Ellerman Villa One / Bantry Bay

THE ELLERMAN VILLA ONE AND SPA

Perched on a promontory in the gardens of Ellerman House from where it has 180 degree sea views, Ellerman Villa One takes full advantage of its breathtaking position with adventurous architectural proportions, minimalist décor and a stunning art collection. With high ceilings, massive windows and vast teak decks, it feels as if the ocean is part and parcel of the design.

With its own butler and chef, it has privacy and personal attention built-in exclusively for its guests who have sole use of all facilities while in residence. Purpose designed to pamper the world’s most discerning guests with every comfort imaginable, including a butler and private chef.

The Ellerman Villa One and Spa offers two bedrooms on the ground floor, a living area on the second floor and three bedrooms on the third floor. A Beezy Bailey sculpture of a man holding a bird stands at the lower ground floor entrance and welcomes guests while at the same time emphasizing the drama of a black marble waterfall that plunges into a bed of weathered pebbles. The architecture of The Ellerman Villa is reminiscent of the work of Frank Lloyd Wright.

Its uncompromising angles, oblique outlooks and sheer glass allow maximum exposure to the sea below and beyond, almost inviting the ocean into the house. The living area is open plan and flows outdoors. The massive glass windows peel back completely, opening up the lounge, dining room and study to the magnificent views of the ocean.

A separate entertainment room, with flat screen plasma television, DVDs and CDs downloaded into the house’s main server, leads into a hi tech stainless steel kitchen, fully stocked with delicacies from the best gourmet food shops in the city. At the top of the house, level with the tree tops, are three luxurious bedrooms each with a glamorous, Hollywood-style bathroom created with acres of Travertine marble, infinity mirrors,some of the etched with ethereal designs, and top of the range beauty products.

The main bedroom has a kind-size bed, and is decorated in aqua and cool creams. The bathroom opens out on to the sea like the deck of a boat.
The second bedroom, known as the lilac room, is also dominated by a king-size bed, and has a striking Bali-style bathroom. The third bedroom, on the side of the house, looks on to the Twelve Apostles Mountains, and has two single beds both draped in plush burgundy and pale gold.

The Ellerman Villa One also has a ladies study, stocked with a library of books and all the latest magazines, with a single divan on which to while away an afternoon reading or reflecting. The Spa on the ground floor is surrounded by teak decks and an infinity pool that has a separate icy plunge pool for residents taking advantage of the sauna. It comes with a resident therapist who pampers guests with the most luxurious treatments available.

Spa Pool Room, the Spa Pool room has a wooden deck overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The décor is modern African with minimalist furniture in shades of tea. The en-suite bathroom is finished in granite and earthy mosaics.

Spa Deck Room, the spacious sea facing Spa Deck room is toned in earthy shades. Beautifully crafted beechwood vanity’s complement the modern bathroom which is a fusion of glass and granite.