The phenomenal rapid sold-out of Life Sukhumvit 48, a high-rise project of AP (Thailand) PLC., was widely recognized by real estate associates. Yet, they are planning to launch the following, sitting on the superior location nicknamed as “Life Wireless,” a high-rise condominium on Witthayu Road with the proximity to Petchaburi Road. Anticipated with the starting price around 150,000 Baht/Sq.m., another awaiting event of the market that all must keep an eye on.
(Reviewed: 22 June 2016)
• Project Name: Life One Wireless
• Developer: AP Thailand Public Company Limited (AP)
• Address: Witthayu Rd, Lumpini, Pathumwan, Bangkok
“Life One Wireless” is presumed to be a high-rise condominium with 1,000 units under the brand “Life.” The project will be located on the nothern part of Witthayu Rd around Witthayu Bridge, heading towards Petchaburi Rd. The starting price is approximated to be 150,000 Baht/Sq.m. for maximum. Noted, this information is the anticipation regards the trend and previous launches of AP.
There’s nearby Witthayu Bridge Pier offering express boat on Saen Saep Canal. The right side is the Chaloem Maha Nakhon Expressway
The project’s sales gallery is underway of construction
The project’s landscape seems to embrace large preserved trees besides the add-in greenery
Witthayu Road
Witthayu Road, the prime road of the downtown
Dated back over 90 years ago, over 60 rai of Witthayu Road was owned by “Nai Lert,” particularly the stretch between Phloen Chit and Petchaburi Road. Nai Lert was the very first Thai developer and investor who was bestowed a title “Beloved Billionair” by the King Rama VI, regards his societal contributions at that time. As time passed, he sold some of his land plots for British embassy development. Later, land plots along the road are bought by affluent individuals, such as Jirathivat Family, the founder of Central Group, who has established Central Chidlom, Central Embassy and the upcoming six-star hotel, Park Hyatt, in this area. Nowadays, Witthayu Road is the forefront street, one of the Bangkok CBD, comprising myriad commercial buildings, renowned workplaces and high-end residences which come with the starting prices around 160,000-300,000 Baht/Sq.m. In addition, the trading prices of lands in this area, was once made the record at 1.5 MB/Sq.w.; not so surprising as it’s the dream location among developers.
Project’s location
Witthayu Bridge heading to Petchaburi Rd (nearby project)
The project will be located near Witthayu Bridge heading towards Petchaburi Road, where BTS Phloen Chit is 600 m. away or approximately an 8-minute walk. The street is one-way, contrast to the road on the other side, the stretch between Phloen Chit and Rama IV Road. However, this premium road has the starting prices for residential project at 2 MB for the minimum, due to the gravitation of forefront workplaces, high-end condominiums, and several embassies that, consequently, brought a high-security welfare to this area.
It is believed that AP will launch this one with the starting price around 150,000 Baht/Sq.m., the number that will definitely arouse avidity among buyers and investors, whom are assumed to compete for units here, creating another market record, similar to the event of Life Sukhumvit 48.
Getting There
BTS Skytrain
Take the exit towards Central Embassy, walk along the skywalk and descend to the ground via the adjoined footbridge, you will find HomePro Plus of the Wave Place near the entrace of Witthayu Rd. Walk into the alley for about 600 m., you will find the project near Witthayu Bridge.
BTS Phloen Chit (600 m. away)
Take the skywalk heading towards Central Embassy, you will find the adjoined footbridge. Take the footbridge to reach the ground where you will find HomePro Plus of the Wave Place nearby Witthayu Rd
Lush footpath aside Witthayu Rd.
Nai Loet Alley that leads you back to Phloen Chit Rd, near the ingress of Chaloem Maha Nakhon Expressway
Inside view of Nai Loet Alley
Personal Vehicle
From Petchaburi Rd., reach Phloen Chit Rd via Chit Lom Alley. Once you are on Phloen Chit Rd., go straight passing Central Embassy and turn left into Witthayu Rd. Go straight for 600 m., the project will be on your right near Witthayu Bridge.
From Rama IV Rd., turn into Witthayu Rd at Witthayu Junction. Go straight all the way passing the intersection at Phloen Chit Rd. After you have crossed Phloen Chit Rd., go straight for about 600 m., the project will be on your right near Witthayu Bridge.
Turn left into WItthayu Rd. which is around the corner of Central Embaassy
If you come from Siam side, just simply go straight and turn left into Witthayu Rd as shown in the picture. Instead, if you are on the other side of the road, you have to turn left into Witthayu Rd. to make a U-Turn, and cross the intersection into this one-way Witthayu Rd
The one-way Witthayu Rd. heading towards Petchaburi Rd. The traffic is dense during the prime-time
For 500 m. into the one-way Witthayu Rd., you will notice Swissotel Nai Lert Park Hotel on the left; then, prepare to turn right into the project
Saen Saep Express Boat
Descend from the boat at Witthayu Bridge Pier, and the project is just a short walk away
Witthayu Bridge Pier beside the project’s location
Lifestyle Amenities
The grand Central Embassy, the elegant landmark of this premium district (600 m. away) image via news.mthai.com
The two landmarks in this area are Central Chidlom and Central Embassy, the places where cosmopolitans could find a variety of brand-name shops, international eateries and first-class theathers. Park Ventures is another nearby prominent amenity, a complex comprising premium offices and five-star hotel The Okura Prestige Bangkok.
Park Ventures is acknowledged to be the most valued building on Sukhumvit Rd
Nai Lert Park Heritage Home (500 m. away)
Swissôtel Nai Lert Park Hotel
Witthayu Rd comprises of many 5-star hotels, Sivatel Bangkok Hotel is one of them
The road also comprises of British Embassy and The Embassy of Switzerland
Most projects in this premium district bear a higher starting price compared to Life One Wireless. Starting with the softest one, Q Chidlom Phetchaburi, an upcoming high-rise residence by Ananda that will commence its starting price around 170,000 Baht/Sq.m. for the minimum. Next, there are Noble Phloen Chit (adjacent to HomePro Plus of Wave Place) and the progressing Bangkok Sky that both range its starting prices around 300,000 Baht/Sq.m. Lastly, “98 Wireless,” the ultra-luxury project from Sansiri, situated opposite of Park Ventures, with the sumptuous starting price at 500,000-600,000 Baht/Sq.m.
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