Villa Aela: villas in Chalong

Villa Aela: five architect-designed villas in Palai

Villa Aela is a compact project of just five villas, each with a private pool. It is marketed under the Villa D'Architecte brand and built by AE Phuket Co., Ltd. together with KZ Architecture & Design, the studio set up by French architect Caleb Kamal. The address is Soi Mudong in Palai, a quiet corner of Chalong on the south-east coast of the island.

The idea behind the project is that every house was drawn by an architect rather than assembled from a standard kit. That shows in the details: a sunken lounge by the water, an open-air cinema on the roof, a glass floor above the wine cellar. Windows are angled to catch diagonal sea views, and daylight and cross ventilation were planned from the first sketches.

Who it suits

This is a home for buyers who care more about the character of the house than about the facilities of a large complex. There is no clubhouse, restaurant or gym on site. Instead you get a multi-level private house with a garden, big enough for a family and frequent guests. Palai appeals to people who want a calm street by the bay with quick access to the schools and shops of Chalong. All kinds of pets are welcome, from dogs to birds and reptiles.

Home format

Four-bedroom villa

All five houses follow one scheme: four levels, 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. Built area runs from 317.9 to 620 m², with most villas in the 550 to 620 m² range. Plots measure 411.46 to 603 m². Prices start at 39,818,000 THB.

• private pool of 57.7 m² with a sunken lounge and barbecue spot;
• rooftop terrace with an open-air cinema;
• garden wrapping around the house;
• basement with laundry and pantry, plus an optional wine cellar and home theatre;
• open living and dining area, Western and Thai kitchens with appliances and tableware;
• parking for two cars and a scooter.

Houses are handed over fully furnished, with built-in furniture, air conditioning and a laundry chute between floors. The developer specifies eco-friendly materials, high ceilings and panoramic glazing.

Facilities

Shared facilities are deliberately minimal, since everything you need sits within each plot. The estate has 24-hour security and CCTV. Shops, international schools and malls in Chalong are a few minutes away by car.

The Palai area

Palai lies on the east coast of southern Phuket, between Chalong and Cape Panwa. It is a low-rise area of fishing piers and private homes, with no nightlife or tourist strips. Chalong Pier, where boats leave for the islands, Wat Chalong temple and local markets are close by. The west coast beaches of Rawai, Nai Harn and Kata are an easy drive.

Purchase terms

Payments go to the developer's account in stages: 2% on booking, 28% within 30 days, 30% once the concrete frame is complete, 20% after wall finishing, 10% after doors and windows are installed and 10% on handover. Completion is planned for Q4 2025; we confirm the current construction status with the developer before any viewing.

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