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Eight Dolphins,comprising of five separate pavilions
sculpted art fully on a mountainside, spans over four levels. There
are stone steps, pathways and lush tropical gardens leading to the
separate pavilions
Cascading gently down a mountainside, overlooking the entire expanse
of Kamala Bay, Eight Dolphins has the allure, peace and serenity
of a home, built to strict Buddhist pre- cepts;much the same way
temples are built. It was constr ucted after consultations with
Bud- dhist monks. Auspicious days were chosen for beginning constr
uction, which only started after a blessing ceremony performed by
monks.
Constr ucted in traditional Thai archi- tect ural style, details
such as every window and every doorway being narrower on top than
at the bottom adds to the charm of this exceptional property built
in one of the choic- est locations on the island. It has direct
private access to the white sandy Kamala Beach. An old fisherman
’s trail from Eight Dolphins takes one to Laem Singh Beach.
The virgin rainforest between the property and Laem Singh Beach
is protected by the ‘Grandfather Clause ’, which not only
prevents further development adjacent to Eight Dolphins, but also
protects the area as a wildlife refuge.
Part of Kamala Residence, Eight Dolphins belongs to a cluster of
five homes administered by the Community Owner ’s Association.
A complete spa with sauna and massage pavilions;a 40-metre swimming
pool and a restaurant are currently under constr uction at this
exclusive community.
Eight Dolphins, comprising of five separate pavilions sculpted
artfully on a mountainside, spans over four levels. There are stone
steps, pathways and lush tropical gardens leading to the separate
pavilions. The stone courtyard, located on the mezza- nine level,
overlooks Kamala Bay. Needless to say, the view is magnificent any
time of the day, but sunsets viewed from here are espe- cially spectacular.
The panoramic views of surrounding mountains and Kamala Bay can
be enjoyed from all five pavilions, each with several large pict
ure windows.
The courtyard, with tropical gar- dens, integrates outdoor and
indoor living space superbly. It has several tables with umbrellas
and an outdoor bar. An herb garden is adjacent to the bar. Beyond
the herb garden is a gate that leads to the swim- ming pool.
The kitchen – dining--room pavilion opens to the courtyard.
It is on the northwest corner of the property. The Western-designed
kitchen has wall- to-wall polished-granite counters with well-designed
teakwood cabinets underneath. A circular, t wo-tier storage cabinet
divides the kitchen from the spa- cious dining room. There is also
a bathroom in this pavilion. The dining room faces west and north,
offering views of Kamala Bay and the adjacent rain- forest. The
only sounds that can be heard are the cicadas and sounds of the
sea as Eight Dolphins is at the end of a road, which terminates
in a cul-de-sac.
Across the courtyard from the dining room, on the same level, is
the living-entertain- ment room. This beauti- ful teakwood pavilion
with redwood floors and vaulted ceiling also has sea views. All
the teak- wood built-in cabinets are custom-designed. The ensuite
bathroom, with aquamarine tiles has custom-made towel-stor- age
cabinets.
The cleverly designed wardrobe between the bathroom and living
room has two sets of doors;one set opening from the bath- room and
another set opening from the living room. This unique and functional
wardrobe design is a common feat ure in all the bathrooms. Other
signat ure pieces are carved teakwood insets below all the windows
and unique clay light fixt ures, stamped with exquisitely moulded
orchids. Throughout the property there are 250 light fixt ures;when
lit-up at night they induce a magical, mesmerizing sight.
There is a guest-bedroom pavilion one level above the courtyard.
Going up the hill from here is another pavilion, which is the master
bed- room. Both of these buildings have sliding glass doors that
open up to decks with sea views. Carved- wood railings enclose the
decks. The ensuite bath- rooms are as striking as the spacious bedrooms.
Down a level from the courtyard are the maid ’s quarters,
a two-car garage and storage room. There is also a Thai- style kitchen
and two bathrooms on this level.
All the pavil- ions at Eight Dolphins are constr ucted in traditional
Thai style. Only wooden pegs are used, each pavilion has vaulted
ceilings made of Burmese teakwood and the flooring is aged red-
wood. The bay front- ing the property has spectacular snorkel- ling,
diving and fish- ing.
The setting, the architect ural design and details, the gar- dens
and views all culminate in a harmo- nious blend at Eight Dolphins.
It is a beau- tiful, simple yet elegant Zen-like retreat. For anyone
seeking a romantic, peaceful haven, this property is listed on the
market for THB 35 million (approx. US$795, 000. -). The assumable
loan on the property at 6%is available to qualified applicants.
For more information contact
Blaauw andNassau Real Estate Agents
Tel. (+6676)263 737/8, Fax:
(+6676)224 113
mobile :(+66-1)892 94 95
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