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Villa Gajah Putih is located in Canggu, just a twenty-minute drive
from the greater Kuta/Seminyak area where the prime dining, shopping,
and nightlife in Bali are located. Because of its slightly out of
town setting, it has the double attraction of being relatively close
to everything one might need, while being far enough away to retain
a peaceful rural feel. The surrounding village is traditional Balinese,
and retains large expanses of pictorial rice fields. This five-bedroom
villa and its immense property has the spectacular attribute of
being set directly on the beach, and the ocean view enhances the
enticing attributes of this prime estate.
The villa consists of one main two-storey building set on a gorgeous
sprawling property, the gardens of which have been maturing for
over a decade. To the left of the building is an immense vegetable
garden, large yard, and tennis court. Between the main structure
and the beach is a swimming pool and indoor sauna set within a manicured
lawn strewn with coconut palms and two relaxation bales. The gated
villa entrance has ample parking and a security post to guard one’s
interests whilst ensuring one’s safety.
Villa Gajah Putih is located in Canggu, just a twenty-minute drive
from the greater Kuta/Seminyak area where the prime dining, shopping,
and nightlife in Bali are located. Because of its slightly out of
town setting, it has the double attraction of being relatively close
to everything one might need, while being far enough away to retain
a peaceful rural feel. The surrounding village is traditional Balinese,
and retains large expanses of pictorial rice fields. This five-bedroom
villa and its immense property has the spectacular attribute of
being set directly on the beach, and the ocean view enhances the
enticing attributes of this prime estate.
The villa consists of one main two-storey building set on a gorgeous
sprawling property, the gardens of which have been maturing for
over a decade. To the left of the building is an immense vegetable
garden, large yard, and tennis court. Between the main structure
and the beach is a swimming pool and indoor sauna set within a manicured
lawn strewn with coconut palms and two relaxation bales. The gated
villa entrance has ample parking and a security post to guard one’s
interests whilst ensuring one’s safety.
Upon entering the grounds one is led down a wooden walkway past
a large limestone alligator carving and elaborate water ponds. These
water gardens are filled with colourful fish and flowers, and completely
surround the main building. The spacious common living areas of
the villa are floored in marble, and the actual structure is composed
of white stucco ceilings framed by huge ironwood beams supported
by matching columns, making the areas completely open-air.
The first area is the dining room, which boasts a massive teak
table that seats twelve and looks out over the blooming gardens
to the ocean. The fully equipped kitchen is set off to the side
of the dining room and can be reached by way of a small bridge.
The first floor living room features wooden tables, rattan armchairs
and couches situated so as to create two sitting areas. Artwork
collected from around the Indonesian archipelago abounds, enhancing
the exotic atmosphere and creating a rich ambience ideal for thoughtful
repose. The air is permeated with the sounds of crashing waves and
the melodious chirping of tropical birds, which inhabit the flourishing
tropical gardens.
Each of the five bedrooms consists of an enclosed air-conditioned
room with its own ensuite bathroom. The floors and ceilings are
made of ironwood, and each of the bedrooms have at least one glass
wall overlooking the ocean-side gardens of the estate. All of the
ensuite bathrooms are floored and walled with caramel marble, and
have screened-windows overlooking the front gardens.
Set off to the right of the living room when walking straight from
the dining area is the first bedroom. The entrance to this bedroom
is a traditional Balinese variegated carved doorway, which opens
up to reveal two queen sized wooden canopy beds with blue cotton
bedcovers from India. Delicate white mosquito nets subtly accented
by white flower patterns are draped from the canopies, and reading
lights are tactfully attached to the supports for convenience. The
beds are separated by a blue Ikat wall hanging and a wooden bedside
table upon which rests a porcelain lamp from Hong Kong. The room
is flanked on one side by glass, which looks out over the living
room and pool table when the white draperies are opened. A rich
red Oriental carpet delightfully compliments the ironwood floors.
The rest of the furniture consists of a modest wood standing wardrobe
and a small writing table with matching chairs.
Within the spacious marble bathroom, a large mask of a meditative
face with closed eyes hangs on the wall behind the double showers,
mounted on square marble pillars. A wooden towel rack and copper
elephant stand sit by the stairs leading into the sunken marble
tub which can be filled for a luxurious bath.
On both sides of the doorway to the second bedroom are two majestic
red lion-like sculptures. Two wooden queen sized beds with red bedcovers
sit on either side of a small table and lamp, behind which is a
wall of windows overlooking the garden. The front windows look out
to a lily pond filled with fish and two fountains in the form of
carved stone tortoises, spouting water from their mouths. Bamboo
blinds can be drawn down in the bedroom for privacy. The décor
in this room consists of a plain wooden wardrobe, a desk, and matching
chairs, and is highlighted by a red and blue Oriental carpet, and
two original antique Chinese paintings to either side of the ironwood
door leading to the large robe and ensuite bathroom.
An imported pool table sits off to the side of the living room
near the ironwood staircase that leads to the second storey. The
stairs are divided by a small landing, over which an arched wood
doorframe tactfully splits the sunlight. Balinese paintings depicting
village life adorn the walls, and a swinging ironwood gate opens
up to second floor. The entire second storey is floored in ironwood,
and a timber-lined cathedral style alang-alang ceiling opens up
the space.
To the immediate left of the staircase, one walks past another
large painting and through a set of picturesque carved doors into
the first master bedroom. This sublime room is walled on three sides
by sliding glass windows with white linen drapes that can be drawn
for privacy. An Ikat weaving hangs on the fourth wall between the
entrance and the bathroom doorway. The entire bedroom is surrounded
by a balcony, which overlooks the front and back gardens, and the
vegetable garden to the side. The tremendous bed sits in the middle
of the room with a view of the ocean, and boasts a finely dyed cotton
red and white bedcover made in India in karma sutra style. Imported
Oriental carpets encircle the bed, and an elaborate Chinese style
sofa from Java sits off to the side. The ensuite bathroom is another
symphony of marble and indulgence.
The forth bedroom overlooks the balcony to one side and offers
a sea view to the other. The most notable decoration in this room
is the complex mirrored wall hanging from India. As in the other
bedrooms, a table and matching sitting chairs, and a standing wardrobe
make up the rest of the furniture.
The second master bedroom is boasts sliding glass doors overlooking
the ocean open up to expose the elegantly carved canopy bed. The
white bedcover is of handmade Indian lace, matched by the elegant
mosquito net, hand painted in India. A unique Javanese batik wall
hanging backs the bed, and depicts a forest setting with animals
grazing.
The upstairs living area consists of one main sitting area overlooking
a tremendous balcony upon which are set two batik-covered massage
tables. Flower boxes filled with fragrant blooming plants surround
the balcony. A tall table is situated behind the sitting area, upon
which a projector can be put, while a large screen can be pulled
down from the ironwood columns framing the scene for movie-viewing.
An attractive Chinese-style canopy day bed with mirrored Indian
bedcovers sits to one side, offering an enticing spot from which
to enjoy the fabulous property and the view it offers its guests.
One can walk out to the actual ground of the property by way of
the first floor living area, past two Chinese sofa beds and three
crouching Buddha statues. The marble floor is traded for a wood-planked
walkway, leading out through the flourishing gardens to the enormous
swimming pool. The pool is surrounded by a wood deck, which supports
numerous lounge chairs and two hammocks. To the side of the swimming
pool is an alluring indoor sauna, completely made of tropical hardwood
and roofed with alang-alang. One way glass ensures privacy while
inside, yet allowing one to look out to the left towards the vegetable
garden and tennis courts, or to the two beachside relaxation bales,
ideal for meditation or yoga.
The gate leading to the beach is next to the bales. The tennis
court is set on a slightly elevated plane near the beach, and the
thick foliage lining the fence tactfully maintaining privacy by
sufficiently obstructing the view of the villa without blocking
the ocean view from the property. The manicured lawn that makes
up the majority of the grounds offers an ideal setting for hosting
weddings or large events.
Owing to the owner’s love of fine food, the cooks at the villa
are both talented and versatile, offering guests a large choice
of delectable meals to enjoy during their stay. Many of the fresh
ingredients used for cooking are gathered daily from the villa’s
organic vegetable and herb garden.
With its old world design and impressive hand selected collection
of Asian antiques and fabrics, Villa Gajah Putih is truly one of
Bali’s finest luxury estates.
Staffs
Villa Gajah Putih is fully serviced by:
A full-time house manager
Oversees and coordinates the staff and property and is available
to assist guests during their stay.
Two cooks
Trained in the preparation of both local and international cuisine.
A menu is provided, and the cook will do all the market shopping.
Two waitress
Responsible for dining table set up, provide waiter service and
assist chef with food preparation.
Six maids
Responsible for housekeeping duties, taking care of your daily laundry
and providing waiter service around the grounds and buildings of
the property
Two security guards
Their duties are to patrol the grounds and guard the entrance of
the villa from dusk to dawn ensuring your security.
Six gardeners and pool attendants
Tending the garden and the grounds of the villa. They ensure that
the facilities of the villa run smoothly during your visit.
One driver (only included for booking of full
house)
Offers chauffeur service to guests for up to 10 consecutive hours
per day.
Location
Gajah Putih is located right on the beach side at Pantai Berawa
in the district of Canggu, just a twenty-minute drive from the greater
Kuta/Seminyak area where the prime dining, shopping, and nightlife
in Bali are located. Because of its slightly out of town setting,
it has the double attraction of being relatively close to everything
one might need, while being far enough away to retain a peaceful
rural feel. The surrounding village is traditional Balinese, and
retains large expanses of pictorial rice fields. This five-bedroom
villa and its immense property has the spectacular attribute of
being set directly on the beach, and the ocean view enhances the
enticing attributes of this prime estate.
Quick facts
• 5 Bedroom, 1,200m2 villa
• 18,500m2 of beachfront land
• 20m private swimming pool
• Tennis court
• 20 staff including 2 full-time chefs
• 24 hour security
• Home Cinema
• Pool table
• Right on the beach of Pantai Berawa, Canggu
• 20 minutes from Seminyak
Function
One of the great joys of staying in a private residence is the
ability to entertain and mingle with your guests, both from inside
the villa and out.
Gajah Putih, with its expansive grounds, mature tropical garden,
large entertaining spaces, lends itself to gatherings of any size.
Intimate family reunions, informal business meetings and small conventions,
birthday parties (large and small), have all been held at the Gajah
Putih estate.
Event managers, professional catering, and providers of different
forms of entertainment offering variety of different levels and
costs (which Bali has in abundance) can all be added to the ambiance
of Bali to create a tailor made event to suite any taste and budget.
Wedding
Bali continues to be an increasingly popular destination to hold
weddings. With Indonesia's rich history and hosting a multitude
of religious persuasions, it can accommodate weddings of any religious
orientation.
Imagine your wedding day surrounded by your closest friends next
to a beach of the Indian Ocean. Gajah Putih can offer everything
to facilitate an unforgettable wedding.
For your reception, you and your guests will enjoy dining on some
of the finest food Bali has to offer. Spend your honeymoon in one
of Bali's finest luxury estates surrounded by the opulence you could
only dream of as you sip champagne with your new partner, watching
the sun drift above this tropical island paradise.
Event managers, professional catering, different forms of entertainment
of a variety of different levels and costs can all be added to the
ambiance of Bali to create a tailor made event of which you've always
dreamed.
The villa is capable of facilitating intimate weddings and large
social ones. With its expansive grounds, one can easily entertain
over three hundred people.
Menu and dining
Villa Gajah Putih is blessed with two in-house chefs. After over
a decade of operations, and guests from the four corners of the
world, they are able to prepare a variety of mouth watering dishes
to tempt all palettes. The specialties of the villa, Indonesian
and Italian cuisine, reflect both its location and personal nature.
A vegetable garden located on the estate enhances the menu with
home-grown organic vegetables and herbs.
In addition to this, ingredients for all meals are purchased from
high quality supermarkets and delicatessens. 30% will be added to
all grocery receipts purchased by villa staff. Where possible, the
staff will shop for fresh ingredients to make unforgettable meals,
such as buying fresh seafood from the pre-dawn market in the village
of Jimbaran. The villa also offers a special all-in fixed price
option for breakfast, lunch or dinner for USD33 per person (children
under the age of ten eat for free), although this excludes certain
items such as steak and lobster.
Special gastronomic touches and abilities abound. Bread is baked
fresh by the staff everyday. A selection of homemade desserts is
one of the bonuses of residing at Gajah Putih. In addition, the
villa makes its own ice cream – Italian techniques with fresh
tropical fruits presented in a beachside setting – what more
could anyone desire?
The main dining room table seats fourteen people for formal dining,
all served elegantly by the staff. Large events require outside
catering and Raty, the villa manager can easily help organize this.
Gajah Putih's chefs have been personally taught by some of the best
Italian Chefs in Indonesia.
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