The Villa blends classic Thai accents on the exterior and opens onto a modern, well- appointed and laid-out 5-bedroom 5-bathroom house.
From its elevated position in the valley above Nakale Bay, in the family-run Nakatani, gated compound, the villa offers views of hillsides canopied with coconut palms and hardwood forest, and further views of the sea. The beach is only 5mn away. Ideally situated in hip Kamala, between chic Surin and buzzy Patong, Nakatani is only 40mn from the airport and 30mn from Phuket Town and the centre of the island.
Its alluring gabled, coral-tiled roofs dotted along the lush hills, respect traditional Thai architecture: The steep tiled roof and low hanging eaves protects the house from scorching midday sun and storm water floods and serve as a naturally cooling design.
The villa is furnished with vintage and reclaimed teak furniture and blends tropical colonial style with contemporary accents. Wooden flooring provides comfort under bare feet. All bathrooms (including the maid s room) are finished with light travertine walls and floors, and glass rain-showers and baths. Art on the walls was carefully curated from Asian artists. The open plan kitchen and spacious living area open onto a shaded dining terrace with Peranakan style tiles, a teak sundeck and private pool in tropical garden surroundings. Unfinished blue-green Bali stone lining the pool gives the impression of bathing in a rock pool, while the infinity-edge projects into tropical vegetation.
The design of the house over three floors gives the opportunity for privacy when needed, while the living area on the middle floor provides a focal point for meals, sunset drinks and relaxing by the pool.
Downstairs, the double front door opens onto a cool foyer lined with Thai style teak windows shutters. This floor hosts 2 quiet ensuite bedrooms with baths, opening onto a patio with a pond, and including a 4 bunk bed kids room. At the back, a utility room and a maid s room with ensuite bathroom, 2 store rooms.
On the middle floor, the open, modern kitchen and living and dining room with stainless steel ceiling fans and large sliding windows extend onto the dining deck, the infinity swimming pool and lounging thatched Sala. A study, which doubles up as a 5th bedroom (fitted with single bed and blackout blinds) and a separate rain shower bathroom complete this main floor.
The top floor boasts a majestic double-height arched roof with exposed beams. It hosts two airy and bright, double bedrooms, with high ceilings and fan, dressing room, ensuite bathroom and balcony with ocean view.
The Villa is owned by a French-British family, based in Hong Kong and with a long history in Asia. The house was built with entertaining in mind, as a holiday home, to be filled with friends and family.