5 Bedroom Penthouse in Dusit Thani, Balapitiya

Sometimes you walk in and the place just kind of settles you, almost before you realize it. That is what happened for me the first time I took off my shoes at this five bedroom penthouse at Beachfront Balapitiya by Dusit Thani. It is right there on the edge of Sri Lanka's coastline with a sweep of blue that you honestly have to pause and take in for yourself. You hear the sea more than you hear your own thoughts sometimes and for some people that is exactly how a home should feel. When I was there, I just stood for a bit near the terrace doors and let the sound drift in. Some days that is what you want most.

The living space actually wraps right around you. It is all open plan so you end up noticing how the ocean air moves through from the terrace a lot more than you expect. If you like to host or just let evenings drift into night slowly, this part of the home kind of pulls people together without even trying. You get a proper dining area. A real one where you can see friends gathering, maybe even late into the night with the salt on the breeze mixing in with food and laughter. Stepping out onto the terrace you find spots that seem made for those lazy Sunday breakfasts or maybe just that hour after lunch when nobody really sells anything, they just watch the clouds roll by. There is a Jacuzzi here too, which I will admit is a guilty pleasure. Some days you might just ease into the bubbles and watch the light change on the water and realize you have not checked your phone in at least an hour. You start to realize that a home by the sea is about slowing everything down and letting moments stretch out.

Actually, what surprised me was the kitchen. It is sharp looking sure, but you will also find it feels usable in a real way, not just for a photo. I could picture someone actually putting together a full meal in there, not just ordering delivery. Plus, there is a service kitchen too, tucked a little out of sight which helps if you have guests or if you just want to keep the main space tidy. There is also a maid's room off to one side. And then on this floor, two of the five bedrooms, both with their own bathrooms. One looks out on the ocean and lets you wake up feeling like the day just might be good. The other steps onto a balcony, so you can start the morning with coffee in your hand and toes almost feeling the breeze. It is the kind of setup where it feels private but not cut off from everything.

Head upstairs and things get even quieter. Three more bedrooms and you will notice that each one opens out onto its own bit of the outdoors. The master suite deserves a mention because sometimes a room just makes you smile. There is a walk in closet you could almost read a book in and a private terrace with its own Jacuzzi, honestly a spot where sunsets do not feel wasted. The light in this space feels softer in the evenings and most days you can just sit and let the city fall away. If you want a little glamour, there is a cinema room tucked away too. It actually shares a balcony with one of the bedrooms so you could sneak out for popcorn or just catch a bit of night air between scenes. You will also appreciate the natural sea view. Somehow the water is never far in this penthouse.

What really sold me though was the rooftop. You can actually picture a long, lazy meal up here or even a bigger gathering with music and nobody around to tell you to turn it down. There are two separate dining spaces up here, sun loungers for the easy afternoons, even a pool deck. The Beachfront Balapitiya community feels welcoming. Residents also get to enjoy a proper infinity pool right on the rooftop and four more swimming pools dotted around the grounds. There is something relaxing about knowing there is always water close by, especially on those quieter days where you just want to drift.

With Dusit Thani there is always something happening. The Deverana Spa is there for the weekends. International restaurants and little cafes are only a short walk too and sometimes you see families out for evening strolls. The private beach made me realize how rare it can feel to walk barefoot and only hear the sea. For anyone seeking a luxury penthouse for sale with sea view in Sri Lanka, this is one that is worth the visit.

I could go on, but in the end, no words can match the feeling of standing on that terrace and just breathing. If this sounds even a little bit like what you are searching for, the best way is always to see for yourself. Reach out any time if you are curious or just want a proper walk through. At LuxuryProperty.com we want the move to feel as comfortable as the home itself.