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The splendid 5 bedroom Puri Bawana Estate, complete with 30
meters swimming pool, rests upon almost 7200 m2 of land
surrounded by emerald rice fields, within walking distance
of the beach at the fishing village of Canggu on Bali’s
southwest coast. Designed by the internationally
acclaimed architect, Guy Morgan, the estate is resourcefully
integrated into the natural terraced contours of a hill. It
is comprised of a series of thatched pavilions, housing a
remarkable open Living Pavilion, an elevated Dining
Pavilion, an Entertainment Room, two Kitchens and five
Bedrooms, complete with an additional smaller room which can
be used for a children or nanny’s bedroom.
The buildings are linked by pergola-covered walkways,
achieving a unique sense of space within a natural setting.
Maximizing the spectacular views and the natural light, and
catching the cool breezes even at the hottest time of year,
the property offers a blend of air-conditioned comfort and
tropical open-air living.
There are numerous relaxation areas, so guests will always
find a private spot for peace and quiet. It is ideal for
large groups or families with children. Puri Bawana is a
member of the Canggu Club (Bali’s first country club) and
its guests are eligible to use the club facilities.
Entrance
Guests enter the estate via a spacious car parking area. An
antique door then opens into a grand entrance pavilion
complete with a carved Palimanan stone screen and a Balinese
Hindu feature known as the ‘aling aling’, a short screen
wall designed to protect the villa from troublesome and
malign influences, because evil spirits have great
difficulty in turning corners. Guests will then cross a
timber bridge over a reflecting ornamental pool.
Living Pavilion
The magnificent Living Pavilion presides over the property.
It is flanked by a terrace laid with grass-edged Palimanan
paving stones, and overlooks the swimming pool, terraced
gardens and rice fields. This open-sided pavilion is modeled
upon the traditional Balinese ‘Wantilan’ or village meeting
place, with a soaring, two-tiered roof supported by pillars,
complete with pendulous lanterns and ceiling fans above a
mint-white sandstone floor. The expansive space is furnished
with two comfortable sofas, ottomans, a coffee table, a
decorative, antique Javanese daybed, and a pair of white
coconut shell chairs with a small matching table. The Living
Pavilion is linked to the rest of the villa by a covered,
colonnaded walkway with black and white checkered tiles. Off
the walkway is situated a guest washroom decorated with
Indian stone tiles and accessed by a colorful, antique
Balinese door.
Dining Pavilion
The open-sided Dining Pavilion is elevated above a high
buttresses composed of indigenous serai stone, portraying a
geometric jigsaw of shapes. A long suar wood dining table
seats up to 14 dinner guests. The pavilion is cooled by
natural breezes and ceiling fans and commands fabulous views
of the bordering rice fields.
Kitchens
There are two fully equipped kitchens at Puri Bawana Estate
servicing the villa, one is the service kitchen and the
other is a state-of-the-art kitchen positioned next to the
dining pavilion and linked by a large service bar. This
immaculate, designer kitchen reveals a discriminating taste
for functional beauty and cutting-edge style. Crafted in
black marble with a central island, silver grey units and
glassless shuttered windows, it is equipped with a hob,
oven, wine fridge, coffee machine and other high tech
appliances. There is even the provision of a sound system.
Kids’ Bedroom / Nanny’s Room
A staircase leads down under the Dining Pavilion to a small
‘spill-over’ room, which can sleep up to five kids. It is
fitted with bunk beds and is also suitable for a children’s
nanny. There is a bathroom next door with a toilet, shower
and washbasin.
TV & Entertainment Room
Also located under the Dining Pavilion, is the
air-conditioned TV and Entertainment Room. The room is
equipped with a ceiling fan, teak wall units, and a large
satellite TV mounted upon the wall, complete with surround
sound, a DVD/CD player, and a WIFI Game System. The
furnishings - two large sofas, a glass-topped antique coffee
table and two ottomans - can be pushed back against the wall
to create an impressive party space. In one corner is a bar
that can double as a DJ’s nook. Glass doors open from the
Entertainment Room onto a terrace with a pergola supported
by serai stone pillars beside the pool deck. Furnished with
an outdoor dining table for eight, this is a great spot for
a barbeque.
Swimming Pool & Garden
The swimming pool is 30 meters in length, incorporating a
kids’ pool at one end. It is lined with rustic blue Java
stone and the curved infinity edge follows the contour of
the rice terraces.
The Palimanan stone pool deck is furnished with sun
loungers and there is an open-sided ‘bale’, relaxation
pavilion, positioned within the pool and accessed by
stepping stones. Additionally, a raised walkway leads to an
elevated bale, a traditional lazy, breezy gazebo with a
thatched roof, open sides and a cushioned floor. There is
an outdoor dining table with seats for 8, that is often used
for outdoor barbeques and casual daytime dining.
This is the place to relax, contemplate and meditate,
overlooking the river and enjoying the sights and sounds of
nature, butterflies and birds. A wide flat lawn planted with
four palms is the ideal setting for parties, weddings and
events. A pathway leads down to the river and the gardens
spill out into the padi fields to a traditional pavilion
designed for wedding ceremonies.
There is also an herb garden and an
environmentally-friendly waste water garden. If the timing
is right, guests will have the opportunity to plant some
rice. Many of the rice fields that surrounded the villa are
part of the estate.
On the far side of the river, a picturesque rice terrace is
carved like an amphitheatre into the contours of the land.
Bedrooms
The air-conditioned Master Suite features a warm timber
floor and sliding glass doors on three sides under a high
roof. The modern furnishings include a king-size four poster
bed, a couch and a desk and chair.
A flat screen TV with DVD is hidden within a rising
cabinet that appears at the press of a button. This bedroom
is complemented by a spacious timber balcony, which looks
across the river to the rice terraces beyond. Here, two
cushioned daybeds provide the facility for complete
relaxation.
A dressing area and wardrobes (complete with a safe
deposit box) are built in behind the bed and linked to the
en-suite air-conditioned bathroom, which features a black
terrazzo floor and twin washbasins upon a central vanity
unit with two mirrors. A toilet and walk-in raindrop shower
are located in two separate cubicles with frosted glass
doors. The bathroom extends into a large and private walled
garden planted with travelers’ palms, spider lilies and
torch ginger. Here, a romantic oversized bathtub rests in
the open air, sheltered from the elements by the overhanging
roof. There is also an open-air shower.
Suites 2 & 3 are located in the family building. Suite 2
is furnished with twin beds that can be converted into a
double bed if required, while Suite 3 presents a king-size
bed. Similar in style to the Master Suite with glass on two
sides, both suites feature cool terrazzo floors and are
equipped with air-conditioning, ceiling fans, daybeds,
reading lights, iPod docking stations, safe deposit boxes,
desks and chairs.
Both suites feature a private dressing and vanity area,
each with wardrobes, double washbasins, an indoor shower and
a toilet. Suite 2 is complemented by a private garden
bathroom similar to that of the Master Suite, complete with
an open-air bathtub sheltered by the roof. Suite 3 overlooks
the expansive lily pond, with its beautiful, raised,
infinity-edge moon pool and cascading waterfall. Guests in
Suite 3 can relax on an adjoining timber deck, and enjoy the
delights of a sheltered, open air bathtub beside the
water-garden.
Suites 4 & 5 are housed within a two-storey building and
each is equipped with air-conditioning, ceiling fans,
daybeds, reading lights, iPod docking stations, safe deposit
boxes, desks and chairs. Suite 4 is located on the lower
level and is similar to the other suites with a king size
bed and the additional provision of a walk-in wardrobe, a
teak shelf unit, a floating vanity unit with double
washbasins, and a combined shower and toilet fashioned from
white, tumbled marble.
The garden bathroom is characterized by an open-air rain
shower beside the lily pond and waterfall. There is also a
relaxing area with built-in seats and shelves in the garden
bathroom complete with an outdoor bathtub. An external
staircase leads up to Suite 5, the only upstairs bedroom at
the villa, affording gorgeous views of the rice fields and
river valley.
The bedroom is furnished with a king-size bed and an
ottoman upon a timber floor under a soaring roof. Behind the
sleeping space is a dressing area complete with floating
vanity unit with twin washbasins, an indoor shower and
toilet and a built-in wardrobe.
An ornately tiled outdoor bathtub is positioned upon a
breezy balcony, where there is also a cushioned daybed.
Additionally, there is an open-air shower and, to one side,
a glassless window presents a wonderful view that guests can
enjoy from a cozy window-seat.
Location
The Puri Bawana Estate is located in the fishing village of
Canggu, within walking distance of the rugged beach, which
is renowned for its world-class surf breaks. The locality is
dotted with some of the most impressive villas on the island
and the sweeping view is enhanced on clear days by the
magical sight of the Bali’s mountains. This out of town
setting offers the double attraction of being relatively
close to the shops and restaurants of Seminyak, while also
presenting a fascinating insight into the traditions of
rural Bali. Cows are herded through the fields, rice is
planted and harvested throughout year, and the sound of
ritual music is carried on the breeze.
The Beach House Restaurant at the nearby Echo Beach is
the place where the local community gathers in the evenings
to watch the legendary sunsets. A variety of eating areas
and tables spill out onto a beachside buff, and live music
is complemented by seafood barbeques.
The trendy Seminyak area, with its wide choice of
international restaurants - including the famous Kudeta,
Café Warisan, Living Room, Hu’u, La Lucciola and Blossom -
together with a plethora of chic cocktail bars, exciting
nightclubs, lavish spas and elegant boutiques, is a mere 25
minutes’ drive away.
The location offers easy access up to the mountains and
rice terraces on the western slopes of the island; it is one
hour from the famous cultural and artistic town of Ubud, and
just twenty minutes’ drive from the Sunset Route, gateway to
the eastern side of the island. It is also convenient for
all of Bali’s shopping malls and main tourist attractions.
The international airport is forty-five minutes’ drive.
Easily accessible sporting amenities include the Canggu
Club, offering a state-of-the art gym, a 25-metre swimming
pool and a tennis & squash centre. Puri Bawana is a member
of the Canggu Club and its guests are given temporary
memberships and may enjoy all the facilities of the club.
The nearby Nirwana Bali Golf Course at the Le Meriden
Hotel, was designed by Greg Norman, and was voted the number
1 golf course in Asia; it is situated beside the dramatic,
waved-lashed sea temple of Tanah Lot. For horse lovers, the
‘Umalas Equestrian Centre’ is just a few kilometers away.
Guests staying at Puri Bawana may also enjoy visiting
Hotel Tugu, situated a few minutes’ walk away, beside the
beach at Canggu with good waves for surfing. The hotel is a
living museum of priceless antiques and rare cultural
artifacts, and it also offers the attractions of fine dining
together with the facilities of a delightful spa.
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