Totally Tropical Taste
Villas at Baan Chlay use modern tropical designs to complement a truly spectacular location.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Bringing simplicity and luxury together has resulted in the exceptional tropical beach houses at Baan Chlay. Designed and styled to be at harmony with the outstanding natural beauty of the area, and blending contemporary influences with an appropriate tropical theme, these properties offer owners every possible ingredient for enjoying the luxury island lifestyle that Samui is becoming increasingly famous for.
Phang Ka Bay is amongst the most exclusive, private and sought after locations on the island. The area enjoys a certain natural isolation as, because of its situation on a small peninsular in the southwest of the island, you are unlikely to just stumble across it. This is probably one of the main reasons why the residential homes in this part of the island tend to be at the very high end of the property market.
Commercially, this idyllic location is now courting attention from a few select boutique resort-style developments as well as some of the world’s leading luxury hotel brands. It’s an area that’s becoming recognised and regarded as much for the luxury living experience as the well preserved unspoilt tropical environment.
Properties at Baan Chlay benefit greatly from the local topographical features. At the top of the hill the panoramic ocean views and sprawling expanses of tropical vegetation are breathtaking. And, by having access to a beach that enjoys natural privacy, it all combines to create the feeling of being in your own personal haven. In fact, it would be easy to imagine that you’re totally alone on an uninhabited tropical paradise.
However, despite the impressions created by the peacefulness and serenity of the location, Phang Ka is actually very conveniently located between the up-and-coming area of Thong Krut and the well established 5-star resort area of Ban Taling Ngam.
Samui is a relatively small island and the ring-road that circles the island, apart from this secluded southwest section, is only a 5-10 minute drive away. And once you’re on it, you can get all the way round the island in an hour or so. In any case, many of the island’s natural attractions, temples, waterfalls and unspoilt beaches are nearby. All other amenities, attractions and busier areas for shopping and nightlife are within easy reach.
Natural beauty is the inspiration behind the design of these pool-villas and every effort has been taken to ensure that the properties are aesthetically complementary to the area. It’s important for everyone associated with Phang Ka that the environment is protected and preserved throughout its development process.
Each villa-type has been specifically and sympathetically styled with nature in mind, whilst introducing some contemporary flair and individuality. Impressive and stylish hardwood floors and high-vaulted ceilings are standard features and spacious, well conceived layouts maximise the use of natural light. Elevated floors allow for natural ventilation, reducing the humidity and minimising the need for air-conditioning. High quality western construction standards and top-end finishes including Siemens kitchen appliances provide comfortable homes where every detail is considered and catered for. The whole process, from plot selection to completion and the home being ready for occupation, is estimated at 8 months.
Villas come in 4 designs and there’ll be a total of 50 pool-villas when the development is completed. This landscaped gated-community has CCTV security systems and a 24-hour security guard. On-site services are extensive, and include a restaurant, fitness centre and an incredible mini-golf course at the top of the mountain with scintillating views.
All the homes are situated on sizeable plots allowing for the truly relaxing luxury tropical experience, and villas vary in size from two-bedroom homes with 161sq.m of living space through to large three-bedroom villas offering 241sq.m of living space. Each has its own private swimming pool.
A professional property management team will be appointed to take care of the project, the homes and rentals, and purchasing these homes couldn’t be easier. After reserving your plot with a non-refundable Bt100,000 deposit, the rest of the amount is settled in structured payments throughout the construction period.
International agents Savills is currently marketing the project, and Managing Director Robert Collins said, “Baan Chlay represents extremely good value for money, especially being located in the rapidly up-and-coming southwest corner of the island. There are several high-end resorts due to be developed in this part of the island and Baan Chlay provides purchasers with large plot sizes, generous living areas and an excellent residents’ program for leisure activities and investment returns. The show villa will be ready for viewing shortly.”
Baan Chlay is offering a realistic chance of a property purchase for many people who may consider that this area of the island is beyond their budget. Prices start from Bt13.8 million, which represents a very competitive investment opportunity. The personality of the island is evolving and it’s rapidly becoming a more sophisticated destination where travellers come to experience the quieter aspects of the tropical island lifestyle, whilst enjoying the benefits of modern technology and all the comforts of home.
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