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Folio by Cavoss
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Golf course villa
The approach is deliberately understated—a winding drive lined with mature palms leads to a discreet porte-cochère. The entrance itself is a study in threshold: a double-height pivot door in bronze-toned metal opens into a foyer defined by a slatted timber screen that filters the afternoon sun. A floating travertine bench invites a pause. This transition from exterior to interior is unhurried, the materials warm and tactile, setting a measured tone for what lies beyond.
The main living area spans the width of the villa, its floor-to-ceiling glass walls dissolving the boundary between indoors and out. A linear fireplace in honed basalt anchors one end, while a ceiling of warm oak battens draws the eye toward the golf course beyond. The palette is restrained—putty-toned sofas, linen drapery, and a single sculptural pendant in hand-blown glass. The furniture is arranged to encourage conversation, with generous proportions that invite relaxation without sacrifice of elegance.
The kitchen operates as both a culinary workspace and a social nexus. A central island in waterfall marble serves as the primary prep area, its veined surface reflecting the muted greens of the garden. Integrated appliances are concealed behind matte lacquer cabinetry, and a butler's pantry provides discreet additional storage. The dining area sits adjacent, positioned to capture views of the fairway through a broad picture window. A custom table in smoked oak seats ten, its surface worn in by future dinners and conversations.
Occupying the entire upper wing, the primary suite is designed as a private retreat. The bedroom itself is generous but intimate, with a low-profile bed facing a wall of glass that overlooks the golf course. A private terrace extends the sleeping space outdoors. The ensuite bathroom is clad in honed travertine, featuring a soaking tub positioned beneath a skylight, a dual vanity with integrated basins, and a walk-through shower with rainfall fixtures. His-and-hers dressing rooms with custom-fit shelving complete the arrangement.
The rear garden is a series of layered outdoor rooms that respond to the land. A zero-edge lap pool stretches toward the golf course, its surface reflecting the sky and the greens beyond. A shaded lounge area with deep sofas and a fire pit sits under a pergola wrapped in climbing jasmine. To the side, a alfresco dining terrace with a built-in barbecue and pizza oven allows for effortless entertaining. Native plantings—accented with olive trees and flowering shrubs—soften the transition between architecture and landscape.