Skyfall is located within a private gated mountain-side estate, about 20 minutes from the Kodaikanal lake. A common use road leads past two other houses, set well-apart, to Skyfall which is at the end. A concrete sloped driveway leads you to the single-car covered garage and front of the house with open parking for 1 more car, and clear parking for 2-3 cars on the common-use road above.
 

There is a two level lawn for gatherings. One is on the lowest level of the building and is accessible from the driveway via steps or through the lower level sit-out. A larger upper lawn area is adjacent to the lower sit-out for larger groups. Outdoor furniture, a large garden umbrella, and external outdoor speakers are available. The lawn is perfect for bonfires (a bonfire pit is in place) available. A Weber BBQ grill (BYO charcoal) is available in the Storage Room. Firewood available at an extra charge.
 

Behind the kitchen is an open backyard with a long granite-topped table. This is suitable for sun-drying linen, clothes, or kitchen utensils.
 

The villa’s 3rd bedroom with ensuite bathroom is adjacent to the lower lawn and accessed from the garden,
 

A common use toilet is accessible at the top of the driveway for visiting staff.

Two entrances to the mud room at the upper level—one conveniently via the garage (for those rainy days) and one regular externally. The mud room has hooks for umbrellas, coats and keys, a shoe cupboard, and a little bench to take off and put on your footwear. The foyer leads off to the open plan kitchen and dining area, a staircase leading down to the lower level, and a passageway to the upper bedroom.
 

The upper bedroom with ensuite bathroom comprises a Queen Bed, plenty of wardrobe space (so unpack), portable room heater, and a loft that sleeps an additional two young children or one adult. Beautiful views of Perumal Peak are framed by the large vertical windows that face the bed. What better way to wake up than to a wow view!
 

Leading from the foyer, are a large open plan kitchen, dining area and a bar which leads to the upper balcony. The main kitchen is a home cook’s dream - large with wraparound counters, a high counter, and an island in the centre. Its fully equipped with a microwave, three-gas burner, hob, toaster, oven-grill, UV water purifier, two-bowl washbasin, piped hot water, dishwasher, and large refrigerator. There are oodles of storage and cookware, glassware, and flatware to cook up almost any meal. A smaller wet kitchen with its own counters, wash basin, 4-burner gas stove and storage racks are designed for the heavier Indian cooking. The villa cook uses this.
 

The dining area and bar separate the main kitchen from the covered balcony, A rectangular dining table with bench-style seating for six makes for casual, communal dining. Behind the dining table, the flue pipe of the living room Franklin woodstove brings radiating warmth to the dining room when its lit-up. Next to it is a cosy bar cabinet set up to welcome your BYOB and two single seaters that invite you to an intimate drink.
 

Large foldable French doors open to the upper balcony and the skyscapes outside. The covered balcony has a 4-seater round table with extra chairs for larger groups. On the open-air extension, there are two low-slung cane chairs for that cup of coffee & book to take in some warm sunshine. A beautiful old Franklin cook stove can heat up your food, bake bread or mini pizzas.
 

The study nook leading to the upper bedroom has art collected from the homeowner’s travel and life in the Orient. An antique wooden bookcase is filled with books on a variety of subjects. In the corner by a large set of glass-paned windows is a flat-topped writing desk and chair, for you to catch up on work.
 

Next to the dining area is the powder washbasin and laundry room. The laundry room has a front-loading washing machine and dryer. An ironing station and steam iron are provided.

Stairs lead from the foyer lead down to the lower level which contains one bedroom, the living room and sit-out, and the media room. The lower bedroom to the left of the staircase has a Queen Bed, floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the lawn, trees, and Perumal Peak. Bedside tables and heating included. There is a plenty of wardrobe storage, and an ensuite bathroom.
 

The Media Room has comfortable seating with Wi-Fi, flatscreen 4K Android TV with Netflix and other OTT channels built in. All you must do is login and catch up on your favourite shows. There is Tata Sky too. For music, there is an audio system with external Bluetooth, and an acoustic guitar for bonfire nights. A Franklin woodstove in the corner will warm up the room instantly, when lit up.
 

The Living Room has a comfortable 3-seater sofa, two single-seaters, and a rocking chair. Coffee table books on Kodaikanal, antique chests and soft lamps make this a lovely space. There is a nook with a cabinet full of rare old books. A Franklin woodstove really makes the room toasty!
 

French doors lead to a lower sit-out with a picnic table and two benches. Superb views!

The lower garden leads to the Third Bedroom or the Gardenside Bedroom. This bedroom is part of the villa and located below the upper two bedrooms, except that it is accessed from the garden.
 

The room has beautiful twin antique beds joined together to form a double, A large thick carpet warms up the room, in addition to the portable room heater.
 

There is a small pantry with a tea/coffee station, and its own small LED TV with Tata Sky. A wireless router gives you internet access.
 

The ensuite contemporary-styled bathroom has its own hot water supply.
 

There is a little private sit-out with chairs and a table - your own exclusive space for a morning coffee while you bring in the day.