

Villa Asta
is a peaceful, luxurious, 5-bedroom residence designed with
the flexibility to accommodate groups of up to 10 adults, or
4 adults accompanied by up to 12 children. With its
sophisticated ambience, it is ideally suited for discerning
groups of friends or families who want to experience the
very best of Bali.
The Villa is nestled in the
heart of the Batubelig area, less than 10 minutes walk to
the beach on Bali’s south-western coast, and just a few
minutes’ drive from the trendy Seminyak area, with its
glamorous lifestyle and wide choice of top,
internationally-acclaimed restaurants.
Bordered by rice fields,
the setting is serene and beautiful, within a neighbourhood
that is home to some of the most prestigious properties on
the island. On a clear day, the vista is blessed with the
magical sight of the mountains. The nearby beaches are
renowned for their world-class surf breaks and panoramic
coastline views. Batubelig Beach is quiet and peaceful,
while Seminyak Beach is the playground of the rich and
famous; the spot where the local and expatriate communities
gather every evening to enjoy Bali’s legendary sunsets.
Seminyak boasts a plethora of chic cocktail bars, exciting
nightclubs, sumptuous spas, fashionable boutiques and famous
restaurants including ‘Ku Dé Ta’, ‘Kafé Warisan’, ‘Living
Room’, ‘Hu’u’ and ‘La Lucciola’.
Villa Asta is located 25
minutes from the international airport, and is also
convenient for all of the main shopping malls, Waterbom
Park, and tourist attractions such as the dramatic and
venerated Tanah Lot sea temple, perched on a craggy
wave-lashed rock at the edge of the foaming white surf of
the Indian Ocean.
Villa Asta Rooms
Villa Asta was designed by
the internationally-acclaimed architect, Guy Morgan, with
sumptuous interiors and landscaping by Dean Kempnich. The
property is entered through an ornately framed wooden
doorway, behind which stands a Balinese Hindu feature known
as the ‘aling aling’ – a short screen wall devised to
protect the property from troublesome and malign influences,
because evil spirits have great difficulty in turning
corners! A waterfall cascades into the pool producing a
“glass like” view across the pool to the feature bale. This
also has the effect of producing gasps of surprise and
delight from the guests as they step past the wall and view
the property for the first time. Boasting contemporary
minimalist architecture and a tropical open-living concept
with Balinese influences, Villa Asta is comprised of 4
separate living, dining and sleeping pavilions. The warm
teak wood floors, richly grained coconut wood pillars,
creamy white Palimanan stone terraces, cool marble fixtures,
slate floors, and random rock walls form the dominant
components, juxtaposed against koi (fish) ponds, water
spouts and the natural greenery of Bali’s exotic plants.
The open-sided dining
pavilion is furnished with a long table which seats up to
18, boasting padded chairs and an orange theme. Cooled by
natural breezes it also features a teak wood floor, paddle
fans and pendulous lanterns suspended from its pitched roof.
Ideal for entertaining, this ample pavilion is linked to a
quality music system with surround speakers in the roof.
Adjacent to the dining
pavilion is a fully equipped, open-air service kitchen,
characterised by a slate floor, teak cupboards, and black
marble work surfaces. Here, the chef will prepare delicious
breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks and refreshments, in
accordance with guest requirements. The marble bar, complete
with bar stools, is a great place for enjoying a casual
breakfast or socialising with friends.
Sliding opaque glass doors
lead from the dining area into an air-conditioned den. This
cosy snug is furnished with deeply cushioned lounges and a
big lazy chair. It also doubles as an office, and is
equipped with a built-in desk and fitted cupboards, a
computer with Internet access, a printer, a 32-inch plasma
TV with over 25 satellite channels, DVD and a high quality
sound system linked to speakers in the living and dining
areas. The walls are graced with colourful local artwork and
artifacts.
The living pavilion is open
on 4 sides and features a soaring ‘alang alang’ thatched
roof supported by coconut wood pillars above a cream
Palimanan stone floor. Ceiling fans and gentle breezes keep
this area cool; it is tastefully furnished with a cushioned
rattan sofa, chairs, and a glass topped rattan table. This
pavilion is also linked to the central music system with
surround speakers in the roof.
More surprises are in store
for guests as they make their way across the water garden,
where large stepping stones lead over a pond to a timber
walkway that forms a bridge over a secluded, large plunge
pool separated from the dining and living areas by a low
wall. This is the sleeping pavilion, a single-storey
building housing 2 air-conditioned double bedrooms, complete
with en-suite bathrooms, and a pool terrace. Each bedroom
boasts a marble floor and a soaring thatched roof, and each
is furnished with a canopied 4-poster king-size bed, a
comfortable built-in window seat, an ottoman at the end of
the bed, and a 29-inch plasma TV. Each is tastefully
decorated with bold colours, rich fabrics and bright scatter
cushions, local artwork and artefacts. Each also features a
dressing room, complete with a vanity mirror, a safe deposit
box, and built-in shelves and hanging space. Sliding glass
doors lead into the private garden bathrooms, each one
dominated by a splendid, oversized, marble bathtub as its
central feature, and sheltered from the elements by the
eaves of the roof. There is also a rainshower in each
bathroom, together with a discreetly positioned toilet, and
a white porcelain washbasin atop a marble vanity unit. These
garden bathrooms are surrounded by walls for absolute
privacy, and are both neatly planted with palms, ferns and
irises. The plunge pool can be accessed by exterior
bathrooms doors, thus avoiding the need to walk through the
bedrooms.
Three further bedrooms and
the games room are located at the far end of the garden,
away from the main living areas. This 2-storey pavilion
houses 3 twin bedrooms downstairs. Each of these
air-conditioned bedrooms can accommodate one couple or 2
children on twin beds, plus 2 more children on rollaway
beds. Each bedroom is accessed by sliding glass doors from a
colonnaded terrace, and each boasts a walk-in wardrobe, an
en-suite garden bathroom with toilet, shower, washbowl atop
a vanity unit, and a traditional ‘mandi’ – an outdoor urn
fed by a waterspout.
The semi open-air games
room is a huge wooden deck with a thatched roof. It is
cooled by ceiling fans, accessed by an external staircase,
and presents beautiful rice field views. The play area is
complemented by a kitchenette complete with a fridge and
cooking facilities, and a shower room with washbasin and
toilet. Equipment includes a music system, a computer (with
internet access), DVD, pool table, a ping pong table, and a
42-inch wall-mounted plasma TV housed behind sliding doors
within a built-in wooden cabinet. The room is furnished with
an abundance of chairs and a large daybed.
Villa Asta
Facilities
The immaculate garden is
dominated by a dramatic freeform swimming pool, lined with a
patterned mosaic of cobalt blue and sage green tiles.
Shallow layers within the pool stair-step down into the
deepest 4-metre section that has the pool at a refreshing
temperature even in the hottest weather. Adjacent to the
pool sits and elegant 3-metre-high, 2-storey ‘bale’
relaxation pavilion. Shaded by a thatched roof, this
elevated, double-decker pavilion offers spectacular rice
field and mountain views. This is the perfect place for
champagne and cocktails at sunset.
Stunningly landscaped
around the pool, the soft green lawn is traversed by slate
‘crazy-paving’ pathways, and dotted with sweet scented
frangipani, velvety red flowering ‘dadap merah’ trees, pots
of bougainvillea, and a bed of gladioli. Soothing ripples
originate from a water court, tiny islands support shrubs
and lanterns, smooth Palimanan stone is fashioned into a
square sun terrace and is furnished with a large canopied
chair. A circular timber deck rests beside the pool,
complete with sunloungers and umbrellas. Every need has been
considered with the provision of an outdoor pool shower, a
garden shower and washroom and a hidden wash room accessed
by a gorgeous, red and gold, hand-carved Balinese door.
At the far end of the
garden is a walled, grass court, suitable for playing
badminton, volley ball, football and other games. There is a
private parking area at the front of the property outside
the main entrance doors.
Guests at Villa Asta will
be eligible for complimentary membership of The Canggu Club
for the duration of their stay. Located just around the
corner, a five minute drive or a mere 20 minutes walk from
the villa, this is Bali’s first and only international
private members’ club; offering sports, social and leisure
facilities, including a fully equipped, state-of-the art
gym, an indoor/outdoor tennis and squash centre, a full size
football and rugby pitch, a 25-metre swimming pool and a
separate children’s swimming pool area.
For horse lovers, the
Umalas Equestrian Centre is just a few kilometres away, and
Nirwana Golf Course, designed by Greg Norman and renowned as
one of the best golf courses in Asia, is a 30-minute drive.
Villa Asta Services
Villa Asta is supported by
a carefully selected team of highly trained, friendly staff
who will do their best to ensure that their guests
experience a truly enjoyable stay in Bali. The team is
headed by a villa manager who will oversee and coordinate
the staff and property, and is available to assist guests
during their stay. The team also includes an in-house chef,
butlers, housekeepers, gardeners, and security guards. The
chef is trained in the preparation of both local and
international cuisine, and is responsible for all the market
shopping, in accordance with the needs and the whims of the
guests. The housekeepers fulfil all of the housekeeping
duties while also taking care of the daily laundry.
Baby-sitting and massage services and the facilities of a
car and driver are also available on request at an extra
charge.
Villa Asta Fact
Sheet
5 bedrooms (two
pavilions)
Dining Pavilion
Living Pavilion
Den/Office
Kitchen
Games Room with
kitchenette and shower and wash room
6 Bathrooms and 1
washroom
Pool Shower
4 TVs with satellite
channels
DVD players and sound
systems linked to speakers in the living, dining and
games areas
2 Computers with
Internet access
Telephone line
Pool Table
Table Tennis Table
Grass games court for
badminton, volley ball, football etc
5 safety deposit boxes
Fully equipped kitchen
and laundry
Swimming Pool
Plunge Pool
Rates are quoted in US
Dollar per villa per night and subject to 5% service charge.
Including: roundtrip airport-villa transfer, daily
breakfast.

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