THE APPROACH to Villa Kirana is through the traditional Balinese village of Banjar Baung; a floral, fretwork iron gate leads into a large cobbled courtyard with a sheltered parking area. The central stonewalled tower houses the ‘Porte Cochere’, a grand archway boasting a unique metal sculpture by Pintor Sirait poised above a pair of impressive mahogany doors. Set in a serene tropical water garden, the villa is composed of a series of open pavilions linked by covered walkways.