Nusadua R4169

This is the largest villa in the complex. An architectural marvel in itself, the villa is set in steps cascading down the cliff like paddy terraces and took over 18 months to build. That awe is well deserved. Firstly, it is huge, at 700 sq m (7,534 sq ft) and secondly you have the 180-degree ocean views. It literally appears as though the Indian Ocean has just been laid at your feet; a wide and endless aqua blue sea.  A 25 metre infinity-edge pool has its long sides pouring out seaward. A mere glimpse is surely an invitation to sit in the inset jacuzzi and try to figure out where the sea, the horizon and the pool edge meet. Once out of the water, there is a long ironwood sundeck, complete with a bale and lawn all offering equally splendid views. With a guest capacity of 50, a more dramatic setting for a glamorous party, wedding or other event would be hard to imagine.

But this villa is more than its exterior. Honed marble flooring flows through the villa which is fitted with woven rattan and sea-grass furniture. Thai silks of various colours are used to define different areas of the villa: bronze for the games room, charcoal grey for the dining room and blue for the living room. The luxurious interior also contains thoughtful touches of Balinese culture, such as a 6 metre abstract canvas from renowned local artist Wayan Gabrig in the living room.

To accentuate the extraordinary nature of villa location, the dining room walls are white to resemble the natural limestone of the cliffs, while a tropical coral fish tank brings ocean life into the villa. Each of the four bedrooms has an en-suite bathroom with marble furnishings and Grohe taps and showerheads. Throughout, the generous use of mirrors not only serves to expand the spacious look of the villa, but also reflects the wall-to-ceiling sea-views to near infinity. The effect is simply heavenly.