Villa Fado

Two key elements guide the design: a statement spiral staircase and a central courtyard. On arrival, the double-height entrance foyer sets the tone-airy and expansive-and the staircase, with its terrazzo-clad risers, wooden steps, sculpted POP accents, and curved silhouette, leads the eye upward to a skylight. More than a route for circulation, this functions as a visual centerpiece.

This private pool villa in Goa follows a four-bedroom layout. The ground level has a spacious living and dining area, a pair of covered verandas, a kitchen, a powder room, and one bedroom. A winding staircase ascends to the remaining three bedrooms and an informal lounge. The master suite, positioned on a mezzanine, includes a loft that serves as a children’s playspace-treehouse-inspired, it’s a cozy, tucked-away nook designed for fun, where kids can climb up, explore, and let their imaginations roam. The suite also opens onto a private terrace that overlooks the pool and garden.

Material choices are grounded and textured. The flooring features heritage-inspired motifs in contemporary hues of green and black. Ceilings and walls in the bedrooms are finished in smooth micro-concrete while lighting throughout is crafted from natural fibers like jute, adding a warm, handcrafted feeling. The bathrooms bring a distinct character to the home. One features red oxide with monochrome terrazzo, while another pairs mandana stone with grey terrazzo - a more vivid counterpoint to the otherwise muted palette of the villa.

The upper landing serves as a bridge between wings, with railings on either side. One outlook captures the exterior landscape; the other, the internal courtyard. This architectural layering creates varied perspectives, some expansive, others introspective-echoing the villa’s interplay of openness and enclosure.

The courtyard lies at the centre of the home, with the floor plan revolving around it. The spatial transitions are fluid: the living area connects to the dining space, which in turn links to a hallway and into the kitchen, culminating in French-style doors that open out into the garden. Sunlight enters through multiple sources-high windows, balconies, and skylights-as views inward to the courtyard add a sense of insularity.

The floor plan is segmented but continuous, forming a rhythm of connected pockets. The house feels nestled and takes inspiration from modern treehouses. Soft textures and earth-toned interiors are met with bursts of colour. For those seeking a standalone, 4 BHK villa in Goa, Villa Fado offers a blend of stillness and character, as both a full-time residence and an idyllic second home.