Villa Asta
Villa Asta is a peaceful, luxurious, 5-bedroom residence designed with the flexibility to accommodate groups of up to 10 adults, or 4 adults accompanied by up to 12 children. With its sophisticated ambience, it is ideally suited for discerning groups of friends or families who want to experience the very best of Bali.�
� Villa Asta was designed by the internationally-acclaimed architect, Guy
Morgan, with sumptuous interiors and landscaping by Dean Kempnich. The
property is entered through an ornately framed wooden doorway, behind
which stands a Balinese Hindu feature known as the 'aling aling' – a
short screen wall devised to protect the property from troublesome and
malign influences, because evil spirits have great difficulty in
turning corners! A waterfall cascades into the pool producing a "glass
like" view across the pool to the feature bale. This also has the
effect of producing gasps of surprise and delight from the guests as
they step past the wall and view the property for the first time.
Boasting contemporary minimalist architecture and a tropical
open-living concept with Balinese influences, Villa Asta is comprised
of 4 separate living, dining and sleeping pavilions. The warm teak wood
floors, richly grained coconut wood pillars, creamy white Palimanan
stone terraces, cool marble fixtures, slate floors, and random rock
walls form the dominant components, juxtaposed against koi (fish)
ponds, water spouts and the natural greenery of Bali’s exotic plants.
The open-sided dining pavilion
is furnished with a long table which seats up to 18, boasting padded
chairs and an orange theme. Cooled by natural breezes it also features
a teak wood floor, paddle fans and pendulous lanterns suspended from
its pitched roof. Ideal for entertaining, this ample pavilion is linked
to a quality music system with surround speakers in the roof.
Adjacent to the dining pavilion
is a fully equipped, open-air service kitchen, characterised by a slate
floor, teak cupboards, and black marble work surfaces. Here, the chef
will prepare delicious breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks and
refreshments, in accordance with guest requirements. The marble bar,
complete with bar stools, is a great place for enjoying a casual
breakfast or socialising with friends.
Sliding opaque glass doors
lead from the dining area into an air-conditioned den. This cosy snug
is furnished with deeply cushioned lounges and a big lazy chair. It
also doubles as an office, and is equipped with a built-in desk and
fitted cupboards, a computer with Internet access, a printer, a 32-inch
plasma TV with over 25 satellite channels, DVD and a high quality sound
system linked to speakers in the living and dining areas. The walls are
graced with colourful local artwork and artifacts.
The living pavilion
is open on 4 sides and features a soaring 'alang alang' thatched roof
supported by coconut wood pillars above a cream Palimanan stone floor.
Ceiling fans and gentle breezes keep this area cool; it is tastefully
furnished with a cushioned rattan sofa, chairs, and a glass topped
rattan table. This pavilion is also linked to the central music system
with surround speakers in the roof.
More surprises
are in store for guests as they make their way across the water garden,
where large stepping stones lead over a pond to a timber walkway that
forms a bridge over a secluded, large plunge pool separated from the
dining and living areas by a low wall. This is the sleeping pavilion, a
single-storey building housing 2 air-conditioned double bedrooms,
complete with en-suite bathrooms, and a pool terrace. Each bedroom
boasts a marble floor and a soaring thatched roof, and each is
furnished with a canopied 4-poster king-size bed, a comfortable
built-in window seat, an ottoman at the end of the bed, and a 29-inch
plasma TV. Each is tastefully decorated with bold colours, rich fabrics
and bright scatter cushions, local artwork and artefacts. Each also
features a dressing room, complete with a vanity mirror, a safe deposit
box, and built-in shelves and hanging space. Sliding glass doors lead
into the private garden bathrooms, each one dominated by a splendid,
oversized, marble bathtub as its central feature, and sheltered from
the elements by the eaves of the roof. There is also a rainshower in
each bathroom, together with a discreetly positioned toilet, and a
white porcelain washbasin atop a marble vanity unit. These garden
bathrooms are surrounded by walls for absolute privacy, and are both
neatly planted with palms, ferns and irises. The plunge pool can be
accessed by exterior bathrooms doors, thus avoiding the need to walk
through the bedrooms.
Three further
bedrooms and the games room are located at the far end of the garden,
away from the main living areas. This 2-storey pavilion houses 3 twin
bedrooms downstairs. Each of these air-conditioned bedrooms can
accommodate one couple or 2 children on twin beds, plus 2 more children
on rollaway beds. Each bedroom is accessed by sliding glass doors from
a colonnaded terrace, and each boasts a walk-in wardrobe, an en-suite
garden bathroom with toilet, shower, washbowl atop a vanity unit, and a
traditional ‘mandi’ – an outdoor urn fed by a waterspout.
The semi
open-air games room is a huge wooden deck with a thatched roof. It is
cooled by ceiling fans, accessed by an external staircase, and presents
beautiful rice field views. The play area is complemented by a
kitchenette complete with a fridge and cooking facilities, and a shower
room with washbasin and toilet. Equipment includes a music system, a
computer (with internet access), DVD, pool table, a ping pong table,
and a 42-inch wall-mounted plasma TV housed behind sliding doors within
a built-in wooden cabinet. The room is furnished with an abundance of
chairs and a large daybed.
Facilities
The immaculate garden is dominated by a dramatic freeform swimming
pool, lined with a patterned mosaic of cobalt blue and sage green
tiles. Shallow layers within the pool stair-step down into the deepest
4-metre section that has the pool at a refreshing temperature even in
the hottest weather. Adjacent to the pool sits and elegant
3-metre-high, 2-storey 'bale' relaxation pavilion. Shaded by a thatched
roof, this elevated, double-decker pavilion offers spectacular rice
field and mountain views. This is the perfect place for champagne and
cocktails at sunset.
Stunningly landscaped around
the pool, the soft green lawn is traversed by slate 'crazy-paving'
pathways, and dotted with sweet scented frangipani, velvety red
flowering 'dadap merah' trees, pots of bougainvillea, and a bed of
gladioli. Soothing ripples originate from a water court, tiny islands
support shrubs and lanterns, smooth Palimanan stone is fashioned into a
square sun terrace and is furnished with a large canopied chair. A
circular timber deck rests beside the pool, complete with sunloungers
and umbrellas. Every need has been considered with the provision of an
outdoor pool shower, a garden shower and washroom and a hidden wash
room accessed by a gorgeous, red and gold, hand-carved Balinese door.
At the far end of the garden is a walled, grass court, suitable for
playing badminton, volley ball, football and other games. There is a
private parking area at the front of the property outside the main
entrance doors.
Guests at Villa Asta will
be eligible for complimentary membership of The Canggu Club for the
duration of their stay. Located just around the corner, a five minute
drive or a mere 20 minutes walk from the villa, this is Bali's first
and only international private members’ club; offering sports, social
and leisure facilities, including a fully equipped, state-of-the art
gym, an indoor/outdoor tennis and squash centre, a full size football
and rugby pitch, a 25-metre swimming pool and a separate children’s
swimming pool area.
For horse lovers,
the Umalas Equestrian Centre is just a few kilometres away, and Nirwana
Golf Course, designed by Greg Norman and renowned as one of the best
golf courses in Asia, is a 30-minute drive.
Services:
Villa Asta is supported by a carefully selected team of highly trained,
friendly staff who will do their best to ensure that their guests
experience a truly enjoyable stay in Bali. The team is headed by a
villa manager who will oversee and coordinate the staff and property,
and is available to assist guests during their stay. The team also
includes an in-house chef, butlers, housekeepers, gardeners, and
security guards. The chef is trained in the preparation of both local
and international cuisine, and is responsible for all the market
shopping, in accordance with the needs and the whims of the guests. The
housekeepers fulfil all of the housekeeping duties while also taking
care of the daily laundry. Baby-sitting and massage services and the
facilities of a car and driver are also available on request at an
extra charge.
Villa Asta Villa Rates validity: Year found |
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Rates
All rates are subject to 15,5% government tax & service charge, inclusive of return airport transfers, personal car & driver for 10 consecutive hours per day, and daily breakfast -
High season period: July 1 - 31, September 1 - 15, Easter Week.
Peak season period: August 1 - 31 and December 20 - January 10.
