Island paradise: Largest resort in Indian Ocean by Soneva

Sitting in the middle of the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, the Maldives has long been the island escape that is the antithesis to hectic urban life. Sustainable luxury resort group, Soneva Fushi takes its “No News, No Shoes” get-away-from-it-all philosophy one step further as it opens up its luxury retreat to the largest of families with the launch of its new nine bedroom villa, which is now complete with the resort taking bookings; making it the largest holiday home to buy or rent in the Indian Ocean.

The nine-bedroom villa, Villa 11, is a playful desert-island paradise. Palatial in its grandeur – all 5,530 square-metres of the villa are fully utilised for maximum indulgence – while remaining rustic in its understated architecture that blends seamlessly with the natural landscape. From the locally-sourced or sustainable materials used for the all-wood flooring; woven ropes; tree-branched banisters, to eco-friendly construction techniques, Villa 11, along with all other private residences at Soneva Fushi, pay respect to the integrity of the environment.

Guests entering the villa are immediately greeted with the soothing sounds of crashing waves and a cool ocean breeze and the ultimate wow-factor: a 111.3-metre swimming pool with a sunken dining table in the middle that overlooks a private beach. Complete with an open floor sundeck, all-wooden flooring, beautiful straw-thatched gazebos, outdoor “garden” bathrooms, separate bedroom for nannies, plush pool cushions, and direct access to the idyllic beaches of Maldives make this villa a resplendent sensory treat.

Guests can also spa, exercise, sauna, steam, and host dinners using 5-star resort facilities without even leaving their sprawling mansion. For those venturing out, take a step out of the villa and dive into the home of one’s of the world’s most diverse marine ecosystems.

Soneva Fushi’s stunning Villa 11 accommodates up to 18 people, allowing groups of friends or families to stay together in their own private sanctuary in the Maldives.

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