This private stand-alone villa, Baan Phulay, occupies an enviable location on a serene stretch of a white sandy beach. And, from the minute you arrive, you’ll be impressed by the incredible attention to detail. An imposing, carved double door entrance in the surrounding wall is framed by two ornamental Buddha’s hands to welcome you.

And, when those doors are opened, you’re faced with an astonishing view through the grounds of the villa to the ocean, taking in manicured gardens, stone pathways, water features, mature planting, the five pavilions that provide the living space and the stylish slate edged swimming pool along the way.

Standing in the entrance area you have the maid’s quarters to your left and a double driveway to the right. In front of those are two, two-storey buildings. After those are two further single storey buildings all creating an open central aisle that allows for the view directly through to the pool and the sea beyond.