Villa Ylang Ylang

Villa Ylang Ylang in Ketewel is the star of the show, an outstanding six-bedroom beachfront contemporary villa, bounded by coconut trees, endless rice fields and deserted Indian Ocean beach. Hidden within a culturally-drenched village along Bali’s south-east coast, this modern Asian residence oozes luxury and glamour, with interiors revealing exquisite tastes and sophisticated facilities for discerning guests, including a 16-metre pool, beachfront deck and home-theatre. The secluded ocean front setting overlooking the Badung Strait, together with the villa’s suitability for yoga, spa and indulgent relaxation, further contribute to a retreat of absolute calm and well-being, adhering to Villa Ylang Ylang’s lifestyle concept of ‘passionate serenity’.

Approached through Saba village, with its idyllic scenery of verdant rice fields and coconut groves, this beachfront property resting on landscaped gardens and facing the Indian Ocean’s crashing surf is a spectacular sight. Contemporary Asian in design and lavishly appointed, the architectural grandeur of this six-bedroom property emphasises majestic dimensions to create an atmosphere of serenity and refinement.

At Villa Ylang Ylang, the pursuit of relaxation is amply catered for with a gym and infrared sauna, a top-notch theatre room and a series of intimate, luxurious outdoor spaces, while epicurean pursuits are more than satisfied by the kitchen, which produces fine dining par excellence.

Built in 2002 and lovingly designed and furnished by its owner, Villa Ylang Ylang hints of Versace and European sophistication: an elegant black and gold theme permeates throughout, while furnishings are fashioned from the finest imported fabrics. Food is served on gold plates, pool towels are by Chanel and several precious glass sculptures by the celebrated Japanese Artist Seiki ornament the villa. Guests have included international celebrities and royalty, discreetly served by the experienced yet charming villa staff.

Villa Ylang Ylang, however, is much, much more than a luxury beachside residence. The villa is named after the fragrant Ylang Ylang flower, renowned for bringing harmony, peace, warmth and passion, and its mantra is ‘passionate serenity’, which is exactly what you will find here. Radiating a positive and rejuvenating energy, Villa Ylang Ylang’s wildly beautiful beachside setting is therapeutic in itself, but add the yoga and spa treatments, health-conscious food and calming chill-out zones and you have a magical retreat. Secluded and peaceful, you may not want to leave this destination villa, but should you venture out you are within easy driving distance of many of Bali’s tourist attractions and natural splendours.

The layout
Indoor Living
• Two-story main pavilion with 11m high atrium featuring an open-sided living and dining area with various spaces for relaxation
• Formal dining area accommodating 12-14 people
• Separate, fully-equipped kitchen
• Air-conditioned theatre room equipped with satellite TV, DVD and wall-projected movie screen, large sofas and well-equipped office
• Mezzanine-style gallery provides and two intimate dining space and a centrally-positioned balcony with bi-fold glass doors

Outdoor Living
• 16m salt-water swimming pool central to the villa’s expansive manicured lawn area
• Large stone pool deck furnished with multi-functional sun bed and umbrellas
• Timber sundeck located towards the river with sun loungers and umbrellas
• Two traditional bales at either end of the property

Bedrooms
King Bedrooms
• Two luxurious master suites face each other across the pool and furnished with king-sized, contemporary four-poster bed, vanity and couch
• Outdoor furnished terrace with private plunge pool
• Lavish ensuite bathroom featuring large sunken-baths, room-size walk-in shower, his n’ hers washbasins and small courtyard
• Satellite TV and DVD player
• Air-conditioned

Queen Bedrooms
• Two queen-rooms furnished with queen-sized, four-poster beds
• Wood and glass sliding doors leading to chic ensuite bathrooms featuring mini-sunken-tubs that double a showers (massage shower)
• Air-conditioned