Des Indes Villa
Another Villa at Seminyak
2 Bedroom - Price : Low USD 550++ | High USD 650+ | Peak USD 850++
3 Bedroom - Price : Low USD 850++ | High USD 1250++ | Peak USD 1450++
5 Bedroom - Price : Low USD 1300++ | High USD 1850++ | Peak USD 2250++
Luxury seminyak villas Nestled in the heart of Bali’s most
stylish neighbourhood, Seminyak is a century old antique Javanese
‘Joglo” within a luxury hideaway. VILLA DES INDES, named after a famous
early 20th century hotel offering guests a captivating journey through
time, combining nostalgic luxury with the exemplary services of personal
butlers and top class chefs.
Nestled in the heart of Bali’s most stylish neighbourhood, Seminyak
is a century old antique Javanese ‘Joglo” within a luxury hideaway.
VILLA DES INDES, named after a famous early 20th century hotel offering
guests a captivating journey through time, combining nostalgic luxury
with the exemplary services of personal butlers and top class chefs.
The Joglo
The skilled artisans of Demak in Central Java cleverly carved Joglo
houses using traditional tongue and groove techniques, forgoing any use
of nails in the design. Finely carved, the Joglo features finely carved
pillars fluted with delicate floral patterns and symmetrical intricate
layers of mandala style artwork in the ceiling.
The Joglo is a peaceful centerpiece, an open-air living area that
appears to be floating on water, surrounded by a 21-meter lagoon
swimming pool that curves amidst the orchids and frangipanis. Complete
with a table for fine dining set with antique cutlery and crockery, a
relaxing lounge with plantation chairs in which you can while the
evening away and comfortable corners to curl up in with an interesting
book, the joglo typifies the best in tropical Asian luxury.
The Bungalows
There are three separate early 20th century style bungalows with
oversize antique Balinese beds, en-suite grand bathrooms and tropical
outdoor showers.
You will awake on Egyptian cotton sheets surrounded by one of
Indonesia’s finest collection of antiques, wash in a pedestal washbasin
or soak in a scented flower bath under an outdoor Indonesian bale.
Two of the bungalows have wide verandahs and den-libraries full of
interesting books, attached to the bedrooms. The third bungalow has an
upper open pavilion for sunset cocktails with adjacent butler's pantry
and guest toilet. The open pavilion houses a traditional Javanese day
bed and an old Chinese rocking chair, a perfect shady area to disappear
into with a book. Complete with a kitchenette/butler’s pantry, this
self-contained pavilion is perfect for friends sharing the residence.
The Water Features and Garden
An important feature in the design of VILLA DES INDES was the effect
of being surrounded by water. This nobleman’s former residence appears
to float on water with a twenty-one meter lagoon swimming pool
surrounding the centerpiece joglo.
Upon entering the property you are surrounded by an Asian fishpond
with floating water lilies and teaming with koi fish, an amusing site to
watch at feeding time! With traditionally carved antique stone dragon
head water spouts blanketed in moss, the constant sound of gentle
running water adds to the natural ambience of the residence.
Tropical palms and fragrant frangipanis are so very relaxing
instead. Statues hide amongst the foliage and orchids hang from shady
trees. The garden has a calm and peaceful tranquility, truly a botanical
paradise.
The Antiques
With passion for preserving and sharing the rich culture tapestry of
Indonesia, the owners have an extensive collection of Balinese and
Javanese antiques. One of the most delightful things about residing in V
ILLA DES I NDES is that there is always something fascinating to look
at.
The extensive collection is housed in Villa Des Indes in Bali.
Having the privilege to not only view but also to be surrounded by these
fascinating artifacts is a pleasure in itself. Each piece has its own
story; the paintings by famous early artists, the old traveling desk
with removable legs, and the more modern pieces such as the 1940’s
radio, weighing scales as well as numerous original Dutch East Indes
travel posters.
The Facilities Included:
• Complimentary airport transfers (approx 20 minutes).
• Complimentary full American breakfast.
• Fully equipped kitchen with private villa chef and villa menu.
• Private villa kitchen, cleaning and waiting staff.
• DID Telephone and Fax.
• High speed computer/broadband internet access.
• Stereo and library of music.
• Excellent cell phone satellite coverage.
• Flat Screen TV’s with satellite programming.
• Air conditioning and ceiling fan equipped bungalows.
• Laundry and dry cleaning service.
• 24 hour uniformed security.
• Car rental and tour guide service organization.
• Self Contained Electric Powered Generator.
