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Why Kandy
Kandy has always drawn people looking for something calmer than the coast. The last royal capital of Sri Lanka and a UNESCO World Heritage city, it sits in the central hills, where the air is fresher and the evenings cooler than in Colombo, and where forest, tea country and water are never far away.
For a second home, a family base or a place to come back to from overseas, the Kandy area offers a rare balance: a living city with schools, hospitals and culture on one side, and quiet hills and lakes on the other. East of the city, the Victoria District around Digana and Rajawella has become one of the most sought-after places to live — home to the Victoria Golf & Country Club, wellness retreats and wide views over the Victoria Reservoir. Our Digana area guide covers the neighbourhood in detail.
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What makes a villa genuinely luxurious
Floor areas and finishes are easy to compare on paper. What you notice after a year of living somewhere is different:
- The setting. A view that can't be built out, a breeze off the water and neighbours at a comfortable distance matter more than any finish.
- Architecture that suits the climate. Deep verandahs, cross-ventilation, planted roofs and glazing placed for the light keep a home comfortable without fighting the weather.
- Privacy. A gated, low-density enclave with landscaped boundaries gives you the calm of a country house without the isolation.
- Shared amenities, properly run. A pool, clubhouse, gym and security only add to daily life if someone looks after them — look for management built in from the start.
- Ready to live in. A fully furnished villa saves months of sourcing and fitting out, which matters most when you are buying from abroad.
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The villas at Regal Victoria Lakeside
Regal Victoria Lakeside is a gated enclave of 15 contemporary villas on an elevated site bordering the Victoria Reservoir in Digana. The villas are designed by teaM Architrave, the award-winning practice led by Madhura Prematilleke, and each one is delivered fully furnished with a landscaped garden.
5 villas are released now:
| Villa | Bedrooms | Land | Total area | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 14 & 15 | 4 | 40 perches | 3,800 ft² | Pre-booking |
| Lot 20 | 3 | 20 perches | 3,392 ft² | Nearing completion |
| Lot 09 | 3 | 20 perches | 2,858 ft² | Pre-booking |
| Lot 10 | 2 | 20 perches | 2,150 ft² | Pre-booking |
| Lot 11 | 2 | 20 perches | 2,095 ft² | Pre-booking |
7 villas in the enclave have already found their owners and 3 more are at design stage. You can see where every lot sits on the interactive master plan.
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Life inside the enclave
Residents share a set of amenities designed around the lake:
- Victoria Clubhouse — enjoy the billiards room, bar and spa facilities, or meet friends, work and unwind.
- Padel court — play padel with friends and neighbours: fast, social and easy to pick up.
- Infinity swimming pool on the rocks — swim beside the rocks with the reservoir beyond, lounge on the deck and enjoy a drink at the pool bar.
- 400 m jogging track — jog, run or take an evening walk on a track shaded by natural greenery.
- Open-air gym — work out in the fresh air with views across the reservoir.
- Boating on the lake — take a boat out on the Victoria Reservoir, right on your doorstep.
- 24-hour security — relax in a gated, private enclave watched over around the clock.
- Property management — leave your villa's upkeep to optional management services while you're away.
- High-speed internet — work remotely, stream and stay connected from your villa.
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How to choose the right villa
- Two bedrooms — Lot 10 and Lot 11, each around 2,100 ft² including verandahs, suit couples and smaller families, or a lock-up-and-leave holiday home.
- Three bedrooms — Lot 09 sits directly above the lake edge, and Lot 20, nearing completion, is cantilevered out over the reservoir.
- Four bedrooms — the flagship Lot 14 & 15 combines two plots into 40 perches, with 3,800 ft² of living space and verandahs.
If you can, visit at different times of day: the light on the reservoir changes completely between morning and evening, and the best way to understand a site like this is to walk it.
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How pre-booking works
- Enquire. Tell us which villas interest you through the enquiry form and we'll send plans, specifications and current pricing.
- Visit the site. We'll arrange a viewing in Digana — you can suggest a date when you enquire.
- Agree the details. The payment schedule, specification and handover are set out in a written agreement, which we recommend you review with your own lawyer.
- Complete. The transfer is handled by lawyers and a notary public, as with any property purchase in Sri Lanka.
Buying from overseas? Read our guide to buying property in Sri Lanka.
