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Cinema Room
The air-conditioned cinema room is located at the top of the stairs,
to one side of the mezzanine, and accessed by a set of double doors.
The room, complete with its soaring roof, is furnished with comfortable
cushioned sofas and ottomans, a coffee table and a desk in one corner,
it features built-in glass shelving and a floor created from recycled
antique timber. This state-of-the-art home theatre boasts a huge wall
mounted cinema screen, supported by a hi-tech surround sound and music
system, and a projector for showing movies and DVDs, in addition to
satellite TV channels.
Bar & Pool Table
At the far end of the mezzanine, overlooking the Zen bamboo garden is
a semi open-air area with a teakwood bar, together with heavy solid
wood bar stools, corner seating and a pool table. To one side is a guest
washroom with toilet and washbasin.
Pool House
The pool house rests in an elevated position within the garden. It is
accessed by five steps, and characterised by antique teakwood walls
and a shingle roof. This enchanting little house is flanked by a raised
timber deck, complete with an outdoor bar, a quality sound system, a
barbeque area and an outdoor dining table and chairs. Gorgeous antique
doors open to reveal a spacious air-conditioned bedroom with an antique
teakwood floor, on which rests a custom made king size teak bed, innovative
bedside lamps, a large dressing table and a wardrobe under the high,
timber-lined roof. Local hand-woven ikat bed linens complete the picture
of rustic charm. The semi open air en-suite bathroom features glass
shelving, a glass washbasin, rainshower and toilet.
GYM
A two storey building at the far end of the garden houses a downstairs
air-conditioned gym and meditation room with sliding glass doors and
a polished wood floor. A washroom with a shower, toilet and washbasin
is positioned to one side. The serene view of the garden, the lagoon,
and the water cascade over the Buddha head statue, sets the perfect
scene for both physical challenge and self-reflection.
Bungalow
Located above the gym is a fully restored, air-conditioned teak bungalow,
accessed by an external flight of stone steps. With its polished concrete
floor, pitched roof and white washed timber walls, this delightful bedroom
has the feel of a wooden chalet. It is attractively furnished with a
king size bed, bedside lamps, table, chair, and a wardrobe. Sliding
doors lead on to an ironwood deck complete with a hammock and table
for two. Raised high above the garden, the bedroom and deck affords
stunning views all over the estate and the surrounding rice fields,
and the breezy deck is a particularly delightful place to relax. The
en-suite bathroom has a rainshower, a washbasin on a carved washstand,
and a toilet. It features unpolished marble brick walls, and skylights
in the roof, which let in plenty of natural light.
Swimming Pool & Gardens
The enticing 18-metre swimming pool is positioned in front of the main
house and is ideal for swimming laps. It utilises an advanced salt water
filtration system that is soft on the earth and gentle on the skin.
It also incorporates a circular champagne plug pool, adding to the delight
of tropical living. For those who enjoy lazing beside the pool, the
ironwood pool deck is furnished with traditional sunbeds, in addition
to two romantic half moon canopied day beds that offer a shaded option.
The expansive terraced gardens are characterised by flat terraced lawns,
punctuated by beautiful mature trees. In the far corner is a lagoon
ablaze with purple flowering water hyacinths and a waterfall that delivers
the tranquillity of a tropical oasis. Set back from the swimming pool
is a relaxation pavilion with floor cushions, a low table and a beaded
lamp.
Kitchen
The well equipped open plan kitchen features glass fronted wall units
and a black marble serving counter. It is here that the staff will prepare
and serve delicious meals.
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