Hamilton Homes: villas in Bang Tao

Hamilton Homes: a villa built around its buyer

Hamilton Homes is a small project by ATMI Group in Thep Krasattri, in the inland part of Thalang. Stage One lists 4 two-storey villas, and the developer keeps a waitlist for Stage Two. What sets it apart from the resort estates around Bang Tao is the order of things: the house is not sold off a shelf. The buyer picks the layout and finishes, signs the contract, and only then does construction start. The developer allows about 8 months to build one villa, depending on weather and material supply.

The team comes from Australia and the UK and includes the owner, an architect, a builder and a lawyer. They build to the Thai code and add what it leaves out: reinforced concrete, termite barriers and site drainage planned for the wet season.

Home formats

3-bedroom villa

A two-storey house with its own pool and backyard, aimed at couples and families with children. The design favours bright volumes and cross ventilation. Area and price for this type should be checked against the current price list.

4-bedroom villa

The largest option: 424 m², four bedrooms and four bathrooms, with living and dining space on the ground floor opening onto a private pool. Priced from THB 23,500,000.

What the price includes

The project publishes a detailed inclusions list, which makes comparison with other offers easier. The base specification covers:

• concrete roof, aluminium windows and timber internal doors;
• an allowance for the kitchen and appliances, a butler's pantry and a wine fridge;
• zoned built-in air conditioning and gas instant hot water;
• pool, driveway and landscaping;
• power, water, gas and septic connections, plus permit and engineering fees.

Optional extras include a furniture package, solar panels, CCTV and alarm, smart electrics, and additional decks or pergolas. Water tanks and geotechnical reports are not included.

The Thep Krasattri area

Thep Krasattri sits in the island's interior, close to Thalang town and the Heroines Monument. It is a calm residential part of the north with plenty of space, greenery and local markets and very little resort bustle. From here it is easy to reach both the airport and the west coast at Laguna, Bang Tao and Layan. The UWC Thailand international school campus is nearby, so the area draws families who live on Phuket all year. A car is essential.

How the purchase works

The buyer reviews the plans, materials and contract, engages a lawyer and pays a deposit. The remaining payments are made in stages as construction progresses. Paperwork takes about six weeks. Foreign buyers usually lease the land and own the house; listings mention both freehold and leasehold. During the build the owner visits the site at three stages, and a joint walkthrough takes place before handover. After moving in there is a 90-day defects period and 12 months of cover for structural defects.

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