
Villa Yo-Yo is a peaceful 5-bedroom oasis nestled in the heart of the
Batubelig area, less than a kilometre from the beach on Bali’s
south-western coast. Encompassed by rice fields, and just a few metres
from two charming little ‘warungs’ (local restaurants), the setting is
quiet and tranquil, within a safe, upmarket neighbourhood that is home
to some of the classiest properties on the island. The beach is
renowned for its world-class surf breaks and panoramic coastline views.
The trendy Seminyak area, meanwhile, with its glamorous lifestyle and
wide choice of internationally acclaimed restaurants – including the
famous ‘KuDéTa’, ‘Warisan’, ‘Living Room’, ‘Hu’u’ and ‘La Lucciola’ –
together with a plethora of chic cocktail bars, exciting nightclubs,
sumptuous spas and fashionable boutiques, is only a few minutes’ drive
away. This region is the most visited part of the island for both
tourism and business purposes. The villa is a mere thirty minutes'
drive from the international airport, and convenient for all of the
main tourist attractions and shopping malls. Easily accessible sporting
amenities include a choice of spectacular championship golf courses,
the neighbouring ‘Canggu Club’, tennis facilities, horseback riding,
dive schools, sailing cruises and much more.
Introduction
Guests
will enter Villa Yo-Yo through an impressive pair of towering antique
doors. Boasting contemporary tropical architecture, a fresh white
décor, and custom-made dark wood furniture, the property comprises a
spacious 2-storey building with a wrap around terrace, an adjacent
single-storey guest pavilion, a swimming pool and two relaxation
pavilions set within a huge walled garden complete with coconut palms,
flowering trees and tropical shrubs. There is a secure car park outside
the main entrance.
Terrace
The main 2-storey building
houses three of the bedrooms and is characterised by a colonnaded
wrap-around Terrace and a corresponding wide wrap-around balcony on the
upper floor. The terrace is furnished with a large circular table and
six chairs for alfresco dining under a funky metal chandelier. There is
also a bar with a curved façade, and a cushioned rattan sofa and chairs
together with a glass-topped rattan table.
Living, Dining, & Office Area
Indoors
is a large Living, Dining & Office Area, with a cool terrazzo floor
scattered with Oriental rugs. Here, guests can enjoy a more formal
dining experience around a solid chunky dining table for ten. The
office area is furnished with a daybed, shelf units and a desk, and is
equipped with a computer, Internet access, and a central telephone
system. A guest powder room is accessed from this area.
Service Kitchen
The
adjacent Service Kitchen is one of two kitchens at the villa. This one
is set up so that the staff can serve food quickly and efficiently at
dinner parties and functions, it is fully equipped and well-stocked
with quality glassware, crockery and cutlery; a large refrigerator is
hidden within a custom-designed cupboard
TV Room
The
open-plan TV Room boasts a satellite TV and DVD player, two
substantially-sized yielding sofas, a large square coffee table, a lazy
chair and a pair of carved side tables positioned upon a warm parquet
floor under a soaring pitched roof. This cosy, relaxing area is
tastefully enhanced with local artifacts and mirrors.
Master Bedroom
The
air-conditioned Master Bedroom is located downstairs and is dominated
by a king size four-poster bed resting upon a parquet floor. The
beautiful customised furniture includes a large daybed, wardrobe and
cupboards; there is also a TV and DVD player and a safety deposit box,
and local artwork adorns one wall. The adjoining cream terrazzo
bathroom features ‘his & hers’ washbasins, coffee-coloured mosaic
tiles, a shower positioned within a spacious glass cubicle, and a
toilet. A sliding door leads from the bedroom directly onto the
verandah.
Main Kitchen
The Main Kitchen is a chef’s dream
in black, white and chrome. Immaculate and professionally equipped, it
features black marble surfaces and white cabinets, with adjacent store
rooms. There is a small garden and terrace at the back of the property
beside the kitchen, which is home to a gorgeous statue of the Hindu
god, ‘Ganesha’. The villa is also equipped with a generator.
Second Bedroom
A
terrazzo staircase leads up to the air-conditioned Second Bedroom,
featuring a parquet floor and furnished with a queen size divan bed
complete with a mosquito net. There is also a daybed that can be set up
as an extra bed, a custom-made side table, and a safety deposit box. A
wardrobe offers ample storage space, and a TV and DVD player is
provided for the entertainment of the guests. Colourful antique window
shutters are mounted on the wall to provide an unusual and attractive
decorative feature. The en-suite bathroom boasts a ‘Batu Yogya’ stone
floor, a stone-tiled vanity unit, porcelain washbasin, glass shower
cubicle, and toilet.
Children’s Bedroom
Across the
landing – which opens onto a small ‘Romeo & Juliet’ balcony – is
the air-conditioned Children’s Bedroom, furnished with four single beds
draped with mosquito nets. The room features a wooden parquet floor,
and is equipped with a TV and DVD player, safety deposit box, wardrobes
and plenty of storage space. The en-suite bathroom houses a glass
shower cubicle, a washbasin and toilet.
Balcony
Sliding
doors from both bedrooms open onto the wide wrap around balcony,
composed of richly grained, creamy ‘Batu Yogya’ stone. This cool breezy
balcony is enhanced with two built-in daybeds, a set of antique Asian
urns, and a statue of a Hindu goddess. This is a great spot for
relaxing with an afternoon cocktail while enjoying the pleasant view
over the garden and pool area.
Guest House
The guest house
is a separate single-storey building comprised of two interconnecting
air-conditioned guest bedrooms. Each bedroom is characterised by fresh
white walls under a soaring thatched roof. Each is furnished with a
king size, canopied, four-poster bed created from ornately carved
antique wood, together with bedside cabinets, lamps, lazy chairs,
table, and dressing area with fitted cupboards, safety deposit box, and
full length mirror. Sliding doors open onto the pool deck. Each bedroom
is complemented by its own private en-suite bathroom, and each bathroom
boasts a stylish dark grey décor with a polished concrete vanity unit
and mosaic tiles, ‘his & hers’ sunken washbasins, toilet, and
powerful shower. The bedrooms are linked by a cosy sitting room
furnished with a comfy, deeply cushioned sofa, standard lamps and a low
sideboard.
Garden, Swimming Pool, and Relaxation Pavilions
The
villa is positioned around two sides of the large 17 x 6.5 metre lap
pool, which is tiled with green Java stone and complemented by a serene
Buddha statue and an outdoor rainshower. Privacy and security is
maintained by an encompassing garden wall. At one end of the pool is a
relaxation pavilion, known as a ‘bale bengong’. Furnished with
cushions, it is great for chilling out with a book or taking an
afternoon nap. A small, 2-storey, rectangular, wooden gazebo,
charmingly fashioned in the form of a traditional rice barn – known as
a ‘lumbung’ or ‘jineng’ – with a thatched, horseshoe-shaped roof, rests
in another part of the garden. It features a lower platform and a
staircase leading up to a private, upper room accessed by a Lombok
door. This is a fun playhouse for children.
Villa Yo-Yo’s
delightful garden is the perfect venue for music and dance
performances, parties, weddings and functions. The modern kitchen and
additional service kitchen provides the staff with the equipment and
facilities to cater for a wide variety of events and a large number of
guests. Special events can also be coordinated by professional outside
caterers who have the world-class expertise to prepare a sumptuous
feast at the villa, in addition to the coordination of decorations,
flowers, lighting, sound systems and entertainment.
Design & Programming By Wirarama On 2012