Koh Samui Villa 4297

When you approach the prestigious Villa estate you will understandably have high expectations. As one of Samui's most luxurious and exclusive estates the standards set are extremely high.

At Villa 4297 those expectations are likely to be exceeded. As you walk up to the grand wooden entrance gate you'll be amazed by the overall peaceful atmosphere on the estate. Stylish private residences line the road with extensive tropical landscaping adding to the ambience of total serenity. The imposing wooden doors lead into a landscaped entrance garden with stepping stones through the plants to the staircase which takes you up and into the property.

t the top of the covered staircase there's a balcony which gives you the first opportunity to marvel at the view out over Bophut bay. Doors open into the open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining room and to the right is a large sun terrace and a stunning blue-tiled, infinity swimming pool.

Externally this is an elegant and stylish looking property. It represents a very high quality, large, three-bedroom property which would impress even the most discerning visitor. But it's the choice of interior furnishings which really set this home apart. Sliding doors open to reveal an elegant living area which has been dressed to ensure that in whichever direction you look, you'll see something of interest. Large comfy beige sofas sit around a square antique wooden coffee table. There's a wall mounted TV and an exquisite teak cabinet. The room manages to blend muted natural colours with brighter modern furniture and the result is extremely pleasing. Large vases hold thick bright red bamboo poles; there's a standard lamp with an un-treated driftwood stand and black shade; coconut wood bowls line the surface of the cabinet; and there's a gold and black runner on the coffee table.

Moving towards the dining area on the left wall there is a long low built-in cabinet which has three contemporary gold discs mounted above, each with a candle holder in the centre. Dominating the dining space is a solid white high-gloss dining table and white high-back chairs. A black and gold runner decorates the surface and links it with the lounge colour scheme.

Beyond the dining table on the left is a door leading out to a quaint private garden. Straight ahead is the fully fitted modern kitchen. A central island feature doubles as a breakfast bar and separates the dining area from the kitchen. Wooden units are topped with black work surfaces and all appliances are high quality chrome. Set on top of the breakfast bar is a beautiful black and gold mirrored mosaic vase holding a flourish of black feathers. Behind the kitchen is a guest bathroom. The right hand side of this whole open-plan room has large glass doors and windows leading out to the pool terrace and ensuring that the incredible sea view is always available.

Running at a right angle to the open-plan lounge, dining and kitchen pavilion is the sleeping pavilion. This L-shaped layout allows the property to wrap around the pool making it an attractive central feature. A hallway decorated with blue and gold Thai modern artworks leads to the two ground floor bedrooms. The first has built-in wardrobes, twin beds, and a flat-screen TV. Again the furnishings stand out with bright red grass reeds in a vase behind the TV; blue thick-piled rugs at the foot of each bed and modern artworks in blue, orange and gold.

Sliding glass doors open directly onto to the poolside deck giving uninterrupted views over the pool to the sea. The en-suite bathroom continues the colour theme with blue mosaic tiles on the wall in the walk-in shower and above the mirror. This contrasts perfectly with white walls and dark wood fittings.

The next bedroom is a mirror image of the first, in terms of layout, but this one has a double bed and the colour scheme in here edges more towards shades of purple. Contemporary artworks use gold and lilac colours whilst the mosaic tiles in the bathroom are also lilac. Again doors open onto the pool deck and the views. Back in the hallway, stairs lead up to the master suite.

At the top of the stairs is a comfortable private lounge area complete with exotic red furniture and red and gold paintings. Dark wood cabinets are home to an eclectic mix of interesting ornaments. On entering the bedroom to the left is an office area and sat right in the centre of the room is a sublime, white-draped, four-poster bed. In front of that there is a sitting area and a flat-screen TV. An eye-catching feature here is the oversized contemporary bamboo love seat with plush cream upholstery. A balcony looks over the pool and across the ocean. There's a separate walk-in dressing area which opens into an indulgent and luxurious en-suite bathroom. Natural stone floors are off-set with aquamarine mosaic wall tiles and dark wood. Twin sinks sit atop a wooden base and a there's a walk-in shower. At the front is a large white bathtub sunken into a wooden base with windows looking straight out to sea.

Villa 4297 is an exceptionally well presented property. On this estate the high standards and quality of the property is always assured. But at Villa 4297 the flair and arrangement of the finishing touches such as the furniture, accessories and artwork, elevates this home beyond the accepted expectations.

Bedrooms

• Master Bedroom: second floor, 1 four-poster king bed, Smart TV, walk-in wardrobe, private balcony, safety deposit box, air conditioning; en-suite with dual vanity, sunken bathtub and rain shower
• Bedroom 2: first floor, twin beds with the option to combine as 1king bed, safety deposit box, air conditioning; – en-suite with rain shower
• Bedroom 3: first floor, 1 king bed, safety deposit box, air conditioning; – en-suite with rain shower

Quick Facts

• Capacity: 6 adults. . Extra bed is available at USD $50++ per person per night including breakfast. Two additional beds can be arranged for this villa
• Floors: 
  • Ground Floor: Main entrance, one bedroom, staff quarters, car park, and swimming pool.
  • Second Floor: Two bedrooms, living room, indoor dining room, and kitchen.
  • Third Floor: Master bedroom.
• Pool: Measuring 12m x 4.7m x 1.8m infinity pool; Shallow end for kids; The pools are set to normal temperature; There are four bean bags and two pool umbrellas; Pool towels are provided
• Living Areas:
  • There is an indoor living room with floor to ceiling glass windows, L-shaped sofa, air conditioning.
  • The indoor dining room, located on the second floor, is conveniently beside the modern kitchen and counter top. The villa also offers BBQ facilities
• Staff: Villa manager, housekeeper, handyman, and securities
• Dining: 
  • A chef is available on request (extra charge), experienced in cooking Western, Thai, and Asian cuisine, as well as vegetarian and children’s dishes. Special requests can be accommodated, including strict diets. All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) can be arranged in advance.
  • Chef service costs THB 1,500++/meal (lunch or dinner) or THB 2,500++/day (lunch and dinner) and subject to 10% service charge and 7% VAT.
  • In-villa shopping: THB 300 or 25% of grocery cost (whichever is higher) + 7% VAT. Pre-arrival shopping: THB 650 or 25% of grocery cost (whichever is higher) + 7% VAT
  • Provisioning is to be paid by cash on site or by credit card with an additional surcharge up to 5%.
• Facilities
  • WiFi throughout and a Smart TV in living room and master bedrooms only. The villa also has a BOSE sound system with speakers. Watersport equipment such as kayaks are available for guest's use and swimming pool; The indoor dining area can seat up to 8 persons.; Kitchen: Equipped with Oven, microwave, refrigerator, freezer, rice cooker, blender, toaster, and stove top (electric) as well as essential cooking tools, cutlery, and drinking glasses; a universal adapter and massage bed; A baby cot/high chair is available for free upon request
• Property area: 693 sqm (land)

Things To Do

• Temples you should visit include Wat Phra Yai (also known as Big Buddha Temple for obvious reasons) and Wat Plai Laem (which has a giant statue of the goddess Guanyin)
• There are a few beaches in the area, including ‘twins’ Thongson Bay and Samrong Beach, both of which provide visitors with shallow waters for wading around and very peaceful surroundings.
• Bophut Beach is arguably the most popular with its Fisherman’s Village. Old wooden shop houses add to the charm of the street, where you’ll find fashion boutiques, restaurants and dive shops. Every Friday, the main street is turned into a pedestrians-only night market.
• There are diving shops and boat charter companies operating in Bophut that offer tours to Samui’s neighbouring islands: Koh Tao, Koh Nangyuan, Koh Phangan and the famous Ang Thong Marine Park
• Other nearby attractions include Art Samui 3D, a museum of 3D optical illusions – a fun backup activity for the family when it rains during your holiday. There is also the Samui Elephant Sanctuary, which is a haven for elephants, just enjoying life in their natural habitat. These include elephants that were previously exploited by the tourism and logging industries
• Enjoy golfing at Santiburi Golf course that is set amidst a reserved coconut palm plantation with panoramic views of the Gulf of Siam.
• The “Grandpa and Grandma” rocks also known as the Hin Ta and Hin Yai Rocks are a sightyou’re going to need to see to believe – no photoshop here! These rock formations resemble the male and female genitalia
• Silver Beach, otherwise called Crystal Beach, sits along the cliffs that separate Lamai from the Chaweng area
• Packed with bars and clubs, the busy town of Chaweng comes alive at night till the early morning.

Distances

• Lamai Beach 15.6km
• Big Buddha Temple 7.6km
• Central Festival Samui 7.9km
• Santiburi Golf Course 7km
• Fisherman's Village 2.8km
• Chaweng Night Market Center 9.2km
• Na Mueang-1 Waterfall 27.9km
• Samui International Airport 8.7km