4-bedroom pool villa with guesthouse on 5 Rai of gardens, lakes, and tropical forest in Doi Saket. This unique property is surrounded by a high, and beautifully detailed wall aged to resemble the many traditional temple walls in the area. Entering through a modern automatic gate, the long driveway winds its way under fully mature tropical trees, the large lake at the center of the property, walkways, and pedestrian bridge over the lake, and to the house's grand entrance culminating in antique Indian double doors.
The facade of the house has a large, covered patio which overlooks the gardens and a large swimming pool. The main entrance leads onto a large foyer with beautifully restored old, teak wood floors, and tray ceilings. There is a lounge to the right and a separate study. Down half a level is the main dining area, bar, and double size western style kitchen. There are small patios off both the kitchen and dining area. The first floor also has a guest toilet and guest bedroom with en-suite bathroom.
The second floor, accessed by the restored teak wood stairway with wrought iron railings, opens onto a large landing with windows and a covered balcony overlooking the lake and gardens. There is a beautiful private office off the landing with a private balcony and ample natural lighting along with two guest bedrooms both with en-suite bathrooms.
The master bedrooms occupies and second wing of the upstairs and is separated from the main landing with antique Indian wooden double doors. The master suite includes a massive walk-in closet, large private balcony, small office, and the spacious bedrooms itself with en-suite bathroom with separate shower and bath.
The guesthouse (currently used as a lounge and spa room) is off the pool and has a large main bedroom, living area, beautiful, covered patio, and en-suite bathroom. There is covered parking for 5 cars in back along with maid's quarters, a kennel, several aviaries, and ample storage space.
The property is located about 20 minutes from Central Festival and 30 minutes from Old Town on a quiet side street. The Doi Saket area retains the tranquil, rural lifestyle and tradition of Chiang Mai and is surrounded by forests, small family farms, and small forested hills.