Issue 8 | Feature brought to you by The Ridge
Just two villas remain at The Ridge
The Ridge on the island of Koh Samui is undoubtedly the epitome of success. As the current holder of the island’s Best Residential Project award in the annual Thailand Property Awards, just two of the eight villas in the stunning project remain for sale.
Located in a prime location on the north east of the island, The Ridge enjoys sweeping views of the Gulf of Thailand in its distinctly tropical surroundings that are minutes from famous beaches and attractions that have long been a draw for property buyers and investors from around the world.
Koh Samui itself is one of Asia’s top resort locations and continues to attract property buyers and investors from around the region and around the world, thanks to its central location and convenient connections to other parts of Thailand and Southeast Asia beyond that.
Indeed, the fact that The Ridge has enjoyed a cosmopolitan mix of buyers for the ultra-modern pool villas is yet further testament to its success, which includes buyers from Europe and the Middle East, as well as from China – a fast-growing market for Thailand property.
Those buyers are purchasing for their own use and for investment as the project offers potential for high rental returns through the villa management services that are provided by In-Villa Luxuries (IVL) and offered to every purchaser. Adding to the homely feel is the fact that buyers can simply walk in and start living, thanks to the fully-furnished service that as well as focusing on the bigger picture even includes smaller items such as cutlery and crockery.
The team behind the development is headed by Rodney Waller, an experienced property investor and developer with more than 20 years’ experience in Asia, as well as being the author of the most comprehensive book about buying property in Thailand, The Essential Guide to Buying Property in Thailand, which is one of the best-selling books on the subject. Alongside Rodney is Andrew Walmsley, who has been involved in the development of luxury real estate for more than 10 years, first in Australia and now in Thailand. Their determination to deliver high quality product to his clients has been one factor behind the success of The Ridge.
Rodney’s vision for The Ridge was turned into a reality by an awardwinning architectural team that has just completed the Novotel Han River – the tallest building in Da Nang, Vietnam. According to visitors, the quality is very high when compared with other projects, with its ultra-modern yet simple touches combined with the strong architectural design.
Since the start of construction in October 2013, sales have followed quickly mainly due to the development’s prime ‘sweet spot’ location on the island, along with the experienced team and the project’s concept. Two more villas are set for completion next month and half of the site will be finished in November.
With the ongoing volatility in global currencies and stock markets, ‘nontraditional’ markets such as real estate and property in Thailand’s resorts such as Koh Samui could well be one of the best places to consider when looking to protect and grow your wealth in the years ahead. Now is also an excellent time for buyers to take advantage of the strong U.S. dollar and British pound, which in effect allows buyers to purchase amazing assets such as The Ridge at an effective discount.
Only two villas now remain for sale, a three-bedroom ‘Pure’ villa and a ‘Platinum’ villa that can offer three- or four-bedrooms depending on the wishes of the buyer. Either of these villas can be reserved for THB 120,000 followed by an easy payment schedule that runs in tandem with the construction process.
