Just A Step Away
A short ferry trip and you’re in Khanom, one of Thailand’s unspoilt tropical paradise locations.
At a time when prices are rising, and beachfront property is becoming limited, some people are starting to look for alternatives to Samui. However, Samui remains such an attractive option that even if you do have to look elsewhere you won’t want to go too far. In fact, a short ferry trip over to the mainland and you can be on the beautiful beaches of Khanom within just a couple of hours.
Khanom can be genuinely described as peaceful, undeveloped and very un-commercialised. But, in time, this area is set to become more popular with tourists and therefore investing in property now could pay dividends in the future. There’s already an excellent road network, flights and train lines link the area directly with Bangkok and hourly ferries to Samui make Khanom a convenient option.
Because of the lack of commercial, tourist-aimed, businesses Khanom still retains a rugged natural appearance. Wide sandy beaches with amazing limestone cliffs, picturesque islands and interesting outcrops add to the natural beauty of the area. It’s also a great place to see some of Thailand’s wildlife: dusky leaf monkeys, macaques, slow lorises, pangolins, water monitors and a stunning variety of birds can all be found locally. As can the usual snakes and lizards. And, if you’re lucky, you may get a chance to see the amazing pink dolphins that sometimes swim in the bay.
In addition to the quiet secluded beaches, there are five local waterfalls; caves to explore; mountains to climb; sea-kayaking and snorkelling; and you can even join in one of the areas biggest industries, fishing. Coconuts and rubber production are Khanom’s other top income generators.
With all these attractions being so close to Samui (in fact, you can enjoy views of Samui from the Khanom beaches), it’s no surprise that Khanom is tipped to become something of a property hot-spot in the future. The Khanom Beach Resident complex provides people with an opportunity to buy into that future now.
This simple, quiet and very friendly area is in the province of Nakhon Si Thammarat and is only 25km away from the pier at Donsak. And the Khanom Beach Resident is a major step forward for real-estate in this area. This exclusive condominium project is right on the white-sandy beach with views over to Samui and it represents the kind of luxury accommodation usually associated with this holiday island.
Two blocks, each containing 24 condominiums, will make up the project which combines residential units with units operated as a luxury hotel-style resort. Facilities are extensive and of a high standard, including 24-hour security, a fine-dining beach restaurant, a fitness room, spa, shop, laundry, underground parking, elevators, wireless internet access, café, coffee shop, sky restaurant and a large swimming pool. And the whole development is set in beautifully landscaped gardens.
Each unit has a private terrace or balcony with fantastic views of the beach and the bay as well as the tropical gardens and pool. There are four condominium styles to choose from starting with the 69sq.m, one-bedroom, one-bathroom Single Suite.
Next is the 77sq.m Superior Suite which also has one bedroom and bathroom, a lounge area and corner balcony to maximise the views. The Deluxe Suite, at 90sq.m, offers even more living space and finally the Grand Deluxe Suite offers two bedrooms, two bathrooms, living area, kitchen, dining area, lounge and balcony overlooking the beach. All of this is spread over the 108sq.m of available space.
The choice of units should mean that there’s a suitable option for anyone looking to find a luxury place to stay on the mainland or who simply wants to buy somewhere now and reap the benefits of their investment in the future.
The project itself is architecturally designed in a Thai-Balinese influenced style. And internally the units are finished and furnished to a luxury standard, ensuring your overall comfort. The style and luxury will also make the Khanom Beach Resident an attractive rental option for people wishing to explore the area.
Construction is in progress and the majority of units in the first block are already sold. That’s not surprising when prices start from only Bt2 million and even the largest units are being sold at the remarkable price of just over Bt4 million. So you can understand the interest and the success of the sales. In fact, in the second block, the most expensive Grand Deluxe Suite is actually available for under Bt4 million.
This exceptional project is raising the level of accommodation in the area and will be instrumental in attracting more visitors and investors to Khanom. The short trip from Samui makes it an excellent destination to split your stay on the island; the beaches, nature, landscape and quieter location offer an easily accessible contrasting view of Thailand.
Recently introduced direct flights from Europe to Surat Thani could also make the area popular for people who want to spend a few days on the mainland before taking the ferry ride over to Samui. The Khanom Beach Resident is ideally positioned to take full advantage of this and will provide accommodation that matches the standard expected by those who seek luxury holiday experiences. |
