Umah Daun

Set to the sway of bountiful coconut palms and beautiful rice paddies, sitting just north of the Umalas village in the effervescent Canggu district on Bali’s south-west, this nautical structure boasts a fabulous design. Expansive rooms stretch throughout the property, affording maximum space in which guests can recline beneath towering leaf-shaped roofs – the villa’s name translates to ‘Leaf House’ – and this resonates throughout the architecture.

The villa is a hive of excitement with activities on every corner. Kids and adults alike will rejoice at the enjoyment available from entertainment rooms to media rooms; two-level treehouses to expansive swimming pool with its adjoining wading section. The property is a decadent, oversized charm where space seems to swell before welcoming you in to inviting environs. Float through generous internal and external spaces, enjoy the serenity of the sunset roof terrace and rest in the knowledge that Bali’s most lively towns are just a few kilometres down the road; should you need a different kind of solace.

In its own oasis of calm at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, surrounded by rice paddies and creaking palms, Umah Daun is a palatial villa just a few kilometres from Seminyak’s hedonistic pleasures. The village of Umalas has its own unique vibrancy – markets, bakeries and health food shops add colour to this semi-rural idyll. Yet the delights of Petitenget beach, with its plethora of fine-dining, lavish beach clubs and plush shopping boutiques, is just 4km away.

For guests looking for more holistic experiences, Echo Beach is a swell-magnet that draws surfers in from far and wide – a destination quickly becoming a mecca amongst boarders and travellers alike. Tanah Lot Sea Temple is just a few kilometres further on and is a majestic spot of deep spiritual significance – a temple that sits atop a small island against a backdrop of colour from moving sunsets, with waves that crash over the edifice. A destination that should be seen by all, if only once.

Designed by the acclaimed Balinese architect Jeghier, there is a distinctive feeling of grandeur to this villa – sizeable interiors flow seamlessly into a pristine garden. A towering leaf-shaped living pavilion has a magnificent roof offering cool and airy surrounds. Interior dining seats fourteen, serviced by an uber-modern kitchen equipped with climate-controlled wine cellar. Media rooms, a library with weather-beaten armchairs and a games rooms of billiards, fusbal and TVs ensures no time for boredom.

The outside has an additional dining area for twelve, an elevated veranda bordering the 17m pool, a magnificent two-tiered tree-house and a beautiful roof terrace – the perfect setting for a private bar with further seating.

Bedrooms have a lot to live up to and do so in style – a regal master suite opens onto a large balcony with sensational views. Its antique king-sized bed, marble-lined bathroom and generous walk-in dressers offer the decadence of palace-living. Four additional guest bedrooms are equally unreserved. King-sized or twin-bed arrangements are possible, and each boast lavish, marble-decked bathrooms with characterful bath tubs.

INDOOR LIVING

- Stunning air-conditioned and fan-cooled living pavilion with soaring leaf-shaped roof

- Air-conditioned and fan-cooled dining room with table seating 14

- Superbly equipped open-plan kitchen with climate-controlled wine room

- Air-conditioned media room with 60-inch satellite channel TV, DVD player and Sonos Playbar surround-sound system

- Air-conditioned library with leather armchairs

- Air-conditioned billiard room with billiard table, table football and 40-inch TV

- Children's playroom with 40-inch TV and lots of board games and toys

- Children's two-level 'tree house'

OUTDOOR LIVING

- Large dining bale with table for 12, bar counter and kitchenette

- Raised deck area protected by a sail shade

- 17-metre swimming pool with sunken lava-stone recliners and 7-metre wading pool for the kids

- Huge roof terrace with bar and seating

MASTER BEDROOM

- Palatial second-level master suite opening onto a large deck overlooking the rice terraces

- Antique king-size bed under a soaring leaf-shaped roof

- Huge marble-lined bathroom with multi-jet monsoon shower, double basins and statement bathtub

- Two large walk-in wardrobes

GUEST BEDROOMS

- Four guest bedrooms with king-size beds, three of which convert to twins

- Light-filled marble-lined bathrooms with walk-in showers and statement bathtubs (in three).

A statement property of unique design that attracts compliments from all who stay, Umah Daun is as grandiose as it is impressive. Sat in serene surrounds, the building stands proud and is the perfect setting for large families or groups of friends to enjoy the heady delights of Bali’s south-west. With its vast array of entertainment areas, its unrivalled views and expansive space, there are few other villas that match it for airy charm.

The sunset roof terrace with its own private bar - expertly served by a dedicated staff who will either whip up a cocktail or search for the perfect vintage from the vast wine cellar – is a setting to behold, while the delectable cuisine cooked up by your own private chef will soak up the delights of your sundowner sessions as you settle in to the luxurious outside dining space.