This phenomenal villa represents how far Samui has come in terms of architectural innovation, style, and sophistication. Exceptionally well designed, every bit of space has a function, and there’s a surprise around every corner. Baan Jakawan Samui is a very large seven-bedroom property, but it’s more than just another high-end villa. The thought and detail which has gone into the layout, not only maximizes the outstanding views, but also creates a home that continues to excite and amaze you as you walk around.
Baan Jakawan Samui pans out to your left so, as you turn, the first feature is a large Sala-styled carport, and to the left of that is the driveway for several cars. In front of the driveway is another large Sala, this one is set up as a comfortable and relaxing lounge area to take advantage of the views from such an elevated position. Large steps lead up to the bedroom suite above a covered viewpoint lounge terrace and down to the rest of the property. The bedroom suite has incredible views from balconies at the front and back with lush mountain views behind, sea views over Choeng Mon to the left, and a fantastic sea view over to Koh Matlang straight ahead. The room features a high-vaulted, wooden-lined ceiling with a ceiling fan; stylish modern furniture, including a desk and reading area; a double bed; a separate dressing area; and an en-suite bathroom with free-standing terrazzo bathtub and walk-in shower. As in all the other bedrooms, there is a flat-screen TV, safe and split level air-conditioning.
The main central pavilion is a wide functional room with a high vaulted ceiling complete with ornate chandelier and ceiling fans. This open-plan room houses the fully fitted western kitchen; a comfortable seating and relaxing area; the dining area complete with a dining table with seating for twelve people; and the luxurious lounge area with comfy sofas, chairs, and a large wall-mounted flat-screen TV. To the rear of the room, doors open out onto a bridge that leads across to a private landscaped garden. At the front, there’s a wall of glass doors that open out onto the enormous viewpoint terrace which has comfortable seating and another dining table for ten people. With additional tables and chairs from the pool sala, his number can be increased to twenty. Steps on either side lead down to the next level. Underneath the main living room, there are three en-suite bedrooms that complete the central pavilion. A sea-view terrace runs across the front and each of these identical rooms features built-in wardrobes, flat-screen TV, fridge, and safe. A heavy wooden sliding door opens to reveal the exquisite en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers, twin sinks, and stylish tiling effects. Each en-suite also leads out into a private garden courtyard area.
Each of these rooms has been fitted with twin beds and each has an individual color scheme. From the bedroom level, steps lead down to the pool level and garden. On the left of the property, there’s a further pavilion housing two more en-suite bedrooms. Both these suites, situated one on top of the other, are laid out in the same way as the first bedroom with a desk; separate dressing area; double bed; and viewpoint bathroom. One has a free-standing terrazzo bathtub and shower, the other has just a walk-in shower. These rooms look out across the infinity pool to the extraordinary views beyond.
The infinity pool is breathtaking, not just because of how the edge invisibly merges with the sea, but also because of its sheer magnificence and unusual shape. This pool sala has a swim-up bar, a large dining table,, and a full kitchen with a grill. The outside dining furniture from the upper terrace can be added so that the sala can seat up to twenty. A private hallway guides you into the semi-circular room which follows the shape of the pool above. The room opens into a well-furnished sitting room and bedroom with a sofa and stylish four-poster bed which is positioned facing the large windows. Behind the bed is a separate dressing area and at the furthest end of the room is the sublime en-suite bathroom. Twin sinks face a large free-standing terrazzo bathtub and beyond that is an open wet room with a corner stone seat and four showers.
With seven bedrooms and so many private areas within the lushly landscaped grounds, Baan Jakawan Samui is the perfect villa for friends and families to share. It allows you to enjoy the company and still escape into your own space whenever you need to do so. When you consider the accommodation available here, together with the stunning sea view location, this is undoubtedly one of Samui’s premier places to stay.
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