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Experience Sustainable Luxury by Inaya Living.
Created by Krishna and Megha Patel, Inaya Living celebrates mindful living and sustainable luxury. The three bespoke villas - Macassar House, Cinnabor House and Cotton House redefine the language of luxe in India and offer what we crave in the big-city life —unhurried moments of friendship, languid days of laughter, warmth, and a lifetime of togetherness.
by Samir Saran
Once a sleepy village whose tree-lined streets were punctuated by beautiful Portuguese mansions, Assagao has blossomed into one of the most creative neighbourhoods in Goa, reverberating with a newfound energy. While still holding on to its quaint character and secluded nooks, it is suffused with a spirit of modernity and artistic exploration. Serene yoga retreats rub shoulders with experimental restaurants and quirky cafés, while innovative design studios share space with concept stores and boutiques. Right in the centre of this buzzing, thriving slice of cosmopolitan life are the three stunning homes by Inaya Living – sanctuaries that offer you the luxury of time, the warmth of family, the magic of memories. Created by Krishna and Megha Patel, Inaya Living celebrates mindful living and sustainable luxury. These are homes that redefine the language of luxe in India and offer what we crave in bigcity life —unhurried moments of friendship, languid days of laughter and warmth, and a lifetime of togetherness.
Inaya Living’s enduring commitment to sustainability means using local materials, green energy devices, intelligent architecture and earth-friendly design. The interiors have natural fabrics and textiles, incorporated from local craft to support homegrown communities.
Here’s a flavour of the three remarkable villas - Macassar House, Cinnabar House and Cotton House, each with a unique character and distinctive design. Its noteworthy that these are the only villa properties in Goa to receive IGBC's "Platinum" sustainability certification.
Macassar House is a stately and opulent six-bedroom villa tucked away in the towering woods of Assagao. Laterite – an ancient material used to build old Portuguese forts also a natural heat insulator, is used here in a modern way to create a latticework effect around the front door. The stairwell boasts of specially crafted cage lights in Gossamer Shibori textiles, drawing one’s eye to the towering height of the ceiling, while roof-to-floor windows around the home invite an abundance of green views.
There is a private courtyard at the centre of the house that serves as an open-to-the-sky living room to soak in the lovely monsoon afternoons and magical full moon nights. Macassar House home is a sublime mix of design influences from across the world, with antique tribal rugs, crushed silk curtains & evergreen Bismarckia palms. The interiors have been handpicked from the markets in Istanbul and Marrakesh and give a vintage appeal with a modern twist.
The landscape also reflects an African theme, and a wall of white bougainvillaea stands out against the night. The other encircles the villa as a meandering garden path lined with flourishing vines and plants.
With floor-to-ceiling windows, the bedrooms have a treehouse-like atmosphere to them. The garden is on the top level where it emerges as a cosy, planted patio terrace overlooking glorious views of paddy fields, palm trees and misty hills. There is also a private pool and jacuzzi that is adjacent to the ideal sunset dip.
One of the many special spots is a modern and starkly minimalistic swing in the first-floor verandah that looks down into the courtyard on one side and to the horizon across the hills on the other. The family den is a sun-drenched room with captivating views on three sides.
| Macassar House is a stately and opulent six-bedroom villa tucked away in the towering woods of Assagao
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| Cinnabar House There are uninterrupted views of the paddy fields from the lavish pool, a sizable terrace and a big al-fresco dining space by the pool. Property ID: XFBV2S on SIR.com
Cinnabar House is a harmonious and tranquil 5-bedroom villa in the centre of Assagao with that captures the essence of the Mediterranean coast.
Located within a landscaped private estate - this smart home creates a cosy and welcoming atmosphere with its generous spaces that are flooded with light. The USP is the immersive indoor-outdoor areas, including three exquisite terraces for effortless entertaining at any time. There are uninterrupted views of the paddy fields from the lavish pool, a sizable terrace and a big al-fresco dining space by the pool.
The garden surrounding Cinnabar House is carefully planned and nurtured to be aromatic and in bloom all year.
The dining space is open on two sides to integrate with the courtyard and the garden to allow fluidity of movement. The living room is replete with natural textures and decorated with chairs with woven backs, linen sofas contrasted beautifully with dark wood and metal pieces. Two exquisite statement light fixtures made from scrolls of handmade paper add to the allure. The entire room is designed to reflect the fluidity of air, water and light.
A double-height library is a perfect room for unwinding with a book. Because Cinnabar House is so open to the sky, the textiles used outdoors are largely coloured with vegetable dyes whose hues deepen with exposure to the sun.
The bedrooms are envisioned in soothing tones, with plenty of organic textures and a pleasing colour palette. The pattern-on-pattern play with the wallpaper, textiles, linens and carpets in the bedroom makes for a soft, suffused effect, amalgamating so well that it never feels overwhelming.
| Cinnabar House
This smart home creates a cosy and welcoming atmosphere with its generous spaces that are flooded with light.
Property ID: XFBV2S on
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| Cotton House
The exposed roof with exquisite floating lanterns and the dipped seating adds a cosy alcove of togetherness and treats the eyes with sweeping views of paddy fields, palm trees and hills.
Property ID: SPKWX6 on SIR.com
With a lush garden and a plethora of airy indoor-outdoor spaces, Cotton House celebrates the effervescence of tropical living.
Cotton House is a four-bedroom sun-lit villa with an exquisite fusion of contemporary design influences from India and beyond, thoughtfully curated for the discerning global traveller. With a lush garden and a plethora of airy indoor-outdoor spaces, this villa in North Goa celebrates the effervescence of tropical living. The villa is completed by a private pool, a sizable patio, and a garden courtyard.
A majestic, double-height family lounge on the first floor makes for a sprawling communal space with comfortable nooks for smaller groups. The exposed roof with exquisite floating lanterns and the dipped seating adds a cosy alcove of togetherness and treats the eyes with sweeping views of paddy fields, palm trees and hills. The USP of this room is that no matter where you’re seated, the greenery outside fills your view. Outside, a sunny verandah invites you deeper into those captivating views.
Custom-made vanities and mirrors lend character and depth to the powder rooms, and rain showers add to the island experience. In every room of the house exquisite textiles like Ikat and Mashru are employed in a refined & modern style, enveloping you in the beauty of craftsmanship. The communal spaces of the house are automated and have several different amenities, including temperature control, lighting, entertainment, shading, and a butler-on-call.
| Cotton House In every room of the house exquisite textiles like Ikat and Mashru are employed in a refined & modern style. Property ID: SPKWX6 on SIR.com
