PHANG NGA PROVINCE, THAILAND

Villa Nandana, Khok Kloi, Takua Thung

Natai Beach is a two-kilometre stretch of golden sand north of Phuket, lapped by the Andaman Sea. Among the secluded upscale resorts and holiday homes overlooking the beach is this five-bedroom villa, which combines contemporary and traditional Balinese architectural styles. It is configured as seven separate single-storey pavilions, each linked via covered walkways to connect indoor and outdoor living spaces.

With no exterior walls, the living areas flow into each other and the outside, including the swimming pool patio, to create a single indoor-outdoor zone.

The property has a 20-metre outdoor infinity swimming pool, living room, family media room, gym and spa. Each bedroom has en-suite facilities, and the villa has a western-style kitchen and staff quarters. There is gated entry, and the property has covered parking for cars. It is 27km from Phuket International Airport and close to the bars and restaurants of Khok Kloi.

Wow factor: Direct access to 33m of private frontage on Natai Beach, which is clearly visible from the villa. Residents of Villa Nandana can stroll out of their living room, past their swimming pool, walk a few more paces through landscaped gardens to the west-facing beach, and watch the sun set over the horizon with their feet in the sand.