Villa Abiman sits on one acre of land on a quiet stretch of Sri Lanka's southern coastline. The house is elevated with gardens front and back and views of the ocean through palm treetops

The living and bedrooms are all sea facing and designed to be cool and airy with high ceilings and through breeze. Inside is a spacious, open-plan living room with a well-equipped guest kitchen, bar counter and stools. The lounge is furnished with armchairs and a sofa, and a cabinet full of books, games and puzzle

A veranda wraps around the inside rooms forming picturesque walkways and large, covered, comfortable spaces for dining and lounging. The large dining table seats eight to ten people. The veranda lounge has a big day bed, chairs and coffee tables. The verandas have ceiling fans and are well lit in the evenings

The saltwater, infinity pool sits on the edge of the upper gardens overlooking the sea. The pool is 1.5m/5ft deep and has been designed with a jacuzzi and shallow areas, perfect for cooling off. The pool is lit up at sundown so you can enjoy a night swim and the jacuzzi. There is also a poolside shower

The pool deck is furnished with comfortable sun loungers and an outdoor sofa where you can relax with a book or just enjoy the view. Palm trees, fringed with spider lilies, provide shady spaces. The lounge group is a fabulous spot for morning tea and coffee and to gather together for sun down

Enjoy the peace of the large gardens, planted with tropical fruit trees, fragrant Sepalika and Araliya, flowering gingers, heliconia, hibiscus and lilies. Steps take you down to the lower lawn, a large, grassy area shaded by palm trees, perfect for outdoor games or relaxing in a hammock

Direct access to the sandy beach is through the garden gate. The bay is wide and long and perfect for beach walks, games, flying kites and making sandcastles. In season the waves are gentle and the waters swimmable. At other times the waves can be fun for bodyboarding. There is an outdoor shower next to the gate to wash off sand and salt