Professionally designed, built to a high, quality standard, this detached two-story home is situated in a peaceful but convenient location in Phuket Town, within a short and easy drive to shopping malls, convenience stores, international schools, restaurants and marinas.
On the ground floor is a bright open-plan living and dining area, a fully-equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar and ample cupboards for storage, an exercise room, guest bathroom and a laundry area
Basic information
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Deal typeSale
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Property typeVilla
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ConstructionCompleted
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Completion date2006
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To the beach, m10001
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Bedrooms3
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Bathrooms4
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Total area, m²440
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Price per sqm25 000 THB
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Indoor area, m²276
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ViewGarden view
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FurntureFurnished
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Listed byPrivate person
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OwnershipThai Freehold
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Land ownershipThai Freehold, Leasehold
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Last updated19.02.2024
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Buying in Phuket as a Foreign National
A focused legal, tax, visa and lifestyle briefing tailored to this property and its location. Information is general guidance — InDreams Phuket recommends consulting a Thai-licensed lawyer before signing any reservation agreement.
Property Ownership Rules
Foreigners cannot directly own land in Thailand. For this villa, the standard structure is a registered 30-year leasehold with two contractual 30-year renewal options, plus full freehold ownership of the building (the structure itself).
- Lease is registered at the Land Office and noted on the title deed (Chanote).
- Building / structure can be owned in the foreigner's name via a separate construction permit.
- Alternative routes: Thai limited company ownership, BOI-approved investment, or a Thai-national long-term partner.
Investment Returns
Net rental yields in Phuket\'s prime west-coast areas typically range from 5% to 8%, depending on location, building age, management quality and seasonal occupancy. Capital appreciation in the same areas has historically averaged 5–7% per annum.
Tax & Fees for Foreign Buyers
Total combined closing costs for a foreign buyer typically fall in the 3–5% range of the purchase price, depending on the deal structure and how transfer fees are split. InDreams Phuket can request a written closing-cost estimate from our partner law firm before you commit.
Visa Pathways for Property Owners
The flagship visa for foreign investors and high-income professionals. Four eligibility tracks: Wealthy Global Citizen (USD 1M+ in assets & USD 80K income), Wealthy Pensioner (age 50+, USD 80K pension/year), Work-from-Thailand Professional, and Highly Skilled Professional. Tax incentives include a flat 17% rate for HSP and no taxation on foreign-source income brought in.
The fastest and most popular route for property buyers who do not qualify for LTR. No income, age, or investment requirements beyond the one-time membership fee. Includes airport fast-track, dedicated concierge, and 90-day reporting handled by the program.
Available to foreigners who invest at least 10,000,000 THB in qualifying assets, including condominium units registered as freehold to the applicant. Renewable indefinitely while the investment is maintained. Suitable for buyers acquiring premium units in this price range.
Long-established option for buyers aged 50 and above. Requires either 800,000 THB on a Thai bank deposit or a monthly income of 65,000 THB. O-X variant grants a 5-year stay for nationals of selected countries.
Lifestyle for Expats in Phuket Town
Phuket Town is the actual city of the island, the administrative capital and the only part of Phuket where most residents are Thai and Sino-Thai rather than tourists. For a foreign buyer that changes the whole calculation. You trade beach access for real urban infrastructure: three major hospitals within a four kilometre radius, the immigration office, the courts, the international schools cluster around HeadStart and QSI, two large modern malls, plus the genuine Sino-Portuguese old quarter with its painted shophouses, third-wave coffee scene and Sunday Walking Street. The resident expat population here is smaller than in Rawai or Chalong, but it is a different crowd: long-term residents who came for work or family reasons, mixed Thai-foreign couples, school-age families who prioritised the HeadStart and QSI commute, and a growing group of digital nomads who use the cafes on Thalang Road as offices. Day to day costs are noticeably lower than on the west coast, particularly food and groceries, since the local market and Tops Market price for residents rather than tourists. The beaches at Kata, Karon and Rawai are 15 to 20 minutes by car. The trade-off is heat and humidity in the town centre and traffic on Phang Nga Road during school runs. Phuket Town fits buyers who want city services and value over a beachfront postcard.
- HeadStart International School (Phuket Town campus) 2 km
- QSI International School of Phuket 4 km
- Kajonkiet International School Phuket 5 km
- British Curriculum International School (BCIS) Phuket 8 km
Old Phuket Town Sino-Portuguese quarter (Thalang, Dibuk and Soi Romanee streets) with cafes, galleries and indie restaurants; Sunday Walking Street Market on Thalang Road; Central Phuket Floresta and Festival malls; Limelight Avenue shopping; Lardyai weekend food strip; Robinson Lifestyle department store; Tops Market and Villa Market in town.
Bangkok Hospital Phuket (3 km, JCI-accredited); Bangkok Hospital Siriroj (4 km); Mission Hospital Phuket (2 km); Vachira Phuket Hospital (3 km, public, major trauma centre); Phuket International Hospital (4 km).
Phuket Town itself has no beach, but Kata, Karon and Rawai beach clubs are 15 to 20 minutes away. Local nightlife centres on rooftop bars: Quip Bed and Breakfast rooftop, Doolae rooftop, Bookhemian cafe and wine bar, The Charm Eatery and Bar, Suay Restaurant.