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The splendid five-bedroom property known as Villa Niloufar,
meaning “LOTUS” in Persian, rests in blissful seclusion in a
rural setting in southwest Bali. It is an ideal destination
for guests who want to escape and enjoy relaxation, fitness,
and wellbeing within a stunning location. Niloufar is
just twenty minutes drive from the trendy and buzzing area of
Seminyak/Oberoi, where Bali’s most popular beaches, chic
boutiques, excellent restaurants and fashionable bars are
located. The nearest beach, Canggu, is a short 5-minute drive
away. The nearest golf course, Nirvana (designed by Greg
Norman), is 10 minutes away.
The villa boasts a 17 x 5 meter swimming pool and a fully
equipped gym. The meandering Buwit River borders the villa’s
expansive gardens; the property is surrounded by nature and
blessed with beautiful views and riverside trails.
Villa Niloufar blends its exceptional location with
outstanding facilities, service and privacy. Embracing the
trend of ‘Destination’ villas, the property has been designed
to contain as many features and amenities as possible,
complemented by top levels of service, intended to ensure that
guests feel no need to go out for top quality dining and
entertainment.
By using the natural elements of the land as architecture,
the villa has been carefully designed to promote the spirit of
ecological responsibility with minimal impact on the
environment. International architect, Gary Fell, generates
solutions that blend style with nature. Rooftop water-lily
ponds serve the double purpose of being aesthetically pleasing
to the eye while, at the same time, providing a natural
cooling system as each roof acts as a dense thermal insulator.
The swimming pool employs an advanced ionizer filter system,
and a water recycling system allows waste water to be reused
in the gardens. The villa with its two roof top water gardens,
is cleverly landscaped into the contours of the hill.
Entrance
Villa Niloufar is approached via a spacious car park with a
security post and an openwork metal pivot gate. Guests will
then walk past the first of the two, stunning rooftop lily
ponds as they descend a stone stairway into the main, open-air
entrance area with its natural stone walls. From here, the
full visual impact of the villa takes effect. Eyes will be
drawn along the length of an elevated, ornamental pond, past
immaculate lawns towards the swimming pool, the river and rice
terrace beyond. A pair of welcome statues from the island of
Nias rest in front of the entrance hall, and from here guests
will look across to the main living and dining area capped
with another lotus pond roof.
Living & Dining Room
The expansive living and dining area is open on three sides
and features a terrazzo floor. It is cooled by natural breezes
and ceiling fans, and amply furnished with an abundance of
large segmented daybeds, ottomans and cushions. The décor
presents fresh white and natural stone walls complemented by
teakwood panels. An antique Timorese dining table for twelve
is positioned next to a terrazzo bar, while rustic artwork and
primitive statues complete the fusion of ancient and
avant-garde. There is a spacious guest washroom located off
the living area, complete with a walk-in rainshower.
Kitchen
The kitchen is conveniently located behind the bar, close to
the dining area. It is fully equipped with everything that the
chef needs in order to prepare delicious meals, in accordance
with the needs and whims of his guests. A wet kitchen and a
laundry are both tucked away out of sight at the back,
together with the service area, staff quarters and staff
entrance.
TV Room
The air-conditioned TV room is located off the living room,
and is fully equipped with the hi-tech facilities of a Pioneer
home theatre, including a Samsung 42-inch plasma TV with 45
channels, a Pioneer DVD/CD player, a Sansui 4X300 watts
amplifier, and four BMB speakers – sufficient power for a
discotheque! The room is furnished with comfy segmented sofas
and a built-in terrazzo shelf unit.
Gym
The gym is located a lower level than the main living and
dining area, underneath the swimming pool and overlooking the
river. It is accessed by descending an external stairway. The
villa gym includes a range of excellent equipment with
elliptic, power plates, treadmill, steps… and air conditioning
(of course!). There is also a TV and DVD player in the gym and
an outdoor shower on the approach.
Bedrooms
There are five self-contained bedrooms at Villa Niloufar,
three of which are tucked under a lotus pond roof. There are
two master bedrooms; one is located on an upper level and is
very private with a terrace and daybed overlooking the
magnificent lotus pond above the living area. This spacious
room features sliding glass doors to maximize the spectacular
view, a custom built teakwood king size bed, hanging space and
storage units. The adjoining bathroom is equipped with
washbasins carved out of rock and a walk-in shower and toilet
within separate glassed areas. An additional walled, garden,
bathing area, open to the sky and planted with palms and
bougainvillea, is dominated by an oversized, deep bathtub,
which has also been carved out of solid black rock.
The second master bedroom embraces lovely views of the
garden and terraced rice field. Doors on either side of the
king size teak bed open into the bathroom, complete with a
large terrazzo tub, twin washbasins, a walk in shower and
toilet.
The remaining three bedrooms are all quite similar to each
other, yet each one has its own characteristics. Each is
furnished with a king size bed and built in wardrobes and
storage space. Each bathroom is equipped with a walk-in
rainshower, twin washbasins and a toilet. One of these
bedrooms features an outdoor shower in a walled garden
bathroom.
Each bedroom is equipped with a safe deposit box.
Swimming Pool & Massage Bale
The 17 x 5 meter, swimming pool is located beside the living
area. It features an infinity edge on two sides, and is
bordered by an ironwood deck that extends the length and one
side of the pool. No chemicals are used in the pool; instead
it employs an advanced ionizer filter system that is soft on
the earth and gentle on the skin. The deck is furnished with
deeply cushioned, ‘Hishem’ synthetic rattan sunloungers. On
the far side of the pool is a thatched riverside bale, which
is a delightful spot for a massage.
Garden & River
The fast-flowing river is particularly beautiful; the river
bank is accessed by a winding path and steps, and its jungle
environs are restful and cool. The ‘bale bengong’ relaxation
pavilion – an enchanting, lazy, breezy gazebo, sheltered by an
alang alang roof and supported by pillars – is positioned in a
strategic place, so that guests can relax and enjoy the
tranquility The Balinese word ‘bengong’ means ‘lost in
thought’, and ‘bale’ means an abode, so a bale bengong is
literally a ‘contemplation house’, designed for reflection,
dreaming and meditation. Shady mature trees include majestic
breadfruit, figs and towering palms, together with creepers
and ferns. On the far side of the river is a picturesque rice
terrace. The extensive grounds are landscaped with flat lawns
punctuated with palms. From the swimming pool level, the
garden cascades down to the valley; and is planted with many
varieties of flowering shrubs. In addition to the main
ornamental pond and the two rooftop lotus ponds, another
pebble-lined pond rests beside the living area. Guests will be
lulled by the soothing flow of the river and enjoy the sights
and sounds of nature, butterflies and birds.
Party Facilities
The substantial open space within the garden, combined with
the grandiose of the property and its extensive facilities,
makes Villa Niloufar the ideal tropical setting for weddings,
private party, shooting fashion and beauty photography.
Location
Niloufar is just twenty minutes drive from the trendy and
buzzing area of Seminyak/Oberoi, where Bali’s most popular
beaches, chic boutiques, excellent restaurants and fashionable
bars are located. The nearest beach, Canggu, is just 5 minutes
drive away.
The villa is hidden away in the traditional, rural village
of Buwit, in Bali’s Tabanan regency. Nirwana Golf Course –
designed by Greg Norman and recognized as one of the best golf
courses in Asia – is a 10 minute drive. The international
airport is fifty minutes’ drive.
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