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Villa Alamanda
4 bedroom villa in Ubud.
Total Living Area: 3,350m2. Total
Area of Grounds: 2,900m2
Facilities
• 3 fully air-conditioned bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom
• TV Room/Guest Room with en-suite bathroom
• Open-air terrace incorporating dining & lounge areas
• Large freeform swimming pool
• Tropical gardens
• Car & Driver
• Household staff
• Stereo system, Satellite TV, DVD Player
• Safety Deposit Boxes
• IDD Telephone
• Night security
Villa Alamanda, situated ten minutes east of the cultural town of Ubud, is
approached through the traditional Balinese woodcarvers’ village of Tengkulak.
Perched high on a ridge above the Petanu River, with valley views, the graceful
architecture of this thatched hideaway blends contemporary elegance with ethnic
charm. Designed to harmonise with the environment and utilising local materials,
this exclusive villa comfortably sleeps up to eight people in four stylish and
spacious air-conditioned bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom.
Elegant teak furniture is complemented by clean lines, natural colours and local
artwork. A sizeable, open-air lounge and dining terrace overhangs the jungle,
creating a real feeling of space. Villa Alamanda presents tropical living at its
best.
The property is built on the side of a hill; the living area and bedrooms are
all on the same level with steps leading down into the garden. A large gate
opens onto a paved parking area, where indigenous ‘serai’ stone walls portray a
jigsaw of shapes. Timeworn statues of comical characters greet the guests as
they step into the cool interior of the villa through a set of antique double
doors. Inside, the hallway extends towards a T-shaped wooden terrace. Furnished
with antiques, this breezy open-air living area runs the length of the house and
boasts a delightful dining section that just out over the tranquil gardens as
they tumble into the steep ravine.
The garden and pool area provide the perfect spot for relaxation. The garden is
equipped with a large bale with plenty of space to stretch out and enjoy the
afternoons in luxurious style. The garden area is large enough for children play
or for you to entertain friends.
Villa Alamanda is located in Ubud.
An hour and fifteen minutes’ drive from Ngurah Rai international airport, Ubud
is Bali’s centre for fine arts, dance and music; while the surrounding villages
are home to Bali’s most accomplished painters, dancers, musicians and carvers.
This remarkable town is encompassed by magnificent terraced rice fields, rivers,
traditional villages, art and craft communities, ancient temples and palaces. It
is located 300 metres above sea level in the foothills of the central mountain
range; this gives it a fresher, more pleasant climate than the southern coastal
regions.
The numerous art galleries in Ubud feature traditional and modern work; the
museums showcase the island’s rich history, and the shops and the market stalls
sell handicrafts, jewellery, woodcarvings, textiles, paintings and antiques.
There are many, well-presented, cultural performances staged in the town, in
particular the Hindu epic, the Ramayana; also the Kecak dance, the fire dance,
the monkey dance and the Legong dance. The countryside around Ubud is
particularly beautiful, with an abundance of trails offering memorable walks
through the peaceful rice fields.
The location is convenient for tours all over the island and is only a
forty-minute drive from the coast.
Accommodations
Each of the four bedrooms features red-hued hardwood floors, double sliding
glass and louvre doors that open onto the terrace, en-suite bathrooms, fitted
wardrobes and safety deposit boxes.
The ‘Master Bedroom’ is furnished in a contemporary style, enhanced by a bell
jar ceiling lantern, Indonesian artefacts and paintings by local artists. Louvre
doors lead into a dressing room, fitted with a chunky marble washbasin and teak
cabinets and adjacent to the bathroom, with its marble bathtub and shower. The
glassless windows in the bathroom allow the cool breezes to permeate, and
provide lovely views of the main garden area and swimming pool bordering the
river valley.
The ‘Red Room’ is characterised by red accessories such as the lamps and
paintings; and the ‘Cinnamon Room’ by the spicy-scented cinnamon stick
arrangement in the vase above the bed. Both of these bedrooms feature a private
garden bathroom with a marble bathtub surrounded by walls and leafy shrubs.
A separate thatched pavilion houses the ‘Garden Suite’, a cosy bedroom that also
doubles as air-conditioned lounge containing shelves of DVDs and books. The
Garden Suite features an en-suite garden bathroom with a canopied bathtub.
A fully-equipped kitchen is behind the Garden Suite and is accessible from the
car-parking area. There is so much attention to detail; even the water tower is
decorated with fanciful carved flowers, dragonflies and birds.
An arched gateway with rustic Balinese doors marks the entrance to the beautiful
garden, accessed by a dramatic flight of seventeen stone steps leading down from
the car-park level. The garden is shaded by verdant jungle foliage and filled
with an abundance of brightly coloured, sweet-scented tropical flowers and
plants. A gnarled frangipani tree overhangs the enticing swimming pool; the
water appears to cascade over the curved infinity edge into the backdrop of
banana plants, bamboo, and towering coconut palms. A large relaxation gazebo,
known as a ‘Bale Bengong’, is situated next to the pool and offers the comfort
of cushioned daybeds. Sunloungers are positioned on the white Palimanan stone
patio; hand-carved paras stone statues and garden lamps create a romantic
ambience. The constant sound of the fast flowing Petanu River, as it carves its
way through the steep gorge below, is accompanied by the melody of birdsong and
cicadas.
Villa Alamanda is an ideal choice for those looking for modern luxury in
peaceful surroundings; an enchanting retreat where guests can enjoy a relaxing
experience with personalised service
Villa Alamanda is fully serviced by:
• A full-time house manager
Oversees and coordinates the staff and property and is available to assist
guests during their stay.
• One Cook - Trained in the preparation of both local and international cuisine.
A menu is provided, and the cook will do all the market shopping.
• Two maids - Responsible for housekeeping duties, taking care of daily laundry
and providing waitress service around the grounds and buildings of the property.
• One Security Guard - Duties are to patrol the grounds and guard the entrance
of the villa from dusk to dawn ensuring the security of the guests.
• Two gardeners - Tending the garden and the grounds of the villa, and cleaning
and maintaining the swimming pool
• One Driver and Car provided.
Entertainment
• Stereo music system for CDs and tapes
• Satellite TV
• DVD player.
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