In these trying times, we are all itching to escape to a refreshing change of scenery. It’s a different world now where quietude, space and seclusion is the new currency for a fulfilling beak. South Lombok’s epic coastline is now dotted with numerous luxe hill-side villa havens to escape from the everyday, but few can match the very unique Kasten Villa.  Like other properties, you get the mesmerising views of epic ocean scenery but so much more besides. Welcome to a highly distinctive villa that takes luxury escapism up quite a few notches.

Architect Daniel Paetzold at Private Sanctuary is the design visionary behind Kasten Villa. As well as one of the founders of Private Sanctuary, he has a long list of design credits on large scale and infrastructure projects as well as key hospitality projects such as the Grand Venetian Cotai in Macau and Hong Kong’a Ocean Park.

He designed and supervised the construction of this customized villa, which employs many innovative techniques to create a very distinctive villa residence. It has been designed as a highly versatile abode for a seamless transition between work and play. It offers low heat retention and is oriented towards the east to capture cool breezes and the shade. This is exactly the place you’ve been craving for that next long weekend staycation.

It has a unique layout and configuration spanning 350sqm of living space. The interior focal point is a cascading main lounge that forms the main social hub of the space for entertaining and convivial relaxation. Predominantly constructed of high framed glass walls, it makes the most of the sweeping views and natural sunlight. It features a mezzanine level open plan island kitchen with a breakfast bar for informal dining and leads to direct to an al fresco dining terrace. The main living area is composed of dining and a seating area with plush contemporary custom fitted sofas.

Large sliding doors open onto the pool deck offering a seamless transition between indoors and outdoors and together, provide a versatile space for lounge-to-poolside entertaining. Fanked by smooth sandstone floors and lush manicured lawns, the inviting pool looks out over the impressive ocean view. It is a natural continuation of the indoor space and flows seamlessly. Kasten Villa is dedicated to a luxe laid back lifestyle but for guests who simply have to keep on top of a fitness regime, there is a private in-villa gym to work up a sweat and stay in shape.

The villa’s three bedrooms uniquely have a flowing layout on separate levels and all have uninterrupted views of Kuta Bay. This provides lots of privacy for the guests in each bedroom, so an ideal option for a friends’ South Lombok staycation. The bedrooms are bathed in rich natural hues with smooth polished timber flooring and custom wooden bed frames and high-end rustic fittings. It presents a cosy, yet uncluttered ambience.  Sliding glass doors open onto a spacious private terrace to catch the cool sea breezes and frame the epic seascape views. Each of the en-suite bathrooms is customised with smooth ceramic or polished terrazzo stone which sparkles under the soft lighting.

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