Riverhouse Phuket: villas in Bang Tao

Riverhouse Phuket: a solar-powered villa community

Riverhouse Phuket is a gated community of 51 villas on Soi Pasak 1 in Cherng Talay, on the inland side of the Bang Tao area. It was built by the local firm E-Land Development, and what sets it apart from its neighbours is energy: every villa runs on rooftop solar panels, and the houses are linked into a shared smart grid that passes surplus power from one home to another.

The site covers about 20,100 m² and all houses have two floors. Sources disagree on timing: the developer's buyer materials gave Q4 2022, while one portal lists an earlier year. We therefore confirm the readiness of a specific villa with the developer before any viewing.

Who it suits

Riverhouse is for buyers who want a proper family house rather than a condo unit or a resort villa with hotel service. It is calmer than the beachfront strip, and electricity bills are noticeably lower thanks to on-site generation. The difference from Laguna villas is simple: instead of resort facilities you get a private home with energy-saving technology in a quiet lane.

Home formats

The architecture follows a loft style: high ceilings, full-height glazing, an open-plan ground floor and a mix of concrete, timber and exposed brick. Houses range from 228 to 490 m² on plots of 207 to 494.6 m². Every villa has a private pool, a garden, parking and a separate room that works as a study.

Two-bedroom villa

The most compact format at about 228 m². It fits a couple or a small family that wants a house with a pool and a home office.

Three-bedroom villa

From 264 to 364 m², with three bedrooms and three bathrooms. A good choice for a family with children who need separate rooms and a double-height living area.

Four-bedroom villa

The largest homes, up to 490 m² on plots of around 490 m². Built for a big family or for owners who host guests often.

Facilities and technology

• solar panels and a shared smart energy grid across the community
• heat recovery system for hot water and the gas hob
• dehumidifiers in bedrooms and wardrobes to fight damp
• backup generators and EV charging stations
• shared green area, round-the-clock security and CCTV

The Cherng Talay area

Cherng Talay is the residential heart of north-west Phuket. Many expat families live here: international schools, supermarkets, restaurants and the Boat Avenue and Porto de Phuket shopping streets are all close by. The Laguna resort with its golf course and Bang Tao Beach are a short drive away. Inland lanes such as Pasak are quieter and greener than the coastal part of the area.

Buying terms

Villa prices start from THB 22,000,000. The developer took payment in stages: 2% on booking, 28% on signing the contract, then 20% each after the structure, the roof and the interior finishing, and 10% on handover. We confirm the land ownership structure for foreign buyers and the current payment schedule for each specific villa.

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