This tranquil lakeside villa offers an opportunity to own a very private paradise on Sri Lanka’s South Coast. Located just 2.5km from vibrant Hikkaduwa town and beach, this hidden sanctuary features 120 meters of shoreline on the aptly named ‘Bird Lake’. The property benefits from its own jetty (and a boat which is included in the sale) as well as a Finnish “smoke” sauna. This villa offers complete privacy with the nearest neighbours being some 100m distant.

• • Land Size: 90 Perches (0.556 Acres)
  • Location: South Coast, 2.5km from Hikkaduwa center
  • Accommodation:  Three-bedroom main villa configured as two apartments, plus two self-contained one-bedroom guest houses
  • Outside: Fully fenced property, 120m shoreline, manicured gardens and swimming pool
  • Access: 900m paved road from main road
  • Setting: Lakeside, habitat for thousands of birds, complete privacy

The main house was completed in 2008 and has a three bedrooms and two bathrooms arranged over two floors. Each floor has its own living areas and kitchen meaning that they can be used as two separate apartments.  In the grounds are two guest houses, built in 2005 and 2010. Both are one bedroom studios with kitchenettes and bathrooms.

The well-maintained garden with tropical fruit trees (mango, papaya, lemon, jack, banana),  have a 9m x 5m filtered pool as well as an original Finnish “smoke” sauna with separate shower. The leisure amenities are completed by a jetty and boat shelter, complete with a small boat plus outboard motor which is included in the sale. There is direct water access from Bird Lake to the Indian Ocean via Hikkaduwa Ganga.

The property has separate caretakers quarters and a staff toilet along with a garage.

Other inclusions

• • High-end furnishings throughout
  • Modern kitchen appliances
  • Air conditioning in seven rooms
  • Ceiling fans in all rooms and terraces
  • Solar water heating (installed 2014)
  • Municipal water supply plus reserve well
  • Ozone purification system for drinking water
  • Water tower with two 1000L tanks
  • 3-phase electric power with backup diesel generator
  • Fixed telephone line with high-speed internet and Wi-Fi
  • Septic tank and bio waste composting system
  • Subsoil drainage with six irrigation points
  • Comprehensive equipment including lawn mower, steam and high-pressure washer
  • Extensive exterior and garden lighting
  • 18 CCTV night vision cameras with internet connection

Please note that the map pin is approximate and should not be assumed to mark the exact location of the property