#REALESTATEPORN: EAST OF BALI, SEASCAPE VILLA IS THE PERFECT PERSONAL RETREAT

Seascape Villa is an ocean front property on the island of Nusa Lembongan east of Bali. The clients requested a “Mediterranean feel” and the architects say,

“In response to this we have developed an architecture made of clean soft white volumes and we have combined these with various built in elements in concrete and pebbled floors. The pool area takes advantage of the length of the land, connects the building with the beach and it’s been balanced by introducing a circular deck all around it. 

The combination of round and square shapes continues across the whole project whether it’s in the pond design or in wall openings. Materials used have an organic feel and are accentuated by the extensive use of bamboo screens to balance the contemporary lines of the building.“

I love the palette and sophisticated ease of the decoration. Kinda perfection, if you ask me.

(Photos, Moch Sulthonn for Word of Mouth; via Arch Daily)

GOOD TRIP: PRIVATE YACHT CRUISE IN BALI

Doesn’t this look like heaven? The question is, if you aren’t in a relationship, would it be as much fun with a friend? Looks like one bed, so, I’m thinking no. But otherwise, this fantasy has me seriously considering cashing in an IRA. It’s $2500-2800 (on sale) per night, three night minimum – and you have to get to Bali too, so easily $10,000 – but THIS is the way to be on the sea. The 101-foot Alexa can be customized to your own preferences. Komodo, famous for its impressive mountains and secluded beaches as well as Raja Ampat, apparently, an AMAZING diving spot, are among the most popular destinations. There are seven multi-lingual crewmembers including a cruise director, doubling as certified PADI Dive Instructor, your private chef and an on-board spa therapist too. The air-conditioned master bedroom has a private balcony and next to your living room at sea. The lower deck has a kitchen, lounge, bar and library, and the upper deck opens up to your own outdoor dining area. You can have the staff catch lobsters and the chef will prepare dinner by candlelight with a bonfire on a private beach. OK. I’m doing this. Working on the boyfriend, which will complete the picture.

(via Vacationist)