The west facing Istana resides on a southwestern tip of Bali, Indonesia, in an area named The Bukit. This five suite estate overlooks white sand beaches and a lagoon abundant with sea life and coral, and at night, magical sunsets.

When the trade winds blow, a massive swell crashes onto the surrounding reef, crafting waves that attract worldwide surfing attention; the breaks are rated the fifth best in the world. Uluwatu beach is only a ten minute walk from the villa.

Uluwatu temple, one of the most revered temple's on the island, is just a five minute drive away. A dedicated team of over 20 professional staff makes this magnificent luxury villa your home in the Island of the Gods.

Facilities:
Set back approximately thirty meters from the cliff face, The Istana sits within a tremendous gated property and is composed of two swimming pools, a large dinning and relaxing bale, a games and children wing, and a private guest house (containing the master bedroom), and the main house/building.

The operational team of the Istana, over 25 people in total, possess extensive back of house facilities (offices, storage, changing rooms, etc) located on the ground floor of a building on the north east corner of the estate. The upper floor of this building is the games and children's wing.

The games and children wing features one large room with a pool table and video game corner (with both Wii and PS3 machines). There are also three other smaller rooms (and bathrooms), one of which has four bunk beds for children. One room for domestic staff (who may be traveling with guests or locally hired and given overnight charges) featuring two small beds, and another room which can be arranged to host children's cots or other configurations.

A restaurant grade kitchen is located on the south east side of the estate. Covered parking hosts the 3 cars that come with the Istana (one 'beach car' and the Alphard) and also provide for additional covered and non-covered slots for additional guest vehicles.

Within the main house are a living room, dining room, TV room and lounge, and four very similar bedroom suites (apart from the master suite which stands in its own separate building). All of the guest buildings are single-story and open-air with rich teakwood floors, inspiring a natural ambiance, while maintaining and accentuating the spectacular view and modern design.

The overall style is a blend of modern architecture and traditional Indonesian detailing, with features that highlight Indonesian materials and workmanship. The artwork is a collection of primitive art and antiques from around the Indonesian archipelago, which complement the stylish blend of traditional and modern.

Living Room:
The heart of the Istana is the central living room which rests in the middle of the main building. The most obvious feature apart from the stunning view is the long service bar on the east side. Towards the ocean (on the west side), are numerous couches surrounding a coffee table.

Paying homage to the cultural history of the island, the walls of the living rooms are decorated in long wooden carved panels which feature famous love stories from the Vedic texts carved in Sanskrit on the walls.

Pool:
Stretching thirty-two meters along the front of the estate, The Istana's main swimming pool has a breathtaking side to side infinity edge on the ocean side. West Javanese green granite stone lines the pool which, when lit, glows aquamarine and provides one of the estate's most pleasing aesthetic elements.

The main pool is five meters wide and up to three meters deep in some areas. Its large size keeps the water temperature constant, the whole year through.

The Master Suite also has its own swimming pool of eight by four meters in size.

AV Room:
The AV room is an air-conditioned home theatre with timber-clad walls and bookshelves. Glass doors can be opened to overlook both the front and back of the estate.

A massive relaxation couch easily seats the guest capacity. Covered in Thai silk pillows, it faces a wide-screen projection TV and entertainment centre. A guest toilet is located next door.

Spa:
Bali is synonymous with luxury massage, but the privacy & serenity of the Istana makes such pleasures a pure indulgence.

Massage, body scrubs, body wraps, facials, pedicures, and manicures inside its dedicated spa facilities, are just some of the treatments which can be enjoyed in-house.

Bale:
Spectacularly positioned on the cliff top with breathtaking views of the ocean and Suluban Beach, the large relaxation bale incorporates a lounging area, a bar, and a sunken horigotatsu-style table with cushioned seating for twelve. A monolithic slab of black granite extends into the garden to form the bar and service area, complete with gas barbeque.

Music speakers are installed in the roof and the cushioned lounge area provides the perfect space to chill and enjoy a sunset cocktail. Automatic blinds and a half-wall of glass protect guests from the elements. The panoramic view spans the Indian Ocean and Bali's spectacular coastline.

To the north, the narrow isthmus that links the Bukit with the rest of the island is clearly visible, with the view extending past the crescent-shaped Jimbaran Bay and the airport to Bali's sunset coast, incorporating the settlements of Kuta, Seminyak and Canggu, before reaching inland to the highlands of Bedugul.

On a clear day, the awesome vista takes in Bali's chain of volcanoes from the mighty Mt Agung in the east and Mt Batur in the northeast, to Mt Pohen, Mt Sangkiang and Mt Batukaru, extending across the highlands of West Bali National Park towards the distant volcanoes of East Java. The lights of the fishing boats at night also provide a magical backdrop.