Full Description: Villa Istana is located on south western tip of Bali in an area designated the
Bukit. This five bedroom estate overlooks white sand beaches and a blue lagoon
abundant with fish and living coral, and offers a prime location from which to
witness the island’s stunning sunsets. When the trade winds blow, a massive
swell from the Pacific Ocean crashes onto the reefs surrounding the area
creating waves that attract surfers from around the world; the breaks are rated
to be the fifth best in the world, and Uluwatu beach is only a ten minute walk
from the villa. With the property located so close to the holy Pura Uluwatu, one
of island’s nine mother temples, the site is spiritually inspiring and
undeniably unique. The staffing is of luxury hotel level with
restaurant-standard food, a live-in manager and butler service, all devoted to
facilitating intimate service among private splendour.
Set back forty meters from the cliff face, The Istana sits within a tremendous
gated property and is composed of two swimming pools, a relaxation bale, a
private guest house (containing the master bedroom), and a main house. Within
the main house is a living room, dining room, entertainment room (known as the
Dotcom room), and four identical bedroom suites. Both of the buildings are
single-story and open-air with rich teakwood floors, inspiring a natural
ambiance, while maintaining and accentuating the spectacular view. The overall
style is a medley between understated modern architecture and traditional
Indonesian detailing, with features that blend Indonesian materials and
workmanship. The artwork represents a mixture of primitive art and antiques
originating from Indonesia, keeping with the aura of tradition and style.
Ensuring the privacy and security of its guests, The Istana, which is Indonesian
for ‘Palace’, is surrounded by an imposing white wall, and it is accessed
through a constantly manned massive wooden gate. Within, is a large parking area
which accommodates many vehicles, facilitating hosting large groups and events
such as weddings. Flamboyant and flame trees line the wall, providing shade,
with flowering pink, white, and red oleander and fragrant lilac planted below.
The modern kitchen, which is fitted with state of the art commercial grade
equipment, is in this vicinity, set apart from the rest of the structures.
Lotus water gardens flank the streamlined covered wooden walkway leading from
the entrance into the main house, forming a straight line of sight leading all
the way through the living room, over the central swimming pool, to the horizon.
The colour of the pool water blends into the backdrop, merging within the mind’s
eye, to that point that the pool becomes an extension of the Pacific Ocean that
lies beyond it.
The main garden is decorated with palms, heliconias and ferns, mixed with white
flowering Spider lilies, Aturium, and dwarf lilacs, whilst the gnarled trunks of
numerous frangipanis lead the view upward to their magnificent, flowering
blooms. The tropical flora shades the side of the house and creates a privacy
screen from parking area and kitchen, while the water-ponds serve to naturally
cool the living room with the help of the south-easterly breezes.
The walkway leads to the huge open-air living room, which overlooks this
breathtaking estate. The living room is located at the centre of the building,
and the rich teak wood floors are accented by the eight-meter high,
self-supported, exposed cathedral ceiling. Matching natural wood wardrobes, and
a stunning U-shaped sofa bed surrounding a matching table enable the décor to
maintain a natural cosy interior, and a large white limestone carving, depicting
the legendary establishment of Uluwatu, accents the right wall. The carving
represents the arrival of the priest Pedanda Sakti Wawu Rauh, who, according to
legend, came to Bali from Java riding on a Kaluwih tree leaf in A.D. 1546, and
achieved Moksa, Hindu liberation, at the spot at which the temple was then
established.
The open view offers constantly changing natural lighting as the sun moves in
the sky from dawn to dusk and into night. At night time, with tactfully placed
ambient lighting accenting the villa’s design, one is immersed in the interior,
and the villa becomes it’s own expansive private world.
Two symmetrical wings attached to the living room accommodate the bar and dining
room to the left, and the Dotcom room to the right. Both rooms are slightly
separated from the rest of the space, and are fully panelled internally and
externally with teakwood, evoking a warm comfortable feel. The impressive dining
room table consists of one solid slab of teakwood, and easily seats ten. This
air-conditioned area is enclosed by four sets of swinging glass doors that can
be opened if desired, and overlooks the lily gardens to one side, and the
expanse of the ocean to the other. The specially designed lighting fixtures in
the dining room offer an intimate atmosphere, complimented by the meditative
sounds of the water feature in the garden.
The bar area is connected to the dining room by a glass door, and from here one
can look into the living room and out over the entire property. Chic barstools
line the bar, offering a prime location to enjoy a refreshing cocktail.
The Dotcom room is an enclosed air-conditioned space, which can be opened up if
desired to overlook both the front and back of the estate. Dominating the room
is a massive relaxation couch, which easily seats the capacity of the house,
covered in Thai silk pillows, which faces the wide-screen projection TV and
entertainment centre. Alcoves in the back feature desks and internet access,
providing a convenient place to catch up with the outside world.
Four bedrooms are located down open corridors, two of which lead past the dining
room, and two of which lead past the Dotcom room. Each suite entry is decorated
with carved limestone blocks representing traditional Ikat weavings from the
islands of Flores and Sumba.
Each of the four matching suites is comprised of a bedroom with a capacious
walk-in closet, and indoor and outdoor Bali-style bathrooms. All of the bedroom
walls are faced with timber panelling to mid-height with white sand wash on top,
leading up to the high cathedral timber-lined ceilings with ceiling fans, and
air-conditioning.
The furniture in the bedrooms was designed especially for The Istana, as were
the exquisite lighting fixtures, and are made exclusively of recycled teakwood.
The décor in each room is primarily the same, with differences in the colour
schemes. All of the bedrooms are walled on two sides by folding glass doors
which open up to the private gardens in the case of the bedrooms facing the
entrance of the property, and on the other side which open onto the ocean.
Each bedrooms’ en-suite bathroom is walled in white sandstone and feature bands
of intricate designs in carved stone. All have huge teak-framed mirrors above
twin vanities set in wood. The indoor showers have huge rain-heads, and are
enclosed on two sides with glass but open to open-air private gardens with
sunken bathtubs, allowing for immersion al fresco.
The master bedroom is located within the guesthouse, which is separate from and
slightly more elevated than, the main building, and set back so as to offer
complete privacy. It has its own entrance way, parking facilities, and private
swimming pool. The L-shape pool is two and a half meters deep and is faced with
a black volcanic stone. It has its own outdoor shower and lounge chairs.
The master bedroom/guesthouse which is built completely from wood is divided
into a covered deck, private kitchenette, living area, and a bedroom with a
expansive en-suite bathroom. The living area and bedroom both look out over the
property, and are enclosed on either side by sliding louvered glass doors. A
spectacular view of the ocean is provided from the massive ironwood bed which is
the centre piece of the room along with its palatial mosquito net. The bathroom
is much like those in the main house; only it has both an indoor and outdoor
shower. A large day bed sits on the deck and one can look directly out from over
the private pool to the relaxation bale and the horizon behind.
Set near the cliff face adjacent to the property’s Hindu shrine, the relaxation
bale is composed of a white, solid stone bench encircling a large wood table.
This creates a luxurious setting, ideal for dining or just for sitting and
relaxing. At sunset, the island’s volcanoes are silhouetted against north
western skies, and form one of the most spectacular settings of anywhere in the
world. During the night, fishing boats, carrying twinkles of light travel
constantly across the vast expanse of ocean, provide for a magical, constantly
changing backdrop.
The grounds of the property are in two levels. The upper level consists of a
large grass lawn of thick, comfortable grass and two water gardens with
fountains to either side of living room. Tall coconut palm trees create shaded
areas without obstructing the sea view, and are lit at night, brushing the lawn,
water features, and swimming pool with a serene glow.
The thirty meter long swimming pool is set on this level, and offers a
breathtaking side to side infinity line leading to the ocean background as the
waters spill over the edge nearest the ocean. It is 2.4 meters deep at one end,
and two meters deep at the other, and is faced with a green granite stone
originating from West Java. Starting with the fashion of a spring bubbling, a
backlit waterway aligned to the main axis of the building traces across the lawn
leads into the pool and makes for a striking light show at night.
The lower level of the property consists of succulent ground cover and a
meticulous sprawling lawn, lined along the cliff-side by five meters of spiky
bougainvillea to dissuade any wanderers and to create a subtle contrast with the
lawn. This large area is ideal for wedding parties or events.
For additional guest comfort and convenience, The Istana comes with a
chauffeured vehicle service included in the price. The villa’s late model two
litre luxury vehicle, which seats seven passengers, is fully air conditioned and
features a VCD player with dual monitors and a mini fridge. The villa chauffeur
is on standby for up to ten consecutive hours every day.
Uluwatu is a powerful and awe-inspiring place, thus the elements of The Istana
have been assembled so as to match the heritage of the site. The house blends
modern and antique, with a European influence on an Oriental focus of style and
detail. The natural materials and abundant usage of rich teakwood and ironwood
throughout the house compliment this mix, and help the building merge well with
the landscape, lush gardens, and incredible view. Combined with extensive staffs
that provide a level of service unrivalled outside a luxury hotel, there is no
parallel. A villa whose name means palace and fulfils every dimension of that
description; The Istana is for those who deserve a truly regal experience.
Staff
The Istana is fully serviced by:
• A full-time villa manager
o Oversees and coordinates the staff and property and is available to assist
guests during their stay.
• One assistant villa manager
o Assists and coordinates the staff and property and is available to assist
guests during their stay.
• Two cooks
o Trained in the preparation of both local and international cuisine. A menu is
provided, and the cook will do all the market shopping.
• Two maids
o Responsible for housekeeping duties, taking care of your daily laundry and
providing waiter service around the grounds and buildings of the property.
• Six security guards
o Their duties are to patrol the grounds and guard the entrance of the villa
from dusk to dawn ensuring your security.
• Two gardener and pool attendant
o Tending the garden and the grounds of the villa. They ensure that the
facilities of the villa run smoothly during your visit.
• Three Butlers
o Providing personalized services across the spectrum according to guests needs.
• One Engineer
o Looks after maintenance and machinery within the Villa.
• One Driver
o An offer chauffeurs service to guests for up to 10 consecutive hours per day
and is contactable by mobile phone.
All villa rates are subject to an additional total surcharge of 15.5% for taxes
(10% VAT) and service (5.5%).
Download a detailed service & facilities sheet
here.
Please contact us for long stay discounts (more than 14 nights)
Seasons: LOW SEASON: January 9 - May 31 (excl. Easter & Chinese New Year Week), September 16-December 14 inclusive HIGH SEASON: June 1 - September 15 inclusive, Chinese New Year & Easter Week PEAK SEASON: December 15 -January 8 inclusive
Property Details
(Fully) equipped kitchen
24/7 security
Air conditioning
Audio/Home theater
Broadband Internet
Cook
DVD/CD
Garden
Gazebo
Home cinema
IDD telephone
Maid service
Plasma/LCD TV
Private parking
Private pool
Room service
Safety deposit box
Satellite/Cable TV
Neighbourhood Features
Close to beach
Ocean view
Surfing
Area: Bukit Property Name: Villa Istana Country: Indonesia Neighbourhood: Uluwatu Beds: 5 Baths: 5
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