Batujimbar - Bali. Bali
Batujimbar - Bali description
If anywhere epitomizes the authentic ‘Bali style’ that has enraptured
so many over the past decades, it is Villa Batujimbar – a
treasure-filled travel destination in itself. This sublime property,
which sits on over an acre of beachfront land, was originally the home
of long-time Bali resident and Australian artist Donald Friend who, in
1970, invited Sri Lankan ‘tropical modernism’ architect Geoffrey Bawa –
celebrated for breaking down barriers and creating harmonious
relationships between buildings and landscape – to collaborate in
developing the beachfront estate. The Balinese palaces at Amlapura and
Klungkung plus the famed water gardens of Tirta Gangga influenced his
ideas – clearly expressed in the two-storey moat-encircled Lembu Bale
that commands centre stage within the meticulously designed gardens.
The lower gallery of the Lembu Bale houses the current Australian
owner’s astonishing collection of Balinese art – including the Donald
Friend painting he bought from the artist himself on first visiting
Villa Batujimbar in 1972. This private collection rivals the island’s
finest galleries and museums and is a unique feature of the villa.
Guests are welcome to view the collection on special request. Yet art
is not confined to this space alone throughout the living and sleeping
pavilions you’ll come across architectural treasures, rare artefacts,
painted antique doors and windows, and heirloom paintings that reveal
the owner’s passion for Balinese art and craftsmanship. And within the
expansive gardens are myriad moss-encrusted statuary and intricately
carved stone reliefs. Bali’s beauty shines in the materials used too –
vaulted alang-alang thatched roofs, lava stone steps, coral walls, and
terrazzo and teakwood floors.
With such a fascinating history, no wonder Villa Batujimbar has
attracted celebrity guests over the years. Today’s guests are following
in the footsteps of Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall (who got married here),
Sting (who gave an impromptu concert), Yoko Ono, and members of the Thai
and Malaysian and British royal families. In such splendid
surroundings, and pampered by a team of staff that includes a private
chef, personal butlers and villa manager, you can look forward to royal
treatment too.
Influenced by traditional Balinese family living, Villa Batujimbar
comprises a series of alang-alang thatched pavilions spread through the
substantial estate. At its centre is the Lembu Bale – a moated
double-storey brick-built pavilion which houses an open-sided lounge on
its upper floor looking onto the swimming pool on one side and across
the gardens to the ocean on the other.
Closest to the beach are the living pavilion and the dining bale, and
to one side is the Longhouse, comprising two bedroom suites, a formal
dining room and professionally equipped kitchen. Opposite is the Bali
Pavilion, with two bedrooms, garden bathrooms and courtyard. Furthest
from the beach, two more guest bedroom suites occupy the two-storey Pool
Pavilion and share an open-fronted living area looking onto the
20-metre swimming pool. Two additional bedrooms are housed in the Family
Pavilion situated above the exercise room near the villa entrance,
while a tennis court and shower room lie just across the driveway.
Beachfront Suite
Bedroom 1 - Master: King size bed, Ensuite bathroom
with stand-alone shower, Dressing area, Bar area, Study, Safe, Bar
fridge, Television, Air conditioning, Beachfront, Balcony
Long House
Bedroom 2: Four poster king size bed, Ensuite
bathroom with stand-alone shower, Dressing area, Television, Air
conditioning, Safe, Bar fridge
Bedroom 3: Four poster king size bed, Ensuite
bathroom with stand-alone shower, Dressing area, Television, Air
conditioning, Safe, Bar fridge
Bali Pavilion
Bedroom 4: King size bed, Interconnecting room with
bedroom 5, Jack & Jill bathroom shared with bedroom 5 with
stand-alone shower, Alfresco shower, Lounge area, Television, Air
conditioning, Safe, Bar fridge, Terrace, Direct access to garden
Bedroom 5: King size bed, Interconnecting room with
bedroom 4, Jack & Jill bathroom shared with bedroom 4 with
stand-alone shower, Alfresco shower, Lounge area, Television, Air
conditioning, Safe, Bar fridge, Terrace, Direct access to garden
Pool Pavilion
Bedroom 6: King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with
stand-alone bathtub, Television, Air conditioning, Safe, Bar fridge,
Direct access to garden
Bedroom 7: King size bed, Ensuite bathroom with
stand-alone bathtub, Television, Air conditioning, Safe, Bar fridge,
Private terrace, Garden
Family Pavilion
Bedroom 8: King size bed, Jack & Jill bathroom
shared with bedroom 9 with separate shower, Television, Air
conditioning, Safe, Bar fridge
Bedroom 9 - Kids room: 2 Twin size beds, Jack &
Jill bathroom shared with bedroom 8 with separate shower, Television,
Air conditioning, Safe, Bar fridge
Additional bedding: 2 additional beds available for an extra charge
- Fully equipped kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Formal dining area
- Television
- Sound system
- Wi-Fi
- Air conditioning in bedrooms only
- Ceiling fans
- Safe
- Security system
- Fitness center
- Swimming Pool
- Alfresco dining
- Barbeque
- Terrace with lounge area
- Balcony
- Parking
- Gated property
- View of sea and gardens
- Sun loungers
- Tennis court - rackets and balls supplied
- 2 Canoes
Included:
- Cook (food & beverage at extra cost)
- Housekeeper
- Property manager
Extra cost (advance notice may be required):
- Babysitter
- Masseuse
- Villa pre-stocking
- Groceries and beverages cost plus 20% surcharge (note: tax and service fee not included)
- Airport transfer
- Activities and excursions
Points of Interest
- 5 minute walk to Downtown Sanur
- 3 km to Bali Beach Golf Course
- 15 km to Seminyak
- 17 km to Town of Kuta
- 21 km to Bali Marine Park
- 24 km to Ubud
- 52 km to Candidasa
Beach Access
- Beachfront to Sanur Beach
Airport
- 15 km to Nguarah Rai International Airport (DPS)
- Property Type
- Villa - Beachfront
- Bedrooms 9 Bedroom , Sleeps 18