Resting peacefully amongst rice and maize fields just metres from Padang Galak Beach on Bali's south-east coast is sleek, modern Sanur Residence. Comprising three similarly designed three-bedroom houses, providing a total of nine bedrooms, Sanur Residence is ideal for a large family gathering, group holiday or wedding celebration.

With spectacular ocean views and beachfront access, vast rolling lawns, a 23-metre swimming pool, deluxe bedrooms, jacuzzi tubs, conference room, media room, commercial kitchen and a full complement of staff, this spectacular residence is also the ideal choice for a luxurious executive retreat.

Sanur Residence is a modern take on the traditional Balinese villa, with ironwood roofs, expansive glass doors, slick minimally furnished interiors and polished floors. Whitewashed walls are adorned with island artefacts and abstract art, whilst huge ensuite bathrooms combine marble and terrazzo finishings ooze luxury and style.

Comprising three separate houses on 2, 500 square metres of rural beachside land just north of Sanur on Bali's south-east coast, the property boasts nine bedrooms (three in each home) that accommodate up to 20 people, making it the perfect party pad and a fabulous choice for large family gatherings, groups and executive retreats.

With incredible panoramic views that take in the islands of Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan, glistening black sands that stretch from Sanur to Saba Beach, and the distant peaks of magical Mount Agung, Sanur Residence also makes a very romantic setting in which to say "I do".

The glorious sunrises in this part of Bali are legendary, and can be enjoyed from the terraces of all three houses. In this rural setting, surrounded by maize and rice fields and grazing cows, it's difficult not to just unwind and absorb the quiet and peaceful island atmosphere. Guests may also find it hard to prise themselves away from the 23-metre infinity pool, massage bale, lush gardens and air-conditioned living quarters. But with a full complement of staff on hand, including your very own chef and butler, why not just lay back, relax and enjoy the view?

HOUSE 1

Located downstairs, the Master Bedroom is furnished with a dark wood king-size bed, tables, a small sofa for watching the flat-screen satellite TV with DVD player, and decorated with textiles from the island of Sumba. Folding doors open onto a wooden deck with two chairs, perfect for catching the afternoon sun. The huge ensuite marble bathroom features his and hers washbasins, a large jacuzzi tub and rain shower.

Accessed via a wooden staircase with stainless steel roped balustrading, Bedroom Two is furnished with twin beds with leather headboards and a comfortable sofa. Glass doors open onto a timber deck with a swinging chair. The ensuite marble bathroom is fitted with a shower cubicle behind a glass door, toilet and washbasin. Frosted glass doors slide open to reveal a sunken jacuzzi tub, shared with the bedroom next door.

Bedroom Three features a king-size bed and incorporates a small library with a desk, an ergonomic chair and a funky day seat. The ensuite bathroom is a mirror version of the bathroom adjoining Bedroom Two and frosted glass doors slide open to reveal the shared sunken jacuzzi tub.

Both rooms open onto a 5 x 7-metre sunny lava-stone tiled terrace, which features a daybed and umbrella perfect for taking in the sweeping ocean and island views.
Indoor living

The open-plan living and dining room of House One is furnished with a comfortable sofa, coffee table, six-seater dining table with green leather chairs, and a flat-screen satellite TV and DVD player. The stylish, black floor is of non-slip, burned granite. Close to the main entrance, another sitting area overlooks the gardens and is lit with a large stainless steel lamp. Glass doors open out onto a patio furnished with a daybed for taking in the views. A simple but well-equipped kitchen incorporating a breakfast bar lies adjacent to the living and dining area.

A unique feature of House One is the basement, which incorporates eight individual tables that can be joined together to create one large table for a dinner party or business meeting. The terraced landscape ensures that even at this level, guests can enjoy the view. Glass doors on three sides open up to create a semi-open air dining experience. This room features a small prep kitchen however it is within easy access of the main commercial kitchen located to the rear of the house in the staff quarters.

HOUSE 2

Upstairs in House Two, with stunning ocean views, is the enormous Master Bedroom featuring a super king-size bed (convertible to twins), satellite TV with DVD player, a writing desk with ergonomic chair, and a sitting area furnished with a coconut-shell table and a comfortable sofa below a mural of Balinese dancers. The huge marble ensuite bathroom is fitted with his and hers washbasins, a rain shower and large jacuzzi bathtub.

The sitting area opens onto a wooden deck with daybed perfect for morning meditation. Steps lead down to a generous stone terrace with chairs and an umbrella overlooking the pool, which can also be accessed via a glass door located half way up the main staircase.

Located downstairs, Bedrooms Two and Three are furnished with king-size beds and equipped with satellite TV/DVD players, and fitted wardrobes. These two rooms share a bathroom with a single vanity and shower. Bedroom Two opens onto a garden facing the rear of the property whereas Bedroom Three opens onto a deck overlooking the ocean.

The living area in House Two is characterized by cream polished floors. Split over two levels, the lower part of the room has been designed for meditation and morning yoga sessions. The sunken lounge, with soft sofas for watching the flat-screen satellite TV with DVD player, opens out onto the gardens and a patio facing the ocean, furnished with a daybed.

On the upper level, the dining and kitchen area features an eight-seater coconut shell dining table by Bali-based Italian designer, Carlo. The kitchen is simple but well equipped and incorporates a small breakfast bar. The main entrance to the house, featuring a huge cantilever door flanked either side by water features, is on this level.

HOUSE 3

The Master Bedroom boasts a sitting area, a four-seater dining table with ocean views perfect for a romantic dinner, and an extended coconut shell desk with ergonomic chair. Bedside shelves flank the king-size bed, which has a feature bedhead. The marble ensuite bathroom is fitted with his and her vanities, a walk-in rain shower and a large jacuzzi tub with windows on three sides to take in the amazing views. Steps lead down from the Master Bedroom to a large terrace which can also be accessed from the middle level.

Bedrooms Two and Three lie on a split level, and are accessed from the staircase that leads to the Master Bedroom. Bedroom Two is furnished with twin beds and Bedroom Three has a queen size bed, sofa and ocean views. Both rooms feature ensuite bathrooms linked by a jacuzzi bathtub.