Beauty under beams

Saar is one of the most sought-after residential areas of Bahrain. Executive expats flush with bonuses, prosperous locals and professionals lusting after a 'countryside' retreat have fuelled the area's booming real estate market.

Villas in Saar are in high demand, making this villa a very appealing opportunity, especially considering its very reasonable price tag of BD290,000.

Located in the heart of Saar, the Arabesque villa is just a few minutes drive from Al Osra Supermarket, Saar Cinema, a range of top-notch schools and a host of other amenities.

This Moroccan-designed three storey villa sits majestically in a quiet neighbourhood covered in greenery.

It is gated by a large door that works perfectly within the traditional design.

Teakwood doors, parquet flooring, large windows and decorative ceilings are abundant. On the ground floor you will find a dining/family room that is connected to a study and guest bathroom.

There is also a lovely reception room that also has a guest bathroom and leads to the kitchen.

The interior is intricately designed with decorative beams in the ceilings and pillars throughout the reception rooms.

The lovely kitchen was initially located outside the villa but following some clever architecture, it can be accessed from the double garage, reception room or front yard.

"We decided to create a hall from the reception to the kitchen area because of the weather and it's less hassle in the end. It is ideal because the hall can be used for storage as well." The kitchen has a built-in-stove, marble countertops and loads of cabinet and shelving units.

This customised kitchen is functional in design and roomy enough for a breakfast area too.

The staircase snakes up to the second floor where the bedrooms are neatly laid out.

The master bedroom at the far right of the long hall is large enough for a seating area and your king size bed. The spacious master bedroom also has a large dressing area that leads to the beautifully detailed ensuite bathroom.

The two sizable rooms in the middle are connected by an ensuite bathroom and a door to separate the rooms as well.

All rooms in the house have split air-conditioning except for the master bedroom and ground floor which features central air-conditioning. The rooms also boast built-in closets.

The third floor features a staff quarters, storage room and a laundry room. All floors have an intercom including the kitchen. As for the electrical aspect there are satellite and telephone lines.

Outside, the front-yard is beautifully tiled leaving plenty of room to picnic with the family; it also provides a safe area for kids to play, ride their bikes and enjoy being outside. The yard is surrounded by pretty landscaping, which complements the exterior of this lovely villa.