As you sit comfortably on the verandah overlooking the placid lake or enjoy a long, lazy lunch on the sundrenched dining terrace followed by a dip in your own private swimming pool, you will appreciate how this villa has been created to make its guests feel very much at home. It’s design, merging the indoors with the outdoors, was inspired by the work of Sri Lankan master architect Geoffrey Bawa whose work typically celebrates the island’s stunning beauty and tropical climate. Local materials used in the construction including timber, concrete and metal have been combined in such a way to give this property a modern edge.

The design of the villa complements the sloping piece of land that it was built upon. The timber ceiling of the dining room soars metres above, making it feel spacious but not overwhelming. A staircase at the middle of the building zigzags up four floors housing a cosy lounge, three bedrooms and a roof terrace from where the best views of the lake can be appreciated. The high ceiling, open plan design and airy nature of the build allows the air to circulate and ensures that the property remains cool, whilst the room layout is such that while it is sociable for groups, it is also intimate enough for a couple to enjoy.

The suitability of this villa as a holiday home is enhanced not only by its proximity to the famous beach resort of Hikkaduwa (3km) but also by its large private pool, its big kitchen and selection of modern conveniences including wall-mounted plasma screen TVs, DVD players and a CD player with iPod attachment. Although the property is self-catering, a chef can be arranged on request whilst the friendly housekeeper discreetly cleans up after you. The White House at Bird Lake No.2 has a sister property next door (the White House at Bird Lake No. 1) with an almost identical design. If booked together, these two properties would be ideal for larger groups or a couple of families.

• Air-con
• BBQ
• Bed Linen
• Bicycles
• Board Games/Toys
• Car Parking
• CD Library
• Main Dining (8 persons)
• DVD Library
• Ceiling Fans
• Food Starter Pack
• Hairdryers
• IDD
• Internet (WiFi)
• iPod Dock/Speakers
• Iron/Board
• Equipped Kitchen
• Laundry Service (Sent out)
• Book Selection
• Oven/Hotplates
• Extra Bed (Roll away/mattress)
• CD Player/Stereo System
• Swimming Pool (Private)
• Towels
• TV (Satellite/Cable)
• Wine Fridge
• Coffee Machine
• Chef/Cook (All meals)
• Security
• Shopper
• Manager
• Housekeeping (Full time)

Period	Net Rates
from 1 May 2012 to 30 June 2012	$ 180
from 1 July 2012 to 31 August 2012	$ 250
from 1 September 2012 to 10 December 2012	$ 180
from 11 December 2012 to 5 January 2013	$ 350

The entrance of the house, to the right of a small gated garden, opens directly into an open-plan lime and black colour-themed lounge with open-air courtyard to the right-hand side and cushioned sofa seating on the left, the room is enhanced by a wall-mounted plasma screen satellite TV and DVD player. The lounge looks down onto the dining room and garden verandah through tall reed plants that grow from a fish tank imaginatively built into the back concrete wall of the ground floor.

Steps lead down from the lounge to the dining room which features table seating for eight. Wide folding doors open to the front onto a furnished verandah and grassy lawn. To the left of the dining room is a small washroom tucked under the stairs and a spacious kitchen with concrete-topped work surfaces, a large oven and a courtyard where herbs and spices grow. To the front, the kitchen opens onto a dining terrace fitted with a round concrete dining table encircled by black metal chairs. The dining terrace connects to the verandah via an archway and both spaces share views of pool and lake beyond.

Back in the lounge, a zigzag stairway leads up over several levels, eventually reaching a furnished roof terrace with excellent panoramic lake views. On the first level above the lounge are two bedrooms. The first (above the verandah) overlooks the pool and lake from wide folding louvred windows has a four-poster double bed, built-in wardrobes and an ensuite bathroom with concrete tub and shower. The second bedroom (above the kitchen), has a double bed, built-in wardrobes and an ensuite bathroom with shower, and is set slightly back from the first room but enjoys similar views from a private balcony.

Up another level (above the lounge) is a third bedroom which has a view towards the back of the property, as well as an interior window looking down over the dining room. This bedroom features twin beds, a suspended mosquito net, built-in wardrobes and an ensuite bathroom with shower. A wall mounted TV/DVD player makes this room ideal for kids. All bedrooms are air conditioned and have ceiling fans.

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