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Property Details
Baan
Kata Keeree is located on over one rai (1600m2) of land at the southern
tip of Kata beach, on a rocky promontory overlooking the entire beach
and bay, including Poo Island. There is a private beach access, whilst
the villa itself remains very exclusive with remote controlled entry gate.
Yachting friends can anchor their boats right under the villa and walk
up.
Kata beach is well known to Phuket regulars as the best
swimming beach on the island during the dry season and the best surfing
beach in the rainy season. The fact that 70% of it is taken up by The
Club Med adds to the exclusivity factor, whilst meaning all sporting activities
are available. Some of the best restaurants on the island, and the best
wine cellar, are just walking distances away (The Boat House, The Kata
Grill).
Many would argue that this is the best location on the
island; private and secluded whilst also right within walking distance
of everything you need, and on one of the best but not yet over commercialized
beaches. As they say, location is not everything but it is most things!
The
house itself is totally unique and stands in its own private grounds
- it is one of a kind. Unlike most other developments on the island, which
are part of communities, this property was entirely designed and constructed
by the owners. The architect is Professor Junaphas who did the renowned
Regent Four Seasons in Chiang Mai, amongst other exclusive developments.
This property is quite easily the most outstanding sea front villa on
Phuket.
The Thai style villa itself is made up of four main
buildings covering over 400m2 of house space, with another 400m2
of terraces. The middle building is two stories, giving the two top bedrooms
a complete view of the entire bay. The terrace space is particularly outstanding,
with two levels and two swimming pools with cascades from one to the other
(one is 12mx5m with a Jacuzzi and swimming jet current, the other is a
kiddies pool of 5mx2m). The fully landscaped back gardens comprise
a separate house which acts as the kids playroom, plus a tree house
and two functional waterfalls, one of which flows into a fish pond and
also acts as the main entry level. There is another entrance sala at the
top, and a separate service access.
For
your dining requirements you have a choice of a large outdoor teak table,
which overlooks the entire bay, or the indoor dining area, both of which
can comfortably seat 12. All indoor areas are fully air conditioned (including
the western kitchen), with top of line recessed Mitsubishi Mr. Slim models.
Fans are also available in all rooms. Small details such as deluxe Slumberland
mattresses add to the feeling of comfort, which is always paramount in
this type of property.
The house was designed for ease of living, and comprises
a fully equipped modern kitchen right next to the lounge/living area (it
has all modern conveniences, including a large cooled wine cellar). An
additional kitchen for staff use and Thai cooking lies at the back near
the covered parking area. All rooms have a full, unobstructed view of
the sea and the swimming pool.
The entire house has been tastefully furnished,
with no expense barred, using a combination of oriental antiques maximizing
the use of colours, and different textures such as marble, granite and
teak, which are used abundantly. Cable TV and computer/internet access
are available, as is a fax machine.
The house comprises six bedrooms (four with king sized
beds and two with twin singles) and six bathrooms, each with bath and
separate shower, and most with private gardens containing ornamental statues.
Part of the master bathroom looks out over the bay through an ornamental
garden. The staff quarters consists of an extra two bedrooms with own
bathrooms. A safe is available for guest use in the master bedroom.
The entire property, including trees and pools, is
tastefully floodlit at night to give maximum effect.
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