THE HOUSE ON THE HILL Ty ar y bryn, or the house on the hill, is a unique and prestigious luxury villa of traditional Goan / Portuguese design. With panoramic views of the Arabian Sea, surrounded by golden beaches and nestled amidst lush hillocks, palm groves and quaint villages, this 5 bedroom villa commands an unparelleled location at the top of a small hill, in the exclusive and highly sought-after Portofino Park residential development, minutes from the Taj Fort Aquada beach resort in Sinquerim, North Goa, on the Western coast of India. FEATURES AT A GLANCE Prime location (10 minutes walk to the beach & all amenities) 495 square metre plot Spectacular panoramic views of the Arabian Sea, back waters, forests, and green paddy fields Exceptional custom designed elevation of Goan / Portuguese architecture Luxury 5 bedroom villa with covering approximately 650 sq Mtrs of useable space, over 4 spacious floors Established landscaped garden, garage, spacious living/dining, 5 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a family room, 7 bathrooms, a self-contained studio, imported designer fitted kitchen, large balconies/roof terraces Fixtures & fittings are to an extremely high European standard. (Italian marble flooring through out. Stainless steel/glass, balconies/stairs, solid teakwood doors & furniture, ornate covings & elaborate arches) Extremely well presented and tastefully decorated throughout Communal swimming pool, beautifully landscaped communal gardens and 24 hr central securities Less than a mile from helicopter-pad Plunge Pool FIXTURES Hob - Dishwasher - Air conditioning - Fan - Generator - Inverter - TV Cable Television - Telephone - Microwave - Refridgerator - Freezer - Internet Access - Additional Water Tank Italian Marble - Leather Sofas - Extractor Fans - Teak Furniture - Italian Dining Table & Chairs
LOWER GROUND FLOOR Entrance to the villa is through the highly ornate hand carved teak wood door, which leads in to the spacious vestibule. To the left of which is a door which leads off to the sizeable garage, with ample storage space & fitted shelving. Inside the garage, again to the left, is a small sauna/ steam room (plumbed only). The garage houses the main fuse system, three phase, and small generator. The garage can be accessed via the rolling shutter doors at the front of the villa. On this level, there is also a separate self contained studio apartment, with en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, fan, T.V, cable point, recessed over head lighting, electrical sockets, dark wood fitted wardrobe, solid wooden 6x6 6 bed, dressing table and sofa chair, tastefully decorated throughout in neutral colors. Access to the upper ground floor is via the magnificent Italian marble staircase with chrome handrail, to the main living accommodation.
UPPER GROUND FLOOR Entrance via the reception room, with wc, access to the private rear terrace/patio area, beautiful Italian marble flooring throughout. The living room is extremely spacious and is furnished with beautiful Italian leather sofas, chaise longue and swivel chairs. There are 5 mirrored air conditioners, numerous ceiling fans, imported European wall and ceiling lights & ample electrical sockets. Access to the large front balcony with stainless steel railings, fans, lights and water tap, is via any of the three sets of French doors. This balcony offers ample seating for outdoor dining and entertaining and also boasts separate children s play area. There is an assortment of exotic palms and well established plants, and breathtaking view of the Arabian Sea. Neutral tiled flooring, sculptured cornices and arches. Also on this floor is the capacious open-plan kitchen/diner with stylish designer imported kitchen, featuring an integral microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, electric fan oven and separate gas hob. There is a large marble work top with sink, concealed electrical housing, water filter and a chrome and glass Italian dining table with chairs. The French doors and windows are all dressed with fitted blinds, and concealed recessed spotlights provide elegant lighting. Under the wide marble stairs to the 1st floor, there is plenty of storage space. This area also houses the inverter system. To the left of the stairs is Bedroom 4 with access through an ornate alcove with a dark wood slatted double wardrobe. The bedroom is chic and stylish and is fully furnished with hand crafted dark wood furniture including a 6 6 bed, bedside tables and chest of drawers. This room also has air conditioning and benefits from a beautiful en-suite bathroom with Italian fixtures and fittings. Access to the first floor is via another magnificent Italian marble staircase with glass and stainless steel railings and feature window.
FIRST FLOOR FLOOR On the first floor is the family room with high ceilings, overlooked by a stunning internal stainless steel / glass balcony. This room is furnished with a superb imported Italian lime green sofa and matching lights. The room also benefits from an abundance of natural light which floods in from all angles, making this an atmospheric and inspiring room. It has double mirrored air conditioning and Italian marble flooring throughout. French doors lead out to the large balcony which can also be accessed from the master bedroom and bedroom 2. This balcony area also enjoys spectacular views and has neutral tiled flooring, fans and lights as well as bamboo patio furniture (table and chairs). Various exotic palms and plants compliment the luxurious décor. Bedroom 2 has Italian marble floors, twin single hand carved teak beds. silk curtains, book shelf, T.V with cabinet, wall ceiling & spot lights, A/C, fan, mirror, triple slatted teak wardrobe (with storage above)which leads to the en-suit, which has Italian marble floor & walls with a glass feature separating the shower area, Italian collection basin & Italian wall mounted w/c, luxury Italian chrome fittings, extractor fan, massage shower & power points. This bedroom is accessible to the main 1st floor balcony through the French doors with sea views. Bedroom 3, has Italian marble flooring, 6ft x 6ft 6 hand carved teak bed with matching bedside cabinets. Silk curtains, teak dressing table with a teak framed mirror, wall ceiling & spot lights, A/C, fan, mirror triple slatted teak wardrobe (with storage above) which leads to the en-suit, which has Italian marble floor & walls with a glass feature separating the shower area, Italian basin & Italian wall mounted w/c and luxury Italian chrome fittings, extractor fan, massage shower and power points. This bedroom also boasts a sizable rear balcony, which over looks the forest of where wild peacock & a host of other wild life dwell. The Master bedroom is generously large in space with maroon Italian marble flooring, 6ft x 6ft 6 silver Italian bed with burgundy leather inlay. Occasional burgundy leather chair with matching chaise lounge. Silk curtains, Teak bed side s cabinets wall ceiling & spot lights, Mirrored A/C, fan, TV with cabinet. This light & airy bedroom has two large windows & French doors & a further window with views of the sea. A walking wardrobe, with a double teak wardrobe with shelves & a quadruple teak wardrobe, dressing table with mirror, fan, and lights. The Master en-suite has burgundy Italian marble floor & walls. An extremely large bath tub, double sinks with large mirror, double shower, and wall mounted w/c, spot light, fans and Italian chrome fittings. Glass blocks windows with the greenery of the forest in view.
TERRACE & ROOF From the family room, go up the Italian marble staircase, to the internal balcony, which on looks to a magnificent huge view of candolim & surrounding mangrove trees. Through the door on your left, you enter one of the best roof terrace in Goa, a door to the left goes to the W/C, with ornate blue floor to wall tiles, a hand carved latted teak cabinet, topped in granite with a large Italian sink with chrome taps, wall mounted w/c and a window with views of the forest. On the roof terrace, there is a covered plunge pool which has walls of glass, so you can be at one, while bathing with the forest below. This roof terrace is part glass with stainless steel & part walled, for undisturbed sun bathing with astounding views of the Arabian Sea and back waters. The opposite roof terrace is part covered of which gives a conservatory effect, with sliding door & windows on looking the forest, this completely covered area, has sofa, table, kitchen work bench with sink, Fridge, freezer, fans, lighting, electrical points, velux blinds. On walking through the sliding patio doors, you gain access to the outer part of this roof terrace which is ideal for BBQ & dinning out while taking a sip of wine while looking out to sea and watching the sun set.