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The Alir is a spacious 5-bedroom estate, nestled beside a river within the beautiful agricultural belt between Seminyak and Canggu on Bali s southwest coast, just 5 minutes drive from the rugged Brawa Beach - renowned for its world-class surf breaks and legendary sunsets. The Alir is located 35 - 45 minutes drive from the international airport and 10 - 15 minutes drive from the trendy Seminyak area, with its wide choice of internationally acclaimed restaurants, chic cocktail bars, exciting nightclubs, lavish spas and elegant boutiques. Just around the corner from the villa is The Canggu Club; Bali s first and only international private members club. For horse lovers, the Umalas Equestrian Centre is just a few blocks away, and Nirwana Golf Course - designed by Greg Norman and renowned as one of the best golf courses in Asia - is a 25 - 30 minutes drive away.
The property comprises a main house and two additional guest houses, a relaxation pavilion and a large swimming pool, set in 2800 square meters of beautiful gardens. The graceful architecture of the main two-storey house blends tropical architecture with contemporary design incorporating traditional Indonesian materials, a shingle roof, and recycled teak and bengkirai hardwood floors. The pool house and guest bungalow are traditional Javanese wooden houses that have been lovingly restored and rebuilt.
The open sided living area is located on the ground floor of the main house. Cooled by natural breezes and pendulous ceiling fans, it lends itself to be an ideal entertainment environment, incorporating a modern open plan kitchen and boasting wonderful views of the terraced gardens. This large airy space is furnished with a solid dining table for up to 10 people, created from a single piece of wood and ideal for dinner parties. There is also a comfortable sofa, a coffee table, a funky lantern, and local artifacts and artwork. A staircase leads up to a splendid mezzanine with a recycled teakwood floor and a balcony walkway lined with four statuesque urns. A guest washroom, with toilet and washbasin, is located on the ground level to one side of the living area. The well-equipped open plan kitchen features wood fronted wall units and a green marble serving counter. It is here that the staff prepare and serve delicious meals.
Two air-conditioned bedrooms are positioned on the ground floor of the main house. Mirror versions of each other, each is accessed by antique doors and each features a warm wooden floor and latticed sliding doors that are reminiscent of the shoji screens of traditional Japanese architecture; when opened the pool deck and garden appear and the interior becomes one with nature. Each bedroom is furnished with a custom made king size bed and a desk, and each has a walk in wardrobe with cupboards, hanging space and a large mirror. Each en-suite bathroom features a tiled floor, and open air area surrounded by a wall with an indoor-outdoor rain shower, unpolished marble walls, a glass washbasin, a toilet, and a large terrazzo bathtub for soaking up those romantic relaxing interludes.
The air-conditioned TV room is located at the top of the stairs, to one side of the mezzanine and accessed by a set of double doors. The room, complete with its soaring roof, is furnished with comfortable cushioned sofas and ottomans, a coffee table and a desk in one corner. It features built-in glass shelving and a floor created from recycled antique timber. This state-of-the-art home theatre supported by a flat-screen TV, DVD player, hi-tech surround sound and music system in addition to satellite TV channels.
At the far end of the mezzanine, overlooking the Zen bamboo garden is a semi open-air area with a teakwood bar, together with heavy solid wood bar stools, corner seating and a pool table. To one side is a guest washroom with toilet and washbasin.
The pool house rests in an elevated position within the garden. It is accessed by five steps, and characterized by antique teakwood walls and a shingle roof. This enchanting little house is flanked by a raised timber deck, complete with an outdoor bar, a quality sound system, a barbeque area and an outdoor dining table and chairs. Gorgeous antique doors open to reveal a spacious air-conditioned bedroom with an antique teakwood floor, on which rests a custom made king sized teak bed, innovative bedside lamps, a large dressing table and a wardrobe under the high, timber-lined roof. Local hand-woven ikat bed linen complete the picture of rustic charm. The semi open air en-suite bathroom features glass shelving, a glass washbasin, a rain shower and toilet.
A two storey building at the far end of the garden houses two further air-conditioned bedrooms. The downstairs lagoon bedroom with en-suite overlooks the waterfall and enjoys the tranquility of the sound of running water. Warm hardwood Merbau floors and beautiful tropical flower paintings help complete the feeling of Zen. Upstairs is a fully restored teak bungalow accessed by an external flight of stone steps. With a polished concrete floor, pitched roof and white washed timber walls, this delightful bedroom has the feel of a wooden chalet. It is attractively furnished with a king sized bed, bedside lamps, table, chair, and a wardrobe. Sliding doors lead on to an ironwood deck complete with table for two. Raised high above the garden, the bedroom and deck affords stunning views all over the estate and the surrounding rice fields, and the breezy deck is a particularly delightful place to relax. The en-suite bathroom has a rain shower, a washbasin on a carved washstand, and a toilet. It features unpolished marble brick walls, and skylights in the roof, which let in plenty of natural light.
The enticing 18-metre swimming pool is positioned in front of the main house and is ideal for swimming laps. It also incorporates a circular champagne plug pool, adding to the delight of tropical living. For those who enjoy lazing beside the pool, the Batu Jogja or Lime Stone pool deck is furnished with traditional sun beds, in addition to two romantic half moon canopied day beds that offer a shaded option. The expansive terraced garden is characterized by flat terraced lawns and punctuated by beautiful mature trees. In the far corner is a lagoon ablaze with purple flowering water hyacinths and a waterfall that provides the tranquility of a tropical oasis. Set back from the swimming pool are two relaxation gazebos with floor cushions, a low table and a beaded lamp.
The villa staffs are professionally trained to make your stay extremely enjoyable. The Villa Maids are well trained in housekeeping and cooking, as well as babysitting for that special occasion. Gardeners are well trained to keep the garden clean and beautiful, as well as maintaining the pool. Security Guards are on hand for your safety, both at day and night.
Please state in your inquiry if you d require airport transfers. There s a transfer fee of IDR 250K one way for one car, to fit 4 people and luggage (surcharge of IDR 50K if the transfer is between 10pm - 7am). Fee payable to driver directly.
