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Nestled in the heart of Bali’s most stylish neighbourhood,
Seminyak is a century old antique Javanese ‘Joglo” within a
luxury hideaway. VILLA DES INDES, named after a famous early
20th century hotel offering guests a captivating journey
through time, combining nostalgic luxury with the exemplary
services of personal butlers and top class chefs. The
Joglo
The skilled artisans of Demak in Central Java cleverly carved
Joglo houses using traditional tongue and groove techniques,
forgoing any use of nails in the design. Finely carved, the
Joglo features finely carved pillars fluted with delicate
floral patterns and symmetrical intricate layers of mandala
style artwork in the ceiling.
The Joglo is a peaceful centerpiece, an open-air living
area that appears to be floating on water, surrounded by a
21-meter lagoon swimming pool that curves amidst the orchids
and frangipanis. Complete with a table for fine dining set
with antique cutlery and crockery, a relaxing lounge with
plantation chairs in which you can while the evening away and
comfortable corners to curl up in with an interesting book,
the Joglo typifies the best in tropical Asian luxury.
The Bungalows
There are three separate early 20th century style bungalows
with oversize antique Balinese beds, en-suite grand bathrooms
and tropical outdoor showers.
You will awake on Egyptian cotton sheets surrounded by one
of Indonesia’s finest collection of antiques, wash in a
pedestal washbasin or soak in a scented flower bath under an
outdoor Indonesian bale.
Two of the bungalows have wide verandahs and den-libraries
full of interesting books, attached to the bedrooms. The third
bungalow has an upper open pavilion for sunset cocktails with
adjacent butler's pantry and guest toilet. The open pavilion
houses a traditional Javanese day bed and an old Chinese
rocking chair, a perfect shady area to disappear into with a
book. Complete with a kitchenette/butler’s pantry, this
self-contained pavilion is perfect for friends sharing the
residence.
The Water Features and Garden
An important feature in the design of VILLA DES INDES was the
effect of being surrounded by water. This nobleman’s former
residence appears to float on water with a twenty-one meter
lagoon swimming pool surrounding the centerpiece Joglo.
Upon entering the property you are surrounded by an Asian
fishpond with floating water lilies and teaming with koi fish,
an amusing site to watch at feeding time! With traditionally
carved antique stone dragon head water spouts blanketed in
moss, the constant sound of gentle running water adds to the
natural ambience of the residence.
Tropical palms and fragrant frangipanis are so very
relaxing instead. Statues hide amongst the foliage and orchids
hang from shady trees. The garden has a calm and peaceful
tranquility, truly a botanical paradise.
The Antiques
With passion for preserving and sharing the rich culture
tapestry of Indonesia, the owners have an extensive collection
of Balinese and Javanese antiques. One of the most delightful
things about residing in Villa Des Indes is that there is
always something fascinating to look at.
The extensive collection is housed in Villa Des Indes in
Bali. Having the privilege to not only view but also to be
surrounded by these fascinating artifacts is a pleasure in
itself. Each piece has its own story; the paintings by famous
early artists, the old traveling desk with removable legs, and
the more modern pieces such as the 1940’s radio, weighing
scales as well as numerous original Dutch East Indes travel
posters.
The Facilities Included:
- Complimentary airport transfers (approx 20 minutes).
- Complimentary full American breakfast.
- Fully equipped kitchen with private villa chef and villa
menu.
- Private villa kitchen, cleaning and waiting staff.
- DID Telephone and Fax.
- High speed computer/broadband internet access.
- Stereo and library of music.
- Excellent cell phone satellite coverage.
- Flat Screen TV’s with satellite programming.
- Air conditioning and ceiling fan equipped bungalows.
- Laundry and dry cleaning service.
- 24 hour uniformed security.
- Car rental and tour guide service organization.
- Self Contained Electric Powered Generator.
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