The Hill top view is an old manor house originally constructed in the early 1900 as a private home for David Rathnasekara Esq, a well-known landowner in the area during the British Colonial period.  David Rathnasekara for whom the original construction was built is the maternal grand uncle of its present owners.

Hill top view is a colonial villa located within a 10-acre organic coconut and cinnamon estate surrounded by an immaculately maintained tropical garden. The paddy fields bordering the property contribute to the tranquil atmosphere of hilltop view, which offers seclusion for a relaxing getaway holiday although the southern coastal beaches of Weligama and Mirissa, just 7 km away.

This three-bedroom home generously proportioned and beautifully furnished sleeps 6 persons comfortably. The back verandah wraps around the central courtyard and leads to two air-conditioned bedrooms with vaulted high ceilings and spacious ensuite bathrooms. Featuring sky lights both bathrooms let in plenty of natural light for refreshing showers with spring water drawn from a well in the estate. The villa has an additional bedroom inside with two single beds with lush tropical garden views as well as a detached bathroom for visitors.

The villa has an inviting and cool living room furnished with Dutch antiques and soft furnishings where one can relax and spend quality time with family and friends. The large dining room, which overlooks the exotic foliage of the back garden is full of rustic charm and allows dining for up to eight people. Dining is also possible al-fresco in the central courtyard. Cooking is easy and convenient in the well-equipped modern kitchen. The villa also features a wattle and daub outside kitchen to prepare authentic Sri Lankan meals for guests. A private chef will be at the property to prepare meals on request. In season, the guests get to enjoy sri Lankan curry made in clay pots using cinnamon firewood, a special treat as this wood is a well-known flavour enhancer.

The villa and the estate are powered through solar electricity, water is supplied solely from underground springs and all food grown at the estate is organic, giving guests the experience of living off the grid in harmony with nature.

Architectural details:
As a home of a bachelor, it was built to one storey with only two bedrooms and an open courtyard. The house however had several large rooms for entertaining, dining and storing of paddy, rice, and other produce from the estate. The property was restored in 2015 by its current owners who converted the rooms surrounding the back courtyard, which were once storage areas, into bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms while preserving the original layout and architectural features. The original kitchen was converted to a pantry with all the modern amenities. A wattle and daub dwelling was also built separate from the main house in the style of a traditional firewood kitchen.

This manor house with its blend of Asian and European architectural influences epitomizes Sri Lanka’s rich colonial heritage. The interesting features of the house are its front façade, the elegant Victorian wood trims along the gables and roof edges, the white colonnaded verandahs, the fretwork wood panels above the transom of doors and windows, and the decorative wooden awnings over the windows of the main house. Characteristic of colonial architecture, the house also has near perfect symmetry and is geometric in design.

Access and amenities:
·         Exclusive use of the entire villa and gardens
·         Well-equipped modern kitchen/pantry for guest self catering
·         In-house Chef
·         Laundry service
·         All rooms are on ground level
·         Free Parking
·         Solar electricity and back up battery for off grid power

Activities at the villa and estate:
·         Bathing in the fresh water well at the back of the property near paddy fields.
·         Nature walks within the estate
·         Guests can observe cinnamon peeling and coconut plucking in season
·         The well-groomed gardens offer a perfect location for hosting an outdoor event for small gatherings up to 50 guests. Can be used for business events and

Private parties.
·         Easily accessible southern coast offers an array of thrilling activities such as surfing, snorkelling, scuba diving, whale watching and swimming with turtles

Activities nearby:
·          15- 20 min access to Weligama and Mirrissa beaches
·          Swimming with turtles at Polhena beach and trekking to Jungle beach