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A brand new 4-bedrom beachfront villa in
Seminyak
The splendid 5-bedroom Puri Bawana Estate,
complete with 30-metre swimming pool, rests upon almost
two acres of land (7000m2) 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. Maximising 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 modelled upon the traditional
Balinese ‘Wantilan’,orvillage 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 chequered tiles. Off the walkway is situated a
guest washroom decorated with Indian stone tiles and
accessed by a colourful, 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 Wii 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 metres 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 travellers’
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 characterised by an open-air
rainshower 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, Kafe 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 (www.CangguClub.com),
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 kilometres 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 artefacts, and it also offers the attractions
of fine dining together with the facilities of a
delightful spa.
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