5 Bedroom Sea View Villa with Private Pool at Laem Sett Koh Samui

This elegant villa offers the ultimate island escape on a hidden tropical hillside that boasts breathtaking views across Koh Samui's palm-clad coastline and the Gulf of Thailand beyond. The villa is part of an exclusive residential  estate on Koh Samui's picturesque south-western shore, an area known for its pristine beaches, meditative views and incredible sunsets.

The villa includes striking architectural features such as an 18-foot high thatched ceiling framed with thick teakwood beams, and the main building is surrounded by redwood balconies. Imported limestone decks frame the property's 12-metre saltwater infinity edge swimming pool, which also boasts 10mm thick glass borders and rattan pool furniture.

Providing around 550 square metres of total inside and outdoor living space, with lush landscaped grounds and waterfalls covering over half an acre of private land, the villa offers guests a rare opportunity to experience refined but authentic Island living.

Built on multiple levels into a dramatic forested hillside, the villa boasts contemporary Asian style and luxury in abundance. Upper and lower level landscaped entrances invite guests  into the compound through antique Indonesian Batak doors, past cascading waterfalls.

Once inside, the villa's main two-storey building looks out over the infinity pool to the tranquil sea beyond and houses an open-plan living and dining area on the upper floor and three guest bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms.

The interiors feature hand-made lighting fixtures that highlight the striking thatched ceilings, while antique Anglo-Burmese tables, Tibetan furniture, Balinese burled teak wood coffee tables, contemporary works of art, Sisal rugs, and custom made sofas built for comfort all create a unique, elegant and exotic sense of location.

Out on the redwood balconies, rattan chairs and tables offer guests supreme comfort for cocktail hour while they enjoy the stunning sunset views. A Balinese teak table seats ten for dinner served by an impressive kitchen that features a Portuguese slate centre island, slate countertops and custom built cherry wood cabinets with all the necessary utensils to prepare everything from an intimate meal to a lavish dinner party  (a private chef is available at additional cost).

Two stand alone one-bedroom ensuite pavillions sit either side of the main building furnished with contemporary four poster beds and custom-built teak wood cabinets in their mezzanine bedrooms. The private living rooms feature 3.5 metre sliding doors that ensure guests wake up to breathtaking seascapes every morning. Furnishings include deep seated sofas, coffee tables, armchairs and cabinets with hidden doors for the flat screen TVs and DVD players. A well stocked mini fridge, hot water heater, coffee and tea making facilities are included for guests' convenience.

Each of the villa's bathrooms is fitted with teak surround sunken baths for two, indoor and outdoor showers, imported limestone mosaic tiles, imported slate or limestone floors, teak counters, all boasting spectacular sea views.

A separate area downstairs on the pool level is dedicated to outdoor cooking, with a covered barbecue area, separate kitchen, bar and dining space. An outdoor shower and changing room is accessible for those using the pool, while behind the main house, between the bedroom villas, a lush back garden features a magnificent waterfall and provides the perfect spot for afternoon tea, picnics, or meditation.

For those looking for that illusive combination of indulgent modern comforts and a complete, natural escape, this beautiful villa is a rare find for a private vacation.

The owner's obvious passion for, and knowledge of art lends the property a distinct air of sophistication, with colours and designs carefully chosen to complement rather than contrast with the splendid views that form a constant canvas to the stay.

The villa's design and layout encourages guests to make the most of Koh Samui's gentle climate and the villa’s soothing tropical surroundings. The unique architecture draws in the views and breezes and even the climb to switch between daytime relaxation by the pool and dreamy sunset views on the upper floor terrace feels healthy, building the appetite for an evening meal under the stars.

• 3 bedrooms with king size beds and 2 bedrooms with twin beds
• Outdoor BBQ, kitchen and bar
• Nespresso coffee machine
• High speed Fiber Optic Wireless Internet
• Flat screen televisions and DVD player in all bedrooms and living room
• Bower & Wilkins docking station for Ipods or MP3 in the living room
• Back Up Generator in the event of power outage