Perched on a dramatic cliff side, between two of the Koh Samui's most popular beaches, the villa offers guests a superlative, private oceanfront experience. A clever combination of contemporary comforts and natural touches creates a unique and appealing tropical residence that can be easily adapted to a suit range of personal tastes and holiday needs.

LAYOUT AND DESIGN

The crowning glory of a 5 Star luxury sea front estate on the island's fashionable northeastern shore, the villa1 blends total privacy with enviable ease and convenience. Direct access via a private road to the villa's own garage means guests can come and go as they please with Chaweng Beach and its myriad dining and shopping choices just 10 minutes' drive away.

An electronic door closes off the world as you park the car and a side door leads directly to a utility room, small kitchen and maid's quarters, ideal for a nanny or helper. Another door on the other side of the garage opens onto an inner courtyard surrounded by tropical plants with outdoor sand washed steps leading down the side of the two storey bedroom pavilion to the pool deck and living area.

Directly in front of the garage, the pathway leads to the upper floor master suite, a spacious, open room that slides onto a wide wooden balcony with dramatic views out to the ocean beyond. Inside, a contemporary four-poster bed faces a wall mounted flat screen TV with DVD player and speakers. There's a walk-in dressing room off the bedroom space, as well as walk through access to an indulgent master bathroom with a two-person ocean view tub, plus individual rain shower and toilet cubicles.

Taking the outdoor stairs down to the next level, two well appointed guest bedrooms sit side by side: one double, one twin, each sliding open onto a shared balcony with chairs and tables that look out over the pool terrace and down to the dreamy blue waters of the Thai Gulf. Each bedroom boasts its own modern en-suite bathroom with rain shower and there's an additional outdoor 'rainforest shower', shielded by tropical vines and accessed from the balcony.

It's just a few more steps down from the guest bedrooms to the pool terrace, a wide sand washed area with a lawn and comfortable cushioned sun beds poised in front of the villa's cliff-edged infinity pool. Spectacular 180-degree views out to Samui's offshore islands make this a pleasant, private sun lovers' paradise. To the left of the terrace, a fourth bedroom is attached to the villa's pool level lounge, dining room and kitchen. This modest but comfortable double guest room has its own ensuite bathroom and private entrance with glass doors sliding open onto the warm tropical surroundings.

The bright ocean view lounge and adjoining dining room sit in a spacious open plan pavilion with sliding glass doors that open up the entire space. A deep, purple L-shaped sofa faces a 44″ flat screen TV and DVD player with surround sound, while in the next room a 6-seater dining table is served by a modern kitchen equipped with brand name appliances including a SMEG oven and hob. The minimalist design suits the setting with Asian art and an intriguing inner garden with leopard statue adding a sense of exotic charm.