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Awang-Awang can be translated as "floating
in the space between heaven and earth" - the perfect
description for this beautiful villa perched on the edge of a
gorge with breathtaking views of the sacred Petanu River and
lush tropical forest.
Location
Situated in the cool highlands 5 Kms from
Ubud, famous for its fine art galleries, restaurants and rich
cultural life, the villa is a 50 minute drive from the
air-port. The ten minute drive from Ubud meanders through
stunning scenery of lush rice-fields, mountains and the sacred
volcano Gunung Agung towering in the distance.
Villa
The house was designed by the Balinese
architect Ir. Ida Bagus Wiadnyana according to ancient
traditions with the correct alignments toward the holy
mountain. Traditional materials are used throughout to
harmonize with the environment - alang-alang thatched roofing,
hand-made terracotta floor tiles, stone and marble, all
crafted by local artists. The house is cooled by fans and
natural cross breezes over water gardens.
Entry is via the traditional Balinese
gate-way protected by stone guardians. The stone pathway lined
with heliconia, orchids, gingers and frangipani leads through
tranquil lotus and water-lily filled fish ponds. Antique
Javanese doors open onto the large main living area with a
soaring alang-alang roof and spectacular views from the open
terrace.
Bedrooms
Antique Javanese doors open from the living
room to three bedrooms. The main bedroom contains a
queen-sized bed made from old teak-wood and an antique batik
table. A dressing room leads to the marble bathroom with a
large terrazzo bath-tub and the outdoor shower area with a
hand-carved stone mural. The second bedroom has an antique
Javanese queen –sized bed while the third contains two single
beds. A large terrazzo and marble bathroom with a deep tub,
outdoor shower and double vanity is shared between the 2
rooms.
Lower level
Stairs lead down to the open dining area with
its spectacular views across the lush valley and the sounds of
the flowing river below. The dining table is constructed from
sections of an antique Javanese house and comfortably seats up
to 10.
The kitchen has granite bench tops and is
well-equipped with a refrigerator, oven, gas cook-top and
modern appliances and utensils.
Antique Javanese doors lead to the fourth
bedroom which contains a queen-sized bed and a marble/terrazzo
en-suite. Sliding glass doors open to the terrace.
Bottom level
Steps lead down to the sun deck, pool shower
and the infinity edge swimming pool with its stunning backdrop
of tropical forest.
Furnishings
The house contains many unique pieces of
antique furniture from Java and Lombok and is decorated with
traditional weavings, carvings, statues, and antique shadow
puppets. There is a television, CD player, VCR, DVD, and a
collection of CD’s and books.
Village and Staff
The Villa is part of the village of Melayang
and guests are always warmly welcomed at local temple
ceremonies. Every morning the village priest presents
offerings to the gods both inside the house and at the various
house temples in the garden. Our staff are from Melayang and
they not only excel in taking care of guests, they are also
accomplished carvers, painters and musicians.
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