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In Phuket, a Hotel-Style Escape at Home

The “hotel experience” inspired the design of this modern villa in Kamala Beach

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Location: Phuket, Thailand Price: $15 million

There’s no shortage of spectacular beach destinations around the world. So what sets Phuket apart from the rest? For real estate agent Lily Wokin, it’s the island’s hospitality.

“People go to Phuket for the level of service,” she said. Whether that attention comes at a restaurant, at the beach or on a massage table, the islanders consider hospitality an art.

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It was Phuket’s “hotel experience” that the owners of this modern villa in Kamala Beach aimed to replicate, according to Ms. Wokin, who is listing the property with Neal Sroka of Douglas Elliman Real Estate.

The four-story home’s L-shaped layout allows for privacy—all the bedrooms are tucked away in their own wings. Among the property’s hotel-worthy amenities are a spa and a commercial-grade kitchen big enough to handle large parties.

Used over the past few years as a vacation rental, the home has a guest list as international as its décor, as it is easily reachable from Phuket International Airport.

The Stats

The 24,757-square-foot villa has five bedrooms and six bathrooms. Two of the bedrooms are master suites.

Design Pedigree

The home’s décor represents the owners’ globetrotting tastes. Influences were culled from all the places they lived and traveled. The result is a sleek, modern, light-filled abode, with subtle splashes of Thai art and just the right balance of warmth and minimalism.

Amenities

The villa has a game room, a theater with a 90-inch projector screen and indoor and outdoor dining facilities. A swimming pool with a hot tub is at the center of a sprawling terrace. There’s also a terrace on the roof.

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Inside the spa are an indoor sauna and massage tables. The large kitchen was designed to accommodate a full-time chef. “All those services you’d normally have to leave your house for—restaurant dining, spa treatments and the like—have been organized into the home’s very layout,” Ms. Wokin said.

Neighborhood Notes

Built into the hillside, the home is one of five secluded villas in a high-security estate. The surrounding area is known as Millionaires’ Mile and is located near several luxury resorts, where a wealth of fine dining options are offered.

The property is a five-minute drive to Kamala Beach and close by several other beaches with gem-colored waters, including Surin and Patong. The latter is known for its nightlife and lively street markets.

Agents: Neil Sroka and Lily Wokin of Douglas Elliman Real Estate

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