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"We've found this amazing old ruined house near Galle", was the start of an amazing adventure for the owners, Bentley, Dean, Jenny and Richard.
With a passion for creating unique living spaces, the owners commissioned awarded architect, Ross Logie, to lead the design visioning phase, with local building firm, Southern Construction, entrusted to lovingly restore the property inside, outside and throughout the grounds.
Over two years, Halala Kanda slowly arose from the jungle, to sit gloriously atop its hillside home, surrounded by lush gardens of bountiful coconut palms and fruit trees, verdant tea terraces and a patchwork of rice paddies.
With a passion for creating unique living spaces, the owners commissioned awarded architect, Ross Logie, to lead the design visioning phase, with local building firm, Southern Construction, entrusted to lovingly restore the property inside, outside and throughout the grounds.
Over two years, Halala Kanda slowly arose from the jungle, to sit gloriously atop its hillside home, surrounded by lush gardens of bountiful coconut palms and fruit trees, verdant tea terraces and a patchwork of rice paddies.
“By far the most stylish, luxurious and enjoyable villa we have experienced in Sri Lanka. 5+ stars.”
Patty and Vlad Makatsaria
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![Victorian Heritage villa for rent](./xchange/library/story/Original-portico.jpg)
Great Expectations, Halala Kanda was discovered in ruins
![Colonial-style design architecture](./xchange/library/story/original-victorian-house.jpg)
The architecture was influenced by the Portuguese, Dutch and British
![Crest, buddhist](./xchange/library/story/Crest-of-arms.jpg)
The Halala Kanda Crest engraved with the Buddhist year it was built
![Haile Selassie, old photographs](./xchange/library/story/Sri-Lankan-gentlemen.jpg)
These old photographs and Haile Selassie's business card were discovered in the attic
![Cricket, Galle Fort, Sri Lanka](./xchange/library/story/Keith-Miller-Cricket.jpg)
Keith Miller - one of the greatest Australian cricketers. Batting all rounder renowned for his good looks and charm - a hit with the ladies on and off the field.
![Haile Selassie, Rastafarian Ethiopian king](./xchange/library/story/Haile-Selassie-business-card.jpg)
One of our more fabled guests
![Reinvigoration boutique house southern Sri Lanka](./xchange/library/story/built-by-hand.jpg)
The house was hand-crafted by local artisans
![Galle Coast original villa](./xchange/library/story/re-building.jpg)
The old plaster is removed
![Heritage Villa](./xchange/library/story/Bricks.jpg)
The original hand-made bricks are revealed & reinforced
![Portico, portuguese, classical](./xchange/library/story/Portico.jpg)
Our stunning portico is restored to its former glory
![Swimming pool](./xchange/library/story/pool-digging.jpg)
Laying the pool foundations
![Sri Lankan tea, tea plantation](./xchange/library/story/planting-tea.jpg)
Planting Halala Kanda tea
![Champagne](./xchange/library/story/owners-champagne.jpg)
The intrepid owners: Bentley, Dean, Jenny & Richard