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Some places are just made for mornings with the windows open and coffee in your hand. I felt that right away in this two bedroom suite at Serenia Residences in Talpe Galle on the south coast of Sri Lanka. Honestly I stopped for a second just to watch the ocean outside through those big bright windows. It feels like the kind of spot where you lose track of time without even noticing. You are up above the sand and the curve of the shoreline pulls your eyes all the way up and down the coast. You hear the waves now and then and it gets into your head in the best way possible.
So inside the apartment you can tell it is one of those homes that was actually built for living and not just for looking nice. The space is about 1531 square feet which just means you have room to breathe and you are not bumping elbows in the kitchen if someone wants a snack at midnight. The kitchen actually feels like somewhere you might cook with friends or even try out something fresh from the local markets nearby. And honestly cooking is just more fun when you are standing at a window with fresh air and the Indian Ocean in front of you. The whole place just flows in a way that makes you want to have people over or stretch out and do nothing at all.
What surprised me a bit was how warm and natural it feels inside. The materials and colours are soft and welcoming not stiff or cold. There is a sense that someone really paid attention to details and wanted it to feel calm right away. Plus the light from the floor to ceiling windows changes everything through the day. Morning soft. Afternoon a little golden. By evening you start to see the pink sky hit the sea and it is just hard not to stop and look for a minute.
The terrace is actually much bigger than you expect. About 490 square feet wraps around so you get all these views in every direction. You can imagine lazy breakfast days or letting a good book take a couple hours while you just drift in and out of reading and people watching. Sometimes you see families heading down to the private beach or folks jogging along the sand just before sunset. Every once in a while you catch sight of a fisherman out at sea which is a classic Sri Lanka touch honestly.
Serenia Residences does make life pretty easy if you want it to be. It is not noisy or crowded. Just forty seven apartments here so the vibe is always a bit private and tucked away. Residents get everything you would expect from five star beachfront property. There is an infinity pool big enough you can actually swim laps in. If you have kids there is a pool for them as well and some nice play spaces that feel safe from the world. There are indoor and outdoor spas plus jacuzzis both hot and cold which is something you do not usually see. If you like to run or train the gym is a real gym and not just a couple machines put in a corner. There are spaces to relax like a little library spot. There is even a fire pit area for evenings where you just want to sit and talk without screens. Two good restaurants right here as well including one that always smells of fresh seafood grilling when you walk by. Concierge and housekeeping services are here so daily life is about as smooth as you could imagine.
You also are near some of the best places to visit in Sri Lanka like Wijaya Beach and Turtle Beach plus the old Galle Harbour. Even for day trips or just a change of dinner plans everything is close without long drives.
This home is unfurnished which sometimes just feels better so you can bring your own style in and truly make it yours from day one. The property is serviced so maintenance is not something you need to worry about. Honestly it just feels like a good fit for someone who wants privacy but also wants the option for a few friends and easy walks by the water when it calls to you.
The only way to really know if this feels like your place is to come and see it. If anything about it sounds right or you just want a walk through with no rush feel free to reach out. At LuxuryProperty.com we like to make each step of your move a bit more comfortable or even a bit more fun.
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