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From the entrance hallway your eyes are led through a series of archways to the walled courtyard garden beyond, which is the focal point of this spacious home. Featuring a shimmering swimming pool with jacuzzi jets fringed by a grassy lawn it’s overlooked by a frangipani tree brimming with bright white blossoms that gently fall and confetti the pool. Despite its intimate size, birds congregate in the garden, especially the iridescent blue kingfishers that can often be seen diving into the turquoise water of the swimming pool for a cooling dip.
Indoors, the house’s exposed timber ceilings, doorways peeled to reveal layers of paint and surprisingly thick walls unmistakeably reflect the Dutch origins of this eighteenth century home, which is one of the oldest in the fort. The owner’s collection of Asian artwork, antiques and photographs personalise the house, which feels much like a studio thanks to its minimalist interiors, high ceilings, stark white walls and numerous skylights. Specialist magazines on interiors, photography and travel add to this aura and lend an artistic feel to the house.
The house has three bedrooms; two on the ground floor (a double and a
twin) either side of the front door and a first floor master bedroom with king size bed. Room sizes are similar although the ground floor bedrooms have a more open-plan design whilst the master bedroom benefits from views over the courtyard garden. Also on the first floor is a lovely rooftop sun deck that’s perfect for catching the day’s rays.
A staff of two – one of whom can stay overnight if you wish – deal with guest requests, including shopping for groceries and cooking meals. The fort is right on your doorstep, so this house makes a good base for families with older children as well as groups of friends.
Distances
- International Airport
- 147 KM
- Hikkaduwa
- 17 KM
- Mirissa
- 35 KM
- Matara
- 40 KM
- Tangalle
- 82 KM
- Colombo
- 117 KM
- Galle
- 0 KM
- Unawatuna
- 5 KM
- Dalawella
- 7 KM
- Thalpe
- 8 KM
December 16th, 2012 - December 22nd, 2012
“Fantastic staff. All our needs met to beyond our expectations. Kusal is the BEST chef! High quality service given in a friendly and welcoming manner. ”
- HA, Australia
| Bedrooms: | 3 |
| Sleeping Capacity: | 6 |
| Location: | South Coast |
Bedrooms setup |
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| • Master Bedroom | King |
| • Bedroom 2 | Double |
| • Bedroom 3 | Twin |
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Key Amenities
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Ambalama |
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Sri Villas - Araliya (Villa Three) |
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The largest of Sri Villas’ trio of contemporary beachside holiday homes that share a big, sunset-view swimming pool and tropical garden, 4-bedroomed Araliya is fully-staffed and great for one or two families. If booked in conjunction with its two neighbouring villas it’s also an excellent choice for extended groups. |
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Auraliya |
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A superb 6-bedroomed beach villa with extensive lawned gardens, magical fibre-optic-lit swimming pool and spectacular sea views. Perfect for families and group get-togethers, Auraliya features sociable living and dining pavilions, a sunset bar and lounge, a full staff team and direct access onto one of the region’s best swimming beaches. |
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The Beach House |
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Beautiful Bawa-enhanced former artist-owned beach house set in a tropical garden near to Tangalle, ideal for families, couples or groups. With 5 intimate rooms, a large swimming pool and direct ocean views this chic beach retreat is pleasantly secluded although conveniently enough located to visit Tangalle’s main attractions. |
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Claughton House |
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One-of-a-kind Geoffrey Bawa-designed 5-bedroom hillside house, dating back to 1984 and set in eight landscaped acres near Dickwella with fantastic panoramas over Kudawella Bay. Each bedroom has a sea view and there are two swimming pools, a dedicated staff team and direct access to a lengthy palm-fringed beach. |
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Footprints Villa |
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Dalawella’s famous swimming beach is just a 100m stroll from this contemporary 4-bedroom seaside villa, eight kilometres from Galle. Ample living space spreads across two floors and the villa also features a TV room, two dining areas and a six-metre swimming pool. Footprints is staffed and completely air-conditioned. |
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IF Villa |
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Sited on the most desirable section of beach in Talpe, IF is a gorgeous Dutch-colonial-style villa with verdant garden, spacious sundeck, panoramic ocean views, private swimming pool and spacious dining pavilion. The property comes staffed with a cook and is perfectly set up for families and groups of friends. |
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Indisch |
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Oceanfront Indisch is superbly located on a picturesque curve of sandy coastline south east of Galle and features a large swimming pool and an expansive lawned garden with kid’s playground. Ideal for families and groups, this hugely spacious villa comes with an exceptional staff team, and is very private and secure. |
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Khomba House |
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This idyllic 2-bedroom beach pad on Sri Lanka’s tourist-scarce north-west coast is perfect for couples, families and even groups as daybeds increase capacity to ten. Khomba House is staffed and comes with a huge beachside garden and access to two swimming pools, a water sports centre, restaurants and a spa. |
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Kikili Beach |
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This fabulous 1-bedroom beach house bursts with colour, energy and soul. It’s perfect for couples who will love its privacy, intimacy and blissful comfort. Enhanced by the services of a housekeeper who’s also an excellent cook, Kikili Beach has a great location within sight of Unawatuna and close to Galle. |
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Kurumba House |
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Max Wadiya |
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Wide access onto an almost deserted sandy beach near Ambalangoda coupled with a large palm-shaded garden are highlights of 5-bedroom Max Wadiya. Relaxing, spacious, comfortable and full of colonial antiques, this villa is ideal for extended families, two individual families or groups of friends. Rates include all meals. |
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Mihiri Beach House |
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Sri Villas - Nisala (Villa Two) |
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Nisala shares a big pool and beachfront garden plus spectacular sunset views with its sister Sri Villa properties. Fully-staffed, it has expansive living and dining space plus two serene sea-view suites. A great family holiday home or, if all three villas are booked together, an excellent choice for extended groups. |
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Ocean’s Edge |
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This grand 4-bedroom fully staffed villa sits in extensive gardens and offers true escapism beside a blissfully isolated beach visited by turtles. Ideal for families, groups and nature lovers, the house is spacious and has a big, fenced T-shaped pool. There are plenty of exciting national parks to visit nearby. |
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Olanda Beach House |
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Pointe Sud |
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This exclusive, elegant and exceptionally located cliff-top villa boasts the most panoramic ocean vistas of any in Sri Lanka. Fully-staffed, 5-bedroomed Pointe Sud bursts with character whilst the tropical 5-acre garden, set above a deserted stretch of beach, features a stunning infinity pool, sunset-view pavilions, lookouts and manicured lawns. |
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Sri Villas - Sagara (Villa One) |
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Out of Sri Villas’ trio of contemporary beachside holiday homes that share a large pool, tropical garden and spectacular sunset views, fully-staffed Sagara is the most suitable for couples and friends. If booked in conjunction with the other two villas it is also an excellent choice for larger groups. |
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Villa Saldana |
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Set on the fringe of Habaraduwa facing a sultry stretch of sand, Saldana is a tropical, 3-bedroomed, staffed villa with swimming pool that’s perfect for a family or a small group of friends. There’s a spacious central living room with TV lounge and a great kitchen that’s well-equipped for cooks. |
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Satin Doll |
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An elegant 4-bedroom beach villa, with a near-symmetrical design, which works well for two families holidaying together. The ocean views are shared from every room, living and dining space abounds – both inside the house and out in the garden – and there’s a pool, TV snug and enthusiastic staff team. |
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Sisindu C |
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This idyllic 2-bedroom beach pad near Galle sits before an impressively wide strip of south coast sand. Featuring a huge ground floor living space bedecked with loungers, which spills onto a deep dining veranda and beyond, to an azure pool, there’s also a west-facing pavilion topping the lush green lawn. |
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Six Degrees North |
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Boasting absolute beachfront on a delicious slice of sand south of Ambalangoda, Six Degrees North is a chilled tropical retreat for a family or group of friends. Homely, relaxed and fully staffed, this 5-bedroom property with palm-peppered garden, pool and garden pavilion also offers a variety of Ayurvedic treatments. |
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Skye House |
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Standing on an idyllic sandy swathe of beachfront near Galle, the fabulous 4-bedroom Skye House is blessed with a lovely pool, tropical gardens and a full complement of staff. An additional kids’ bunk room (sleeping 6), plus a dedicated playground and plentiful toys make this house exceptional for families. |
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South Point Villa |
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Elegant, fully staffed 3-bedroom seaside villa on small private headland in Kathaluwa, footsteps from a gorgeous reef-protected swimming beach. With a selection of living and dining areas both inside and out, plus swimming pool amidst a grassy garden, South Point Villa works well for families and groups as well as couples. |
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Sri Villas |
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Sri Villas, a fully-staffed trio of boutique seaside properties, share a tropical garden, a large swimming pool and direct beach access. Sleeping 18 in total, these villas are perfect for large groups and for entertaining. Each is fully self-contained with its own living areas, dining space and kitchen. |
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Talaramba Reef Villas - Villa Sulanga |
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Villa Sulanga is one of two Talaramba Reef Villas on the beachfront near sultry Mirissa Bay. The 4 bedrooms are equally sized and sea-view verandas are furnished for living and dining. The villa is fully staffed and has a huge pool, spacious living room and enormous (but shared) garden. |
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Villa Suriyawatta |
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Set on a pretty stretch of coastline near Weligama, Villa Suriyawatta is a convivial 5-bedroom oasis with graceful living areas, sweeping sea views and a gorgeous garden and pool. It’s well equipped for kids, has a Sonos sound system wired to the pool area and an excellent staff team. |
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Taprobane Island |
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An enchanting private island escape set just 150m off the coast of Weligama, 30 minutes from Galle. Hopelessly romantic and wonderfully private, this five bedroom 1920s mansion is set amidst two and a half acres of lush tropical gardens with infinity pool and breathtaking spots to appreciate the panoramic views. |
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Talaramba Reef Villas - Villa Vatura |
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Villa Vatura is one of two Talaramba Reef Villas on the beachfront near sultry Mirissa Bay. The 4 bedrooms are equally sized and sea-view verandas are furnished for living and dining. The villa is fully staffed and has a huge private pool, spacious living room and an enormous (but shared) garden. |
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Victoria |
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Gorgeous 5-bedroom private beach villa with spacious palm-shaded garden, inviting swimming pool and sweeping sea views that’s only eight kilometres from Galle. Victoria’s restful character, experienced staff team and useful location close to many attractions and facilities make it an excellent holiday home for families, groups and couples alike. |
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Walatta House |
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The 3-bedroomed Walatta House is a fabulous choice for groups. Perched on a palm-studded hillside with 180-degree sea views, this engaging eco-chic property has an air-con TV snug, an open-plan living/dining area, an inviting 20-metre lap pool and extensive gardens that tumble down the hillside to a secluded beach. |
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