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Taking its name from a sacred spring, the magnificent
six-bedroom villa, known as ‘The Beji’, rests within 40-are of
land, bordered by rice terraces and a river, within walking
distance of the beach on Bali’s south-western coast. The
property is comprised of ten single-storey pavilions, together
with one double-storey building, a 27-metre swimming pool, and
ornamental ponds, leisurely spread throughout lush, expansive
gardens. Constructed of local materials, with ironwood shingle
roofs, the style is restful with a fresh cool décor and
contemporary furnishings.
Living Pavilion & Sunken Lounge
The elevated, open-sided, living pavilion presides over the
garden; its Palimanan stone floor extending onto a timber deck
bounded by a cascading wall of water. Embracing a stylish
cream and black colour theme, the pavilion is furnished with
three yielding sofas, two ottomans and a coffee table,
complemented by a coiled stainless steel sculpture and
lamp-stand created by local sculptor, Chen of ‘Chenergy’.
Ideal for entertaining and relaxing, this ample lounge is
cooled by natural breezes and paddle ceiling fans.
Surround-sound music speakers are fitted in the high roof.
To one side of the Living Pavilion is another deck, with
two frangipani trees and an open-air sunken lounge, presenting
built-in cushioned seating at a lower level.
Dining Pavilion
The elegant dining pavilion showcases a huge teak dining
table, large enough to accommodate up to 18 people. The
pavilion is open on three sides with a high roof, and a
creamy-white Palimanan stone floor. Antique artifacts are
displayed in alcoves within the supporting pillars, and wooden
benches provide additional seating; a stainless steel
sculpture takes pride of place, and an ornamental pond runs
along one side.
A guest washroom is located close to the dining pavilion.
Kitchen
The state-of-the-art service kitchen is located behind the
dining pavilion, and is fully equipped with everything that
the staff need in order to produce delicious Western and Asian
meals. Fitted with gleaming appliances, enhanced by black
marble and teak, this impressive kitchen is also a
professional facility for outside caterers to prepare lavish
feasts for weddings, parties and special functions.
Library / Media Room & Upper Deck
A flight of steps leads from the dining pavilion to the
air-conditioned library and media room, located close to the
entrance of the property. This is the only room at the villa
that is positioned on an upper level. Featuring a teakwood
floor, and fitted with a ceiling fan in addition to the
air-conditioning, this home-theatre is furnished with L-shaped
sofas, ottomans, coffee tables, lamps, and built-in
bookshelves. It boasts a wall-mounted, electronically-operated
1.5 meter cinema screen, supported by a hi-tech surround-sound
and music system, and a projector for showing movies and DVDs,
in addition to satellite TV channels.
Double doors open onto a stone balcony deck, with an
enormous daybed and gorgeous views of the rice fields.
Bedrooms
There are six air-conditioned bedrooms at The Beji, each with
its own en-suite bathroom, dressing room, and open-air
relaxation deck. Each bedroom is equipped with a flat screen
TV with satellite channels, a DVD player and quality sound
system, and a safe deposit box. Additionally, there are two
furnished, open-sided, living pavilions shared by the double
and twin-bedded suites.
The two master suites are located on either side of the
pool, accessed by sliding glass doors with wooden shutters.
Each of these sizeable bedrooms presents a polished teakwood
floor, a king-size, canopied four-poster bed, comfy chairs, a
standard lamp, and a cushioned window seat. The TVs in the
master bedrooms are 29-inch. A separate dressing area,
adjacent to each bedroom, offers plenty of hanging and storage
space. Each sumptuous bathroom is dominated by an oversized
terrazzo bathtub, which is surrounded by a raised wooden deck
complete with a built-in cushioned seat. Teak vanity units,
twin washbasins, large wall mirrors, a walled garden area
planted with palms and taro, and a spacious rainshower with a
pebbled surround completes the picture of bath-time opulence.
In front of each master bedroom is raised wooden deck
overhanging the two shallow areas of the swimming pool. Each
is furnished with a massive 3.5 x 2 meter daybed.
The two double suites and two twin-bedded suites are very
similar in design to the master suites. The adjoining
bathrooms are smaller than the master bathrooms, but sumptuous
nonetheless! Features include open-air rainshowers bordered by
young bamboo, sunken bathtubs and twin washbasins,
complemented by soaring roofs and glassless windows with
carved Palimanan fretwork screens. Outside, wooden decks with
comfy armchairs and cushioned daybeds are flanked by bubbling
ponds stocked with bulrushes and koi.
Garden & Recreational Facilities
The gardens encompass a clipped velvety lawn, flanked by a
pair of regal feathery palms. The splendid 27 x 10-metre
swimming pool is the focal point; it is 2.2 metres deep, with
two segregated shallow areas for kids, positioned at either
side. The timber pool deck has the appearance of an island,
and is furnished with red umbrellas and four, red,
triple-sunlounger-chairs. Speakers positioned beside the pool
carry music around the garden. There is also a secluded garden
beside the main entrance and dining pavilion, planted with
giant taro and white flowering shrubs.
The extensive open space within garden, together with the
numerous terraces and living areas, makes The Beji an ideal
tropical setting for parties, weddings, celebrations,
barbeques and other functions. The sizeable modern kitchen
provides the staff with the equipment and facilities to cater
for a wide variety of events and many guests. Special events
can also be coordinated by professional outside caterers who
have the world-class expertise to prepare a sumptuous feast at
the villa, in addition to the coordination of decorations,
flowers, lighting, sound systems and entertainment. A family
group can be indulged with a sizzling barbeque beside the pool
at sunset, the smooth lawn can be utilized as a stage for
Balinese dance performances, and the garden is large enough to
comfortably accommodate well over 100 guests. There is a
spacious and secure car parking area at the front.
Additional recreational facilities include a tennis court
and a gym.
Location
The Beji is hidden away in the Balinese village of Berawa, one
kilometer from the beach, near Canggu. The rice field setting
offers the double attraction of being close to everything that
guests might need, while also presenting a fascinating insight
into the traditions of rural Bali. The beach is renowned for
its legendary sunsets and world-class surf breaks, and the
neighboring Seminyak area presents an exciting nightlife,
together with an abundance of trendy boutiques, luxurious
spas, and internationally acclaimed restaurants – including
the well-known ‘Ku Dé Ta’, ‘Kafé Warisan’, ‘Living Room’,
‘Hu’u’ and ‘La Lucciola’. The villa is a mere 30 minutes'
drive from the international airport, and convenient for all
of the main tourist attractions and shopping malls. Easily
accessible sporting amenities include the ‘Nirwana Bali Golf
Course’, which was designed by Greg Norman and voted the
number one golf course in Indonesia, and the neighboring
‘Canggu Club’, offering sports, social and leisure amenities.
For horse lovers, the ‘Umalas Equestrian Centre’ is just five
minutes away.
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