Pruksa Real Estate springs up a new city-hideaway Chapter One Eco Ratchada – Huaikwang, a project of eight high-rise condominiums sitting on a landscape over 13 rais, embellished with natural surroundings and Scandinavian-style architectures. This attractive-price retreat boasts its charm with astounding facilities such as Bike Club, Hydroponics Farm, and Street Basket Ball, which all would complement a pampered worry-free lifestyle, so-called Slow Life among locals. Suited with urbanites with the location on Pracha Uthith Road where MRT Huaikwang is in the vicinity; the project also provides a shuttle bus to arrive there. The storey are just twenty-six-floor high, but the awaited stories of your new chapter are expected to be much more, with the starting price at THB 2.1 million.
(Reviewed: 14 December 2016)
Project Name: Chapter One Eco Ratchada – Huaikwang
Developer: Pruksa Real Estate PCL.(PS)
Address: Pracha Uthit Road, Huaikwang Sub-district, Huaikwang District, Bangkok
Coordinate: 13°46’19.5″N 100°34’47.5″E
Website: chapterone.pruksa.com
Project Area: 13-0-45.5 rai
Project Type: 8 high-rise condominiums with 2 parking buildings
Total unit: 1,914 units (7 retail units)
Parking: 700 cars (37%)
Facilities: Co-Working Space, Fitness, Home Theatre, Jogging Track, Farm & BBQ, Street Basketball, Bike Club, Reading Room, Swimming Pool & Jacuzzi Pool Terrace, Shuttle Bus
Starting Price: 2.1 MB
Average Price/Sq.m.: Approx. 95,000 Baht
Selling Rate: 60% sold
Presale: 6 February 2017
Construction Progress: Started late 2016, expected completion in 2019
Maintenance Fees: 55 Baht/Sq.m.
Sinking Fund: 500 Baht/Sq.m.
Unit Type:
Studio 22.57 – 23.65 Sq.m.
1-Bedroom 29.27 – 36.53 Sq.m.
Master plan with Building C, E, G, H available for sales in the first phase
The over 13 rai boundary makes the project a little town to dwell in, where eight residential buildings line up on one side and the facilities are clustered on the opposite. Besides the two parking buildings, there are outdoor parking as well; the total accommodation is 700 cars, which is around 37% of the residential units. The first phase available for sales includes Building C, E, G, H with Building H reserved for privileged customers only. Unit Types include Studios and 1-Bedroom, but the developer plans to launch a 2-Bedroom unit type as well, according to the source. The Eco City theme would make the nature a part of living, through shady trees and Hydroponics Farm which would freshen both your air and mind. Besides the nature, there are more hip facilities such as Bike Club, BBQ-deck swimming pool, library, Co-Working Space and so forth. The exterior designs are modern yet unique; how well the interior part can deliver shall be elaborated below.
Scandinavian-style facilities buildings enriched with verdant garden
Main road that snakes through the village
A natural-dense neighborhood amid the hectic city
Underneath the residential buildings
Facilities
Facilities location in the project
Bike Club for a trendy-sport lovers
Airy library with secluded atmosphere among gardens
Co-Working Space with connected area
Fitness and swimming pool on the top floor of parking building
BBQ Deck aside the swimming pool
Hydroponics Farm to unravel in down time
Show Unit Review
Studio 22.57 Sq.m. (Fully-Furnished)
Studio is the smallest unit type, a trade-off between usable area and low price
Upon entering the room, the two sides comprise storage, closet and kitchen with bathroom next to it
The flooring is 8 mm. laminate. Careful not to get it soaked with water as it can swell
The kitchen has a modest size comprising of sink, cabinet, and space for a front-load washer
There are 3 upper cabinets and shelf underneath
The countertop material is artificial stone
Step at the bathroom entrance. A bathroom carpet gives both functionality and stylish appearance to the space
The square-tiles wall fuses a minimal-look to the room. The basin is TOTO-branded while the toilet is Cotto-branded
The shower room does not come with a sliding door in the actual unit
The shower holder with soap dish (left). Built-in closer is right at the opposite of bathroom entrance (right)
The bedroom is next to the bathroom, with balcony on the side (The actual room does not provide a mattress)
While the TV location is at the end on bed, the sofa is placed in the right corner like a bay-window layout
A curtain on both windows at the sofa and balsony sliding door would help to cool off your room temerature during the day. The air-conditioner is set on the right side of bed above the sliding door
Spaces beside the bed is quite confined for walk
A lamp on the side table is favourable item for books lovers
A coffee table is practical at the sofa area. The windows at the back can be opened up for air ventilation
Bed’s position next to bathroom and kitchen
The TV shelf is given as shown in the picture
The balcony has a water supply for a manual wash or washing machine usage
1-Bedroom 29.27 Sq.m.
With a larger space, the room can afford a dining table
The kitchen is also larger and designed in L-Shape. The living room has much more volume with sofa and TV shelf placed in an organized layout
The sink is Mex-branded and its aside space is for a refrigerator
A full view of living room with balcony on the side
The sunlight illuminates the room from the side
The coffee table might be obstructive if you need a full leg stretch
The ceiling height is around 2.5 metres
The balcony is also wider than the Studio’s
Water supply and electricity sockets in the balcony
Looking back to the main entrance
The bedroom is right behind the living room partitioned by a sliding door
The bathroom features similar decors (the shower room’s partition is not provided)
The basin area fits for only one person to stand
Toilet and towel holder at the other corner
Both built-in closet and bathroom are on the right of the bed. The opposite side are windows with air-conditioning above
A queen-sized bed fits well with the space, with some spare areas for side tables
The curtain adds dimensional look to the room as well as functionality
Space on the side of bed is slightly larger than the Studio’s
The project is located on Pracha Uthit Road where MRT Huaikwang is around 6-minute drive away (Source: Google)
Chapter One Eco Ratchada – Huaikwang is located on Pracha Uthit Road, the path that connects to Pradit Manutham Road and Ramkhamhaeng Road respectively if you turn right from the project. On the other hand, turning left would lead you to exit on Ratchadaphisek Road via Pracha Rat Bamphen Road or Ratchadaphisek Soi 18 (if you want to reach MRT Huaikwang); if you don’t take the two mentioned shortcuts and instead drive straight upward, you will be exited on Sutthisan Road, which also connects to Ratchadaphisek Road.
Though having a public transit in a close distance, the traffic jams on Pracha Uthit Road would delay you to get there. During the day, the traffic flows with a normal pace, but the prime time would give a denser stream of cars. One favourable aspect of the project’s location is being 750 metres away from Pracha Uthit Junction (Meng Jai Junction), where a great number of notable restaurants are nestled in; you would find pubs, cafes, and bars around the junction too.
Getting There
Personal Vehicle
On Ratchadaphisek Road heading toward Rama IX Road, after you notice MRT Huaikwang on the left, keep left and turn left into Pracha Rat Bamphen Road. At the T-Junction, turn right and go straight for around 500 m. and turn left at the intersection. Proceed for around 120 m., the project will be on your right
You can also reach the project from Ramkhamhaeng Road too. Turn left into Pracha Uthit Road, drive straight, and make a U-Turn on Pradit Manutham Road. After the U-Turn, turn left into Pracha Uthit again and go straight for about 2.5 km., the project will be on your left
Motorcycle taxi available at MRT Huaikwang
Lifestyle Amenities
As a small road, Pracha Uthit comprises mostly of commercial buildings operating different kind of businesses from restaurants and franchise to salon and automobile. A short walk from the project is The Pizza Company located on the opposite side; you could order and eat right at the place. Next to the pizza shop is a convenient store 7-11, supplementing your food supplies in 24-hour. A little walk further is another convenient store Family Mart, where its opposite is Bang Chak petro station. For grander department stores, they are located on Ratchadaphisek Road. Near the Rama IX Junction are an IT mall Fortune Town and CentralPlaza Rama 9 confronting each other. Around MRT Thailand Cultural Centre, one stop from MRT Huai Kwang, is Esplanade, another shopping complex where its backyard is the trendy outdoor hangout place Train Night Market Ratchada. Closer to MRT Huaikwang are Big C Extra Ratchada, a hypermarket for all possible groceries, and the recently-opened community mall The Street Ratchada.
Areas in MRT Huai Kwang’s ring has a high reidential demand especially for the properties located right by Ratchadaphisek Road. Those located a distance in the alleys might be less appeal due to the more difficulty to reach the public transit. Nevertheless, they are still in-demand among both buyers and investors, which is reaffirmed as the fact that the another project in front of Chapter One Eco Ratchada – Huaykwang, Condo U Delight @ Huaykwang Staion, is already sold out. To speculate through selling reservation agreements is still risky as the project still has the second phase in stock and around 40% of units are still available in the first phase. However, it’s always an advantage to purchase a unit as early as possible, as the property price usually rise though time, whether you aim to reside or invest. Residential purpose here is well justified due to the great facilities the developer has offered. For those who need to take MRT Huaykwang on a daily basis, the project provides a shuttle bus to there and the early-morning traffic shouldn’t bother you much, making it a reasonable project for office workers too.
Supalai Veranda Rama 9
Developer: Supalai PCL.
Address: Rama IX Road, Bang Kapi Sub-district, Huaykwang District, Bangkok
Website: www.supalai.com
Project Area: 12-3-66.9 rai
Project Type: 31-storey condominium with 1,410 units and 14 retail units
Construction Progress: Starts early 2017, expected completion in late 2019
Starting Price: 1.85 MB
Average Price/Sq.m.: 61,700 Baht
Unit Type
Studio 30 Sq.m.
1-Bedroom 37.5 – 43 Sq.m.
2-Bedroom 57.5 – 65.5 Sq.m.
3-Bedroom 112 Sq.m.
The demand for city condominiums is double as it is a property where both locals and foreigners can own, whether freehold or leasehold. Ratchadaphisek Road is known to be a growing territory in terms of developments and residential demand, where the area has seen new community malls, chic hangout spots, and numerous residential projects continuously popping up in the recent years. Chapter One Eco is among them yet caters many differences in various aspects. First, the project has a landscape of over 13 rais, above the benchmark of typical low-rise projects, making it a little town or neighborhood which is adorned by the modern architectures incorporated with Scandinavian-style design. Second, the public transit, MRT Huaykwang, is not a short-walk distance to reach by walk; this could be the downside yet the project provides shuttle bus to arrive there. Third, the project’s preplanned unit types include only Studios and 1-Bedroom, but with the requests from many customers for 2-Bedrooms, the developer, in the meantime, decided to add the unit type in options. Whether this implies a strong customer concern or strategic adjustment to boost sales, the developer, Pruksa Real Estate, shows, to a certain degree, that they’re adaptable to the market interests. In brief, the project is a trade-off between beautiful expansive-landscape living and a little more time needed to arrive at the public transit. If you find the starting price at THB 2.1 million resonates well with the features you would earn here, then the distance to MRT Huaykwang would be a minor issue in your decision.
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