The ultra avant-garde, four-bedroom villa known as ‘Aqua’
is located in the heart of Bali’s fashionable Oberoi
area, just footsteps away from Seminyak’s
sweeping beach, vibrant night scene, world-class restaurants and chic
boutiques.
Taking an inspirational approach to modern lifestyle, the
villa is constructed on two levels and set within a
large walled garden.
It presents a 23-metre swimming pool, outdoor
Jacuzzi, steam room, alfresco dining facilities and soundproof party
room, in addition to four spacious bedrooms with queen-size beds and
en-suite bathrooms.
There is a secure carport at the main entrance.
Boasting funky tropical architecture, exemplified by an
abundance of space, natural light and places to chill, Aqua
was completed in 2007 and constructed of local
materials.
It was designed by ‘Gfab’,
a well-respected, international, architectural company with an
impressive portfolio of aesthetically beautiful villas, resorts and
boutique hotels in Australia, Southeast Asia and Spain.
A party villa for relaxation and play, Aqua
offers a captivating blend of luxury, recreation, party facilities,
privacy, and exemplary service.
Aqua is located in the very centre of what
is now considered to be the Seminyak ‘Prime District’
– a safe, upmarket neighbourhood that is home to some of the classiest
properties on the island.
It is close to the well-known Oberoi and Legian
Hotels, twenty minutes' drive from the airport, and
convenient for all of Bali’s main shops, shopping malls, tourist
attractions and vibrant nightspots.
The villa is just a few minutes walk from a wide choice of
internationally acclaimed restaurants, including the famous Ku
Dé Ta, La Lucciola, Living Room and Hu’u Bar.
It is also within walking distance of a varied collection of
chic designer boutiques, and just 300 metres from the
sweeping Oberoi Beach, renowned for its world-class surf
breaks, panoramic coastline views and legendary sunsets.
Easily accessible sporting amenities include a choice
of spectacular championship golf courses, tennis, horseback riding,
dive schools, sailing cruises and much more.
Facilities
- Road access to Villa (paved)
- Swimming pool
- Whirlpool
- Pool filtration system (salt)
- Car parking available at the Villa (2 spots)
- Main dining table (seats 8-10 pax)
- Bar area with stools
- Ceiling fans in all un-air conditioned living area(s)
- All bedrooms air-conditioned
Services
- Welcome drink and cool towel for all arrival times
- Laundry services
- Able to organize additional cars and drivers for guests
- Able to organize self drive cars for guests
- In-house computer for guests
- Spa Treatment (on call Manori Spa)
Miscellaneous Charges
- Cooking
- Service charge (food & beverages)
- Passport registration
Children
- Child friendly Villa
- Baby high chair
- Children’s books, games and toys
- Children’s videos and DVDs
- Villa staff willing to assist with children (daytime)
whilst parents present
- Able to arrange after hours baby sitting
AV Systems (In addition to bedrooms)
- DVD player
- VCD player
- Stereo system with CD player
- iPod
- Satellite TV
Kitchen Appliances
- Microwave
- Juicer
- Blender
- Coffee maker
- Conventional oven
Communication
- Telephone landline
- Local telephone access
- Interlocal telephone access
- International telephone access
- Fax machine (local)
- Fax machine (interlocal)
- Fax machine (international)
- Computer
- Computer with Broadband internet connection
- Internet connection capable (broad band by voucher)
Small Functions
- Sit down dinners and small gathering
- Maximum 8-10 people
- In-house catering
Security
- Safety deposit box (addition to bedroom)
- Daytime security 3pm to 11pm
- Night time security 11pm to 7pm
Extra Facilities / Appliances
- Electrical adaptors
- Hair dryer(s)
- Video / VCD / DVD library
- Book library
- Board games
- Generator backup during power failures
- Able to provide water pressure during power failure
- Pool Deck Chairs / Sun Loungers
- Private Movie Theatre (10-15 pax)
- Steam room
- Pool table
- Table Tennis / Ping Pong table
- BBQ
Other sport / recreational facilities
Staff
- 3 Maids
- 1 Cook
- 4 Security guards
- 1 Gardener / pool attendant
Garden, Pool, and Chill-out Areas
The entrance to the Zen-inspired property leads guests past an
ornamental pond into a walled garden
dominated by a 23-metre swimming pool,
which is bordered by flat lawns punctuated with palms and frangipani
trees.
The spectacular pool extends the length of the garden and
features a wide, deep channel for swimming laps, in addition to stepped
levels that allow guests to sit, lounge or lie in the water without
actually having to swim.
Four poolside cabanas –
actually modern translations of traditional Balinese ‘bale’ relaxation
pavilions – appear to float upon the surface of the water.
Each bale is fitted with a yielding mattress and sheltered
from the sun by white roller blinds and a white Sunbrella canopy.
Located in the centre, with two bales on either side, is a
large bubbling, open-air Jacuzzi.
Indeed, the theme of The Aqua is total
relaxation, and everything has been designed around the comfort of the
guests.
Another restful seating area can be found at one end of the
pool, where an external staircase leads to the sunny rooftop level.
Barbeque
A black terrazzo outdoor buffet table complete with barbeque grill,
offers a facility for alfresco party dining.
Steam Room
The large walk-in steam room is located in one corner of the garden.
Big enough to accommodate four people, it features a frosted
glass door, bench seating, a non-slip white granite floor, and
creamy-white Palimanan stone walls extending into a arched ceiling.
Party Room
Accessed from the garden via solid sliding wood doors, the soundproofed
party room is ultra private, spacious, windowless and cool.
The air-conditioned room is equipped with
- ceiling fans
- wall-mounted, 39-inch, LCD flat screen satellite TV
- DVD player
- quality sound system with surround sound speakers
positioned on the ceiling
It is furnished with large upholstered sofas and corner units,
a coffee table and built-in shelving.
A black terrazzo and teakwood bar is positioned at one end,
adjacent to a guest washroom.
Mirrored detailing adorns the white walls, lights are recessed
into the ceiling, and there is plenty of floor space for dancing.
With no fear of disturbing the neighbours, this room presents
a wonderful party facility and can comfortably accommodate 20-30
guests.
Rooftop terrace and sundeck
On the rooftop level, fringed by pink flowering bougainvillea, a large
open-air terrace is fitted with a huge 2 x 4-metre daybed, which is
sheltered by a pergola dripping in red passionflowers.
An open-air walkway winds around this upper level, girded by a
glass wall and backed in places by banded wooden screens, with daybeds
located at various intervals.
A sunny timber deck, with a shallow ornamental pond on three
sides, presents a great place for sunbathing with the provision of four
large sun-mattresses.
In this peaceful, elevated spot, guests will
feel on top of the world.
Bedrooms
Each of the four air-conditioned bedrooms
is accessed by floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors, and each is
furnished with
- queen-size bed
- built-in bedside cabinets
- funky lamps
- white wardrobes
- drawers
Two of the bedrooms are located on ground level
and two are located on the rooftop level.
Embracing fresh white walls, cool creamy-white terrazzo
floors, soft grey and white furnishings, and an abundance of space and
natural light, the urban chic decor is a study in progressive
minimalism.
Each bedroom is linked to its own spacious bathroom, fitted
with a large terrazzo soaking tub, twin washbasins, and a glass frosted
cubicle housing a toilet and an indoor rainshower.
Additionally, three of the bedrooms incorporate an open-air,
garden rainshower; each shower is centrally
positioned between the bedroom and the bathroom and is accessed on
either side by clear glass doors.
Each bedroom is equipped with
- safe deposit box
- Bose iPod sound dock
- ceiling fans in addition to the hidden air-conditioning
units
There is a satellite TV connection in three of the bedrooms,
and a TV can be provided upon request.
Kitchen
The modern and compact, fully-equipped
kitchen is located out of sight at the rear of the property, yet close
to the dining pavilion for ease of service.
It contains all of the facilities that the staff require for
the preparation of delicious meals, innovative buffets, and party
snacks.
Dining Pavilion
The dining pavilion is furnished with a sleek black lacquered dining
table for eight, positioned within an open air pavilion
sheltered by a roof with a wooden ceiling and pendulous paddle fans.
The pavilion features a bar and service
area, offering a delightful alfresco dining
experience.
Sunken Lounge
The open-air sunken lounge is located adjacent to the dining
pavilion, and is an attractive space to enjoy pre-dinner
cocktails or after-dinner coffee and liqueurs.
Softly cushioned seating is arranged around three sides of a
cosy nook, complete with a black terrazzo floor.
