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Villa Windu Sari - the name is loosely
translated as ‘a beautiful place in time’ - is a peaceful
oasis in the heart of Petitenget on Bali’s southwest coast.
Designed by the internationally acclaimed architect Glenn
Parker, with interiors by Dean Kempnich and landscaping by
Anto Kusnanto, the four-bedroom villa is characterized by an
abundance of teakwood and marble.
It is comprised of two shingle-roof
pavilions housing a magnificent open-sided living and dining
area, a cosy media room, an entertainment terrace, a gym,
four bedrooms on two levels, a kitchen and a service area.
The property is set within a delightful walled garden
complete with a feature swimming pool, and nestled within a
safe and secure private estate, just a few minutes’ walk
from the beach and a whole host of world-class restaurants.
It is ideal for families with older children.
Living & Dining Pavilion
The spacious Living & Dining Pavilion is characterized by a
soaring roof, splendid honey-colored teakwood paneling, a
creamy-colored Indian stone wall and a polished marble
floor. Open on three sides, it is cooled by gentle breezes
and ceiling fans and dramatically lit by pendulous copper
lanterns. The solid teak dining table boasts five stage
banquet extensions enabling it to accommodate up to 20
guests. The living area is furnished with comfortable sofas
and ottomans complemented by a glass coffee table with
hidden lighting that creates a soft glow at night.
A Sonos digital music system, with many thousand sound
tracks sorted into a wide variety of genres, can be
controlled remotely from anywhere within the Living & Dining
Pavilion, the garden or the poolside ‘bale’ Pavilion.
Media Room
A marble staircase leads from the main Living & Dining area
up to the Media Room. Elegantly furnished with
deeply-cushioned upholstered armchairs and a long sofa,
standard lamps, a large floor rug and a built-in desk that
hugs the wall, this is a great place to escape and chill out
in air-conditioned comfort. Wide windows overlook the pool
and curtains and timber blinds can be drawn to create a cosy
ambience.
The Media Room is well equipped with a 50” plasma screen,
cable-channel TV, a DVD player and a state of the art Yamaha
theatre sound system. It includes a dual microphone karaoke
system, as well as a computer allowing internet access.
Entertainment Terrace
The open-air, rooftop Entertainment Terrace presents a great
space for sunset cocktails. It is positioned on the same
level as the Media Room and is furnished with outdoor sofas
and twin solid wood tables.
Gym
The timber-clad Gym has a mirrored wall and is fitted with
both air-conditioning and ceiling fans. It is well equipped
with a fridge, iPod-controlled sound system, TV,
cross-trainer, treadmill, weights and mats.
Bedrooms
The four bedrooms are situated in a self-contained
two-storey ‘Sleeping Pavilion’ positioned at one end of the
swimming pool. Each bedroom features sliding glass doors
with teakwood shutters, a timber veneer floor and handmade
coffered timber ceilings. Each is equipped with wardrobes,
air-conditioning, a safe deposit box, a 32” TV with cable
channels and an iPod docking station, complete with radio
and quality speakers. Desks, chairs and reading lights are
provided for the comfort of the guests. Jim Thompson silk
feature fabrics make up the richly coloured cushion covers
and the yielding wall panels behind the beds.
Located upstairs, the Master Bedroom is furnished with a
king-size bed complemented by soft fabrics and cushions.
Shag-pile rugs rest on the floor and a custom-built desk
runs the length of the wall. An air-conditioned dressing
area presents a twin vanity unit with ‘his & hers’
washbasins. Sliding doors open into the marble bathroom
where glassless windows with wooden louvre shutters allow
the cool breezes to permeate. The bathroom is equipped with
a toilet, raindrop shower and a bathtub.
The other upstairs bedroom is air-conditioned, presided over
by a king-size bed complemented by soft furnishings themed
in shades of red. An in-built daybed, located under a window
opening onto the rear garden, provides a nice nook for
reading in comfort. The en-suite bathroom has timber louvre
shutters to allow the cool breezes to enter and afford a
wonderful view of the neighboring rice field, giving guests
a privileged insight to rural Balinese life. The bathroom,
fashioned in coffee and cream marble is equipped with
washbasin, lighted mirror, toilet, raindrop shower and a
bathtub.
The upstairs teakwood balcony has a gorgeous rice field
view. The balcony runs the length of the two bedrooms and is
furnished with two built-in daybeds, making it a lovely spot
to relax with a book.
One of the bedrooms, located on ground level, is furnished
with twin beds that can be converted into a king-size bed if
required. The outdoor en-suite bathroom, fashioned in coffee
and cream marble, is spacious and light. It is accessible
from the bedroom through sliding glass doors with wooden
timber blinds. The toilet and vanity unit with washbasin is
located undercover, while an adjoining private garden
planted with giant taro presents a bathtub and a raindrop
shower open to the sky yet sheltered from the elements by
the overhanging roof. Hanging blinds can also be lowered to
provide additional protection.
The other downstairs guestroom is furnished with a king-size
bed harmonized with Jim Thompson fabrics themed in shades of
blue and brown. Glass doors slide open to reveal an
air-conditioned dressing room with well-lit mirrors, a
make-up table and a circular ottoman. Latticed sliding
doors, reminiscent of the rice-paper shoji screens of
traditional Japanese architecture, lead into the marble
bathroom, which extends into a private garden and is fitted
with a toilet, washbasin and twin raindrop showers.
Kitchen & Service Area
The service area runs behind the Living and Dining Pavilion
and includes the villa manager’s office, laundry with washer
and dryer, and a fully equipped kitchen fitted with Smeg
appliances including a steam and convection oven.
Garden & Pool
Villa Windu Sari is securely located within a small private
estate, the entrance of which is monitored 24 hours a day by
a professional security team. With a garage and an adjacent
night security hut outside the front entrance, the villa is
entered via a pivot door positioned within a traditional
Balinese gateway.
The neat walled garden integrates a sparkling, deep blue
13.5 x 4.5 meter lap pool complete with a timber deck. The
depth of the pool ranges from 1.5 meters to 2.2 meters; it
is accessed by wide steps and flanked by an impressive
pandanas tree.
A large ‘bale’ open-sided relaxation pavilion and a
Himalayan-stone water cascade are located poolside, and the
deck is furnished with sun-beds and umbrella. A pool shower
is provided for guest convenience.
There is a built-in 5-burner gas barbeque in a specially
allocated area of the garden, creating an alternative dining
or party option. Flat velvety lawns are bordered by an
eclectic selection of tropical plants, flowering shrubs and
trees including palms, mini hibiscus, stag horn ferns and
orchids.
At night the garden and pool take on a different and special
persona, due to clever recessed lighting designed and
provided by Light-Com under the direction of Paul Turner.
Location
Villa Windu Sari rests within Seminyak’s ‘Golden Triangle’ -
a safe, up-market neighborhood that is home to some of the
classiest properties on the island. The location is close to
the prestigious Oberoi and Legian Hotels, and convenient for
all of Bali’s main shops, malls and tourist attractions, in
addition to a plenitude of sumptuous spas, chic lounges and
vibrant nightspots. Furthermore, the villa is only 20
minutes' drive from Bali’s international airport.
The Villa is just a short stroll from the sweeping
Petitenget Beach, which is well-known for its surf breaks,
panoramic coastline views and picture-perfect sunsets. A
wide choice of world-renowned, fine dining restaurants,
including the famous Ku Dé Ta, Hu’u, Living Room, La
Lucciola, Breeze at The Samaya, and Blossom at Sentosa, are
all less than a kilometer away, and the area also boasts a
growing number of designer boutiques. Nearby places of
interest include one of Bali’s most sacred Hindu temples,
Pura Petitenget, the fourth largest temple in Bali, where
some of the most spectacular Balinese ceremonies may often
be witnessed.
The location of Villa Windu Sari offers easy access up to
the mountains and rice terraces on the western slopes; it is
less than an hour from the famous cultural and artistic town
of Ubud, and just five minutes’ from the start of the Sunset
Route, gateway to the eastern side of the island. The nearby
‘Nirwana Bali Golf Course’ designed by Greg Norman was voted
the number 1 golf course in Asia and lies beside the
dramatic, waved-lashed sea temple of Tanah Lot. For horse
lovers, the ‘Umalas Equestrian Centre’ is just a few
kilometers away, while tennis and squash amenities are
available at a number of the hotels.
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