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Bali Villas in Sanur

Villa Smara Bay, is situated in a strategic position for those who wants to experienced all the diversity of Bali. On a front sand surfing beach, Smara Bai is located 30 minutes to the airport, to the upscale shop, dining and the entertaining area of Seminyak and to the cultural town of Ubud.

Villa Style

This spacious four bedrooms Balinese style private villa lay out amongst a 60 meters long manicured beach front garden including an expensive T shape swimming pool to maximize the view to the sand beach and the Indian Ocean. Smara Bai was designed by the renowned Balinese architect Popo Danes. He has combined contemporary elegance with ethnic charm to take advantage of this exceptional environment by utilizing the best of local materials. This exclusive Bali villa is an ideal choice for those looking for modern luxury in peaceful surroundings; an enchanting retreat where guests can enjoy a relaxing experience with personalized service.

General Description

Smara Bai property is opening directly to the ocean through 60 meters beach front. The private villa consists of 3 main buildings out of the staff area featuring four air conditioned bedrooms, a large open air living and dining area, an indoor cosy living room, large verandas and bale.

A spacious open living and dining area facing the sea, located after the main entrance is decorated with simplicity but elegance. The fully equipped kitchen, in the same building is adjacent to the dining.

A closed building paralleled to the beach is featuring 3 bedrooms including en-suite bathroom and walk in dressing area opened on the sea with large glass sliding door opening in to wooden veranda overlooks the swimming pool and the ocean where a dining table is set up to six people to enjoy the breakfast in the warm sunrise. Next to the master bedroom one indoor living area is featuring comfortable sofa, armchairs and coffee table.

The third building is featuring the fourth bedroom including dressing, bathroom and a connected study room.

The garden is shaded by verdant jungle foliage and filled with an abundance of brightly colored, sweet-scented tropical flowers and plants. The large T shaped swimming pool is equipped with a gazebo as well as some long chairs with mattresses providing a space for relaxation.

All the modern equipment such as large TV screen, stereo sound system, DVD players as well as wireless high speed internet connection is provided to ensure the necessary international high level of comfort.

Bali villas in Sanur

Splendid Sanur Residence comprises nine bedrooms encompassed within three self-contained buildings set side-by-side in a spectacular beachfront villa location on Bali’s south east coast around 20 minutes from Seminyak or about 25 minutes from cultural town of Ubud.

The residence is an ideal venue for weddings, parties and events. The expansive terraced garden, set against the stunning backdrop of the Balinese coastline, is the perfect spot for wedding or for saying “I do” . The accommodation designed for families and groups of up to eighteen people. The three individual buildings share a number of common facilities including the garden, the 23 x 6.5-meter swimming pool, and a communal dining room serviced by a commercial kitchen where an internationally trained chef and his team cater to the culinary whims of the guests in 5-star fashion.

The Sanur Residence is characterised by contemporary tropical architecture, an abundance of light, huge aluminium-framed picture windows, broad balcony-terraces, and a crisp white décor. Each 2-storey building accommodates up to six people. All three buildings boast different features, but each includes three bedrooms with en-suite marble bathrooms, a living room and dining room with a table for six, a fully fitted kitchen, additional sitting areas and spacious terraces. The beautiful landscaped garden – complete with reflective ponds, flat green coastal lawns and a romantic relaxation pavilion – is bordered by rice fields, sweet corn and tobacco plantations, and bounded by papaya and banana groves.

The property blessed with dramatic views of the coastline and the ocean, stretching all the way from Sanur to Mt Agung in the east. The glorious sunrises in this part of Bali are legendary, and can be enjoyed from the terraces of all three of the buildings that comprise the residence. In the early mornings, the mysterious towering sea cliffs of the neighbouring Nusa Penida Island will be bathed in a warm pink glow. The beach is just 50 metres away and is good for surfing and safe for swimming. It is accessed via a path through the rice fields, and boasts a private timber deck for the use of guests at the residence. From here it is fun to watch the local fishermen going out every day in their colourful jukung outrigger boats.

Every room in the Sanur Residence villa is air-conditioned and guests also have the option of ceiling fans. Entrances are flanked by ornamental pebble-lined ponds and protected by solid doors that swing open into the cool interiors. Upstairs and downstairs, folding glass doors open onto a plethora of terraces, allowing the cool sea breezes to permeate. Dark wood finishes are complemented by white quilt covers, white soft furnishings and colourful local artwork. Every bedroom features a timber floor and is equipped with a TV with local channels and DVD player, in addition to top quality King Koil mattresses, a telephone, safe deposit box, and an emergency button. Every master bathroom is fitted with a Jacuzzi tub, shower, hairdryer, shaver mirror, electrical shaver socket, and a thoughtful array of shampoo and bath products.

Building No. 1 [3br]

Private villa No 1 is the westerly building of the residence. The open-plan Living Room, Media Room & Dining Room is furnished with a comfortable L-shaped sofa, a nestle of coffee tables, a dining table, and a flat screen satellite TV and DVD player and music system. The stylish, dark grey floor is composed of non-slip, burned granite. An alternative cosy Sitting Area overlooks the gardens and view.

Building No. 2 [3br]

villa No. 2 is the centre building of the residence, and is characterised by a cream polished granite floor. It features a raised Dining Area furnished with a richly grained coconut shell dining table and chairs by the Bali-based Italian designer ‘Carlo’. The Kitchen is located to one side. It is very similar to the kitchen in Building No. 1, complete with a breakfast bar and high seats.

Four steps lead down to the Living & Media Room, which furnished with two exquisite soft leather sofas and a matching ottoman. A 42-inch plasma screen TV, DVD player provided for the entertainment of the guests. Kids will enjoy sitting on the yielding beanbags. More glass doors open up onto a terrace with a daybed. A powder room with basin and toilet is located next to the living area.

Building No. 3 [3br]

Villa No. 3 is the easterly building of the residence, and is characterised by a dark, burnt granite non-slip floor. The Dining Area with a table for six is located next to a wooden deck sheltered by a pergola. The kitchen is very similar to the kitchens in Buildings Nos. 1 & 2, and is located to one side. The Living Area is central, furnished with a large bamboo daybed facing the ocean view.

This is the only building with a separate, self-contained media room – a cosy Home Theatre with a 60-inch screen for projecting movies and satellite TV channels. The room furnished with a sofa, beanbags and shelf units.