5 rooms house of 4 m² in Pa Khlok

this is a masterpiece villa in an exclusive community of just 30 spacious and elegant private mansions, all in waterfront locations. designed by the gathy/starck team, the homes signature is their unique living pavilions with steeply pitched roofs – a salute to traditional asia yet at the same time utterly modern. exotic tropical hardwoods, luxurious textiles and the rich imaginations of gathy and starck combine with the broad sea-and-islands panorama to make these homes among the most desirable in the world. each has a large swimming pool, along with reflecting ponds, all of which are surrounded by a large private lawn with extensive tropical garden landscapes. the accommodation has an emphasis on oversize proportions, which lends itself beautifully to an open-living style. the upper living room and master bedroom have vast wood-lined cathedral ceilings and are flanked by majestic white columns, with large expanses of glass on three sides, affording excellent views across the tranquil waters of phang nga bay. the main hall is a large showpiece gallery and living area overlooking phang nga bay that masterfully combines art, nature, and modern comfort. the main hall connects to a light, airy hallway gallery filled with art and leading to the study, master bedroom, and master bath. the master bedroom is generously sized and has a well-appointed en-suite bathroom with a large outdoor shower. there is also the added advantage of a decked area to the fore with amazing sea views to the islands dotted around phang nga bay. step directly from the master suite into a beautifully landscaped garden with jacuzzi. the lower floor houses a large family room with dining area for 8, sofas with flat-screen tv, bar/pantry, movie theater, and one indoor guest bedroom. the additional three outdoor guest bedrooms surround the pool and are completely private opening up to magnificent garden, pool, and ocean views. externally, the large, 20-meter infinity swimming pool overlooking the beachfront and bay is surrounded by ample sun-bathing terraces. there is an outdoor dining sala at one end, and a second outdoor bar / sala and yoga deck on the beach-front garden. the expansive garden is beautifully landscaped to align with the natural environment. the main focus of the property is the sea views afforded by the location as well as direct beach access only 50 steps from the swimming pool. this is a truly distinguished property of commodious proportions which is a showpiece, yet at the same time, very livable. viewing is highly recommended.