Saturday, March 26, 2011

Villa Asta


Villa Asta is a peaceful, luxurious, 5-bedroom residence designed with the flexibility to accommodate groups of up to 10 guests within the daily tariff, however the villa can comfortably accommodate up to an additional 6 more guests (total 16) by arrangement. Guests will particularly appreciate the large, well equipped games room, spectacular free form swimming pool and extensive garden areas. With its sophisticated ambience, it is ideally suited for discerning groups of friends or families who want to experience the very best of Bali.
Guests have full access to the prestigious Canggu Club for the duration of their stay. The Canggu Club is Bali’s premier international members club, providing first class facilities that include a Restaurant, Bar and Lounge, Library, Kids Club, Tennis courts (flood lit and indoor), Air-conditioned Squash courts, 25meter swimming pool, Gym fitness and aerobics centre, Indoor sports hall, Sauna, and a Billiard lounge.

This beautiful villa is located 25 minutes from the international airport, and is also convenient for all of the main shopping malls, Waterbom Park, and tourist attractions such as the dramatic and venerated Tanah Lot sea temple, perched on a craggy wave-lashed rock at the edge of the foaming white surf of the Indian Ocean.

ABOUT US


Villa Asta lies nestled in the heart of the Batubelig area, less than 10 minutes walk to the beach on Bali's south-western coast, and just a few minutes' drive from the trendy Seminyak area with its glamorous lifestyle and wide choice of top, internationally-acclaimed restaurants.
Bordered by rice fields, the setting is serene and beautiful, within a neighbourhood that is home to some of the most prestigious properties on the island. On a clear day, the vista is blessed with the magical sight of the mountains.

The nearby beaches are renowned for their world-class surf breaks and panoramic coastline views. Batubelig Beach is quiet and peaceful, while Seminyak Beach is the playground of the rich and famous; the spot where the local and expatriate communities gather every evening to enjoy Bali’s legendary sunsets.

Seminyak boasts a plethora of chic cocktail bars, exciting nightclubs, sumptuous spas, fashionable boutiques and famous restaurants including ‘Ku Dé Ta’, ‘Kafé Warisan’, ‘Living Room’, ‘Hu’u’ and ‘La Lucciola’.

A stay at Villa Asta offers you the best of everything Bali Has to offer !

ACCOMODATION


Villa Asta was designed by the internationally-acclaimed architect, Guy Morgan, with sumptuous interiors and landscaping by Dean Kempnich.
The property is entered through an ornately framed wooden doorway, behind which stands a Balinese Hindu feature known as the ‘aling aling’ - a short screen wall devised to protect the property from troublesome and malign influences, because evil spirits have great difficulty in turning corners! A waterfall cascades into the pool producing a “glass like” view across the pool to the feature bale.

This also has the effect of producing gasps of surprise and delight from the guests as they step past the wall and view the property for the first time. Boasting contemporary minimalist architecture and a tropical open-living concept with Balinese influences, Villa Asta is comprised of 4 separate living, dining and sleeping pavilions.

The warm teak wood floors, richly grained coconut wood pillars, creamy white Palimanan stone terraces, cool marble fixtures, slate floors, and random rock walls form the dominant components, juxtaposed against koi (fish) ponds, water spouts and the natural greenery of Bali’s exotic plants.


Villa Asta boasts two distinct sleeping areas:

MASTER PAVILLION

The Master sleeping pavilion houses 2 air-conditioned double bedrooms complete with en-suite bathrooms, and a pool terrace.

Each bedroom has a soaring thatched roof and is furnished with a canopied 4-poster king-size bed, a comfortable built-in window seat and is complete with a 29-inch plasma TV. Each is tastefully decorated with bold colours, rich fabrics and bright scatter cushions, local artwork and artefacts.

Sliding glass doors lead into the private garden bathrooms, each one dominated by a splendid, oversized, marble bathtub as its central feature, and sheltered from the elements by the eaves of the roof.

The plunge pool can be accessed by exterior bathrooms doors, thus avoiding the need to walk through the bedrooms.

TWIN SUITES
Three further bedrooms and the games room are located at the far end of the garden, away from the main living areas.

This 2- storey pavilion houses 3 bedrooms downstairs. Each of the air conditioned bedrooms can be made up with either king size beds or twin beds. Both configurations also feature 2 rollaway beds.

The bedrooms are accessed by sliding glass doors from a colonnaded terrace, and each boasts a walk-in wardrobe, an en-suite garden bathroom with toilet, shower, washbowl, vanity unit, and a traditional ’mandi’- an outdoor urn fed by a waterspout.

LIVING & DINING AREA


The living pavilion is open on 4 sides and features a soaring ‘alang alang’ thatched roof supported by coconut wood pillars above a cream Palimanan stone floor. Ceiling fans and gentle breezes keep this area cool; it is tastefully furnished with a cushioned rattan sofa, chairs, and a glass topped rattan table. This pavilion is also linked to the central music system with surround speakers in the roof.

The open-sided dining pavilion is furnished with a long table which seats up to 18, boasting padded chairs and an orange theme. Cooled by natural breezes it also features a teak wood floor, paddle fans and pendulous lanterns suspended from its pitched roof. Ideal for entertaining, this ample pavilion is linked to a quality music system with surround speakers in the roof.

PRIVATE DEN



Sliding opaque glass doors lead from the dining area into an air-conditioned den. This cosy snug is furnished with deeply cushioned lounges and a big lazy chair.
It also doubles as an office, and is equipped with a built-in desk and fitted cupboards, a computer with Internet access, a printer, a 32-inch plasma TV with over 25 satellite channels, DVD and a high quality sound system linked to speakers in the living and dining areas. The walls are graced with colourful local artwork and artifacts.

GAMES ROOM



The semi open-air games room is a huge wooden deck with a thatched roof, located above the guest bedrooms and presents beautiful rice field views. Equipment includes a computer (with internet access), DVD, pool table, a ping pong table, and a 42-inch wall-mounted plasma TV.

POOL & GARDEN



The immaculate garden is dominated by a dramatic freeform swimming pool. Shallow layers within the pool step down into the deepest 5-metre section, immediately beneath a 3-metre-high, 2-storey ‘bale’ relaxation pavilion. Shaded by a thatched roof, this elevated, double-decker pavilion offers spectacular rice field views from the top. A circular timber deck rests beside the pool, complete with sunloungers and umbrellas.

At the far end of the garden is a walled, grass court, suitable for playing badminton, tennis, volley ball, football and other games.

Enjoy ...

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