Bahagia Park Private Estate is a
secure gated complex of twelve luxury villas, located
within the beautiful agricultural belt between Kuta
and Tanah Lot, just ten minutes' drive from the beach
on Bali 's south western coast. Nestled between the
traditional village of Banjar Semer and a British millionaire's
hideaway, the 8000 sq meters estate comprises 5000 sq
meters of stunning landscaping tucked into the contours
of a hill and surrounded by mature trees, affording
absolute privacy to the guests and residents. The land
drops twelve meters from top to bottom, and is bordered
by a gentle creek and terraced rice fields reminiscent
of amphitheatres.
Tucked into the contours of the hill,
the estate is set 100 meters from the public road. All
of the spacious, luxury villas sit discretely within
their own private walled gardens. The common facilities
include a secure and sheltered car park, which is flanked
by a small, elegant reception area where guests will
be made to feel very welcome upon arrival. The open-sided
reception pavilion features a rustic terracotta tiled
floor and comfortable chairs and sofas. The villas are
located beyond this, on either side of an enchanting
central garden, which is planted with sweet scented
frangipani trees, and an abundance of brightly colored
tropical flowers and shrubs. Two wide, snaking pathways
wind through the garden past two 20 meter swimming pools
situated on different levels, therefore providing a
greater element of choice and privacy for guests. Each
pool is presided over by a ‘bale' – a traditional
Balinese relaxation pavilion. These raised, breezy pavilions
are furnished with deep cushions, and are perfect for
chilling out, reading a book, or enjoying cocktails
at sunset. Bahagia Park Private Estate also features
the common facility of a Clubhouse, a large open-sided
pavilion with stone pillars supporting an ironwood shingle
roof above a slate floor. Defining yet not enclosing
space, the pavilion is gracefully furnished with modern
chairs and sofas, complemented by a richly carved Kartini
sofa and colonial-style chairs and coffee tables. Cooled
by natural breezes and ceiling fans, this ample Clubhouse
is ideal for entertaining, and is the perfect venue
for music and dance performances, parties, weddings
and functions. The adjoining kitchenette provides the
staff with the facilities to cater for small events.
Special events can also be coordinated by professional
outside caterers who have the world-class expertise
to prepare a sumptuous feast, in addition to the coordination
of decorations, flowers, lighting, sound systems and
entertainment. The rear side of the Clubhouse presents
another surprise; a large timber sundeck is furnished
with tables, sun umbrellas and sun loungers. This can
also be used as a barbeque deck, thereby providing another
wonderful open-air venue for parties. Two spa pavilions
grace the back corners of the deck, offering a peaceful
setting for a massage. There is also a security guard
house, and a powerful generator to ensure electricity
in the event of a black out. High speed broadband internet
access is available at the reception for guests to use
at a fee, and each villa has a "flexi phone"
from which local and long distance calls can be made,
and from which internet access is also possible.
All of the villas at Bahagia Park
Private Estate are single storey and completely self-contained
with individual entrances, yet their close proximity
to one another means that they are ideal for larger
groups of people, or families, who want to be close
to each other while still retaining an element of independence
and privacy. The style blends modern Balinese architecture
with minimalist design, local materials, high quality
fixtures and fittings, and practical internal and external
lighting. While each villa is fully air-conditioned,
guests also have the option of opening the sliding glass
doors to create a tropical ambience and allow the cool
breezes to permeate. Fashionable furnishings grace natural
solid wood floors under soaring ironwood shingle roofs,
colorful local artwork and carved Palimanan stone friezes
adorn the interior and exterior walls. Guests' needs
are considered with the thoughtful array of bathroom
amenities, and the provision of a safe deposit. Each
villa boasts a combined living and dining room integrating
a kitchenette, which is located behind a solid teakwood
bar complete with high chairs. The living areas are
tastefully furnished with deeply-cushioned sofas, chairs
and coffee tables, and each is equipped with a 21-inch
screen TV with satellite channels, together with a DVD
and high quality sound system. Each kitchenette is fully
equipped with an oven, a four-burner gas hob, a refrigerator,
a good range of utensils, and quality tableware. Each
villa also features a well-equipped study with built-in
cupboards and a desk overlooking a 13-metre-long colonial-style
verandah furnished with dining tables, chairs and daybeds.
The villa gardens are planted with palms, frangipani
trees, red hibiscus, heliconia and other flowering shrubs
complemented by beautiful towering trees. The bedrooms
are characterized by sliding glass doors that admit
plenty of natural light and open up onto the verandah.
Each bedroom is furnished with a queen size bed resting
in front of a Palimanan stone wall. Behind this is a
walk-in dressing area, complete with fitted wardrobes
and plenty of storage space. The huge bathrooms are
characterized by Palimanan stone and sparkling terrazzo
with vanity units, sculpted wash basins and powerful
rainforest showers. Of the twelve villas at Bahagia
Park , five are available for rent.
In summary, Bahagia Park Private Estate
offers a captivating blend of luxury, recreation, privacy,
and exemplary service. It is ideal for discerning adults
of all age groups from honeymooners, young couples and
families with teenage kids, to the silver haired.
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