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Villa Raja [4br]

Description

This quite extraordinary dwelling is one of Bali’s newest and most opulent mansions, and yet the moment you enter Villa Raja, it’s as if you’ve taken a time machine back to Bali’s golden era of architecture. Tired of the plethora of minimalist ‘Bali Zen’ villas springing up across the island, owners Ralph and Janet Hogan set out to turn back the clock and create an architectural masterpiece to showcase the myriad textures, styles, arts and crafts for which Bali is so rightly famous.

Crafted by two of the island’s most talented traditional builders, this is a structure of great beauty with a timeless patina which weaves state of the art technology into a fabulous fabric of antiquity. 400 year old timbers, richly carved paneling, coral, pebbles, limestone, marble and even re-cut Art Deco roof tiles decorate every aspect of the building.

Beneath this dramatic exterior, new buildings frame and stabilise an ancient 12 meter high ironwood and teak ‘jineng’, containing the ground floor media room (complete with giant cinema screen and foundation-shaking Yamaha sound system.) Upstairs, an unforgettable master bedroom, with soaring 6 meter ceilings and sweeping views of the surrounding rice paddies. The massive antique carved bed-head frames a king size bed and was once a prestigious house fascade in Java. One visitor likens spending a night here to a sleeping in the world’s sexiest art gallery, with waxed, black ironwood floors, massive teak beams and, wrapping around the room, the unfolding saga of the Ramayana in beautiful, softly lit kamisan paintings.

The bedroom leads onto a separate walk in robe (huge) complete with safe, and an exotic, hand-formed en-suite bathroom that’s straight out of the Arabian nights. This in turn opens onto the eye-popping Gaudi-esque outdoor shower, patterned entirely underfoot and on all sides with a dazzling collection of 1920s terrazzo tiles rescued from mansions being demolished in Java.

The villa features another 3 stunning bedrooms with beautiful en-suite bathrooms. One forms the upper floor of a separate smaller timber jineng which overhangs the huge 20 meter lap pool, rimmed with carved stone and fed by spouting, 2 meter stone statues. Here you swim in drinkable water produced by a sophisticated colloidal silver purification plant. The pool also features an 8 meter water-slide made by the builders of Bali’s famous roller coaster water-slide center, ‘Water Bom’ in Kuta.

Like the country which inspired it, Villa Raja is itself an unforgettable cultural experience. From the huge “fantastic creatures” front door (carved out of a 1000 year old sprawling lychee’s root) to the magnificent, carved Borobodur style taro stone gate; or the priceless antique Sumba stone ceremonial slab which serves as a bridge to the dining gazebo, which ‘floats’ on a water lily pond, replete with giant fish. This is indeed a photographer’s paradise.

The Healthiest Villa in Bali
After 20 years of tolerating wrenching gut problems, twisted limbs from s honky architecture, lying awake to an insane cacophony of flirting geckos and fighting rodents, or sweltering in the heat while drowning in mosquito repellent, the owners decided that some aspects of their villa would be quintessentially un-Balinese.

Insect screens, (practically unknown in Bali) protect all bedroom and bathroom windows at Villa Raja. All rooms are air conditioned and supplied with fans as well. The buildings have been built to Western safety design standards so no s honky, wobbly steps, cracked paths or dangerous shortcuts here.

A sophisticated advanced secondary sewerage treatment system ensures that Villa Raja only recycles clean, safe water back into the Balinese environment.

Kitchen staff have been trained in Western standards of hygiene and prepare food in two impeccably clean and modern kitchens (one for guests, one for kitchen staff) but of course training is of little use in a country where an ice block in your gin and tonic can put you on your back for a week.

Water, water everywhere but not a drop you’d drink
If there is one thing as synonymous with Bali as beauty, it’s tourists laid down with Bali Belly. Bali’s water is decidedly 3rd world and everyone uses bottled water to drink, brush teeth etc. But it’s pretty well impossible, if not financially enviable, to wash food in bottled water, or shower and wash in it, which is why the owners have installed a state of the art water purification plant, again using the colloidal silver filtration system, the world’s most effective water purification technology (as used on the space shuttle.) Pure, totally safe drinking water is piped to all showers, basins etc in the house.

Summary of features:

- Situated in the heart of tranquil Canggu, a traditional Balinese village, with postcard views onto rice paddies, well away from night club noise yet only 17 minutes from Seminyak
- 4 air conditioned bedrooms, all with en-suites and walk in robes
- Cinema Raja: a separate media room with satellite TV, DVD, indoor and outdoor sound system, giant movie screen plus reclining leather cinema lounges.
- Separate office with Broadband satellite internet connection
- Dining gazebo with seating for 10
- 20 meter lap pool with water-slide
- Purified tap water throughout
- 2 state of the art kitchens, one for guests, one for kitchen staff
- Internal laundry
- Full house capacity generator
- Carport with parking for 2 cars
- 24 hour security
- Window screening and vermin proof construction throughout
- A full complement of staff, including our housekeepers Wayan, Made and Iluh who prepare delicious traditional and Western cuisine on request.

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Villa Raja (4br)

Where the magic of Bali meets the best of the West

Finally, a villa that brings you the beauty and craftsmanship Bali is famous for, with all the modern conveniences of a 5 star luxury resort.

Completed in 2007, this spectacular temple to tradition carefully disguises state of the art technology to let you enjoy the real Bali, without compromise.

So, while you luxuriate in the sumptuous surroundings of another era, you can enjoy a movie in the villa’s in-house cinema, with giant screen and foundation-shaking sound system. While you discover the delights of authentic Balinese cuisine, you can drink your water straight from the tap thanks to the villa’s NASA designed water purification plant.

When you’re not lying around the pool enjoying the endless summer temperatures, you’ll be writing home about the myriad features and antiques the villa is brimming with. But rather than list them all here, please take time to explore this site. And rest assured, with the 20 metre lap pool and super fast water slide, you won’t be the only one to fall under Villa RaJa’s spell. This family friendly villa is one that no one, especially kids, ever wants to leave.

Some things should be quintessentially un-Balinese

After 20 years of tolerating “Bali Belly”, twisted ankles from “artistic” building practices and inescapable, sweltering heat, the owners decided that if you can’t bring Bali to the west, then bring the best of the west to Bali.

Insect screens, (practically unknown in Bali) protect all bedroom and bathroom windows at Villa RaJa. All bedrooms are provided with both split air conditioning and fans and everything has been built to western safety design standards.

Kitchen staff are trained in international standards of hygiene and prepare food in two impeccably clean and modern kitchens (one for guests, one for kitchen staff). Of course, training is of little use when an ice block in your gin and tonic can put you on your back for a week. That is why the owners have installed a state of the art water purification plant, using colloidal silver filtration, the world’s most effective water purification technology (as used on the NASA Space Shuttles).

Pure, totally safe drinking water is piped to all showers, basins etc in the house and a sophisticated secondary sewerage treatment system ensures that Villa RaJa only recycles clean, safe water back into the Balinese environment.

More services than a resort, with the luxurious addition of complete privacy

As the name suggests, the dedicated staff at Villa Raja will make you feel like a King. Allow us to pick your party up from the airport and deliver you in air conditioned comfort to the Villa, where on arrival, our manager will welcome you with a cool drink and tour of all the Villa’s facilities.

The Villa manager can help you plan your stay as well as organise everything from an in-house haircut to a car and driver, if required.

Our housekeeper, Wayan is an experienced cook and can prepare delicious meals from our in-house menu (linked to dining page). You only pay for the ingredients which staff will purchase for you fresh from the local market. The dining gazebo seats 10 people so you can host your own dinner parties – simply let Wayan know in advance.
Our staff will also return your laundry cleaned and pressed with a fragrance of frangipanis, as well as service your rooms.

Be our guest

Eight guests can be accommodated in the Villa’s four bedrooms, including the majestic master bedroom, which features a king size bed framed by a grand house facade sourced from Java. Its waxed, black ironwood floors and massive teak beams frame softly lit kamisan paintings of the Ramayana.

The “Lilac Room” is located next door to the Master Bedroom on the top floor of the Villa, its generous ensuite and bright glass paintings make it a favourite with guests.

With its antique wall hangings and expansive views, the “Orchid Room” is on the ground floor and is equally as beautiful.

For couples travelling in a group who desire additional privacy, “The Loft” is a gorgeous bedroom in the Villa’s Jineng, a traditional stand along building that overhangs the swimming pool.

Each room comes with walk-in-robe and large ensuite with bath, shower and modern European toilets.

Summary of all inclusive features

Bedrooms

* 4, all generously sized with scenic views. All bedrooms come with walk in robes and ensuites.
King size beds
* 3 plus queen size in guest bungalow. (Please note that for safety reasons, smoking is not permitted in bedrooms.)

Baths

* 1 full size (master bedroom ensuite) plus 3 mini “hip” baths

Outside showers

* 2 (master bedrooms and orchid bedroom ensuite)

Hairdryers

* In every bathroom

Safe deposit box

* Master bedroom

Air conditioning

* All bedrooms and cinema room, individually controlled

Ceiling fans

* all rooms and verandahs

Entertainment

* Cinema RaJa: a separate media room with cable TV, DVD, indoor and outdoor sound system, giant movie screen, reclining leather cinema lounges plus state of the art Yamaha sound system for the full “at the movies” experience.
Internet
* Broadband satellite connection located in separate office overlooking rice paddies and wireless internet available throughout the villa.

Dining

* Located in island gazebo with seating for 10

Lounging

* Daybed, plus traditional art deco lounges, tables, deck chairs etc take advantage of the many tranquil retreats and glorious vistas offered by the villa.

Swimming

* 20 metre lap pool with 12 m waterslide and purified water

Towels

* bath and beach towels provided

Water

* Purified tap water throughout for safe drinking, washing and showering

Kitchens

* 2, one for guests, one for kitchen staff, all with state of the art appliances

Laundry

* Internal. Guest laundry done daily on request.

Power

* Standard electricity supply plus full house capacity generator

Parking

* Undercover carport with parking for 2 cars

Security

* 24 hour dedicated security staff

Staff

* A full time complement of staff: 2 security, 1 gardener/maintenance plus 2 housekeepers/cooks who prepare delicious traditional and Western cuisine on request.

A playground for children and adults alike

Children often tire of sightseeing and shopping when on holiday but Villa RaJa is not just a luxury playground for adults. Designed by the builders responsible for Kuta’s multi-million dollar “Waterbom” park, the Villa’s “Shorterbom” is a 12m slide that will send them skimming into the beautiful fresh water of the 22m pool and keep them entertained for hours.

Oscar the resident tortoise is easily spotted as he paddles around the lily pond, he’s used to being handled and loves a piece of bread. The giant albino catfish will also happily slurp fish food from little fingers.

If the kids are in need of some rest, plenty of children’s DVDs can be found in the cool, dark comfort of the cinema room, and you can relax in the knowledge that your children are well fed and supervised by Villa staff if you wish to go out and explore on your own.

Location

Overlooking terraced rice paddies interspersed with fluttering kites, this unique and totally relaxing refuge is only 10 minutes drive from world famous surfing mecca, Echo Beach; 15 minutes from the chic restaurant and retail district of Seminyak and 40 minutes from the airport. Nestled in the traditional village of Canggu, Villa RaJa provides a genuine experience of the real Bali that you will never find in built up tourist areas.

It is the perfect base from which to explore and enjoy the huge range of activities and luxuries this incredible island has to offer.

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