Koh Samui Villas

The Place, Lipa Noi

The name is appropriate for a number of reasons: the style and quality of the villas on offer make it The Place to live as it"s being run as an international 5- star villa resort, it is The Place to spend relaxing holidays; the sports and spa facilities ensure it"s The Place to meet friends; and the trendy bar and excellent top class restaurant, with guest DJ"s, qualify it as The place, to be seen socializing. But, more importantly than all of this, the name reflects the outstanding location that can really, and simply, be described as – The Place.

Lipa Noi is an area of great promise and potential for investors. White sandy beaches fringe its two bays. And they"re the least developed and most unspoilt beaches left on the island. On Lipa Noi, beaches things appear exactly as they do on tropical island travel brochures. And every direction you turn provides you with a perfect postcard image. Sunset brings some of the most amazing views in all of Asia; you can sit on the soft sand and watch the sun make its descent, casting the neighbouring island the Angthong National Marine Park into shadow, creating an unforgettable experience.

The contrasting elements of Lipa Noi create an ambience that"s completely unique to this part of the island. The area is very much the heart of traditional Samui. Houses and villages here are mainly older and with less western influences. And the majority of the population here is Thai. Nowhere on Samui is free from development and modernization. But here, more than anywhere else, the development has been sympathetic to the natural surroundings and the beauty of the area. And next to the traditional Thai families, who live an almost rural existence, are some of the island"s most exclusive residential properties. Spending time here is almost like being on a totally different island.

Prestige Homes isn"t the only company to recognize the potential of this up-and-coming area. Lipa Noi is fast becoming the Beverley Hills of Samui. And many developers are looking to build luxury homes here. But one thing The Place has, that separates it from most of the competition, is a truly spectacular, beachfront location. In acquiring such prime land and producing such exquisitely built and stylishly finished villas, The Place has a commanding advantage. In fact, owning a property here will automatically catapult you into an exclusive and much-envied community.

When promoting properties on the island much is made of the convenience of location. And yet Samui is a small place which has everything you need, and everywhere you want to visit is a relatively short drive away. So why have your luxurious villa in the heart of a busy resort, when you can have it in a totally private and peaceful hideaway location. After all, it"s only 5 minutes to Nathon, 15 to 20 minutes to Lamai, and 30 to 35 minutes to Chaweng.

So, having illustrated this idyllic location and described the quality of these top-end villas, you will undoubtedly be expecting that being in such a superior situation would understandably cost you more. But, remarkably, The Place is very reasonable, with prices ranging from Bt 8.9 million to Bt 15 million. And that"s probably why the project is already 80% sold. Even during the political upsets and recent legal issues, sales have remained consistent. This may also be down to the flexible buying options available.

Prestige Homes will take care of everything for you. And you have the choice of a freehold or leasehold purchase. You also have three methods of buying a property on The Place. Firstly, your villa can be run as part of a 5 star resort with guaranteed returns of 6 % for 2 years (for this you must have the furniture package offered, to ensure the correct image and standards are maintained). And you have three weeks free usage of your villa each year. The second option is to have 100% flexibility with the property. You can decorate as you wish, and live in or rent the property yourself or through an agent. And, thirdly, you enter your villa into a rental pool where each owner takes an equal share of the income made by the rental properties. Again, with this option you must have the furniture package and you"re entitled to three weeks a year own-usage to enjoy your villa. These options are designed to cater for everyone"s individual requirements.

With land prices having risen dramatically in previous years; the area being extremely desirable for high-end development; the professional management services provided; and the projected rental income generated, this exceptional development could also be described as The Place to enjoy a valuable return on your initial investment.