Villa Himmapana Terraces 3

Villa Himmapana Terraces 3 is a striking contemporary pool villa on the quiet hillside above Kamala, one of only seven homes in the Himmapana Terraces estate. Its sweeping copper-toned roof curls over walls of glass like a leaf, and the house steps down the slope in layers, with jungle and palm-covered ridges filling the windows. It is an ideal size for a family or three couples who want a design-led base with green views and Kamala Beach only a short drive away.

The pool deck is where the days drift by. A forty-square-metre infinity-style pool curves along the terrace, with cushioned loungers on the deck and a sunken lounge right beside the water where you can sink into the cushions and look out over the valley. A few steps lead down to a private lawn edged with banana plants, an outdoor shower and a woven nest daybed for an afternoon nap. Indoors, the living room, dining table and kitchen share one bright space behind sliding glass walls, and the kitchen island with its high stools is the natural spot for morning coffee, with an oven, dishwasher and coffee maker close at hand.

Two bedrooms have king beds and the third has two single beds, so children or friends can each have their own. Every room has air conditioning, a TV, a desk, built-in wardrobes and its own bathroom, and the glass doors open onto small balconies with rattan chairs looking over the garden and the trees. Bold palm-leaf prints and chevron oak panels keep the look fresh and tropical. Round-the-clock security watches over the estate, and a complimentary shuttle runs down to Kamala Beach on request through the day and evening.