Villa Sankara

Villa Sankara

Villa Sankara is a magical exclusive private villa by the ocean, immersed in Balinese Mystique. The owners have created this sanctuary after their love for the Balinese architecture and culture, combining an exotic open-air tropical lifestyle with cool air-conditioned comfort. A blessed haven designed for families and friends to rejoin. The ocean works its magic and the unique mood that takes over as soon as you enter the house truly stills the mind and lifts the spirits.

Imagine the rhythmic sound of the waves breaking on the beach at the end of your garden. Picture a view - framed by perfect architectural symmetry - of a tranquil swimming pool, which appears to flow over a precipice onto the sands below. Towering coconut palms are reflected in the glassy surface of the pool, a coralline limestone wall is draped in pink and white bougainvillea, and the smell of the sea is carried on the breeze. Further investigation reveals a hidden lawn heralded by a water cascade, a secret large Jacuzzi with its own private wooden deck, a river at the end of the garden and, finally, the beach, those relentless waves, and a fabulous vista stretching all the way down to Bali’s southernmost tip.

Villa Sankara is stunning five - bedroom property, located in the rural district of Canggu, is an escape from the world, yet only a short drive from the trendy shops, restaurants and nightlife of Seminyak. It is easy to find your own privileged space when staying at Villa Sankara with families and groups of friends - two of the bedroom suites are set within private walled compounds - but you will always be within the sound of the sea. Three separate garden areas offer spaces to chill and relax, or for the kids to play ball games, while a timber - floored mezzanine and two upstairs bedrooms, complete with spacious balconies, are blessed with extraordinary views.

A team of 14 thoughtful staff are standing by to wait upon your hand and foot. The chef’s home-cooked meals are served in an open-sided dining room, while plush furnishings and comfort are the order of the day in a delightful sitting room where the garden dares to intrude indoors. You can drink cocktails at sunset in a bubbling Jacuzzi, watch movies in your own private mini cinema, and bath in a circular tub reminiscent of a coconut shell, before falling asleep in a luxurious, yielding bed - lulled by the melody of those waves.

From a secure car park, a traditional Balinese doorway welcomes guests to the villa. At the bottom of a flight of steps is a pair of private enclosed stand-alone suites, each with a private entrance and courtyard garden surrounded by high walls. The jacuzzi suite’s bedroom opens onto a large bubbling hot jacuzzi open to the sky and has an ensuite bathroom with a private garden featuring a rain shower and a waterfall. The two-bedroom suite is ideal for families as it presents two bedrooms sharing a spacious bathroom and a courtyard garden. Beyond these suites is a sheltered lawn, with a charming sitting area shaded by palms. 

From here, the enticing view of the 20m infinity swimming pool, beach and ocean becomes apparent through the open porte cochere of the villa’s main two-storey building. 

The ground floor of the main building is open-plan, yet subtly divided into distinct rooms. There is a sitting area within the entrance hall (a lovely place to enjoy a coffee and a game of chess), and on one side facing the pool is a dining room with a table that can seat up to ten. A fully-equipped air-conditioned kitchen is linked to the dining area by a wide hatch. On the other side is a sitting room, furnished with two comfy sofas and an antique coffee table. These rooms open to the garden and sea breezes, making the most of the tropical living experience, yet doors and blinds can be closed to create a cosy ambience. Hidden around the side of the building is a high-tech, air-conditioned home theatre with a large wall-mounted satellite-channel flat screen TV and DVD player, surround-sound, blackout curtains, and super comfortable built-in sofas tiered on two levels in true cinema style. 

Two more air-conditioned bedrooms are located upstairs, separated by an open mezzanine with more sitting areas and mesmerising views of the ocean. Each room has a private balcony for enjoying the scenery. All suites have their own individual characteristics, and are fitted with fantastic bathtubs and outdoor rain showers. 

Spend the entire day in the privacy of the villa, replenishing the soul and spirit, enjoy the freedom of a dip in the pool before breakfast with bob Dylan on a loop, and the luxury of not really wondering what to do till lunch .. or return briefly for a swim and a nap between daytime exploration and nigh time revels, the professional staff will see to your needs and desires with dispatch and discretion.