Once upon a time, beachside land in Bali was readily available and considerably more affordable than it is now. In those days, ‘Bali style’ was charming and romantic; design concepts were inspired by classical Balinese architecture, materials were limited to what was obtainable locally, and the creativity and culture of the island was embraced through stone carvings, wood carvings and artwork. Nature did the rest.

Nowadays, when coveted oceanfront land becomes available it is promptly snatched up for multi-million dollar homes or hotels that often sanitise and take the fun out of the experience with a few too many Western ideals and interpretations on Bali style. This is not the case, however, at the beautiful Villa Sungai Tinggi, a rare seaside abode that leaves ostentation at the door and cherishes the authenticity of Balinese architecture and design.

The name means ‘High River’ and this magical four-bedroom property rests in the arm of a small lagoon, at the point where the river meets the sea. Yes, the beach is at the end of the garden.

The villa is characterised by coralline-limestone walls, thatched roofs, and an open-sided living pavilion fashioned after a traditional Balinese wantilan, or village meeting hall. Palimanan stone-carved friezes depict scenes from daily life and Hindu mythology, while water – a predominant element in the spiritual landscape of Bali – is ever-present in fountains, fish-filled lily ponds and the soothing sound of the ocean waves. Throw in some sunny open-air bathrooms, romantic four-poster beds, a smattering of Balinese antiques, artwork, textiles, intricately-carved doors, and moss-encrusted statues, and you’ll be under the spell of time-honoured Bali style.

Sungai Tinggi presents oodles of outdoor space – including a (shared) tennis court. Flowering dune-vines and pandanas border the lagoon, diffusing the offshore winds and providing a wild and woolly buffer to the sand. Coconut palms fill the sky, while cool crisp grass serves underfoot upon a little pathway to the beach.

Perfect for groups or family holidays, Sungai Tinggi is serviced by a full-time team of staff including a very capable cook, who will also take care of the grocery shopping (on guest account). This is a place where you can leave your shoes at the door. Talk about bliss!

• BBQ
• Bed Linen
• Bicycles
• Board Games/Toys
• Car
• Car Parking
• CD Library
• Tumble Dryer
• DVD Library
• Ceiling Fans
• Food Starter Pack
• Hairdryers
• High Chairs
• IDD
• Internet (WiFi)
• iPod Dock/Speakers
• Iron/Board
• Equipped Kitchen
• Laundry Service (In-house)
• Book Selection
• Food Menu
• Microwave
• Oven/Hotplates
• Electronic Games (Playstation)
• Swimming Pool Toys
• Extra Bed (Roll away/mattress)
• Safe
• Snooker/Pool Table
• CD Player/Stereo System
• Swimming Pool (Private)
• Tennis Court
• Toiletries
• Towels
• TV (Satellite/Cable)
• Washing Machine
• Wine List
• Air-con
• Baby Cot
• Coffee Machine
• Main Dining (12 persons)
• Driver (8 hours)
• Chef/Cook (All meals)
• Babysitter
• Security
• Shopper
• Manager
• Masseuse/Spa Therapist
• Housekeeping (Full time)

Period	Net Rates
from 15 April 2012 to 31 May 2012	$ 1010.62
from 1 June 2012 to 15 September 2012	$ 1264.72
from 16 September 2012 to 14 December 2012	$ 1010.62
from 15 December 2012 to 8 January 2013	$ 1645.88
from 9 January 2013 to 7 February 2013	$ 1010.62
from 8 February 2013 to 13 February 2013	$ 1264.72
from 14 February 2013 to 26 March 2013	$ 1010.62
from 27 March 2013 to 6 April 2013	$ 1264.72
from 7 April 2013 to 31 May 2013	$ 1010.62
from 1 June 2013 to 15 September 2013	$ 1264.72

After entering the villa and traversing a pond flanked by a pair of bubbling water features, guests will find themselves in the open-sided living and dining pavilion, with its lofty two-tiered thatched roof and terrazzo floor. The room is furnished with a dining table for 12, a small table for four, and a sitting area with three sofas grouped around a coffee table. On one side is the master suite, together with the TV lounge (which also doubles as an additional bedroom) complete with ensuite. On the other side is a two-storey building housing three more ensuite bedrooms and a delightful upper-floor open-air lounge.

All rooms face the garden, where a smooth rolling lawn is dotted with frangipani trees and palms. The central feature here is a stunning infinity-edge swimming pool with shallow shelves at one end, bordered by a timber deck with chairs and sun loungers. A gamelan of three stone musicians rests under a tree, and a thatched pavilion presents a huge, deeply-cushioned daybed. It is the view, however, that will stop guests in their tracks. The garden becomes a rugged jungle of pandanas and beach convolvulus as it rolls down to a river, and ahead rises to a buff, immediately beyond which is a rugged surf beach and the Indian Ocean.

The air-conditioned bedrooms at Villa Sungai Tinggi are all fitted with bengkirai parquet floors and furnished with king-size beds, oriental rugs, lovingly-collected antiques, classic artwork, colourfully pictoral antique wooden wall panels, artefacts and local textiles, complemented by fresh flowers galore. Three of the five bathrooms are equipped with oversized circular or sunken terrazzo soaking tubs, all have standing monsoon showers, four extend into the open-air, and all are exceedingly romantic. The outsides of the buildings are clad with random rock limestone and hand-carved stone murals, and this is a feature that continues within the bathrooms. The cosy air-conditioned TV room offers sofas, a TV/DVD player, a desk and a library of books and movies. Finally, the breezy upstairs lounge is furnished with rattan planter chairs, a daybed, coffee tables and a pool table, enhanced by glorious views.

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