Ketewel Villa 387

An absolute beachfront Villa, situated in Pabean Beach, Ketewel Bali. Set amidst a tropical landscape and overlooking the ocean, Villa 387 gives a perfect serenity with spectacular view of sunrise and mount Agung, Nusa Penida and Lombok Island surrounded by rice paddy fields within millionaire expatriate Villa surrounds. The recent construction of the Sanur-Kusamba by-pass road has made this area easily accessible to the rest of the island and positions Villa 387 within easy driving distance of most of Bali's tourist attractions.

The villa is just 45 minutes drive from Bali's international airport, 20 minutes from the cultural town of Ubud, 10 minutes to Bali Safari and Marine Park, 10 minutes from Sukawati art and handicraft market, 10 minutes from Sanur, and 30 minutes from the restaurants, shops and nightlife of Kuta and Seminyak. Ketewel village is the origin of the famous Legong Bededari Dance, and the neighbouring village of Sawa produced the finest Legong dancers on the island. The beach of Pabean, in front of Majapahit, was once a small port through which oriental traders brought their products; at low tide you can still see the structure of the old harbour and a Chinese cemetery is located nearby. Balinese Hindu purification ceremonies are held beside the ocean at the sacred Pura Segara sea temple, and the nearby reef is renowned for its world-class surf breaks.

About The Villa

Villa 387 resting beside a glistening black sand beach, near the traditional village of Ketewel on Bali's south-east coast. The Villa consists of three-bedroom villa boasts a private swimming pool, the finest furnishings and a five-star standard of service and food. Bounded by the River Wos and surrounded by terraced rice fields, tobacco plantations, papaya and banana groves, the magnificent setting is blessed with spectacular views extending across the oceantowards the beaches of Sanur and Nusa Dua, Lembongan Island and East Bali.

The landscaping and contemporary architecture of the shingle-roofed villas is based on traditional Balinese principles, utilizing local materials and incorporating the essential elements of Balinese Hindu philosophy and symbolism. The theme is reflected in the grand proportions of the villa, together with the white Palimanan stone walkways and the terracotta brick walls that border them. The villa is entered via a pair of hand-carved wooden garden doors, behind which stands a Balinese Hindu feature known as the 'aling aling' , a short screen wall designed to protect the property from troublesome and malign influences, because evil spirits have great difficulty in turning corners.

Accommodation

Elevated above the water’s edge and soothed by the prevailing easterly sea breezes, Villa 387 offers that combination of relaxed indoor and outdoor gourmet living. The villa presents a two storey main building. The main building encompasses three bedrooms and a living and dining room next to a 20-metre swimming pool, plus an open-sided living and dining pavilion.

The Massage Bale is conveniently located right next to sundecks swimming pool. The Oceanfront dining Bale is located next to event garden, complete with fully glass-door and seating areas. It is perfect for beautiful morning breakfast and fine dining in the evening enjoying the ocean breeze. Inside, sophisticated decor and a generous smattering of tribal objects d’art fill the villa with the wonderment of the Indies while a mix of modern and antique furnishings, top quality linens upon single and king-sized beds, mean comfort is assured.

Practicalities are taken care of in the staff service area. 24 hour personal butlers offer top service, making sure that guest every needs are taken care of. Villa 387’s beautiful beachfront garden and ocean-view deck make this villa particularly well-suited for weddings and other large events.

Master Suite

The air-conditioned master suite in the main villa covers the whole of the upper floor under a soaring pitched roof. The bedroom is furnished with a queen-size bed, desk and chair, and equipped with a satellite-channel TV, DVD/CD player. Paras stone bricks form a wall behind the bed while, at the front, glass doors open out onto a timber balcony furnished with a sofa and loungers and offering cool breezes and delightful views of the coastline and ocean.

The ensuite bathroom (fitted with corner bathtub, shower and twin washbasins) comprises two separate dressing and washing areas accessed by two different doors from the bedroom and linked by a covered, semi-open-air walkway on the far side. The walkway is enclosed with fretwork screens (and blinds for privacy) which allow the cool breezes to permeate.

Guest Bedrooms

Villa 387’s two air-conditioned guest bedrooms are located downstairs in the main building and are mirror images of each other. Accessed via magnificent carved doors, each has a wooden floor and is furnished with a king-size bed and desk. A dressing area is situated behind the bed while glass doors at the front of each room open onto a terrace.

Each semi-open-air bathroom is flanked by a staggered wall under a polycarbonate roof and features a triple-tiered running water feature and hidden lighting which illuminates the space stunningly at night. The bathrooms are crafted in dark grey terrazzo and fitted with twin washbasins, sunken bathtubs and rain showers.

Services & Features

• Villa supervisor
• Chef
• 24 hours butler service
• Villa attendants
• Pool attendant/Gardener
• Engineer
• 24 hours security
• Swimming pool: 20 metres lap pool; two adjoining 1.5 x 1.5m Jacuzzis
• Wifi internet access
• Safety box in all bedrooms
• Satellite TV
• DVD player
• Pioneer surround home theatre system

Distances

• Saba Bay Stables: 3km
• Sukawati: 7km
• Bali Bird Park: 7km
• Bali Safari and Marine Park: 7km
• Surfing (Cucukan): 7km
• Sanur: 13km
• Mas: 13km
• Ubud: 17km
• Ngurah Rai International Airport: 27km