Villa Lata Liana Bali
From the owners of Bali’s famous Villa Kubu comes the exquisite Lata Liana, a contemporary two-villa masterpiece, with a total of seven bedrooms, a private spa, refined five-star service and gourmet food, And just 500 metres from the vast sweep of Seminyak Beach.
Text by Rachel Love
Lata Liana means ‘Place of Tall Trees’ and when you see the property up close you will understand why. From the towering 30-year-old baobab upside down tree in one of the bedroom gardens to the spectacular flame trees that drop their scarlet petals into the open-air bathrooms, Lata Liana is bounded by some of the most beautiful trees in the district. Offering huge amounts of space, good taste and extreme comfort, the main five-bedroom villa is characterised by ironwood shingle roofs, white pillars, and a series of single-storey buildings linked by covered walkways, terraces, ornamental ponds and secret gardens, offering private spaces where guests can escape, or social areas for dining, relaxing and recreation.
Here, a 25-metre swimming pool meanders through the centre of a flat velvety lawn, enhanced by a water feature fashioned from an old millstone, while three gnarled frangipani trees punctuate the deck, as well as a funky relaxation gazebo adapted from a grass-roofed cowshed. Presiding over the garden is a ‘joglo bale’, crafted from a century-old timber building from Java and showcasing intricate woodcarvings. This multipurpose pavilion can be used for wedding ceremonies, parties and alfresco dining.
The master bedroom which opens to the pool deck.
“Lata Liana oozes sophistication and elegance, harmonised with artistic flair, a touch of local history, and more than a nod to the Balinese Hindu culture.’”
Lata Liana oozes sophistication and elegance, harmonised with artistic flair, a touch of local history, and more than a nod to the Balinese Hindu culture. In their quest for furnishings, the owners thought well outside the square by recycling the timbers of a century-old, wooden, Indonesian sailing ship. The well-weathered stories ingrained within the ship’s deck, prow, stern, bulkheads and rum barrels have been transformed into couches, beds, chairs, tables, vanity units and cabinets, following the life in the natural curves of the wood.
Meanwhile, Lata Liana II, the charming two-bedroom villa next door, presents privacy and modern architecture inspired by Indonesian vernacular design, incorporating two separate buildings positioned on opposite sides of a 15-metre swimming pool within a tree-and-flower-filled garden. One of the buildings, modelled on a traditional rice barn or lumbung, was designed specifically with kids in mind providing accommodation for up to six. A full complement of professional staff includes a five-star kitchen team and a crew of personal butlers. Expansive and luxurious, Lata Liana is perfect for families with children, large groups of friends, and glamorous weddings.
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