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Encompassed by emerald rice fields, Villa
Nawang Wulan is nestled within the beautiful agricultural belt
between Kuta and Tanah Lot. It is located just five minutes’
drive from the rugged Berawa Beach – renowned for its
world-class surf breaks and legendary sunsets – and fifteen
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; offering sports, social, and leisure
facilities, including a state-of-the art gym, a 25-metre
swimming pool and a tennis & squash centre. For horse lovers,
the Umalas Equestrian Centre is very close by; and Nirwana
Golf Course – designed by Greg Norman and renowned as one of
the best golf courses in Asia – is a twenty minute drive. The
villa is thirty minutes’ from the international airport, and
convenient for all of the island’s main shopping malls and
tourist attractions, including Tanah Lot, Bali’s most
venerated sea temple.
Introduction
The romantic, 3-bedroom Villa Nawang Wulan blends contemporary
tropical architecture with thatched roofs and antique
furnishings. It takes its name from a classic Javanese folk
tale, the story of which is depicted in one of the paintings
that graces its walls. Guests will enter the villa through an
impressive pair of towering teakwood doors.
The central focus
is the open-sided living pavilion, which is bordered by a 12 x
3.75-metre swimming pool fed by a waterfall, it is
complemented by a stone terrace furnished with sun beds, and
completed by a raised wooden deck at one end. The property is
comprised of three buildings, bounded by a series of beautiful
garden areas, well-stocked with flowering trees and shrubs.
Cows graze in the neighboring fields, and a tree lined valley
with a small stream runs along one side. There is a secure car
parking area at the main entrance.
Living Pavilion
The main pavilion houses a living area, a bedroom and a
library. Slightly raised above the garden, it enjoys cool
breezes and gorgeous views. On one side of this symmetrical
pavilion is a cosy living area with a built-in cushioned sofa,
and big, dish-shaped, water-hyacinth chairs in which you can
curl up and watch movies on the large 42-inch plasma screen
satellite TV, which is mounted upon the wall. There is also a
DVD player and a quality surround sound hi-fi system. On the
other side is a small pool table and another built-in sofa.
Library
The library is located in the main living pavilion beside the
grand front entrance. It boasts a cream décor and a wall of
built-in book shelves and cupboards. The open doorway to the
library showcases an ornately carved Chinese window frame.
Tengah Room
Tengah means middle, and this peach-themed air-conditioned
bedroom is centrally located in the main living pavilion. The
built-in queen-size bed is made up with a sumptuous silk cover
and scatter cushions, with colour-coordinated organza
curtains.
The bedroom is equipped with a mini bar-fridge, a
safe deposit box, and a flat-screen TV mounted upon the wall.
The room is ornamented with bright artwork, a full length
mirror, a Buddha head and local artifacts. Double doors lead
into the en-suite open-air bathroom, which is set beside a
pebbled garden complete with a traditional Palimanan stone
frieze depicting a scene from the Hindu epic tale of the
Ramayana.
An open-air shower is protected from the elements by
the roof canopy, and a large washbasin rests beneath an
exquisite cast bronze circular mirror. The toilet is alcoved
to one side, together with some fitted cupboards.
Dining Pavilion & Kitchen
An ornamental pond under a covered pergola is traversed by
stepping stones linking the main living pavilion to the dining
pavilion. A bubbling fountain creates the serene sound of
running water. The pavilion is characterized by two pairs of
disc-shaped Chinese window panels, another Palimanan stone
frieze is set into the wall; a carved chaise long is
positioned outside the entrance.
Steps leads down into the
immaculate kitchen; this dream in dark grey polished terrazzo,
is light and airy and fully equipped, and it is here that the
staff will prepare delicious meals, served through the large
open hatch adjacent to the alfresco dining area.
The hatch is
framed by another ornate window panel, and doubles as a bar
with high stools positioned on the side that enjoys the open
air. The dining area is sheltered by a soaring roof, and
furnished with a chunky modern dining table for six, polished
penshell wall lamps, a large antique cabinet, and a brass
candi resting upon a stone carved plinth. A large guest powder
room is located within a walled garden at the back of the
pavilion, guarded by a lava stone statue of a Balinese
goddess.
Bunga Room
Wooden steps within the dining pavilion lead up to the
charming loft bedroom known as the Bunga (flower) Room. At the
front of the room is a timber mezzanine – a delightful sitting
area furnished with water hyacinth chairs, coffee table, and
an Oriental rug.
The Bunga Room is characterized by coffee and
peach silk and organza soft furnishings, while being equipped
with air-conditioning, a queen-size bed, a mini bar-fridge, a
safe deposit box, and a wall-mounted flat screen TV. The
en-suite bathroom is lined with natural dark grey stone and
fitted with a stainless steel washbowl upon a pedestal, a
rain-shower, and toilet. The adjoining stone sundeck presents
rice field views; it is bordered by a low wall planted with
pink bougainvillea.
Master Suite
The Master Suite is housed within a self-contained bungalow
with a soaring thatched roof, and located on the far side of
the main living pavilion. It is accessed by a pebbled pathway
lined with yellow irises next to a sculptured Palimanan stone
wall. The ‘Nandi’ bedroom boasts a grey terrazzo floor and a
magnificent four-poster bed adorned with primitive-style
Timorese carvings.
The silk bed cover and cushions, and
organza curtains follow a copper and chartreuse theme, and the
furnishings include three green Oriental rugs, a leather sofa
and matching ottomans, a funky table, and an antique Javanese
'gerobok' rice-storage chest on wooden wheels.
A wood carving
of Ganesha dances upon a shelf behind the bed. Double glass
doors open onto a timber balcony offering rural views; this is
a pleasant private spot where you can relax on a deck chair
with a book or a cocktail. Another large window overlooks a
pretty garden area, also accessed by double doors.
The room is
equipped with air-conditioning, a mini bar-fridge, a safe
deposit box, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall; a
spacious dressing area is furnished with a full length mirror,
built in cupboards and a leather seat. The wonderful en-suite
garden bathroom boasts a terrazzo vanity shelf with a marble
wash bowl, a large decorative mirror, and a toilet and
rain-shower positioned in opposite alcoves. The dominant
feature is a huge oval bathtub where you can soak to your
heart’s content under the stars, while still being sheltered
by the roof canopy and enjoying the privacy that is provided
by the high walls.
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