The Gotei // Private Villa

This impressive spacious villa might be located on a Lebanese hill, but it exudes Japanese style and design core principles. From its strong and clean lines, draped in minimalism, subtle elegant components, elements in balance, gentle neutral palette colors, they all blend together creating a sense of mindfulness, a Zen atmosphere that comes in harmony with nature.

The seamless transition from inside-outside or outside-inside is captured from the main entrance which is chic, net and transparent. It allows a sneak peak of the captivating sanctuary one’s about to step in.

The hanging/cantilevered pergola that stems from the villa’s façade, acts as a fascinating frame of the outdoor space; shielding beneath it a relaxing lounge area with a sophisticated bar and a gorgeous view overlooking the valley. The added glass floor-to-ceiling panels allow for this space to be used as much as in summer, and in the winter.

The infinity pool is gently bordered with a recessed sitting area and another smaller area both gathered around a fire element for frisky nights. The pool has a dramatic end with water cascading down and fading into the existing rocks underneath it. This part of the pool was conceived as the shallow part to include some sunken loungers in it, elevating the ultimate tanning pool experience. It borders to its left extremity an inviting Jacuzzi with a sunken bar. The indoor reception area opens up to a vast lawn terrace serving as a gathering to entertain friendly receptions. The entire property is properly framed with a natural buffer zone of majestic trees like the Cupressus, the Quercus, the Punica or the Citrus, allowing for an immersive approach to the site.

// Beit Mery - Lebanon