What can $1,700,000 buy you in Phuket, Thailand
What can 1.7 million USD buy you on the idyllic shores of Phuket, Thailand?
Thailand has long been known for its affordable prices, especially in the domain of property compared to the rest of the world.
But how well does that theory hold up in 2022 where global property prices have seen unprecedented rises?
Can you still truly find yourself an affordable luxury home on the Andaman sea?
Let’s compare to see how far 1.7m USD can stretch you in Phuket in contrast to some other global hotspots.
Hong Kong - 3 Bedroom Apartment - 59 sqm
According to the Engel and Volkers website, a whopping 13m Hong Kong dollars can afford you a pretty claustrophobic 639 square foot (.59 square meter) 3 bedroom apartment in the Soho area.
The Sherwood court apartment comes equipped with a basic kitchen and a pair of tight bathrooms with cityscape views to match.
Can Phuket do better?
Phuket - 5 Bedroom Sea View Villa Overlooking Surin Beach - 2180 sqm
👉https://sea-property.com/property/2000924/luxury-residence-5-bedrooms-overlooking-surin-beach
Less than one km from Phuket’s western shores with spanning views of the Andaman sea and Amanpuri headland, you can find this grand 5-bedroom villa with a plot size that is over 36 times larger than its Hong Kong counterpart.
Styled in contemporary, Thai-Bali fashion with an airy open-plan feel, this two-level villa is the perfect place to raise a family or take an extended holiday break.
The bottom level is centered by a large black stone swimming pool that is totally in tune with the surrounding natural environment.
An abundance of manicured greenery hides slower level villas, the public road,suppressing any sounds in the process and framing the tropical sea view.
You can see the listing on our website here
Los Angeles - 3 Bedroom Bungalow - 161 sqm
According to realtor.com, this 161 sqm bungalow on the outskirts of Los Angeles, around a 21 minute drive to the city center, is available for just under 1.7m USD. The bungalow features an open floor plan and an abundance of natural light exacerbated by the bright interior decor.
There is also a small back garden to the rear of the property that allows for some limited ray catching in the LA sun.
The primary suite boasts recessed lighting, sliding glass doors leading to your backyard, on-suite bath with dual vanities and a walk-in closet.
Phuket - 3 Bedroom Sea View villa near the beach - 400 sqm built area
👉https://sea-property.com/property/2000620/the-3-bedroom-sea-view-villa-near-the-beach
Again it would seem that Phuket offers distinctively more for your money than the alternative. For your 1.7m USD, you could snap up this stylish three bedroom sea view villa on Phuket’s trendy western coast.
This luxury villa, equipped with the latest in fitted Kitchens and contemporary Thai-Bali design elements.
The house is divided into 3 levels. The top level, which features the master bedroom, allows for an expansive vantage point over the breathtaking views of the andaman sea and amanpuri headland to the north.
The middle level flows into an open plan kitchen-living area where you will also find a spacious outdoor living area and private swimming pool.
The lower level reveals and additional bedroom and cinema room for you and your family to kick back and relax.
Space and serenity in abundance.
Singapore - 3 Bedroom Appartment at Keppel Bay - 118 sqm
👉https://www.propertyguru.com.sg/listing/24081251/for-sale-reflections-at-keppel-bay
According to Property Guru, a sum of 1.7m USD (roughly 2.4m SGD) can afford you a 1281 sqf (119 sqm) 3-Bedroom, 3 bathroom apartment in the Keppel Bay waterfront area of Singapore.
The property features modern simple white styling that brightens up the living areas, giving the impression of more light and more space.
Simple furnishings are prevalent throughout the house including a single living room sofa and dining table that accommodates four people.
The property is pleasantly located on the harbourfront at Keppel Bay with views of the surrounding building-scape readily available from the apartment’s large windows.
To ensure no wasted space, the apartment does not feature a balcony and all space is conserved inside the apartment’s walls.
Phuket - 4 Bedroom Luxury Villa with the Best Sea View - 660 sqm
👉https://sea-property.com/property/1006047/kalim-sea-view-villa
For the relatively tiny price of 47 million THB, (.1.3m USD) you can snap up this absolutely stunning villa with one of the best sea views for that price you can find anywhere on the planet.
Its 4 bedrooms are spread over two stories with the spanning sea views of Patong bay stretching out across the horizon visible from every corner of the house.
In between the two master bedrooms on the house’s upper level, a bright and airy kitchen flows seamlessly into a relaxing living area, the perfect vantage point from which to enjoy the incredible scenery.
A spacious outdoor terrace area the top level also features a spacious outdoor living area and swimming pool with a relaxing sala in the corner to enjoy the sunsets over the horizon.
The lower level features an indoor games area and bar equipped with a flat screen television, the ideal room for when guests come to stay.
You can see this listing on our website here
