5 bedroom villa in Samara, Arabian Ranches 2

Some homes just have a way of making you slow down for a second as soon as you set foot inside. This five bedroom villa in Samara, Arabian Ranches 2 is exactly like that. When I opened the front door for the first time, I actually stood there for a moment and just let it sink in. Maybe it is the way the light pours in from every direction or how the living space feels open without seeming showy. You get this sense that it is just meant to feel easy.

Walking in, you will notice to your left there is a ground floor bedroom which has a good view of the garden outside. It is the sort of room you could use for grandparents visiting or maybe even turn into a quiet office away from the hustle upstairs. Right next to it is the maid's room and a little powder room that honestly just makes sense if you ever have guests dropping by for coffee. Straight ahead though is the real heart of the place with a living area that honestly feels huge without being cold. The moment you see the two sets of sliding doors and those really big windows you get it. There is just so much sunlight during the day. I actually stood by one of the windows and watched some birds hopping around the backyard shrubbery. Even on cloudy days you still feel warm and connected to the outside.

The dining space sits just close enough to the kitchen that you can grab extra plates without missing out on the conversation. That kitchen is not one of those fancy showcase kitchens either. You can picture actually cooking real meals here. There is plenty of space on the countertops and a view of the patio if you want to keep half an eye on the kids or just check the weather before you start breakfast.

Upstairs is a bit more private. Four more bedrooms are tucked away there, all big enough not to feel cramped at all. The main bedroom—I spent a little extra time there just sitting on the terrace for a few minutes—has its own walk in closet and an ensuite bathroom which really feels like a retreat. His and her sinks plus a proper bath for relaxing after a busy week and a shower too in case you are running late. It just works for family life. The second bedroom also has its own bathroom and built in wardrobes which just saves the arguments about storage. Bedrooms three and four share a Jack and Jill style bathroom which is just about perfect for siblings or guests who do not need their own space every minute of the day.

I should say, the garden surprised me. The plot here is a good size and because it has already been landscaped you can use it right away. I kept thinking about weekend barbecues or just having some friends over in the evenings. You get enough room for a trampoline, some outdoor seating, and even a patch for some tomatoes if you are into that. Sometimes in the late evenings you will hear some laughter drifting in from other gardens too. It feels like the sort of neighborhood where memories just kind of happen on their own.

Around Samara itself it only takes a minute or two to get to the main park and the community pool is always close if you want an afternoon swim. Most people walk down to the shop for groceries or even just for an ice cream in the evenings. Arabian Ranches 2 always just seems a little bit quieter than other places yet nothing ever feels far away, malls a quick drive and the best thing is, the school run is a breeze from here since all the main schools are so close.

Honestly, sometimes you could forget your phone for an hour or two out in the garden and not even notice. It feels easy.

The only way to really know if this Samara villa is for you is to come for a walk through. If you have questions or want to get a real feel for the villa, just reach out whenever you like. At LuxuryProperty.com, the idea is always to make your next move feel as comfortable as possible.