This Bali Villa Feels Like a Private Resort

Well, welcome to Bali. We're in Canggu, the beating heart of Bali's lifestyle scene. And today we're right in the center of it here at the River Point Villa, a unique one-of-a-kind build that has been shaped by its surroundings. You are centered around this blue lagoon, your own private tropical paradise that embodies everything Bali's about with breathtaking panoramic views thanks to that enormous glass wall. You've got ensuite bedrooms all with their own private terrace. To have all of these things here in this area is what makes this villa so unique. So why don't you sit back and relax while we take you on a tour and show you everything that this place has got to offer. Wow, what a space to come into. Just look at the sheer volume, the open plan space that you've got in this entire room. As you look outside, you're immersed into that tropical paradise. So you could have this as your own private terrace if you wanted to, but you might not need that because the master suite does have another surprise up its sleeve for you. So we've come down to the entrance of the property because we wanna show you everything. Now, the first thing I wanna just mention, you do have 24-hour security with a security guard. Gated entrance, because it's a private section for just two properties that you've got the other one which is still under construction. You've also got CCTV around, which you would expect, and ample parking, enough space for three cars. But you are in Bali, so let's be realistic. You're probably gonna want a motorbike or a moped to get around on, and you've got space for five of those in here. But this does lead you on to the stairs to your front door. So let's go check that out. A theme that you're gonna see throughout this entire property is tying in with the surrounding area. So you've got a temple just opposite where the carport is. And I like how your entrance way really ties into that feeling, that aesthetic of Bali, that spiritual connection, which is something you do see throughout. And I think they've done really well in this place. But come on, I wanna show you the front door and the rest of this place. Welcome home into the Riverpoint Villa we come. And the first thing, you're instantly immersed into that tropical paradise that I was speaking about. And look at the landscaping and just how grown on, how well established all of these trees are. Now, I'm not gonna pretend to be a expert in Bolognese foliage, but I do know that we have a whole host and a variety. And just look at the colors. The designers have taken a lot of influence from this and put that to the interior design inside. So let's take a look. Wow, what a space to come into. Now, there are two things that I wanna draw your attention and focus to straight away, which I think you're instantly going to see, which is number one, just look at the sheer volume, the open plan space that you've got in this entire room. Just take a moment to appreciate those huge vaulted ceilings that you've got in here. It really allows that feeling of freedom, of open plan living. And you can see that you do have different areas. So you've got your dining table section in the middle before the open plan living space, and then the kitchen on the other side, but none of them actually interfere with each other. The second thing that I wanna draw your attention to is that beautiful panoramic view of that tropical paradise. That's all thanks to this enormous glass paneled wall that you've got here, which allows you that interaction with nature. This was a huge thing for the build, for the architects of this space, was to feel that connection with the outside world, to feel like you are immersed in your own tropical paradise. And anywhere you look, you can see all of that foliage. You can see that nature. You can feel that connection, that synergy with Bali, with the nature, with that world, the surroundings, where you feel that the actual building is part of the landscape, which is something I really like about this space. So now I wanna take you into that living space. I love the kind of 1970s, laid back Californian vibe that they've gone with. These incredibly deep sofas that you've got, which are so comfortable, it's unbelievable. But when you sit back into here, everywhere you look from whichever angle, you are immersed into that tropical paradise because of these panoramic views that you have. They've even taken really subtle things like the colors of nature outside. For example, the bamboo that you can see and accented that with the cushions and the sofas that you have in this space, which is just beautiful. Also, you can see here, you have three pieces of artwork in the villa, which are by a local Indonesian artist, Adi Chandra. Now, all of the actual paintings take their kind of inspiration from local Balinese traditions and rituals, which is something I like that they're tying in that local culture to the villa space that you've got. Even the color scheme and palette that's being used is reminiscent of the nature and natural world, but you can also see the temple just behind me, which is part of your view, your everyday view. And when you see the other paintings, you'll see how those colors are reflected over there as well. But there's so much more to this open plan living space that we can see. A big part of this villa is the connection to not only the nature, but to natural materials that we have in this space, which includes these Roman porcelain tiles that we have here. And something I really like is, as is tradition here in Bali, most of the time we walk around barefoot, you can feel that texture. So you feel like you are walking around outside even while you're inside. The natural materials continue with the micro cement walls that we have by Altezyne and the teak wood that is accented throughout the entire property. For example, let's have a look at this dining area, a huge, great big dining table, which is in the middle of this open plan living space, yet it doesn't feel separated. That's something that they wanted. They wanted to feel the integration between these working spaces that we have, these practical spaces, and that feeling of relaxation, that feeling of tranquility. But take a look, this actual dining table, you can see here that the edges, it's not regular, it's not squarely cut. And that's because this table has come from one piece of wood, one giant slab of a tree has been used. And I love the fact that they've obviously worked with where the natural breaks and cracks were in the wood and cut off to create this irregularity. Even on the other end, you can see that they've rounded one corner and then cut the other corner on an angle. Now, I might be going a little bit deep here, but this also to me replicates the combination between that modern contemporary feel, which you have in areas of this property, and then the tradition. The sloped roof, again, tradition, but then we have contemporary feel, for example, with all of the frameworks to these panoramic windows, which come from Ace Aluminium here in Bali. The light fixtures that you have in here come from Lampu Bali. And I quite like the differentiation between the two spaces of the dining room and the kitchen. So over the dining room, you've got a nice teak wood, long elongated lighting section over the center of the table. And by the way, how good would it be having a dinner party here? And we've got it set up for around nine people at the moment, but you've got ample space to quite easily fit more in here. But then as you move over to, well, the bar section of the kitchen, you can see the other lights that you've got, which for me, again, I might be going a little bit deep, but that sloping shape of them kind of reminds me of the pitching of the roofs in the temples that you see that sloping down to the outside. Real subtleties, but I don't know, I quite like how they're joining all these things together. Again, little accents of the colors from outside on these bar stools, four bar stools in there, but you could quite happily fit more in here if you wanted. But let's take a bit more of a dive into this kitchen. When I move into the kitchen, something else. You see these exposed steel beams, again, a nod to that contemporary meets traditional element. And I like the color scheme, how this ties in with all of the aluminumware that you've got, but it also ties in with all of the kitchen hardware. Well, most of the kitchen hardware, I should say, which by the way is all Smeg appliances that we've got. So you've got your Smeg oven here. And did you see that? I love it how the lights automatically come on and off, but with the dimming function as well. Very nice. And then you've even got a retro style, smaller Smeg oven at the top. Moving into the actual kitchen space, you can see, this is where I mean, they've gone with the red toaster and coffee machine down the bottom. You've got these sintered stone work tops with a marble effect. And these are designed to be durable, hard wearing. So they're heat resistant, scratch resistant. So if you are gonna be throwing those parties, you know that they're gonna stand that test of time. And that's what we like. I also love the sheer amount of storage space that we have here as well. And just to double check, we always love a soft close finish. Even my door soft close finishing, how nice is that? I also quite like how you've got these mats, kind of gray tops on here, these cupboard storage spaces, which ties in with that Corobican Riverstone that has become very rare as its natural reserves are now almost depleted. And if you are worried that they're gonna slam back shut, they're not gonna do that for you either. You've got Smeg sink top in here as well with the Paloma accented finishes. It's all been really well put together and really quite spacious behind here. So if you are looking to just use this as a daily function, it's perfect. But if you wanted to entertain in here, it's a really big space for that as well. And then we've got our fridge freezer and I like the change of texture that you start to see coming in. So they haven't gone with micro cement walls all over. They've then gone for this more texturized finish, which again just adds to that tactile nature of this entire villa. Everything feels very comfortable, very familiar. It all feels, for want of a better word, local. And that's a big point because all of this place has been crafted by locals and that's really important here. But let's move on to the piece de resistance of this villa, which is that blue lagoon pool. So one of the great things about this villa is its connection with the natural world around it, the landscape. And what better way to do that than have an enormous set of sliding doors where you can completely open up that wonderful interior to the outside. Now, just gonna quickly pop on my sunnies as it is a little bit bright and warm out here today. But the great, beautiful thing about being here is imagine if this was your entertaining space. Imagine if you wanted to throw a big, luxurious, decadent party. I could imagine DJs or a band. I could imagine a barbecue out here, hundreds of people dancing, having a great time. I mean, what a way to do it. But before we go into the party atmosphere, just take a look at that beautiful exterior because the architecture of this villa is incredibly unique and special. It's actually based around two volumes. One being that triangle with that enormous sloping pitched roof that you can see. And then there's a rectangle which actually houses the four bedrooms that are downstairs with the primary suite being upstairs in that triangle. Now, as you look outside, you're immersed into that tropical paradise, that wonderful, relaxing, calm, natural world. And they've done everything they can to source local trees. You've got your palms, your coconuts, the banyan trees, which is beautiful. Then you look out over your Blue Lagoon pool, which we're gonna come to in a moment, but you've got an actual temple at the bottom of the villa. So again, that feeling, that sense of spa-like relaxation, of connection to the local Balinese culture is really immersive here. But this is one of the best things, this Blue Lagoon. And what I love is this beach style edging to the pool that you've got, which slowly slopes and tapers down before a couple of steps into the actual pool. And look at the size of this thing. It's enormous. And speaking of size, the actual plot of land that you've got here is 1,074 square meters, and the villa taking 620 square meters of that space. Now here in Chengdu, it's an incredibly built-up area. So to be able to get something of this size, of this scale, of this magnitude, of this opulence here in the center, but still feel so peaceful is quite special. Now, something else. Let's just go back over to that decking area, because I wanna mention and show that they're trying to reuse and work with the landscape. Now, all of the decking actually comes from reclaimed Yulin wood, which is incredibly hard, robust, and wearing, but it also means that they're trying to do the best they can with conservation, with looking after the natural materials that they use. Speaking of natural materials, just take a look at that wonderful slatted wall that you've got there, made from teak wood that you see throughout the villa. Now, this actually starts one end of the corridor, which separates the four bedrooms downstairs from the primary suite upstairs. And we're gonna take a look at those next, starting at the other end. But before we do that, I wanna take you over to this large space. This would be perfect for some morning yoga, that DJ that we were speaking about, but we were also lucky enough to witness the Malaspa ceremony for this particular villa, which took place right here. So, the Malaspa ceremony has just started behind me, and this is something that happens in Balinese culture before anyone can move into a new property. Now, several things happen throughout the entire process, which is traditional music that you can hear in the background, prayer that happens throughout the entire ceremony. Holy water is flicked around, and you can see the tables are all laid with offerings to the gods to show thanks and gratitude for completion of the build, but also this is to help cleanse the negative energy and to welcome in a new home. So, this is the first of the four bedrooms that you've got downstairs. And it's the one that I've aptly named the garden suite, because as you can see, you've kind of got your own lovely little garden terrace. So, if you've got a couple of guests staying, those kind that like to be early risers, they could sit out and have their smoothie, maybe roll out their yoga mats and do a little session first thing in the morning. You do actually have a walkway, though, that goes all the way around the property. And this actually leads to the second of the bedrooms that we've got here. And you can see their little terrace that you've got, but there's enough space between everyone that you have that privacy and feeling of seclusion if you want it. But then if you wanted to have that sense of kind of coming together and a bit more closeness, you can have that versatility in the space here. But let's go in and check out that bedroom first of all. Now, what I love is these sliding doors with nice level access straight the way in. And you can open these doors all the way up. So, you really do have your inside, outside feeling, just like in the main section of the house. So, the bedrooms are beautifully laid out, really spacious. So, if you are staying here for a period of time, that doesn't matter. And look, you have got ample storage to be able to put all of your clothes, your shoes. You've got huge, great, big, deep drawers. And of course, soft clothes, as we would expect. I love that contrasting color between the micro cement walls, that teak wood that you've got. It's a beautiful layout. Little vanity section with a huge mirror, which is laid in. And then, all these bedrooms are en-suites. So, you've got twin sinks here in the en-suites. And so much storage, five drawers of storage in your en-suite. And a huge, great, big shelf. I don't quite know what you're gonna put in there, but it's great that you've got all of that. And I love how they've worked all of these tones of colors together. The very different, subtle, natural textures, the cement walls, the darker section hidden at the length of the room, which elongates that room, making it even bigger than it already is. And I love the walk-in shower. Just how big and sizable, with these cut-in niches that you're gonna see featured throughout all the en-suites. And you have to take a double look, because they almost look kind of bronzed copper. And you feel like they're metal, but they're actually that same teak wood that you see throughout, because it's incredibly hard-wearing resistant. And that's why they chose to use it. But I tell you what, let's go and check out another one of the rooms. Now, all of the bedrooms on this lower level are connected by this corridor that runs through the center of the building, which the architects have used fantastically, because it naturally helps to funnel the airflow through, which helps to keep the buildings cool. And also, because it's quite hidden from that natural sunlight, you don't get as much of that stored temperature. Now, let's go and check out the next bedroom, which is just here on the side. Now, this is the second bedroom that you've got, and it's kind of a little bit smaller than the first one we saw. So if you've got friends coming that are individual solo travelers, this is gonna be absolutely perfect. However, in saying that, even if you are coming here as a couple, it still is really kind of enormous. I was just saying that it's kind of like if you were staying in a hotel, it would be like you've been upgraded to the top rooms that they have because of the size. I mean, you've still got a three-seater sofa in here if you wanted to. Now, one of the things that I wanted to point out that I really like, that they've included to hide something that would normally be quite ugly, but definitely needed here in Bali, is the air conditioning units, which you've actually got right at the top above the storage in the bedroom. But can you see how they've tied in all of that vertical slatting that you've seen throughout this property to hide away that kind of unsightly air conditioning, but still give you that functionality? But let's just quickly check out the en suite that you've got. As you can see, pocket sliding doors, which is a great space saver to maximize the use of that bedroom. But this is still an amply big en suite that you've got here. The same textures and colors throughout, huge, big mirror, vanity area, loads of additional storage, walk-in shower with the cut-in niches. And you can even just see through the windows, the little peaks of the temples around the building, just pop it through. So a nice little view while you have your shower. So now we're in the third bedroom and something that we've kind of noticed in all of the rooms is how incredibly quiet they are. And I think that's something that's very reminiscent to Balinese culture because the architects, the designers, they wanted these rooms to feel like a private space. They wanted people to feel like they had that time to themselves. And in Bali, there's a tradition called the day of silence, which is where the island basically shuts down to cleanse itself. Everyone becomes quiet and they wanted you to have that same feeling here. A really beautiful spaced room, loads of natural light flooding into this one, thanks to the slatted wall opposite the pool and thanks to your private terrace garden, which we're gonna go and see in a moment. But before we do that, let's just quickly check out the en suite in here. So again, those sliding doors, and to be honest, this bathroom is pretty much the same as the one in the room previously. So let's go and check out that terrace. So coming out onto the private terrace, again, you can see a nice little space for yourself, space to come out in the morning, maybe have a little quiet drink. But something I wanted to show is the fact that you do have this lovely walkway that links the bedrooms together. And that's actually how we're gonna go and see the last of the bedrooms down on this ground floor by nipping around the corner. So round to the fourth bedroom. And if I'm honest, I know you're not supposed to have favorites, but this one kind of is my favorite. But before I show you in there, this is also the other end of that corridor that links all four of these bedrooms to the main living space. But you can see on this end, you've got this wonderful open slatted wall that allows natural light to pour through. But this is also what funnels that air flow throughout this corridor, helping to naturally cool the building down. But let me show you why this is quite possibly my favorite. Look at this wonderful corner glass. It's almost if it was up in the sky, it would be your penthouse suite, but it's a ground level. But come in and let's have a quick look at this. So what I like is when you come in, you can see these streams of light, this almost ever-changing and evolving silhouette of art that gets displayed in your room. But that view straight out, looking at that blue lagoon pool, the temple just beyond. And the fact that you can open up these doors and be completely immersed in nature. Again, loads of space in here with ample storage for all of your units. I do think that this is gonna be the room that kind of your guests are gonna fight over. The en suite is just round the side here with that sliding pocket door, but this one also has twin sinks inside. So if you have got more guests coming, this is probably gonna be one of those ones for a couple. Nice big walk-in shower down the end. And again, lots of storage underneath and natural light that comes in from those windows. But let's go and check out the rest of this place. So now I think what we should do is go and explore the primary suite of this villa. And we're gonna go there through the corridor and back into the open plan living space. A nice little hidden door in the corner, just off the kitchen, allows you access onto that corridor where those bedrooms are. But the primary suite is upstairs and we're gonna go there. But before we do that, I just wanted to draw your attention to a couple of little extras you've got. Not only a foosball table, but a Brunswick foosball table. Yes! One nil to me. Thanks very much. But also just have a look. This is your staircase up and a wonderful single stringer staircase that we have. But that nod to contemporary styling as well, the exposed steel underneath, those teak stairs on top, that combination between those two things, the local culture, those natural materials. You've also got here in the corner, a downstairs WC and some additional storage space as well. But just have a look before we move upstairs at that handrail, that down-lit LED lighting showing that beautiful micro cement wall. And you'll see that down-lit LED lighting accented all throughout the property, accents of it in the kitchen, in the bathrooms, in those in-cut niches. They've really thought about every little detail. Now, moving upstairs, I like that contrast between the two different textures that you can see, the smooth micro cement walls and then that rougher texturized finish. It really does add a wonderful connection. And as you come up, you start to feel encapsulated, enclosed in this nice, calm, tranquil space and an extra private little indoor garden, which ties nature inside. Now, when you come upstairs, you actually come to this enormous open terrace section, overlooking that living space. This is the second of those paintings by Adi Chandra that we saw. More of those dark, earthy tones in here. But I do like the flushes of pink and orange, which make me think of the flowers and foliage that you see around the island. But a great space if you wanted to have, again, a big party, entertaining. Maybe it's even the kids that are gonna be hanging around up here, so they're not down in that main space with everyone. But that feeling of openness really lends itself. That this terrace isn't just a terrace. It also leads us to another outdoor area that this villa has in store, which is just over this way. Now, as you move through, another cozy little seating area. Wonderful for, I don't know, cuddling up, reading a book. Maybe it could be a small, cozy nap, a cup of tea. Maybe it's just taking a look at those beautiful views that you see outside. The third painting by Adi Chandra here over on the wall, and probably the most bright, powerful, and colorful one of those three pieces. But I'm sure you've already spotted it just behind me. It's the outdoor terrace balcony that we have. So coming out onto this beautiful balcony, you've got that reclaimed Yulin wood here, a wonderfully large open space, even a small temple just behind. Those beautiful views overlooking your pool. But this is a fantastic extra area. Maybe more for the evenings, I'm thinking. Coming up here, some nice evening cocktails or drinks, a small gathering. But you can see how this villa really lends itself to that functional space. If you wanted to have a big party here, you've got so many different areas that people could gather and congregate. And also, I just love the size of this sofa that you've got out here. It's beautiful, really phenomenal. And you might have just noticed there's what looks like another room. Well, that's actually the principal suite because you can gain access into that principal suite directly from this terrace and balcony. So you could have this as your own private terrace if you wanted to, but you might not need that because the master suite does have another surprise up its sleeve for you. Now, what a primary suite this is. Just take a second to take in those ceilings. Incredibly high pitched ceilings that you've got. But can you also see how you've got such interesting angles? The architecture in this room is fantastic. That roof slopes down to the side and keeps bringing itself down, but ties in with these vertical wooden slats that tie into the rest of the villa. A huge space in front of you with a great big TV, loads of storage, and you've even got a little seating area over to the side. I love how they've given you these really unique shelves tying in that natural wood. And this vertical slatting section here, which kind of breaks that large cement wall that you have. But it's not just there for aesthetics. This is actually the secret that I was talking about because you don't need to use that terrace as your own private terrace. You can use this one. And how about this as your own private terrace? And look at the size of this as a private terrace. Overlooking as well, what they call the Pudu Temple here. So a beautiful landscape, a wonderful private area for you to just chill, to relax maybe in the evenings, maybe first thing in the mornings, maybe coming out here to do your own morning meditation or yoga first thing would be something beautiful. They've really included a wonderful mix of the natural foliage around. And can you see that you also get to view that private garden from inside as well? And there's even a little bit of a glimpse into the en suite of the primary suite. This master suite really does deliver. There's so much in here. Now, your storage for all your clothes. Don't worry because they've got you covered. You can see that you've got a lot of high shelving space. So if you are gonna be staying here for maybe quite a period of time, it might be that you put some bags or it might be shoe collections or anything up there, but you've got so much space here and a really nice little out the way nook to do that kind of getting ready. But then the en suite is just round the side here. And what an en suite it is. I love one, the space and size that you have in here. Twin sinks with enormous great big mirror in front. You've got these Kola bathroom fixtures collection in this bronze gold. It's a beautifully put together, really well balanced color palette in here. This wonderful texturized bath by Paloma that you've got. Even you can pick and choose which end you want to lie. I mean, me personally, I'd be this way looking out towards that indoor garden that you can see through this wonderful window or out towards that terrace. The mixer taps here as well, that beautiful color flowing lines. And then the walk-in shower, those accented niches that we saw downstairs. I love these fixtures, the balance of colors. These niches, you really do have to double look at them to make sure that they're not metalware. It's how good the colors are. And I like the darker color that you have in this shower section. It makes it feel very, very spa-like in here, which is something they want, that relaxation feel throughout this villa. Obviously, when we came into the primary suite, we came in from the terrace, but the direct access is here straight off that open plan terrace section that we saw at the beginning. Now, that's pretty much everything we've got to show you. The villa is absolutely spectacular, but I'm not gonna lie. I think I wanna have a little bit of a chill out, little bit of a rest, maybe even a little snooze, wait for that sun to go down, and I'll catch up with you in a little bit. Well, that's it. Our time here at the villa has come to an end. Let us know in the comments what you thought about it. But before we go, we couldn't help but show you one final part, our favorite time, just before that sun has disappeared and the energy has changed. The spirit seems to really come alive here in Bali. But stay tuned, because we might have something else to show you from somewhere else on the island. We'll see you next one. We are in South Florida today to check out this remarkable home behind me that has been massively enhanced by the current owners. There's seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, 7,900 plus square feet, and sits on just under an acre. We're in a private gated community just off Old Cutler Road here in Pinecrest, which is South Miami.