Pruksa Real Estate PLC. (PS) is preparing to launch another high-rise condominium of the series Plum Condo. The residence will be situated on the heritage Somdet Phra Pinklao Road, the location where MRT Blue Line is scheduled to come, with Bang Yi Khan Station situated 600 m. away from the project. Commenced with affordable starting prices at 1.95 MB, a new condominium that’s planned to come completed by July 2018.
(Reviewed: 15 June 2016)
Project Name: Plum Condo Pinklao Station
Developer: Pruksa Real Estate Public Company Limited (PS)
Address: Somdet Phra Pinklao Rd., Bang Yi Khan, Bang Phlat, Bangkok
Project Area: 4-0-38 rai
Project Type: 22-storey condominium with 1 basement floor
Total Unit: 964 residential units and 4 commercial units
Unit Type: 1-bedroom sizes 24.5, 26.5 Sq.m. and combined unit size 49.5 Sq.m.
Target market: consumers who work in the proximity area and central city, families with children studying at nearby schools
Construction Progress: pending EIA approval, scheduled to start in October 2016, expected completion in July 2018
Elevator: 4 passenger elevators and 1 service elevator
Parking: 41% of units included double parking
Sinking Funds: 500 Baht/ Sq.m. (Payment on the transfer date)
Maintenance Fees: 45 Baht/Sq.m./Month (1-year advance payment)
Starting Price: 1.95 MB
Average Price/Sq.m.: Approx. 80,000 Baht/Sq.m.
Website: plum.pruksa.com/pinklao
Call: 1739
Plum Condo Pinklao Station is situated right on Somdet Phra Pinklao Rd. If you come from the city side via Phra Pinklao Bridge, you need to make a U-Turn before the intersection of Charan Sanitwong Rd. The project also has a one-way entrance, meaning you have to drive around the building to reach the other exit to the main road.
Plum Condo Pinklao Station
Design
The architecture exposes in the modern yellow and grey vertical stripes that are alternatively displayed on the facade. The floor plans also form a relaxed walking spaces in the corridors and facilitiy area despite the total unit at 964 rooms.
The architecture is in the U-Shape and the parking floors are the marked area shown in the picture
Facilities
The facilities are divided into 3 zones:
The first zone comprises double-volume lobby, greenery garden and badminton court which all are on the first floor
The second zone comprises fitness with a panoramic view, saunas, yoga deck, swimming pool size 30 x 10 m. with kids pool and Jacuzzi, The Club that has library, meeting room and game room where residents can enjoy the panoramic view of the pool
The third zone is the highlight where residents can unwind on the rooftop garden that comes with BBQ Pit, vantage point with the gorgeous view of Rama VIII Bridge, and a jogging track for residents to exercise
Simulated Pictures
The Club zone gives a feel relaxing in the hotel lobby
Double Volume Lobby
The social living area on the upper floor of the lobby
The facilities on the 5th floor of the project
Floor Plan
Each floor comprises approximately 50 units. The units at the central part will have the view of Rama VIII Bridge
Project site and sales gallery
The total project area is 4 rai and the construction progress is now waiting for EIA approval
The sales gallery of the project (behind is the Lumpini Suite Pinklao)
Show Unit
1-bedroom 24.5 Sq.m.
Layout
Comprises living room, kitchen, dining area, bedroom, bathroom, and balcony
Living room is the first zone you will meet. The space between sofa and TV is 2.5 m. wide and the flooring is 8 mm. laminate
The actual unit comes with plain white wall and without the shelf aside the sofa. A 2-seat sofa is perfectly fit the space provided
The wall opposite of the sofa can be placed with a TV sizes above 40″
The inner zone is the kitchen where a modest dining table can be placed against the wall as shown in the picture
The kitchen zone comes with counters and cabinets but the fridge and microwave are not provided
Hob and Hood from Mex are the promotion offered on the presales date
The balcony is next to the kitchen where you can place a washer as shown in the picture. The width of the balcony is 1.5 m.
The balcony flooring is 30×30 ceramic tiles, slide the door to enter the zone
The air-conditioning is placed above the sliding door, residents will get it as a promotion on the presales
Surprisingly a king-size bed can be placed in the bedroom
But it also compensated by the smaller walkway at the end of bed. Thus, setting the TV on the wall is a great solution
The air-conditioing is 9,000 BTU from Daikin (only those who register on presales date will get)
Beside the bed is the dressing table which is provided for residents. The built-in closet with sliding door is provided for those register on the presales date
View inside the bathroom with sanitary wares from Cotto
The shower room with shower from Prema
A great idea to watch news or entertainment while sitting on the toilet (use ipad holder and be careful about getting it wet)
combined unit 2-bedroom 49.5 Sq.m.
The unit type is suitable for buyers with family members
Layout
Comprises kitchen, dining area, balcony, living room and working area with balcony, 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
The kitchen and dining area is the first zone you will meet
The dining area wil on the right as you enter the room. The flooring is 8 mm. laminate
The fridge and shelves are the decoration of the show unit. The actual room comes with a plain white wall in this area as well
The sink, hob, and hood from Mex are provided for buyers who register on the presales date
The balcony next to kitchen is laid with 30×30 cm. ceramic tiles
The air-con compressors are kept elevated in the balcony area
The left of kitchen is the walkway to the small bedroom and bathroom that has a washing machine storage at the center. The project has set the water system for residents, and the space there looks neat and tidy when you close the storage door
Small Bedroom
The room is compatible with a 3ft bed as shown in the picture
You can build in a closet beside the bed as shown in the picture. The wall above the bed is a wallpapered in plain tone for the actual unit
On the other side is the awning windows and 9,000 BTU air-conditioing that will be provided for those register on the presales date
Bathroom sanitary from Cotto and the shower from Prema
Living Room + Working Area
The living area is quite spacious to accommodate a lot of family members
The shelves above and under the TV are not provided
Nearby at the corner near the balcony is the working area nicely designed in the show unit
The wall in the picture will be plain simple wall instead of mirror and shelf shown in the show unit
The area at the end of bed is a little modest; thus, setting up the TV on the wall is the solution
Those who register on the presales date will get the built-in closet
The bathroom also has similar features with the previous unit
Bathroom sanitary are from Cotto and the shower from Prema
The project’s location is on Somdet Phra Pinklao Rd, right on the stretch of the main street between Charan Sanitwong and Arun Amarin Junction. If you come from the central city side via Phra Pinklao Bridge, you have to make a U-Turn, before reaching Charan Sanitwong Junction, to get to the project on the other road side. But if you come from the suburban side, just take Barommaratchachonnani Road, and straight on to reach the project on the left hand side, after you have passed Charan Sanitwong Junction.
In the olden days, “Pinklao” was renowned with the department store “PATA,” the place that boasted its highlight in the in-door zoo, where a great number of parents took their children to explore rare animals such as Penguins and Gorillas. Nowadays, the mentioned mall has set back in its popularity, which goes to another department store that came after, “CentralPlaza Pinklao.” It’s a more favorite one at the moment, and the recent renovation even made the place more attractive and modernistic. Here, you can find a bunch of reputable restaurants, theaters, brand-name shops, and the characteristic it takes to be a great department store.
It’s more than a good news for people who live in this area, as the MRT Blue Line has its plan to expand further into this district; with the station named Bang Yi Khan situated 600 m. away from Plum Condo Pinklao Station. The project’s location also offers a short distance to the central city. To reach Siam, Cross Phra Pinklao Bridge and proceed to Phetchaburi Rd via Ratchadamnoen Rd, you will spot the historic democracy monument along the way, then go straight on Phetchaburi Road and turn right into Phayathai Rd, the road will eventually lead you to Rama I Road “Siam.” Besides, Plum Condo Pinklao Station is also close to Sanam Luang, Thammasart University, Siriraj Hospital and a great number of reputable schools.
The MRT Blue Line is the ring shape one, connecting people to places all around the city
Getting There
Heading to the project from the city side, take Phra Pinklao Bridge from Ratchadamnoen Rd
Once you have crossed the bridge, stay on the ground road instead of taking the elevated one
Go straight through Arun Amarin Junction
You will find a U-Turn before reaching Charan Sanitwong Junction
Once you have made the U-Turn, the project will be on your left hand side
And if you pass the project, you will proceed back to the city side via Phra Pinklao Bridge
Lifestyle Amenities
1. CentralPlaza Pinklao
2. Pin Ngoen Pin Thong
3. Khaosan Road
The renowned alley of great entertainments where a lot of foreigners come to enjoy a memorable night
Although the starting price is at 1.95 MB, the average unit price of the project is at 2.4 MB, which equals to 94,000 Baht/Sq.m. And the price is also expected to surge by 3-5% after the presales in early August. The reason behind the price range is the forthcoming of MRT Blue Line that will have Bang Yi Khan Station situated 600 m. away from the project. The upcoming public transit will also cost the land price to be higher, whereas the current land price appraisal of this area, around Charan Sanitwong and Arun Amarin Rd., is at 150,000-200,000 Baht/Sq.w.; the actual land price in the market is also higher by 10%. If you want to lease a unit here out, the average rent price for the unit size 24.5 Sq.m. is around 400-500 Baht/Sq.m./Month, or equals to 10,000-12,000 Baht/Month.
Benchmark
1. Lumpini Suite Pinklao
Project Name: Lumpini Suite Pinklao
Developer: L.P.N. Development Public Company Limited (LPN)
Address: Somdet Phra Pinklao Rd, Bang Yi Khan, Bang Phlat
Project Area : 3 rai
Project Type: 21-storey high-rise condominium with 547 units
Starting Price: Approx. 3 MB
Average Price/ Sq.m.: 90,000 Baht/ Sq.m.
2. The Trust Residences Pinklao
Project Name: The Trust Residences Pinklao
Developer: The Confidence Company Limited (subsidiary company of Quality House Public Company Limited)
Address: Somdet Phra Pinklao Rd, Bang Kok Noi
Project Area: 6-2-38 rai
Project Type: 30-storey condominium with 1,408 units
Starting Price: Approx. 2 MB
Average Price/Sq.m.: 70,000 Baht/ Sq.m.
Plum Condo Pinklao Station has its strength in its location. The residence will embrace Bang Yi Khan Station of the MRT Blue Line, which will allow dwellers here to access different parts of the city with ease. The place is also nearby important lifestyle amenities such as Siriraj Hospital, Thammasart University, Sanam Luang, Temple of the Emeral Buddha; while reaching the CBD is also a short distance away. The project design gives a feel of modernity to both the architecture and residential units which come with the average starting price around 2 MB. Some units here offer the scenic view of Rama VIII Bridge, but all residents will surely appreciate a variety of facilities provided. The public transit is soon to come and the unit price has a strong potential to grow, at Plum Condo Pinklao Station.
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