Deep in the heart of Bali, perched on a venerated spur of land at the confluence of two rivers, one will find this stunning hideaway. Designed by the internationally acclaimed architect, Guy Morgan, this modern, spacious villa sleeps up to eight guests and offers the ultimate in luxurious accommodation within a totally private and exclusive, close-to-nature setting.
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3. Villa 343 Fact SheetVILLA DESCRIPTIONVILLA 343 IN UBUD,
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4. Villa 343 Fact SheetDeep in the heart of Bali, perched on a
venerated spur of land at the confluence of two rivers, one
willfind this stunning hideaway. Designed by the internationally
acclaimed architect, Guy Morgan, thismodern, spacious villa sleeps
up to eight guests and offers the ultimate in luxurious
accommodationwithin a totally private and exclusive,
close-to-nature setting.The property and gardens are landscaped
into the slopes of the steep valley, and the approach, via araised
wooden walkway through undisturbed rice fields, gives no clue to
the remarkable design of thevilla, or the breathtaking views of the
jungle and river gorge. Constructed with high quality
localmaterials including alang thatch, Palimanan stone and teak
wood; the property combines thevery best of Balinese architectural
elements with contemporary flair, elegant finishes and
modernamenities.The villa presents a blend of outdoor living and
air-conditioned comfort. Water is a recurring theme inthis villa,
from the Lotus Pond at the entrance to the waterfall that plummets
to the pool below. Thehouse overlooks the river valley and includes
wonderful jungle views. Morning greets you with thesound of the
river and the birds of the jungle.Every room and corner of the
property has the effect of producing gasps of surprise and delight
asguests view it for the first time. The villa is comprised of two
buildings, linked on the upper level by alotus pond and pergola. A
serene Buddha statue stands within the lotus pond and white
thunbergiacascades over the pergola-covered walkway leading to the
Master Bedroom and Studio.The Master Bedroom is characterized by
elegant furniture, teak floors, and glass on three sides tomaximize
the awesome views of the jungle and river valley. Sliding glass
doors open on to a timberbalcony, fringed by a food forest of fruit
trees; the built-in bench seat is an ideal place to absorb
thenatural surroundings and listen to the ceaseless gurgle of the
Ooz River as it coils its way through thedeep gorge below. The
en-suite garden bathroom is dominated by a large black terrazzo
bathtub,creating a strong contrast against the white Palimanan
stone floor. A black terrazzo wash standsupports a stylish chrome
washbowl, and the shower is flanked by shelves and
cabinets.Everything possible has been considered for the comfort of
the guests; the luxurious open-air bathtubis sheltered by a
thatched canopy, and privacy is maintained by a wall. Wooden
shutters, like hatcheswithin the wall, can be opened to reveal a
view of the rice fields, and a larger hatch beside the
bathtuboffers the delightful alternative vista of the jungle. Tree
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5. Villa 343 Fact Sheetacross a star-grass lawn complete the
natural dcor of this charming garden bathroom.Colourful local
artwork adorns the walls of a passage way leading to the Studio on
the same floor.Situated on the western side of the villa, this room
boasts a panoramic view of the rice fields, andfeatures a pitched
roof, a cream terrazzo floor and more built-in cupboards and
storage space. TheStudio doubles as an additional bedroom and
includes an en-suite toilet and shower room with a marblefloor and
black terrazzo washstand. The adjacent building, across the lotus
pond, holds the Study, witha flat screen satellite TV, DVD player
and a quality sound system for the entertainment of the guests.This
room also doubles as an additional bedroom with an en-suite shower
room and a stone terrace thatappears to almost float within the
gently swaying fields of rice.Cushioned seating is built into the
low wall encircling the terrace, thereby creating a comfortable
placefor relaxing with a book while enjoying a coffee or a cocktail
at sunset. A cathedral window in the Studyroom overlooks the main
living and dining area on the lower level, which is accessed by an
externalcantilevered staircase.It is upon reaching this lower level
that visitors will be able to fully appreciate theunique design of
the villa.The gargantuan, 12 x 8 metre, living and dining pavilion
extends the full height of the building andfeatures a marble floor
underneath a vaulted roof supported by coconut-wood pillars on
stone plinths.Furnished with rattan chairs and sofas, pendulous
steel globe lanterns and Buddhist welcome statues,this pavilion
represents open living at its very best, and is a fantastic venue
for parties, receptions andfunctions.A small aviary is situated to
one side, and a large hatch links the dining area with the fully
equippedkitchen, where the cook will prepare a range of delicious
Indonesian and Western meals.Next door is atoilet and a shower, and
the laundry and staff quarters are situated at the back. The
adjoining semi-circular timber deck overhangs the lush river valley
and provides an alternative romantic dining area.Living jackfruit
trees grow through holes that have been cut in the floor of the
deck, creating a solutionthat blends style with nature without
threatening the environment.A further example of environmental
conservation is the water recycling system that has been devised
forthe 8 x 3 metre infinity edge swimming pool, the outdoor
Jacuzzi, and the graceful cascade flowingdown from the lotus pond
above. Another Buddha statue rests within an alcove behind the
cascade.The Guest Room is situated at pool level, within the
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6. Villa 343 Fact SheetStudio. Furnished with a dreamy
four-poster bed, the Guest Room features a Palimanan stone
floor,windows with sliding doors facing the valley, a dressing
room, and a garden bathroom with a blackterrazzo tub, shower and
toilet.Rustic stone steps lead down from the swimming pool to the
lowest level, past an outdoor shower, a bedof beautiful white peace
lilies, and a small lotus pond contained within a stone pot. At
this level there isan open terrace overlooking a grassy meadow
within the valley. Another wooden deck juts out to oneside and a
narrow path leads down to the river past a small temple and a
coconut grove. On one side is asecret sanctuary, a traditional open
pavilion, known as a with a thatched roof and a raised teakfloor
scattered with cushions for relaxing. Even here, guests can enjoy
music from the sound system,which boasts eight speakers directed
towards every corner of the property. On the other side, a
fullyequipped gym provides the facility to maintain a daily fitness
routine while appreciating the wonderfulviews.The Master Bedroom,
Guest Room, Studio and Study each feature individually controlled
air-conditioning units and powerful ceiling fans to keep the rooms
pleasantly cool. There are telephonelines for IDD calls and
in-house calls in each room, and also safety deposit boxes. At
night the villatakes on a different persona, with cleverly
concealed lighting. Guests will appreciate the fresh cool air,and
will be serenaded by a chorus of frog song to the accompaniment of
ritual music from the villagetemples and the constant murmur of the
river. There is a barbeque terrace at the front of the villa
besidethe rice fields and parking space for up to six vehicles.Due
to the steep hillside elevation, the villa is not recommended for
disabled people or young children.LocationThe Villa is situated in
the quiet traditional village of Sebali in the district of Kaliki,
an hour and fifteenminutes drive from Ngurah Rai international
airport, and about ten minutes drive from the culturaltown of Ubud.
This remarkable town is Balis centre for fine arts, dance and
music, and thesurrounding villages are home to Balis most
accomplished painters, dancers, musicians and carvers. Itis located
300 metres above sea level in the foothills of the central mountain
range; this gives it afresher, more pleasant climate than the
southern coastal regions. The numerous art galleries in Ubuddisplay
traditional and modern work; the museums showcase the islands rich
history, and the shopsand the market stalls sell handicrafts,
jewellery, woodcarvings, textiles, paintings and antiques. There(c)
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7. Villa 343 Fact Sheetare many, well-presented, cultural
performances staged in the town, in particular the Hindu epic,
theRamayana; also the Kecak Dance, the Fire Dance, the Monkey Dance
and the Legong Dance. Thecountryside around Ubud is particularly
beautiful, with an abundance of trails offering memorablewalks
through the peaceful rice fields. The location is convenient for
tours all over the island and is onlya forty-minute drive from the
coast.StaffThe Villa 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. Two Cooks - Trained in the
preparation of both local and international cuisine. A menu is
provided, and the cooks will do all the market shopping. Two
Housekeepers - Responsible for housekeeping duties and taking care
of daily laundry. One Waitress - Providing waitress service around
the grounds and buildings of the property. One Gardener - Tending
the garden and the grounds of the villa. One Pool Tender - Cleaning
and maintaining the swimming pool and Jacuzzi. Two Security Guards
- Duties are to patrol the grounds and guard the entrance of the
villa from dusk to dawn ensuring the security of the
guests.Facilities Fully air-conditioned Master Bedroom with
en-suite bathroom Fully air-conditioned Guest Bedroom with en-suite
bathroom Fully air-conditioned Guest Room which can be configured
either as two twins or with one queen-sized bed, with en-suite
shower room Fully air-conditioned Study Room that doubles as a
bedroom, with en-suite shower room Open-air Living and Dining
Pavilion suitable for large parties and functions Exterior decks
and terraces for outdoor dining, entertaining and relaxing. Fully
equipped gym Fully equipped kitchen Swimming pool and Jacuzzi
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8. Villa 343 Fact Sheet Tropical gardens Barbeque terrace
Household staff Stereo system, Satellite TV, DVD Player Safety
Deposit Boxes IDD Telephone Night security* Rates are subject to a
further 15% government and service tax per night.(c)
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