These residences have the wow-factor with cutting-edge architect design and spectacular setting

Koh Kood, one of Thailand’s last unspoilt islands, is another world. Supremely serene. Wonderfully tranquil. Comfortably removed.

With some of the best beaches in Thailand and the unsurpassed beauty of the natural surroundings, the pristine island of Koh Kood on the Gulf of Siam is one of the finest luxury travel destinations in Thailand. The second largest island in the Koh Chang Archipelago and the fourth largest in Thailand, Koh Kood is located at the end of the Thai eastern maritime territory bordering Cambodia.

In this paradise, boasting a beachfront location and dazzling views over the bay and the ocean, lies this designer residential resort featuring ultra-modern residences in one of the most scenic locations in the world.

Koh Kood is the epitome of an island hideaway, boasting crystal-clear waters, pristine beaches, breathtaking waterfalls, a stunning rainforest, quaint fishing villages, coconut and rubber plantations, fantastic scuba diving and snorkelling spots. Many people revisit year after year, drawn by the laid-back pace of life and natural beauty.

The boutique resort is best described as eco-chic, perfectly combining its prime position in the midst of unspoilt nature with the most modern comfort and luxury. It almost makes you wonder where nature ends and the residences begin. This is man and nature living in perfect harmony.

The property represents über-stylish aesthetics, free of embellishments, allowing the natural beauty and sleek architecture to shine through.

The development will feature just 20 striking limited-edition homes available for private ownership, ranging from 2-bedroom garden-view apartments to 2- and 3-bedroom pool villas, to 4-bedroom beachfront villas. The private residences will showcase an alluring blend of glamorously contemporary architecture and interior design, while integrating beautifully with their scenic setting.

The spectacular contemporary residences will offer a constructed area ranging from 118m² to 391m². The private villa plots will range in size from 242m² to 551m².

Residence owners will have access to a range of amenities and services at both the residences and the adjoining boutique resort, including spa, pool, gym, restaurant and bar, housekeeping and laundry centre, in-villa dining and villa butler.

There are two rental programmes available, offering up to 60 days personal usage, and either 6% return guaranteed for four years, or a 40/60 share of net revenues. Owner benefits also include an exchange programme at other resorts and discounts on resort amenities and services.

Sleek, glamorous and unapologetically modern, this is paradise island living at its finest.

Price: From THB12.9 million.

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A sister property to A-list and business mogul favourites Soneva Fushi and Soneva Gili in the Maldives, it’s hardly surprising Soneva Kiri is well-designed, stylish and impeccably run

Situated in the Koh Chang Marine National Park in the protected waters of the Gulf of Siam off the east coast of Thailand, Koh Kood is the country’s fourth largest island. Renowned for its pure waterfalls, crystal clear water and traditional village life, Koh Kood features spectacular landscapes and lush tropical rainforests, fringed with white sandy beaches, leading into turquoise waters with unspoilt coral reefs. Acclaimed as one of the most pristine and untouched islands in Thailand, this spectacular location was carefully selected for Soneva Kiri and Six Senses Private Residences.

Set to become one of the finest resorts in the world, Soneva Kiri is being developed on 150 acres of untouched lush tropical rainforest and beaches, including a unique private island.

Overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, the property offers 21 spectacular residences for private ownership.

The residences occupy a large living area of up to 1,599m², sitting on up to 6,250m² of land to ensure maximum privacy. Purchasers can choose from 2- to 6-bedroom villas, for which each site has been selected with care to achieve the necessary combination of seclusion and stunning panoramic views, while retaining easy access to the resort’s facilities.

All villas offer butler service, generous master bedrooms, guest rooms and living areas,
state-of-the art entertainment, gym, steam room, spa suite, spacious open bathrooms and pool with water slide.
The resort is operated and managed by award-winning Six Senses Hotels & Spas. Dining venues range from the the unique tree-top dining pod to the intimate moonlit dinners on a private stretch of beach. All cuisine is made from organic produce, freshly selected from the resort’s own garden. In addition to the many leisure facilities, you’ll find the more unusual, such as Cinema Paradiso, an observatory and The Den, a children’s centre of amazing design, where unique and sophisticated activities will stimulate even the cleverest kids.

Excursions to other islands, PADI diving, mountain biking and kayaking near some of the island’s beautiful inland waterfalls are just some of the other diversions on offer. The exquisite Six Senses Spa is one of the standout features of the resort, with uniquely designed double treatment rooms, private relaxation rooms and panoramic views.

As an owner, you may use your villa as little or as often as you like. When you are not in the residence, you may place it in the Villa Rental Program. Villa owners at Soneva Kiri will receive a host of other valuable benefits, including discounts on resort services, complimentary transfers to and from Bangkok on a private plane, access to a luxury private boat and Soneva Club membership.

Besides providing the ultimate in luxury vacation ownership, Six Senses Private Residences at Soneva Kiri represent an attractive property investment in Asia.

Prices: From USD2.5 million.

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