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Introduction
Set amongst Canggu's picturesque rice fields, this spectacular four-bedroom property is evocative of a traditional rural community from many moons ago, so it's quite a surprise to discover that Villa Salimett was only completed in January, 2010.
An architectural masterpiece, the villa comprises four antique Joglo-style dwellings transported from Java and a magnificent open-sided living pavilion. Rectangular shaped, constructed almost entirely of fine old teak wood and topped with a distinctive cone-shaped serap (ironwood) roof, the Joglos have been subtly modified to form four detached bedrooms; luxuriously appointed and extended with porches and modern-style tropical bathrooms.
Much more than mere places to rest, these authentic dwellings set serenely within the villa's expansive gardens are infused with Indonesian heritage and individual character and charm.
The living pavilion also boasts beautifully aged timbers - especially teak - and a high serap roof; its traditional touches complemented with antique ornaments and furniture and intricately carved ceilings. Housing the villa's living / dining area, kitchen and TV lounge, this expansive open-sided, open-plan building is, however, stylishly contemporary, presenting a contrasting modern-Indonesian look. Although a marvelous example of architectural heritage, Villa Salimett doesn't forgo present-day comforts, which include a 20m infinity-edge pool, iPod docks and plasma satellite TVs.
Berawa Beach is just a five-minute stroll from this peaceful sanctuary of exceptional taste, and several world-class surfing beaches along this lovely south-west coastline - including surfers haunt, Echo Beach - are easily accessible by car. Bali's premier sports and leisure venue, Canggu Club, is two kilometres away, and fashionable Seminyak is approximately twenty minutes' drive south.
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