Kamala Villa 4257 in Phuket, Thailand

Enter Villa 4257and discover the treasures of one of Phuket's true luxury rental gems. This palatial work of art - inspired by respected Thai architect Charupan Wiriyawiwatt of Hong Kong-based Naga Concepts - mixes elements of classic Thai architecture and a dazzling collection of contemporary art with an ultra-luxury design approach.

Pamper your soul in seclusion and privacy at Villa 4257. Situated on Kamala headland's water edge, this spectacular half-acre site overlooks the breathtaking turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea and features a unique private stairwell to a natural, shallow swimming enclave in the sea below.

Delight in the villa's indoor-outdoor tropical living plan which showcases four elegant bedrooms and a 15-meter marble pool that wraps around expansive entertaining platforms along the island's most prestigious west coast location. This villa is an ideal luxury retreat for families and private and corporate groups.

Escape into a world of ultimate beauty. Villa 4257 fuses bold antiques such as 14th and 15th century Thai Buddhas, and ancient Burmese gongs, with modern works by artists Xiu Ciu Wen, David LaChapelle and Andy Warhol.

The attention to detail is astounding. Sleek materials such as dark hardwood terracing, marble and granite highlight the unique design statements introduced throughout the property: plate glass vanities and shower screens with pebble and bamboo inclusions, iridescent beaded bathtubs and glass stairways.

The villas five Thai-style pavilions - the entrance, guest, outdoor, main and master pavilions - are all connected by footpaths, but secluded by design. The estate also features a private stairwell from the cliff-edge pool to a natural, shallow swimming enclave in the sea below.

The state-of-the-art kitchen from Minotti, Italy, winner of Wallpaper Magazine's Kitchen of the year 2006 and other luxury features such as wine cellar, sauna, massage room and home cinema all add to the beautifully appointed outdoor dining and chill out area with a 15-meter marble pool and expansive entertaining platforms .

Features

• Bedroom 1 (Master): King size bed, air conditioning and fan, ensuite bathroom with double vanity and separate soaker tub shower and toilets, flat screen TV/DVD, cordless phone, indoor massage area, office, walk-in his/hers closet, outdoor hot tub, ocean view and ¾ wraparound deck.

• Bedroom 2: Double bed, air conditioning and fan, cordless phone, ensuite bathroom with vanity and separate shower and toilet, walk-in closet, ocean view and deck.

• Bedroom 3: Double bed, air conditioning and fan, cordless phone, ensuite bathroom with vanity and separate shower and toilet, walk-in closet, ocean view and deck.

• Bedroom 4 (Guest House): Double bed, living room with roll-out couch (sleeps 2), AC, ensuite bathroom with vanity and separate soaker tub shower and toilet, bar with fridge and microwave, TV/DVD, full-size closet, ocean view and large deck.

Facilities

• 19-meter Swimming pool
• Outdoor bath
• Access to the ocean
• Ocean view sala
• Sauna with super shower
• Wi-Fi Internet access
• Stereo with iPod and iPod dock
• Home entertainment room with LCD projector
• Indoor and outdoor massage areas
• Covered BBQ entertaining area
• Guest House
• "Intelligence" toilets
• Two-car covered parking
• Local Phone service
• Backup generator
• First aid kit

Services

• Three live-in staff (plus occasional staff)
• Laundry and housekeeping (all on site)
• Babysitting service available (upon request)
• In house Spa Treatment (upon request)
• Car and driver for hire (upon request)
• Car Hire (on request)
• Full-time Chef (Western and Thai specialties)
• Gated community with 24 hour estate security                                   

Location

Perched on a cliff on the aptly named Millionaires Mile, The Villa overlooks the breathtaking turquoise waters of the Andaman Sea in Kamala, Phuket. The high-demand Cape Sol area is located on the Kamala headlands at the tip of a rocky bluff that traverses a large swathe of Phuket's west coast. The Villa is perched along this promontory, ideally situated in a secluded seafront community where US$4 Million+ homes are the norm. Centrally located, the villa is just 30 minutes from the International Airport and 20 minutes from the nightlife of Patong.