5 Bedroom Villa in Signature Villas, Palm Jumeirah

Some homes just have a way of making you stop for a second right in the entry hall. This five bedroom villa at Signature Villas on Palm Jumeirah is definitely one of those. It is the kind of place where even a quick visit feels like a little escape from city noise and it is kind of easy to imagine just staying a while before you even sit down.

So you step into this entrance hall and honestly you notice the chandelier right away, it is not flashy but it just works. The lighting sort of catches the mirrors and for a moment it all feels a bit grand, but not stiff. If you turn left you end up in the main reception room, which for me feels like the spot for quieter evenings or maybe when friends drop by. It is not overdone, but everything feels comfortable and actually livable, not just for show.

If you walk right across the hallway, you end up in this big dining area, and you can see right through to the garden from there. It is set up so you could have everyone round for something a bit more special, but it does not feel too fancy to have a quick breakfast either. And then the kitchen—this is one of those kitchens where even if you do not cook much, you might end up wanting to try. It is all bright white, really fresh, with these brand new Miele appliances (the coffee machine actually made me want a second cup even though I did not need one). There is a huge pantry tucked away, the kind where you would not run out of space for ages.

At the back of the villa is where I think you would spend most of your time, honestly. The family lounge and informal dining area get this soft sea light. You can sit there and look past the gardens out to the water. Sometimes you even spot seabirds early in the morning, which is such a peaceful thing if you have just woken up. The doors open right out to the terrace, and beyond that is this lovely green garden with the pool lined up perfectly between the villa and the beach.

The fifth bedroom with its own bathroom is downstairs. It feels private but also handy if anyone visiting does not love stairs, or if you need a guest room that is easy to reach. There is a guest cloakroom tucked away, too, so you never have to worry about shoe clutter and little messes.

Upstairs, you get this big grand landing that lets in the afternoon light. The master bedroom is actually larger than you might expect, and has windows that frame the garden and the water out back. You wake up here and it's not hard to feel like you really are getting away from things. The bathroom in the master is roomy, everything fresh and white, with lots of storage for all your things. The second bedroom still gets those amazing views and both other bedrooms have their own bathrooms, so guests or family get their own space.

Something you might not notice right away—when you are standing on the upstairs landing, even the way the air moves feels sort of calm. The previous owners kept it simple up here but it still feels welcoming.

The garden really does wrap this home all together. At the front, you have these mature palm trees leaning just enough to give a touch of shade, and a driveway that easily handles more than just your two cars. In the back is where the real fun is. The lawn is this fresh new astro turf, so it looks great all year and feels good under your feet. It feels hidden from the outside, private but still open to the sea breeze. The private pool is tucked between palm trees, and you have your own stretch of beach so the kids can run straight out from the garden. Sometimes if you are out here in the afternoon, you hear just the water and a bit of laughter from a neighbor passing by.

You get full maid and driver's rooms for extra help. Plus, Frond E is one of those quieter parts of Palm Jumeirah. You get the community life but it is never crowded. You might walk outside and see people jogging or a few families strolling in the evenings and the best breakfast spots and coffee shops on the trunk are only a few minutes' drive.

I could describe it all day, but really, you get the sense of what kind of life you could have here only by seeing it yourself. If you are even a bit curious or feel like this could be your next Palm Jumeirah villa, just let me know. At LuxuryProperty.com, it is important to us that your move feels right from the start—so if you want to talk or just look around, I am here any time.