Encompassed by emerald rice fields, Villa Nawang
Wulan is nestled within the beautiful agricultural
belt between Kuta and Tanah Lot. It is located just
five minutes' drive from the rugged Berawa Beach –
renowned for its world-class surf breaks and legendary
sunsets – and fifteen minutes' drive from the trendy
Seminyak area, with its wide choice of internationally
acclaimed restaurants, chic cocktail bars, exciting
nightclubs, lavish spas and elegant boutiques.
Just around the corner from the villa is The Canggu
Club; Bali's first and only international private
members' club; offering sports, social, and leisure
facilities, including a state-of-the art gym, a
25-metre swimming pool and a tennis & squash centre.
For horse lovers, the Umalas Equestrian Centre is very
close by; and Nirwana Golf Course – designed by Greg
Norman and renowned as one of the best golf courses in
Asia – is a twenty minute drive. The villa is thirty
minutes’ from the international airport, and
convenient for all of the island’s main shopping malls
and tourist attractions, including Tanah Lot, Bali’s
most venerated sea temple.
Villa Nawang Wulan Introduction
The romantic, 3-bedroom Villa Nawang Wulan blends
contemporary tropical architecture with thatched roofs
and antique furnishings. It takes its name from a
classic Javanese folk tale, the story of which is
depicted in one of the paintings that graces its
walls. Guests will enter the villa through an
impressive pair of towering teakwood doors. The
central focus is the open-sided living pavilion, which
is bordered by a 12 x 3.75-metre swimming pool fed by
a waterfall, it is complemented by a stone terrace
furnished with sun beds, and completed by a raised
wooden deck at one end. The property is comprised of
three buildings, bounded by a series of beautiful
garden areas, well-stocked with flowering trees and
shrubs. Cows graze in the neighboring fields, and a
tree lined valley with a small stream runs along one
side. There is a secure car parking area at the main
entrance.
Villa Nawang Wulan Living Pavilion
The main pavilion houses a living area, a bedroom and
a library. Slightly raised above the garden, it enjoys
cool breezes and gorgeous views. On one side of this
symmetrical pavilion is a cosy living area with a
built-in cushioned sofa, and big, dish-shaped,
water-hyacinth chairs in which you can curl up and
watch movies on the large 42-inch plasma screen
satellite TV, which is mounted upon the wall. There is
also a DVD player and a quality surround sound hi-fi
system. On the other side is a small pool table and
another built-in sofa.
Villa Nawang Wulan Library
The library is located in the main living pavilion
beside the grand front entrance. It boasts a cream
décor and a wall of built-in book shelves and
cupboards. The open doorway to the library showcases
an ornately carved Chinese window frame.
Villa Nawang Wulan Tengah Room
Tengah means middle, and this peach-themed
air-conditioned bedroom is centrally located in the
main living pavilion. The built-in queen-size bed is
made up with a sumptuous silk cover and scatter
cushions, with colour-coordinated organza curtains.
The bedroom is equipped with a mini bar-fridge, a safe
deposit box, and a flat-screen TV mounted upon the
wall. The room is ornamented with bright artwork, a
full length mirror, a Buddha head and local artifacts.
Double doors lead into the en-suite open-air bathroom,
which is set beside a pebbled garden complete with a
traditional Palimanan stone frieze depicting a scene
from the Hindu epic tale of the Ramayana. An open-air
shower is protected from the elements by the roof
canopy, and a large washbasin rests beneath an
exquisite cast bronze circular mirror. The toilet is
alcoved to one side, together with some fitted
cupboards.
Villa Nawang Wulan Dining Pavilion & Kitchen
An ornamental pond under a covered pergola is
traversed by stepping stones linking the main living
pavilion to the dining pavilion. A bubbling fountain
creates the serene sound of running water. The
pavilion is characterized by two pairs of disc-shaped
Chinese window panels, another Palimanan stone frieze
is set into the wall; a carved chaise long is
positioned outside the entrance. Steps leads down into
the immaculate kitchen; this dream in dark grey
polished terrazzo, is light and airy and fully
equipped, and it is here that the staff will prepare
delicious meals, served through the large open hatch
adjacent to the alfresco dining area. The hatch is
framed by another ornate window panel, and doubles as
a bar with high stools positioned on the side that
enjoys the open air. The dining area is sheltered by a
soaring roof, and furnished with a chunky modern
dining table for six, polished penshell wall lamps, a
large antique cabinet, and a brass candi resting upon
a stone carved plinth. A large guest powder room is
located within a walled garden at the back of the
pavilion, guarded by a lava stone statue of a Balinese
goddess.
Villa Nawang Wulan Bunga Room
Wooden steps within the dining pavilion lead up to the
charming loft bedroom known as the Bunga (flower)
Room. At the front of the room is a timber mezzanine –
a delightful sitting area furnished with water
hyacinth chairs, coffee table, and an Oriental rug.
The Bunga Room is characterized by coffee and peach
silk and organza soft furnishings, while being
equipped with air-conditioning, a queen-size bed, a
mini bar-fridge, a safe deposit box, and a
wall-mounted flat screen TV. The en-suite bathroom is
lined with natural dark grey stone and fitted with a
stainless steel washbowl upon a pedestal, a
rain-shower, and toilet. The adjoining stone sundeck
presents rice field views; it is bordered by a low
wall planted with pink bougainvillea.
Villa Nawang Wulan Master Suite
The Master Suite is housed within a self-contained
bungalow with a soaring thatched roof, and located on
the far side of the main living pavilion. It is
accessed by a pebbled pathway lined with yellow irises
next to a sculptured Palimanan stone wall. The ‘Nandi’
bedroom boasts a grey terrazzo floor and a magnificent
four-poster bed adorned with primitive-style Timorese
carvings. The silk bed cover and cushions, and organza
curtains follow a copper and chartreuse theme, and the
furnishings include three green Oriental rugs, a
leather sofa and matching ottomans, a funky table, and
an antique Javanese 'gerobok' rice-storage chest on
wooden wheels. A wood carving of Ganesha dances upon a
shelf behind the bed. Double glass doors open onto a
timber balcony offering rural views; this is a
pleasant private spot where you can relax on a deck
chair with a book or a cocktail. Another large window
overlooks a pretty garden area, also accessed by
double doors. The room is equipped with
air-conditioning, a mini bar-fridge, a safe deposit
box, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall; a
spacious dressing area is furnished with a full length
mirror, built in cupboards and a leather seat. The
wonderful en-suite garden bathroom boasts a terrazzo
vanity shelf with a marble wash bowl, a large
decorative mirror, and a toilet and rain-shower
positioned in opposite alcoves. The dominant feature
is a huge oval bathtub where you can soak to your
heart’s content under the stars, while still being
sheltered by the roof canopy and enjoying the privacy
that is provided by the high walls.
