private swimming pool. The L-shape pool is two and a half meters deep and is faced with a black volcanic stone. It has its own outdoor shower and lounge chairs.

The master bedroom/guesthouse which is built completely from wood is divided into a covered deck, private kitchenette, living area, and a bedroom with a expansive ensuite bathroom. The living area and bedroom both look out over the property, and are enclosed on either side by sliding louvered glass doors. A spectacular view of the ocean is provided from the massive ironwood bed which is the center piece of the room along with its palatial mosquito net. The bathroom is much like those in the main house; only it has both an indoor and outdoor shower. A large day bed sits on the deck and one can look directly out from over the private pool to the relaxation bale and the horizon behind.

Set near the cliff face adjacent to the property’s Hindu shrine, the relaxation bale is composed of a white, solid stone bench encircling a large wood table. This creates a luxurious setting, ideal for dining or just for sitting and relaxing. At sunset, the island’s volcanoes are silhouetted against northwestern skies, and form one of the most spectacular settings of anywhere in the world. During the night, fishing boats, carrying twinkles of light travel constantly across the vast expanse of ocean, provide for a magical, constantly changing backdrop.

The grounds of the property are in two levels. The upper level consists of a large grass lawn of thick, comfortable grass and two water gardens with fountains to either side of living room. Tall coconut palm trees create shaded areas without obstructing the sea view, and are lit at night, brushing the lawn, water features, and swimming pool with a serene glow.

The thirty meter long swimming pool is set on this level, and offers a breathtaking side to side infinity line leading to the ocean background as the waters spill over the edge nearest the ocean. It is 2.4 meters deep at one end, and two meters deep at the other, and is faced with a green granite stone originating from West Java. Starting with the fashion of a spring bubbling, a backlit waterway aligned to the main axis of the building traces across the lawn leads into the pool and makes for a striking light show at night.

The lower level of the property consists of succulent ground cover and a meticulous sprawling lawn, lined along the cliff-side by five meters of spiky bougainvillea to dissuade any wanderers and to create a subtle contrast with the lawn. This large area is ideal for wedding parties or events.

For additional guest comfort and convenience, The Istana comes with a chauffeured vehicle service included in the price. The villa’s late model two litre luxury vehicle, which seats seven passengers, is fully air conditioned and features a VCD player with dual monitors and a mini fridge. The villa chauffeur is on standby for up to ten consecutive hours every day.

Uluwatu is a powerful and awe-inspiring place, thus the elements of The Istana have been assembled so as to match the heritage of the site. The house blends modern and antique, with a European influence on an Oriental focus of style and detail. The natural materials and abundant usage of rich teakwood and ironwood throughout the house compliment this mix, and help the building merge well with the landscape, lush gardens, and incredible view. Combined with extensive staffs that provide a level of service unrivalled outside a luxury hotel, there is no parallel. A villa whose name means palace and fulfils every dimension of that description; The Istana is for those who deserve a truly regal experience.

Staff

The Istana is managed by Bali’s leading property services company, Bali Homes Management.
The Istana is fully serviced by:

• A full-time villa manager
  Oversees and coordinates the staff and property and is available to assist guests during their stay.
• One assistant villa manager
  Assists and coordinates the staff and property and is available to assist guests during their stay.
• Two cooks
  Trained in the preparation of both local and international cuisine. A menu is provided, and the cook will do all the market shopping.
• Two maids
  Responsible for housekeeping duties, taking care of your daily laundry and providing waiter service around the grounds and buildings of the property.
• Six security guards
  Their duties are to patrol the grounds and guard the entrance of the villa from dusk to dawn ensuring your security.
• Two gardener and pool attendant
  Tending the garden and the grounds of the villa. They ensure that the facilities of the villa run smoothly during your visit.
• Three Butlers
  Providing personalized services across the spectrum according to guests needs.
• One Engineer
  Looks after maintenance and machinery within the Villa.
• One Driver
  An offer chauffeurs service to guests for up to 8 consecutive hours per day and is contactable by handphone.

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The ultra avant-garde, four-bedroom villa known as ‘Aqua’ is located in the heart of Bali’s fashionable Oberoi area, just footsteps away from Seminyak’s sweeping beach, vibrant night scene, world-class restaurants and chic boutiques. Taking an inspirational approach to modern lifestyle, the villa is constructed on two levels and set within a large walled garden. It presents a 23-meter swimming pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, steam room, alfresco dining facilities and soundproof party room, in addition to four spacious bedrooms with queen-size beds and en-suite bathrooms. There is a secure carport at the main entrance.

Boasting funky tropical architecture, exemplified by an abundance of space, natural light and places to chill, Aqua was completed in 2007 and constructed of local materials. It was designed by ‘Gfab’, a well-respected, international, architectural company with an impressive portfolio of aesthetically beautiful villas, resorts and boutique hotels in Australia, Southeast Asia and Spain.

A party villa for relaxation and play, Aqua offers a captivating blend of luxury, recreation, party facilities, privacy, and exemplary service.

Dining Pavilion

The dining pavilion is furnished with a sleek black lacquered dining table for eight, positioned within an open air pavilion sheltered by a roof with a wooden ceiling and pendulous paddle fans. The pavilion features a bar and service area, offering a delightful alfresco dining experience.

Sunken Lounge

The open-air sunken lounge is located adjacent to the dining pavilion, and is an attractive space to enjoy pre-dinner cocktails or after-dinner coffee and liqueurs. Softly cushioned seating is arranged around three sides of a cosy nook, complete with a black terrazzo floor.

Garden, Pool, and Chill-out Areas

The entrance to the Zen-inspired property leads guests past an ornamental pond into a walled garden dominated by a 23-metre swimming pool, which is bordered by flat lawns punctuated with palms and frangipani trees. The spectacular pool extends the length of the garden and features a wide, deep channel for swimming laps, in addition to stepped levels that allow guests to sit, lounge or lie in the water without actually having to swim.

Four poolside cabanas – actually modern translations of traditional Balinese ‘bale’ relaxation pavilions – appear to float upon the surface of the water. Each bale is fitted with a yielding mattress and sheltered from the sun by white roller blinds and a white Sunbrella canopy.

Located in the centre, with two bales on either side, is a large bubbling, open-air Jacuzzi. Indeed, the theme of The Aqua is total relaxation, and everything has been designed around the comfort of the guests. Another restful seating area can be found at one end of the pool, where an external staircase leads to the sunny rooftop level.

Barbeque

A black terrazzo outdoor buffet table complete with barbeque grill, offers a facility for alfresco party dining.

Steam Room

The large walk-in steam room is located in one corner of the garden. Big enough to accommodate four people, it features a frosted glass door, bench seating, a non-slip white granite floor, and creamy-white Palimanan stone walls extending into a arched ceiling.

Party Room

Accessed from the garden via solid sliding wood doors, the soundproofed party room is ultra private, spacious, windowless and cool. The air-conditioned room is equipped with ceiling fans and a wall-mounted, 39-inch, LCD flat screen satellite TV, together with a DVD player and a quality sound system with surround sound speakers positioned on the ceiling.

It is furnished with large upholstered sofas and corner units, a coffee table and built-in shelving. A black terrazzo and teakwood bar is positioned at one end, adjacent to a guest washroom. Mirrored detailing adorns the white walls, lights are recessed into the ceiling, and there is plenty of floor space for dancing.

With no fear of disturbing the neighbors, this room presents a wonderful party facility and can comfortably accommodate 20-30 guests.

Kitchen

The modern and compact, fully-equipped kitchen is located out of sight at the rear of the property, yet close to the dining pavilion for ease of service. It contains all of the facilities that the staff require for the preparation of delicious meals, innovative buffets, and party snacks.

Bedrooms

Each of the four air-conditioned bedrooms is accessed by floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, and each is furnished with a queen-size bed and built-in bedside cabinets, funky lamps, white wardrobes and drawers.

Two of the bedrooms are located on ground level and two are located on the rooftop level. Embracing fresh white walls, cool creamy-white terrazzo floors, soft grey and white furnishings, and an abundance of space and natural light, the urban chic decor is a study in progressive minimalism.

Each bedroom is linked to its own spacious bathroom, fitted with a large terrazzo soaking tub, twin washbasins, and a glass frosted cubicle housing a toilet and an indoor rainshower.

Additionally, three of the bedrooms incorporate an open-air, garden rainshower; each shower is centrally positioned between the bedroom and the bathroom and is accessed on either side by clear glass doors.

Each bedroom is equipped with a safe deposit box, a Bose iPod sound dock, and ceiling fans in addition to the hidden air-conditioning units. There is a satellite TV connection in three of the bedrooms, and a TV can be provided upon request.

Rooftop terrace and sundeck

On the rooftop level, fringed by pink flowering bougainvillea, a large open-air terrace is fitted with a huge 2 x 4-metre daybed, which is sheltered by a pergola dripping in red passionflowers.
An open-air walkway winds around this upper level, girded by a glass wall and backed in places by banded wooden screens, with daybeds located at various intervals.

A sunny timber deck, with a shallow ornamental pond on three sides, presents a great place for sunbathing with the provision of four large sun-mattresses. In this peaceful, elevated spot, guests will feel on top of the world.

Location

Aqua is located in the very centre of what is now considered to be the Seminyak ‘Prime District’ – a safe, upmarket neighbourhood that is home to some of the classiest properties on the island. It is close to the well-known Oberoi and Legian Hotels, twenty minutes’ drive from the airport, and convenient for all of Bali’s main shops, shopping malls, tourist attractions and vibrant nightspots.

The villa is just a few minutes walk from a wide choice of internationally acclaimed restaurants, including the famous Ku Dé Ta, La Lucciola, Living Room and Hu’u Bar. It is also within walking distance of a varied collection of chic designer boutiques, and just 300 metres from the sweeping Oberoi Beach, renowned for its world-class surf breaks, panoramic coastline views and legendary sunsets.

Easily accessible sporting amenities include a choice of spectacular championship golf courses, tennis, horseback riding, dive schools, sailing cruises and much more.

Staff

• 1 Full time manager
• 3 Maids
• 1 Cook
• 4 Security Guards
• 1 Gardener / Pool Attendant

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