:: Rumah Pantai - Bali Property Consultancy

Cemagi, a traditional Balinese village situated on the West coast some 12 kms north of Seminyak, is distinguished by a remarkable temple perched upon a rocky outcrop in the Indian ocean.

Walk 75 metres from Rumah Pantai to the resplendid beach and temple setting – the view is both commanding and memorable. Drive north 10 minutes to the famous 18 hole championship golf course at Le Meridien or drive 10 minutes south to the Canggu Club with it’s private members club and international school. Within 15 minutes you are in the heart of Seminyak with its’ trendy shops and vast range of restaurants and nightlife.

Embrace the serenity and security of an exclusive villa complex nestled between endless rice fields, volcano views and the unforgettable ocean vista.

Welcome to Rumah Pantai. You will not be disappointed.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Built on two levels, this colonial style house offers ocean views from both levels and is less than two minutes walk to the beach. Large verandahs allow for plenty of comfortable outdoor living, yet all rooms are air-conditioned enabling the owners to retreat in comfort during the humid rainy season.

Enter the villa via a huge pivot gateway off a private roadway with ample parking for guests. A large pond is crossed via a timber bridge from either the main entrance or a side entrance from the double lock-up garage. A Balinese water feature greets you as you enter the villa.

All the spacious rooms enjoy high ceilings with an abundance of windows to maximise the views. The colonial glazed French doors and windows to all rooms lead onto the wide verandahs. In addition to the air-conditioning, all main rooms have ceiling fans and dimmer lights.

The ground floor of the main house consists of two spacious double bedrooms with built in robes and their own ensuite bathrooms, a guest powder room, a media room (with access to the second bathroom so it could be converted to a fifth bedroom) and a living room with covered verandahs on two sides for outdoor living. The large dining area projects out onto the verandah, ideal for both indoor and outdoor entertaining. The high spec show kitchen is designed with a combination of white duco painted and glazed cabinets, tempered glass spashbacks, granite work benches and stainless steel appliances including oven, stove, extractor hood, microwave, dishwasher and fridge freezer. A separate pantry/storage area adjoins the kitchen. A door leads directly to the back of the property allowing staff to enter the kitchen with the minimum of intrusion.

The first floor presents a spacious study/library with stunning views to the rear over rice fields and volcanoes in the distance - and with sunset views to the ocean at the front. The third bedroom with its ensuite bathroom and walk in robe could be considered a second master bedroom. The bathroom has double basins as well as a large bathtub with rain shower. The massive master bedroom suite encompasses a 44m2 bedroom, a large air-conditioned bathroom with separate toilet, double basins, bathtub and spacious shower. Both upstairs bathtubs are set under the windows to enjoy the paddy field and ocean views. The master suite also has an extensive walk in wardrobe.

The verandahs have unpolished terrazzo flooring with an andesit stone border and white painted timber balustrading. Both levels have white timber slatted sun shading to keep the rooms cool and to finish off the Colonial style of the property. The main area of the upstairs verandah is 6 metres wide, ideal for daybeds from which to enjoy the commanding views of the ocean. The orientation is north/south – thus minimising the heat from the sun whilst maximising the views.

A separate building houses a double lock up garage, staff quarters (two large rooms and a bathroom), staff kitchen, laundry, store room and genset room. The staff have their own entrance and separate parking area for their motorbikes. As both staff rooms are spacious it would be simple to convert one of these to a work room if required.

A large entertainment ‘bale’ with a built-in day bed, sits at the end of the 18 metre long swimming pool. The green natural stone swimming pool with overflow on both sides is an ideal length for laps – alternatively, relax on the built-in stone bench to cool off with a cocktail on those lazy afternoons. There is also a timber deck for sunbeds. Manicured lawns and landscaped gardens lead from the house to the swimming pool.

The property is built to a very international high standard, using the best materials and high quality finishes. Downstairs bedrooms, bathrooms throughout and the media room all have white terrazzo floors. The two upstairs bedrooms, the study, the dining room and the living room have high grade tongue and groove timber floors and white washed timber raked Colonial style ceilings. The roofing material is ironwood shingles with full insulation and all joinery is painted white with the highest quality imported duco paint.

The exterior of the buildings is painted a cool Colonial cream, the perfect colour to off set the white joinery of the doors, windows, balustrading and sunscreens.

Most air-conditioning units, the hot water system and 2 x 2000 litre stainless steel water tanks are all hidden in the roof with easy access for maintenance. A pressure pump ensures that all bathrooms receive full water pressure. Water supply is from the property’s own water bore. A bio system deals with all water waste and sewerage in a safe and ecological manner.

The villa comes equipped with broadband internet, TV and telephone points and built-in speakers connected to the media room.

The development has a tennis court which is shared between the six properties.

The architect, Komang Suardika of Jeghier Architect, is a young acclaimed Balinese architect who has worked very closely with the development team to create a property that not only takes full advantage of the spectacular surrounding landscape but also one that captures the elements of design which were so important to the development team.

The construction team is headed by one of Bali’s most experienced builders with an extensive background in luxury villa construction with an eye for detail that is second to none. The project management is personally handled by a Western builder and quantity surveyor with 20 years experience in high end construction in the tropics. Full construction guarantees are offered.

a)	Foundations: 3.5 metre deep piles (to the bedrock) beneath all structural columns, including the swimming pool and ‘bale’.
b)	All concrete has been reinforced with ‘structural grade’ steel bars.
c)	Downpipes concealed in columns to deal with rain water.
d)	MEP: Materials and installation to high spec international standards overseen by a highly qualified MEP contractor.
e)	Timber floors are kiln dried (to ensure no movement) and certified by the Forestry Department.
f)	Joinery throughout is white duco painted to provide maintenance free upkeep.
g)	Terrazzo flooring: Highest quality terrazzo poured in situ.
h)	Glass screens (showers & doors) + kitchen spashbacks are tempered safety glass.
i)	Roofing is fully insulated and raised 1.5 metres to allow for air circulation in order to keep the building cooler.
j)	All floor slabs have been waterproofed including upper floor bathrooms.
k)	Entire site has been treated for termites by Rentokil.
l)	Hardware is stainless steel throughout imported from Germany.
m)	Environmentally friendly items include raised roof for airflow, sun-shading, bio system for all waste water and certified timber.

Construction of the property is well underway (50% built) and the completion date is set for the end of 2007.

This substantial property is offered on a Hak Milik (freehold) basis at a pre-completion price. The price is available on application.

Payment terms are an initial 40% down payment and then either in line with construction or else equal monthly instalments until handover date.