The project was one of the first luxury and private condominium. Quality construction and finishig. Condo is private and secuire, managment doing their job well.

The project was launched in 2005, and finished in 2007. Project provide a lot of useful features for owners, like finger-print access, fast and silent elevators, and other services.

Ananya Beachfront is popular with foreigners and rich thai. Near the condo located famous sea-food thai restaurant Mum Aroy. The restaurant provide good variety of dishes, and have good reputation in ex-pat community.

All units are large, minimum area is 128 sqm. Penthouse`s area is  about 300 sqm and more 300 sqm  available as roof-top terrace. (Price is about 36 mln Thai baht).

The cheapest unit can be purchased at a present time (june 2009) cost 12,6 mln Thai baht for 92 sqm one bedroom apartment on 2nd floor. The most expensive condo cost 130 mln Thai baht for duplex penthouse, with total area 565 sqm.

Main features of units finishing are:

• high ceiling in all living areas – approx. 3 meter heigh
• solid maka wood flooring in living/living areas and bedrooms
• premium quality imported ceramic tiles for walls and floors in bathrooms and for flooring entrance foyer
• premium quality sanitary fixtures and fittings by Mogen (or equivalent)
• fully furnished kitchen by SCHIFFINI with 4 burners electric stove, exhaust hood and sink are included. Kitchen appliances: electric oven, dishwasher and refrigerator available on request.
• ceramic tile flooring on balcony
• clear glass balcony railing

Payment terms:

• Deposit/ reservation fee – 150,000 Thai baht
• Signing contract – 10% of total selling price (minus deposit)
• monthly installments – 24% of total selling price
• balance – on transfer date

The sales was good in 2008 – all small units were sold out quickly. Quota for foreigners still available.

Condominium is about 30 years old.

The first two Siam Penthouse condos were built in Bangkok and they are the first condominiums in Thailand.

I was not inside the rooms, but ground floor looks totally ok, lounge area is fresh and clean, garden is well-groomed, swimming pool and other facilities are operating well.

The building has outstanding design (for 30 years old) with “steps floors” and majority of units have sea view, the best view is to the North. Views to the South can be closing by neighbor “Silver Beach Condominium” building.

Siam Penthouse III offering for the owners two tennis courts, table tennis, billiard room and gym.

There  is a possibility to get laundry and other services from reception desk, otherwise opposite the road there is another condominium with numbers of different services.

Units range:  there are studio units (about 32 sqm), two bedroom apartment (64-87 sqm) and larger apartment – about 115 sqm.

Studio can be rented out for 18,000 baht per month.

The Cove is located on the end of  Soi 18/1 Naklua Rd. The developer owned there 70rai of land (about 112,000 sqm), so the construction of condominium is just the beginning of huge project there.

Concept design:

• Panoramic sea-view in all units
• Entrance foyer designed for all units types for maximum airflow
• Powder room in all units
• High ceilings for living areas
• Wide balconies with whirlpool tubs

Facilities:

• Open-air lobby area
• 3-tier swimming pool
• poolside lobby lounge
• clubhouse/fitness gym
• squash courts
• children`s play area
• landscaped garden
• covered car park
• key-card id security access system
• 24hours on site security with CCTV monitoring
• hi-speed Internet access

On the time writing this post, the construction reached the roof and developer was finishing  the shell construction.

]]> http://allpattayacondos.com/2009/06/02/the-cove-condominium/feed/ 1 12.9561691 100.8828812 http://allpattayacondos.com/2009/05/31/rachatee-condotel-and-spa/ http://allpattayacondos.com/2009/05/31/rachatee-condotel-and-spa/#comments Sun, 31 May 2009 04:57:19 +0000 http://www.allpattayacondos.com/?p=177 Rachatee condotel is 12 floor building with 205 units, located on Soi 25 Naklua Rd., North Pattaya. It`s about 50 meters far from main road and about 600 meter far from Wongamat Beach.

Main building is 11 years old, and was originally developed as Golden Pattaya Condominium. In 2003  Rachatee Group took over the condominium and made renovation to euro standard.

There are pleasant communal facilities, like big swimming pool, gym, SPA-salon, covered parking etc. Condotel is well manage and popular with rentals, so the owners can get about 8% annual return – that pretty good, especially for somebody who looking for a small investment.

Units range:  there are variety of units size from 25 sqm (studio unit)  to 96 sqm (two bedroom apartment).

The prices for studio start from 790,000 Thai Baht (for small studio with city view). Condos with sea view (a little bit sea view) can be get for 1,2 mln Thai Baht.

Prices for rent start 11,000 Thai Baht per month and I think it`s possible to find even cheaper for long term.

Summary – Rachatee Condotel is  valuable for small money condominium with convenience location and variety amenities.

The building is more that 10 years old, but still looks ok, if you don`t mind about “grey urban” design.

There are standard communal facilities, like swimming pool, fitness-room, 24-hour security and key-cards.

I don know pretty much about this condo.  So, if you have any information or opinion, please post it.

There are 24 hour security with CCTV and key-card access to the building.

The construction is finishing now, and first owners are moving-in.  Still a lot of units are available for sell, also new buyers can have generous payment plan – with 6 month installments.

Units range:  studio 31 sqm – prices from 999,000 Thai Baht, two bedroom apartment 63 sqm (developer call it Deluxe) – prices from 1,9 mln Thai Baht and corner two bedroom apartment 66 sqm (with 4 balconies!!!) – prices from 2,2 mln Thai Baht.

None of units can have sea view, the best condos facing to the pool. There are some apartments on the first floor with private access to the pool

. Developer – unknown company.  To my mind, the condominium was created for thais, small units, not the best quality of construction and finishing and reasonable price. But I can say that I like this project, for somebody with small budget it can be ideal solution. And it is new and ready to move in.

This is real apartment with 2 bedrooms/2 bathroom, 133 sqm, located on 2 floor (The Isle building).

The developer  has made the ordinary hanging of prices by an average of 4000-8000 baht per square meter.

The prices are start from 3,3 mln Thai baht for 78 sqm apartment.. Sales in building B sales were not successful, so foreigner quota from developer are still available.

The designers improve layout for next two buildings C and D. First of all the layout of apartments has become more square (so more useful) and units are located on both sides of corridor, some of them have partly sea view. One bedroom condos with area from 68 to 82 sqm cost from 3,3 mln Thai baht and two bedroom apartments with area 82-123 sqm cost from 4 mln Thai baht.

All units in buildings D and C come from developer with fitted bathroom, build-in kitchen, tile floor and gypsum ceiling – all of materials are not the best quality. Within regular promotions, buyers can get aircon and water heater for free.

Sinking fund is 500 THB per sqm (one time payment) and maintenance fee is 20 THB per sqm per month (payment for the year ahead).