Ocean Breeze: apartments in Bang Tao

Ocean Breeze: colonial style and a lotus pond garden

Ocean Breeze is a low-rise residential complex in Layan, at the northern end of Bang Tao. The developer is Ocean Breeze Estate Co., Ltd., and the project was completed in 2007. About 12,808 m² of land holds 9 three-storey buildings with 50 apartments in total. That averages five or six apartments per building, so there are few neighbours and stairwells stay quiet.

The complex looks very different from the concrete new builds nearby. White buildings with verandas, shutters and pitched roofs follow a colonial style that blends Thai motifs with Western architecture. Between them lies a garden with tropical trees and a large lotus pond, with green hills rising behind.

It suits buyers looking for an affordable way to live in Layan, one of the calmest and most prestigious corners of the coast, who are happy with a finished apartment rather than a new build.

Apartment types

Studios

Studios here are larger than usual: about 57 m² with one bathroom. They are offered on the resale market from 3.5 million THB.

One-bedroom apartments

Units of about 76 m² with a separate bedroom. Current listings start from 5.9 million THB.

Apartments have verandas overlooking the garden, the pond or the hills, which makes even a smaller unit feel larger and gives a shaded spot for breakfast or work.

Facilities

• Large communal pool with a sun terrace
• Gym
• Clubhouse
• Indoor kids' playroom
• Garden with a pond
• Reception
• Parking at one space per unit
• 24-hour security and CCTV

Life in the complex is calm and green: the low buildings, the pond and mature trees create the feel of a small garden village rather than a condominium.

The area

Layan sits at the northern edge of Bang Tao Bay. Layan Beach borders a national park, so the shore remains almost wild, without a dense line of hotels. The area has many villas, boutique resorts and restaurants, and Laguna, Boat Avenue and Porto de Phuket are an easy drive away. The airport is also closer than from the southern districts.

Buying terms

All apartments at Ocean Breeze are sold by owners; there is no developer stock. Ownership depends on the unit: some are freehold, others are on long-term lease. Before a deal it is worth checking the title, the maintenance charges and the condition of the finishes, as the buildings are almost twenty years old. The advantage of a finished complex is that all of this can be seen before buying.

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