Phuket, which remains one of the world’s top tourist destinations, and remains responsible for a majority of the Thailand’s influx of foreign tourists. Tourists, who visit the city to experience local culture, and the endowments of nature of the area, are subjected to pristine views, a vibrant yet quality time away from busy metropolitan lives common in most of the cities around the world. It’s no wonder that projects like the David Lloyd Homes and the Starwood Naka Island have made this city a major base for their tourism capacity. However, the biggest villa in the city, Villa Verai is on the real estate market with a price tag of $18.7 million, with unparalleled views of the Phang Nga Bay in the horizon, and covering a total land size of 139,307 sq ft. Great architecture is also complementary.

Villa Verai overall view

Price: $18.7 million

Setting and location: Based on Phang Nga Bay, the villa stands as a symbol of tranquility, natural beauty, and modernity across a total land area of 139,307 sq ft, out of which the building size covers 20,796 sq ft. So much is its expanse, that’s its beach frontage is itself more than 100 meters in length, which might stand as being unmatched by any other property on the market. The main part of the building has 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms for the owner apart from suite rooms for live-in staff. There also lies separate open space such as the landscaped gardens, apart from amenity areas like the spa and infinity swimming pool, gymnasium, and also a private theater room. With the interior designing done by Debbie Openheimer, there are perhaps no shortcomings, when it comes to beauty of the furniture and artwork which will come with the villa. In short, this is property can be called the oriental paradise home for the beach lover, or rather paradise for the spiritually inclined.

Villa Verai main living room

Accommodation and Amenities: Villa Verai includes 7 bedrooms with their attached 7 bathrooms, apart from the 100 meter private beach front access area, 4,500 sq ft living room which also includes a formal dining area for 10 guests, private infinity swimming pool area with spa and gymnasium, private theater area, apart from 2 large kitchens, which match up to the standards of most 5-star hotels around the world. Great care has been taken to look into the minutest of details including the special limestone flooring which keeps the area cooler during warm summers, and also the exterior views of most bedrooms which have a panoramic view of the scenery. In fact, the master suite of the property has the best views apart from a bathroom which has circular tubs apart from men’s and woman’s wash basins and shower area.

Villa Verai master suite view

Contacts:

Chutima

Mobile: +66 87 620 8371

Email: chutima_incharoen@hotmail.com

Mr. Angus

Mobile: +66 83 116 2852

Email: amaclachlan@exotiqproperty.com

Villa Verai pool area

Via: Villa Verai/ Propgo Luxury

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