2 Bedroom Villa in Santani Residences, Werapitiya Kandy

Some places just make you want to slow down a bit and take a breath. These two bedroom villas at Santani Residences in Werapitiya Kandy do that the moment you arrive. I still remember my first time here walking up from the car park and suddenly catching that endless view over the Dumbara Valley. You really do forget how open and green this part of Sri Lanka is until you see it from a hillside like this. What stands out right away is how peaceful everything feels. It is not the kind of quiet that feels empty. You still hear birds and every so often you might catch the sound of the breeze in the trees. It just feels calm. Even people who are usually always on their phones tend to put them down for a bit here.

There are only twenty two private residences spread out through the estate and honestly each villa feels like it was dropped with purpose so you do not bump elbows with your neighbours. The sense of privacy is real. Inside the two bedroom villas you get these huge floor to ceiling windows that honestly pull the scenery straight into your living space. Every room feels bright during the day. Even early in the mornings there is something special about how the mist rolls over the hills outside your window. And you will love how the indoor living leads seamlessly out onto a big terrace. These terraces are not just for show either. Open the sliding doors and you might just feel like you are living outdoors half the time. Sometimes you walk barefoot with a cup of tea and after a while you realise you have just been standing there watching the green hills without even thinking about it.

Every villa comes with its own infinity pool and trust me it is the kind of pool that makes you want to float for a while and just look up at the sky. I like how the pools here are really set up for privacy so you never feel stared at. When sunset rolls around the light show from up here can get pretty dramatic. The sky turns this mix of gold rose and purple and you can see the whole valley glow. You will definitely want your camera for those moments. One of my favourite things in these homes is all the custom woodwork. Nearly all the timber has been reclaimed or cleverly repurposed so the design fits with the landscape. There is something about the mix of wood and glass that makes every space just feel natural. You will notice the villas are built up on stilts instead of digging into the land which is better for the hillside and lets extra light and breeze through. Most days you find you hardly even think about turning on the air conditioning because fresh air always finds its way through.

The lifestyle here is laid back but you get all the luxuries that make things easy. Santani Resort is literally next door so as a resident you get access to everything there. I poked my head into the spa one morning and honestly if you want a massage with the best view in Kandy this is the spot. There is also a proper gym that looks out over the hills so even working out feels like a treat. The main restaurant sits right at the top and on a clear afternoon you can see all the way to the edge of the valley. You will probably end up with a regular coffee order at the lounge once you realise how relaxing it is to just sit with a book and nothing but green outside. If you feel social there are always a few other residents about for a quick chat or even sundowners in the evening.

Life in Werapitiya itself is peaceful. You might see kids biking or the odd local farmer wandering past in the afternoon. When you want something faster Kandy town is not too far so you get the best of both worlds. The place is really set up for wellness and simple living but never at the cost of comfort. Sustainability runs through everything here from how the water is managed to how they built without harming the hills.

Come and get a real feel for these villas at Santani Residences. The only way you will know if this is your next home is to step out on that terrace for yourself. If you have any questions or just want to look around let me know. At LuxuryProperty.com we are always here to make things easy for you.