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Agent: Zoe Rice

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

Five of nine villas sold - Freehold Villas with 5-star services for Sale - this nine villa boutique resort was conceived from a desire to create a villa environment that is architecturally distinguished, while still being a well structured investment. It features 2, 3, and 4-bedroom villas each with private 15m pool. Located just mins to the Seminyak/Oberoi area, it brings together the best aspects of private villas and boutique hotels in a well thought out turn-key solution.

Wabi Umalas was conceived from a desire to create a villa environment which distinguished itself architecturally as well as being attractive as an investment. Villas that are not only treasured by owners as a vacation home but also a place remembered and revisited by paying guests. The location is one which allows us to access the spirit of rural Bali but still be close enough to the urban attractions of the Seminyak and Oberoi. The undulating terrain of Umalas not only allows glorious views of the surrounding rice fields and mountains to the north, but indeed shapes the very character of each villa into being something different from its neighbour. Each villa is dug into the slope of the hill while the development as a whole follows the natural terrain almost seamlessly lending the development a harmonious and "natural" appearance. All the villas offer impressive views whilst maintaining their own privacy. The walls of each property are constructed of Paras Kerobokan; the bedrock of the site and of the greater area. In the river at the foot of the site, it is possible to see the remnants of a small local quarry where such stone has been removed long ago. This cutting and carving of stone was the conceptual origin for our architectural proposition - that the entire complex has emerged from the very bedrock, rock layered in horizontal bands to manifest itself as geological strata - as if the development was something more primitive since treated to clean, contemporary interiors. The size of Wabi allows it to maintain a boutique feel but be large enough to enjoy efficiencies of scale and provide services not normally found in a villa environment. From a commercial perspective, the configuration of Wabi has maximum attractiveness to the rental market. Each of the 22 bedrooms among its' nine villas is of the same character and configuration allowing large parties to be housed with a degree of uniformity. Each bedroom boasts an ensuite with both shower and bathtub - a characteristic sought by many higher-end guests. All villas boast private fifteen meter pools which is a rarity on the island due to escalating land prices now making plunge pools the norm. Wabi Umalas strives to bring together the best aspects of villas and boutique hotels giving the privacy and personality of a stand-alone villa but with outstanding service. Each villa has a dining room, two living rooms and a pool deck, giving owners or paying clients the ability to entertain indoors and outdoors. Combine this with the staffing and service levels typical of a small boutique hotel - concierge, reception and room service - and you start to have something really quite special. The food and beverage concept is designed to appeal to all types of guests. Those who wish "full service" with cooks and staff that will facilitate dinner parties in the privacy of your own villa. For those who prefer to do it themselves, each villa possesses an extensive kitchen and built-in barbeque. While for those who can't quite decide, there is an extensive room service menu from the central kitchen. In summary, Wabi is not only architecturally inspiring but is designed in such a way that it appeals to a broad cross-section of people - both owners and paying clients. Given its professional on-site and rental management Wabi is destined to surpass all commercial expectations.

Asking Price: US$445,000 (2-bedroom) & US$595,000 (3-bedroom)
Location: Residential district of Umalas, only 10 minutes from the shops and restaurants of Oberoi and 25 minutes from the international airport.
Title: Freehold
Bedrooms: 2 - 4
Bathrooms: all bedrooms with en-suites
View:

• Rice Field
• River
• Mountain

Swimming Pool: Yes
Satellite TV: Yes
Generator: Yes
Staff: Bali Homes Management (BHM)
Additional Features: Riverside Cafe & Bar, full F&B service, Conference & Event facilities, Wireless internet connection, Front reception, Leisure concierge, membership at nearby Canggu Country Club, more