The Beach House
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(Rachel, 12th Aug 08)
About
The Beach House is a fresh, absolutely-beachfront Bali rental villa, located on
the sweeping Seminyak Beach and blessed with magnificent unobstructed views
of the Indian Ocean. The revolutionary contemporary design is a study in perfect
symmetry, presenting Palimanan stone walls, teakwood panelling, a crisp white
décor, and massive floor-to-rooftop sliding glass doors to maximise the
panoramic vista.
Accommodation and facilities include four air-conditioned master bedrooms,
complete with audio and visual facilities and ensuite bathrooms, an open-plan
living and dining area, a study, and a fully-equipped kitchen. This glamorous
holiday villa in Bali is complemented by a flat beachside lawn with a 15-metre
swimming pool, and poolside ‘bale’-style relaxation pavilion that incorporates an
extensive bar.
Three of the four ensuite bathrooms are open to the sky, while each bedroom
boasts sliding glass doors opening onto a private balcony or terrace. Each
luxurious king-size bed at The Beach House is oriented towards the beach
ensuring that guests will be lulled to sleep by the tranquil rhythm of the breaking
waves.
Bedrooms
The Beach House presents four master suites of equal importance, each
furnished with luxurious built-in king size beds oriented towards the beach, and
each boasting an indoor/outdoor bathroom. The white theme is complemented by
white bedside lamps, built in cupboards, an ottoman and a floor rug, and each
bedroom is equipped with air-conditioning, a satellite-channel TV and DVD
player, safe deposit boxes, and a desk located behind the bed. Sliding glass
doors open onto a Palimanan stone balcony or, in the case of the two ground
floor bedrooms, onto a spacious terrace, each balcony or terrace is furnished
with daybeds, affording spectacular coastline views stretching all the way down
to Uluwatu on the Island’s southern tip. Guests will be lulled to sleep every night
by the rhythmic sound of the waves.
Ensuite Bathrooms
Each ensuite bathroom boasts its own individual characteristics. Each is
accessed via sliding glass doors and each is fashioned in cream terrazzo or
creamy-white Palimanan with a wall-length vanity unit, crafted in rough tumble
marble, complete with wall mirrors and twin washbasins. Each is fitted with a
rainshower, a bathtub and toilet. One of the upstairs bathrooms features a
romantic open rooftop setting for bathing under the stars in a huge oval terrazzo
tub shielded by bulrushes. The other upstairs bathroom presents an indoor
bathtub positioned next to sliding glass windows that can be fully opened to
create a semi-open air experience. Both of the downstairs bathrooms are set
within small walled gardens, complete with towering palm trees. One offers a
bathtub positioned at a lower level, sheltered by a roof and surrounded by timber
decking with a rainshower above the tub; the other has a feature tub and a
rainshower open to the sky.
Living Room
The living room is located at the front of the house to maximise the ocean view.
This splendid inner atrium is flooded with natural light, creating the illusion of the
exterior being part of the interior. It extends the full height of the building with a
massive cathedral window in the form of floor-to-roof sliding glass doors that can
be fully opened for semi al fresco tropical living, or closed for cosy air-conditioned
comfort. The room is furnished with a deeply cushioned L-shaped sofa and
ottoman, a chair and footstool, a shag pile rug, a glass topped coffee table,
standard lamps and a long sideboard, while colourful artwork adorns the walls.
Facing west, this room indulges guests with an armchair view of Bali’s legendary
sunsets.
Dining Room
A small step leads up from the living area into the open-plan, air-conditioned
dining room, which is furnished with a grand dining table with twelve upholstered
chairs. Hi-tech amenities include a surround sound system and a computer
corner complete with WiFi internet access. To one side of the dining area is a bar
with marble work surfaces and a white service counter. There is also a guest
washroom and shower on the ground floor.
Kitchen
An immaculate white kitchen with stainless steel appliances is tucked away
behind the bar, conveniently close to the dining area.
Study Room
A terrazzo floating staircase leads up to a U-shaped timber clad mezzanine
reminiscent of a gallery, extending around three sides of the atrium, with a study
room positioned in the centre. This cosy air-conditioned room is furnished with
segmented sofas, an ottoman, a shag pile rug, a set of three occasional tables, a
lazy chair, standard lamps and a 51” satellite-channel TV/DVD player.
Bale-Gazebo
The poolside relaxation ‘bale’ is an open-sided pavilion with a built in daybed and
a bar with a sliding door. Cooled by sea breezes and a ceiling fan, this is a
wonderful spot to chill out to the sound of the ocean and enjoy late afternoon
cocktails with daily front row seats for Bali’s breathtaking sunsets.
Pool & Garden
The neat, flat garden literally spills out onto the beach unbroken by borders and
fences, yet well protected by the villa’s security team. The flat lawn is punctuated
with three towering coconut palms and two fragrant frangipani trees. The enticing
15 x 5 metre, infinity-edge swimming pool is lined with rustic Java stone and
bordered by a timber deck.
Location
As its name suggests The Beach House is located absolutely beach front on
Petitenget Beach on Bali’s glorious southwestern coast, with a panoramic vista
that stretches all the way down to Uluwatu on the Island’s southern tip.
This enviable location is not only metres away from the rolling surf of the Indian
Ocean but also mere minutes away from a wide choice of internationally
acclaimed restaurants, including the famous Ku Dé Ta, La Lucciola, Living Room
Hu’u Bar and Sarong. It is also within walking distance of a varied collection of
chic designer boutiques
This is the area that is now considered to be the Seminyak ‘Prime District’ – a
safe, upmarket neighbourhood that is home to some of the classiest properties
on the island. It is close to the well-known Oberoi and Legian Hotels, 25 minutes'
drive from the airport, and convenient for all of Bali’s main shops, shopping malls,
tourist attractions and vibrant nightspots. The sweeping beach on the doorstep of
The Beach House is renowned for its world-class surf breaks, panoramic
coastline views and picture-perfect sunsets. Easily accessible sporting amenities
include a choice of superb championship golf courses, tennis, horseback riding,
dive schools, sailing cruises and much more.
The location of The Beach House offers easy access up to the mountains and
rice terraces on the western slopes; it is 80 minutes 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.