Number of Bedrooms: 5
District of Bali: Canggu
Total Living Area: 1,200m˛
Total Area of Grounds: 18,500m˛Villa Gajah Putih is
located in Canggu, just a twenty-minute drive from the greater
Kuta/Seminyak area where the prime dining, shopping, and
nightlife in Bali are located. Because of its slightly out of
town setting, it has the double attraction of being relatively
close to everything one might need, while being far enough
away to retain a peaceful rural feel.
The surrounding village is traditional Balinese, and
retains large expanses of pictorial rice fields. This
five-bedroom villa and its immense property has the
spectacular attribute of being set directly on the beach, and
the ocean view enhances the enticing attributes of this prime
estate.
The villa consists of one main two-storey building set on a
gorgeous sprawling property, the gardens of which have been
maturing for over a decade. To the left of the building is an
immense vegetable garden, large yard, and tennis court.
Between the main structure and the beach is a swimming pool
and indoor sauna set within a manicured lawn strewn with
coconut palms and two relaxation bales. The gated villa
entrance has ample parking and a security post to guard one’s
interests whilst ensuring one’s safety.
Upon entering the grounds one is led down a wooden walkway
past a large limestone alligator carving and elaborate water
ponds. These water gardens are filled with colourful fish and
flowers, and completely surround the main building. The
spacious common living areas of the villa are floored in
marble, and the actual structure is composed of white stucco
ceilings framed by huge ironwood beams supported by matching
columns, making the areas completely open-air.
The first area is the dining room, which boasts a massive
teak table that seats twelve and looks out over the blooming
gardens to the ocean. The fully equipped kitchen is set off to
the side of the dining room and can be reached by way of a
small bridge.
The first floor living room features wooden tables, rattan
armchairs and couches situated so as to create two sitting
areas. Artwork collected from around the Indonesian
archipelago abounds, enhancing the exotic atmosphere and
creating a rich ambience ideal for thoughtful repose. The air
is permeated with the sounds of crashing waves and the
melodious chirping of tropical birds, which inhabit the
flourishing tropical gardens.
Each of the five bedrooms consists of an enclosed
air-conditioned room with its own ensuite bathroom. The floors
and ceilings are made of ironwood, and each of the bedrooms
have at least one glass wall overlooking the ocean-side
gardens of the estate. All of the ensuite bathrooms are
floored and walled with caramel marble, and have
screened-windows overlooking the front gardens.
Set off to the right of the living room when walking
straight from the dining area is the first bedroom. The
entrance to this bedroom is a traditional Balinese variegated
carved doorway, which opens up to reveal two queen sized
wooden canopy beds with blue cotton bedcovers from India.
Delicate white mosquito nets subtly accented by white flower
patterns are draped from the canopies, and reading lights are
tactfully attached to the supports for convenience. The beds
are separated by a blue Ikat wall hanging and a wooden bedside
table upon which rests a porcelain lamp from Hong Kong. The
room is flanked on one side by glass, which looks out over the
living room and pool table when the white draperies are
opened. A rich red Oriental carpet delightfully compliments
the ironwood floors. The rest of the furniture consists of a
modest wood standing wardrobe and a small writing table with
matching chairs.
Within the spacious marble bathroom, a large mask of a
meditative face with closed eyes hangs on the wall behind the
double showers, mounted on square marble pillars. A wooden
towel rack and copper elephant stand sit by the stairs leading
into the sunken marble tub which can be filled for a luxurious
bath.
On both sides of the doorway to the second bedroom are two
majestic red lion-like sculptures. Two wooden queen sized beds
with red bedcovers sit on either side of a small table and
lamp, behind which is a wall of windows overlooking the
garden. The front windows look out to a lily pond filled with
fish and two fountains in the form of carved stone tortoises,
spouting water from their mouths. Bamboo blinds can be drawn
down in the bedroom for privacy. The décor in this room
consists of a plain wooden wardrobe, a desk, and matching
chairs, and is highlighted by a red and blue Oriental carpet,
and two original antique Chinese paintings to either side of
the ironwood door leading to the large robe and ensuite
bathroom.
An imported pool table sits off to the side of the living
room near the ironwood staircase that leads to the second
storey. The stairs are divided by a small landing, over which
an arched wood doorframe tactfully splits the sunlight.
Balinese paintings depicting village life adorn the walls, and
a swinging ironwood gate opens up to second floor. The entire
second storey is floored in ironwood, and a timber-lined
cathedral style alang-alang ceiling opens up the space.
To the immediate left of the staircase, one walks past
another large painting and through a set of picturesque carved
doors into the first master bedroom. This sublime room is
walled on three sides by sliding glass windows with white
linen drapes that can be drawn for privacy. An Ikat weaving
hangs on the fourth wall between the entrance and the bathroom
doorway. The entire bedroom is surrounded by a balcony, which
overlooks the front and back gardens, and the vegetable garden
to the side. The tremendous bed sits in the middle of the room
with a view of the ocean, and boasts a finely dyed cotton red
and white bedcover made in India in karma sutra style.
Imported Oriental carpets encircle the bed, and an elaborate
Chinese style sofa from Java sits off to the side. The ensuite
bathroom is another symphony of marble and indulgence.
The forth bedroom overlooks the balcony to one side and
offers a sea view to the other. The most notable decoration in
this room is the complex mirrored wall hanging from India. As
in the other bedrooms, a table and matching sitting chairs and
a standing wardrobe make up the rest of the furniture.
The second master bedroom is boasts sliding glass doors
overlooking the ocean open up to expose the elegantly carved
canopy bed. The white bedcover is of handmade Indian lace,
matched by the elegant mosquito net, hand painted in India. A
unique Javanese batik wall hanging backs the bed, and depicts
a forest setting with animals grazing.
The upstairs living area consists of one main sitting area
overlooking a tremendous balcony upon which are set two
batik-covered massage tables. Flower boxes filled with
fragrant blooming plants surround the balcony. A tall table is
situated behind the sitting area, upon which a projector can
be put, while a large screen can be pulled down from the
ironwood columns framing the scene for movie-viewing. An
attractive Chinese-style canopy day bed with mirrored Indian
bedcovers sits to one side, offering an enticing spot from
which to enjoy the fabulous property and the view it offers
its guests.
One can walk out to the actual ground of the property by
way of the first floor living area, past two Chinese sofa beds
and three crouching Buddha statues. The marble floor is traded
for a wood-planked walkway, leading out through the
flourishing gardens to the enormous swimming pool. The pool is
surrounded by a wood deck, which supports numerous lounge
chairs and two hammocks. To the side of the swimming pool is
an alluring indoor sauna, completely made of tropical hardwood
and roofed with alang-alang. One way glass ensures privacy
while inside, yet allowing one to look out to the left towards
the vegetable garden and tennis courts, or to the two
beachside relaxation bales, ideal for meditation or yoga.
The gate leading to the beach is next to the bales. The
tennis court is set on a slightly elevated plane near the
beach, and the thick foliage lining the fence tactfully
maintaining privacy by sufficiently obstructing the view of
the villa without blocking the ocean view from the property.
The manicured lawn that makes up the majority of the grounds
offers an ideal setting for hosting weddings or large events.
Owing to the owner’s love of fine food, the cooks at the
villa are both talented and versatile, offering guests a large
choice of delectable meals to enjoy during their stay. Many of
the fresh ingredients used for cooking are gathered daily from
the villa’s organic vegetable and herb garden.
With its old world design and impressive hand selected
collection of Asian antiques and fabrics, Villa Gajah Putih is
truly one of Bali’s finest luxury estates.
Staff
Villa Gajah Putih is fully serviced by:
- A full-time house manager
Oversees and coordinates the staff and property and is
available to assist guests during their stay.
- Two cooks
Trained in the preparation of both local and international
cuisine. A menu is provided, and the cook will do all the
market shopping.
- Six maids
Responsible for housekeeping duties, taking care of your
daily laundry and providing waiter service around the
grounds and buildings of the property.
- Two security guards
Their duties are to patrol the grounds and guard the
entrance of the villa from dusk to dawn ensuring your
security.
- Six gardeners and pool attendants
Tending the garden and the grounds of the villa. They ensure
that the facilities of the villa run smoothly during your
visit.
- Two waitress
Responsible for dining table set up, provide waiter service
and assist chef with food preparation.
- One Driver (only included for booking of full
house - 5 bedrooms)
Offers chauffeur service to guests for up to 10 consecutive
hours per day.
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