Hidden away on Sri Lanka’s beautiful south coast, close to the market town of Tangalle, this secluded, modern and spacious three-bedroom house is blessed with movie-star good looks. Set on a bluff overlooking a palm-fringed beach and three verdant headlands, it's all about the views here: floor-to-ceiling windows gaze out over the ocean, a terrace runs the width of the house, and an enormous 60ft infinity pool flows into the horizon.
The architect-designed house was crafted from local materials and flaunts Japanese Zen-inspired styling, with clean lines and monochrome colour schemes, and inner courtyards with greenery. There are sleek, minimalist living spaces for dining, reading and relaxing, plus three ocean-facing bedrooms with semi-open-air bathrooms. Furniture is bespoke and artworks are an eclectic mix of paintings and photographs bought over the years by the owners - including some of their own creations.
The beach at the bottom of the garden isn’t safe for swimming, but that’s of little concern when you have a mammoth private infinity pool to enjoy, rock pools to examine, and Unakuruwa beach a short stroll away. Return for home-cooked meals of your choice, prepared for you by your very own cook. Pure luxury.
Highs
- Secluded house with some of the best sea views in Sri Lanka
- Contemporary design with crisp, white simplicity and floor-to-ceiling windows framing the scenery
- Delicious local food prepared by a private cook, plus on-hand staff should you need anything
- Great for families with older kids: three spacious bedrooms, plenty of living space and a show-stopping infinity pool
- New and improved roads make Colombo airport an easy three-hour drive away; the Air Taxi lands only 5km away
Lows
- The rocky beach at the bottom of the garden is not safe for swimming, but there are plenty of others nearby
- No alcohol is available (but you can BYO at no charge)
- No bathtubs
- Full pre-payment is required by bank transfer (or credit card on request)
Best time to go
November to April is considered the best time to visit southern Sri Lanka, both for hours of sunshine and for calm seas. December is often the best month for swimming and snorkelling because the seas are usually calmer.
Temperatures hover around 29C throughout the year, but heavy rain tends to fall in May/June and September/October.
Temperatures hover around 29C throughout the year, but heavy rain tends to fall in May/June and September/October.
Our top tips
For swimming in the sea, head to either Unakuruwa Beach or Mawella Beach, both of which are protected by headlands making the water safer and calmer.
If you're wondering about the name, it comes from the plot of land on which the house sits - which measures 123 perches (just under an acre). The owners spent over a year searching for this perfect patch of land; it took another year to get permissions, and 5 further years - in close partnership with local architects PWA - to complete the build and furnishings.
If you're wondering about the name, it comes from the plot of land on which the house sits - which measures 123 perches (just under an acre). The owners spent over a year searching for this perfect patch of land; it took another year to get permissions, and 5 further years - in close partnership with local architects PWA - to complete the build and furnishings.
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