✨ 270° views of the Kumaon Valley fruit orchards & forests, Balcony with outdoor dining, 10 mins from Mahadev temple & Cauli ki jali, Indoor fireplace
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- SaffronStays Hydrangea Hill is a 3-bedroom home built with a modern take on a pahadi-style construction featuring a double-height wooden ceiling and a cozy fireplace. It is nestled on a ridge top at 7000 ft in the charming village of Sunderkhal, Mukteshwar.
- This estate comprises of Hydrangea Hill – Garden suite (1-bedroom villa) and Hydrangea Hill – Villa (2-bedroom villa).
- Surrounded by Oak forests and fruit orchards, this home offers 360° views of the Kumaon Valley. Moreover, the home is blessed with a venerated Oak tree, believed to be at least 700 years old!
- The main area is adorned with sufi and folk music artifacts, reflecting the homeowner’s passion for classical music and ghazals. You’ll find an array of cookbooks and botanical books here, a nod to their love for cooking and botany. The husband’s photography graces the walls, making this space more than just a house—it’s a home filled with personal touches.
- Hydrangea Hill was built to blend seamlessly with nature without any blueprints. No trees or mountains were cut in its creation. “We didn’t cut the mountain to fit our home. We cut our home to fit the mountain” Words by the homeowners that make this home truly special.
- This homestay in Mukteshwar is conveniently situated just a one hour (35 km) drive from Bhimtal and 2 hours (52 km) from railhead of Kathgodam and 3 hours (86 km) from Pantnagar airport.
Layout of the home:
- A short ascent from the entrances guides you to the ground level, where the front entrance reveals a sprawling lawn with a sit-out area.
- On this level, you’ll find a spacious living room, a dining area, and a master bedroom with an ensuite bathroom.
- Ascending to the first floor, you’ll encounter a unique architectural layout. Two beds in the attic open up to a balcony with a glass roof, offering breathtaking views of the mountains and valleys. Another bedroom on this floor features a skylight, providing a memorable experience of sleeping under the stars. This bedroom also boasts an ensuite bathroom.
- The Duplex embraces an open plan format, seamlessly merging interior and exterior spaces, creating an environment that encourages conversations, music, and joyful gatherings. It’s the perfect setting for friends and families to bond and create lasting memories.
- The heart of the home resides in the fully equipped open kitchen, flanked by the dining area. Here, you can savor home-cooked meals or unleash your inner gourmet chef. The kitchen is thoughtfully equipped with a built-in oven, allowing you to indulge in your baking desires.
- The bedrooms exude coziness, while the common living areas bask in natural light, courtesy of tall pine-clad ceilings and large windows. The lower floor features a living area warmed by a fireplace and bathed in sunlight. It opens onto a semi-covered balcony, where a six-seater outdoor dining area is nestled amidst fragrant roses and begonias.
- The upper floor holds an attic bedroom with wooden flooring and a skylight, offering the enchantment of sleeping under the stars. Two beds in the other attic room lead to a balcony with a glass roof, unveiling panoramic mountain and valley views. The upper floor lounge is also a haven for book lovers, boasting a curated selection of books in the library.
- The first floor also features a separate balcony unveiling unobstructed views of the mountains.
Attractions near the home:
- Mukteshwar (8 km), Nainital (43 km), Haldwani (60 km), Kathgodam (51.1 km), Bhalugad Waterfall (12 km), Mahadev temple (8 km), Chauli ki Jali (9 km), Chandi Mata Mandir (12 km), Lushtree Cafe (4 km), Chirping Tales Cafe (13 km).
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