Cohiba Villas — Villas in Bang Tao

Cohiba Villas: a boutique hillside villa estate in Layan

Cohiba Villas is developed by Phuket Cohiba Property Co., Ltd. together with architects AE Phuket and interior designer Christian Steenhuus Scherff. It is a gated estate of just 8 villas on a site of about 11,200 m² in Layan, at the quiet northern end of Bang Tao beach. The estate sits on a slope at about 70 m above sea level, with villas facing west and north-west over the sea and a green valley.

Villas are built to order: each buyer works with the project team on the room layout, finishes, colours and kitchen. According to the developer, the design stage takes about two months and construction of one villa 12 to 16 months. Environmental restrictions on this hillside prevent building below the site, so the views are protected.

Villa types

All villas are two-storey homes with a private pool, garden and a covered rooftop terrace with a kitchen and lounge. Inside there is an open living room with an island kitchen opening onto the pool and sala, and bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and balconies.

Three bedroom villa

About 855 m², priced from 71M ฿.

Four bedroom villa

About 832 m², priced from 83M ฿.

Five bedroom villa

About 680 m², priced from 78M ฿.

Six bedroom villa

The largest villa on plot 1 with the widest sea view: about 1,437 m², priced from 105M ฿.

Materials and facilities

• Travertine, granite, solid hardwood and wood veneer finishes
• Saltwater pools and imported kitchens
• Optional solar panels and home elevator
• Gated estate with 24-hour security and CCTV at each villa
• Tennis court, gym, sauna and steam room
• Own water supply and fast internet

Villa management and rentals will be handled by Elite Havens, an operator of luxury villas in Asia: concierge, housekeeping, pool and garden care.

The area

Layan is one of the calmest and most exclusive parts of north-west Phuket. Nearby are Layan beach within the national park, the northern part of Bang Tao, Laguna with its golf course, Boat Avenue, Porto de Phuket and beach clubs. The area is known for premium villas and five-star resorts rather than dense development.

Buying terms

Each villa stands on its own subdivided plot. The buyer receives a registered land lease on the plot plus a share of the freehold of the common land, with an option to acquire the land freehold once the project is complete. Payments go to the developer in stages:

• 1% on booking, 5% on signing the contract
• 25% once the building permit is issued
• 15% each after the foundation, structure, exterior and interior finishing
• 9% on handover

Investment outlook

Villas of this level rarely come to market in Layan, and buying at the design stage lets you shape the layout. Management by Elite Havens makes letting easier, but the developer does not guarantee a specific yield, so it should be calculated for the chosen villa.

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