Villa Description
Villa Samakee is a five-bedroom tranquil haven offering space, elegance and total privacy in the secured Layan Estate villa enclave, just minutes away from the soft-sand beaches of Layan and Bangtao on Phuket’s west coast. Ideal for extended families or groups, this spacious holiday retreat features a stunning 20-metre swimming pool and a full complement of quality services. The lush tropical landscape is seamlessly connected indoor-outdoor spaces and expansive Thai contemporary design, offer a wonderful balance of private and fun spaces for families to enjoy, as well as providing a fantastic venue for weddings and special events.
Located in a peaceful residential area, this spectacular villa is a world away from Phuket’s hectic tourist centres yet it remains within easy reach of the island’s finest restaurants, spas and boutiques in and around a collection of luxury resorts in Bangtao Bay and only minutes away from the Dream Beach Club. A sense of majesty ensues from the moment you arrive at Villa Samakee. Entering through its oversized teak front doors is to step inside another world; a true tropical escape. A long stretch of glimmering blue meets you on arrival: the 20 by 5-metre infinity pool, where life in the villa revolves. The spacious wooden pool deck offers a divine choice of spots to catch the sun’s rays, while a lovely outdoor sala provides a shaded lounge area just a hop away from the 10-person jacuzzi. Towering fan palms and a rich variety of tropical garden plants create a vivid green landscape and a natural border that keep the villa ultra private and secure.
Villa Samakee is a five-bedroom tranquil haven offering space, elegance and total privacy in the secured Layan Estate villa enclave, just minutes away from the soft-sand beaches of Layan and Bangtao on Phuket’s west coast. Ideal for extended families or groups, this spacious holiday retreat features a stunning 20-metre swimming pool and a full complement of quality services. The lush tropical landscape is seamlessly connected indoor-outdoor spaces and expansive Thai contemporary design, offer a wonderful balance of private and fun spaces for families to enjoy, as well as providing a fantastic venue for weddings and special events.
Located in a peaceful residential area, this spectacular villa is a world away from Phuket’s hectic tourist centres yet it remains within easy reach of the island’s finest restaurants, spas and boutiques in and around a collection of luxury resorts in Bangtao Bay and only minutes away from the Dream Beach Club. A sense of majesty ensues from the moment you arrive at Villa Samakee. Entering through its oversized teak front doors is to step inside another world; a true tropical escape. A long stretch of glimmering blue meets you on arrival: the 20 by 5-metre infinity pool, where life in the villa revolves. The spacious wooden pool deck offers a divine choice of spots to catch the sun’s rays, while a lovely outdoor sala provides a shaded lounge area just a hop away from the 10-person jacuzzi. Towering fan palms and a rich variety of tropical garden plants create a vivid green landscape and a natural border that keep the villa ultra private and secure.
Villa Location
Villa Samakee is located in the secured Layan Estate with high walls and dense foliage giving it complete privacy from neighbouring villas within the estate. Set away from the busy tourist areas, the villa has a feel of total seclusion yet it is easy to access Phuket’s superb west coast beaches and many of the island’s finest dining, shopping and leisure attractions including a two minute drive to Dream Beach Club. Just two kilometres away is the world-renowned Banyan Tree Spa, the Laguna Phuket Golf Club, and a wonderful range of dining and shopping choices in and around the Laguna resort complex on Bang Tao Beach. The peaceful powder-sand Layan Beach, one kilometre west, retains an idyllic, sleepy feel with traditional longtail fishing boats gliding in and out of the estuary behind it. Shopping centres, nightlife entertainment, international hospitals, more golf courses, marinas and other leisure facilities all are found within a 15- to 20-minute drive. Villa Samakee is a 25-minute drive south of Phuket International Airport.
Villa Samakee is located in the secured Layan Estate with high walls and dense foliage giving it complete privacy from neighbouring villas within the estate. Set away from the busy tourist areas, the villa has a feel of total seclusion yet it is easy to access Phuket’s superb west coast beaches and many of the island’s finest dining, shopping and leisure attractions including a two minute drive to Dream Beach Club. Just two kilometres away is the world-renowned Banyan Tree Spa, the Laguna Phuket Golf Club, and a wonderful range of dining and shopping choices in and around the Laguna resort complex on Bang Tao Beach. The peaceful powder-sand Layan Beach, one kilometre west, retains an idyllic, sleepy feel with traditional longtail fishing boats gliding in and out of the estuary behind it. Shopping centres, nightlife entertainment, international hospitals, more golf courses, marinas and other leisure facilities all are found within a 15- to 20-minute drive. Villa Samakee is a 25-minute drive south of Phuket International Airport.
Villa Layout
Inside, adding character and colour throughout the villa is a remarkable collection of art and antiques from traditional Thai temple spires to ancient Buddha statues to bright whimsical paintings, including several depicting Asian archetypes by Belgian artist Christian Develter. A large living room with a gorgeous vaulted timber ceiling and two walls that open completely to the outdoors offers a nice spot for reading or enjoying a cosy chat with the family. The well-equipped Home Theatre, with 100 satellite TV channels, is a colourful, fun space for children and adults alike while a private study leading to a garden patio provides a quiet retreat. A formal dining room set in front of the superbly fitted out western kitchen has seating for 16.
Each of the five bedrooms offers a very well appointed, peaceful oasis for couples or kids. Romance abounds in the upstairs master suite, which features a two-person terrazzo bathtub that overlooks the pool from its private bathroom.
Master Bedroom 1: Pool view balcony, Fan, aircon, Luxury king bed (180w x 200w) with duvet and pillows, Chaise lounge chair, Walk-in closet, 42″ flat screen TV/DVD, Landline telephone, En-suite bathroom with spacious soaker tub, Dual vanities, Separate shower and toilet, Safety deposit box
Bedroom 2: Pool view, Deck, Fan, aircon, Luxury king bed (180w x 200w) with duvet and pillows, Two wingback chairs, desk and chair, Walk-in closet, TV/DVD player, Landline telephone, En-suite bathroom with dual vanities, Separate shower and toilet, Safety deposit box.
Bedroom 3: Garden view, Deck, Fan, aircon, Luxury twin beds (110w x 200w), Daybed, His/hers closet, TV/DVD player, Landline telephone, En-suite bathroom with dual vanities, Separate shower and toilet, Safety deposit box.
Bedroom 4: Garden view, Private deck, Fan, aircon, Luxury twin beds (180w x 200w) that can be converted to one king sized bed, Generous closet space, Desk and chair, TV/DVD player, Landline telephone, En-suite bathroom shared with Bedroom 5 with dual vanities, Separate shower and toilet, Safety deposit box
Bedroom 5: Garden view, Fan and aircon, Luxury twin beds (110w x 200w) with duvets and pillows, Daybed, Generous closet space, TV/DVD player, Landline telephone, En-suite bathroom shared with Bedroom 4 with dual vanities, Separate shower and toilet, Safety deposit box
Inside, adding character and colour throughout the villa is a remarkable collection of art and antiques from traditional Thai temple spires to ancient Buddha statues to bright whimsical paintings, including several depicting Asian archetypes by Belgian artist Christian Develter. A large living room with a gorgeous vaulted timber ceiling and two walls that open completely to the outdoors offers a nice spot for reading or enjoying a cosy chat with the family. The well-equipped Home Theatre, with 100 satellite TV channels, is a colourful, fun space for children and adults alike while a private study leading to a garden patio provides a quiet retreat. A formal dining room set in front of the superbly fitted out western kitchen has seating for 16.
Each of the five bedrooms offers a very well appointed, peaceful oasis for couples or kids. Romance abounds in the upstairs master suite, which features a two-person terrazzo bathtub that overlooks the pool from its private bathroom.
Master Bedroom 1: Pool view balcony, Fan, aircon, Luxury king bed (180w x 200w) with duvet and pillows, Chaise lounge chair, Walk-in closet, 42″ flat screen TV/DVD, Landline telephone, En-suite bathroom with spacious soaker tub, Dual vanities, Separate shower and toilet, Safety deposit box
Bedroom 2: Pool view, Deck, Fan, aircon, Luxury king bed (180w x 200w) with duvet and pillows, Two wingback chairs, desk and chair, Walk-in closet, TV/DVD player, Landline telephone, En-suite bathroom with dual vanities, Separate shower and toilet, Safety deposit box.
Bedroom 3: Garden view, Deck, Fan, aircon, Luxury twin beds (110w x 200w), Daybed, His/hers closet, TV/DVD player, Landline telephone, En-suite bathroom with dual vanities, Separate shower and toilet, Safety deposit box.
Bedroom 4: Garden view, Private deck, Fan, aircon, Luxury twin beds (180w x 200w) that can be converted to one king sized bed, Generous closet space, Desk and chair, TV/DVD player, Landline telephone, En-suite bathroom shared with Bedroom 5 with dual vanities, Separate shower and toilet, Safety deposit box
Bedroom 5: Garden view, Fan and aircon, Luxury twin beds (110w x 200w) with duvets and pillows, Daybed, Generous closet space, TV/DVD player, Landline telephone, En-suite bathroom shared with Bedroom 4 with dual vanities, Separate shower and toilet, Safety deposit box
Unique Features
The Villa features a large living room area with a wrap-around sofa providing the ultimate in comfort to unwind and relax. This beautiful space opens to reveal lush gardens, an inviting 20 metre swimming pool and is the perfect space to spend time reading or enjoying the luxurious surroundings in the shade.
The Villa features a large living room area with a wrap-around sofa providing the ultimate in comfort to unwind and relax. This beautiful space opens to reveal lush gardens, an inviting 20 metre swimming pool and is the perfect space to spend time reading or enjoying the luxurious surroundings in the shade.
