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A U S T R A L I A
GOLF HOUSE, SURRY HILLS,
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA
A collaboration between architect Peter Israel
and fashion designer Collette Dinnigan, the
Golf House is a bold statement in the vibrant
suburb of Surry Hills, Sydney’s answer to
New York’s Greenwich Village or Tribeca.
Bedrooms 1-3 Bathrooms 1-2
Price POA
Contact Nigel Napoli,
87 Global Property Portfolio
T H A I L A N D
BANYAN TREE GRAND RESIDENCES,
PHUKET, THAILAND
A collection of 19 villas overlooking a tropical
lagoon. Each features a grand living room,
designer kitchen, maid’s quarters, outdoor
deck and private infinity pool with Jacuzzi.
Bedrooms 5 Bathrooms 5
Price from THB101,000,000
Contact Prapaporn Boonkajornkul,
Resort destinations
to watch in Thailand
Thailand has a number of
internationally recognised resort
destinations with flourishing
residential markets, each with a
unique personality led by their
varied topography. The most
prominent are Phuket, Pattaya,
Koh Samui and Hua Hin.
Phuket’s island location in the
Andaman Sea draws yacht
owners attracted by access to
the open ocean, while Pattaya, a
coastal resort 100km south-east
of Bangkok, is well known for its
beaches and energetic nightlife.
Both have benefited from the
recent growth in marinas,
especially among private yacht
and super-yacht owners.
A second, growing trend
throughout the resort markets
is branded residences from
international hotel groups.
Koh Samui in the Gulf of
Thailand is a much smaller
island than Phuket but has a
strong following, while Hua
Hin, a commutable resort from
Bangkok, has a more local
community environment.
Entry level for all key markets
is from £200,000, with the
most luxurious properties in
Phuket reaching £8,000,000 to
£12,000,000. Top-end villas
here are beachfront with five to
10 bedrooms.
An interesting destination to
watch is Krabi, on southern
Thailand’s west coast close to
Phuket, where the residential
market is still emerging.
ROBERT COLLINS
CEO Savills Thailand