There are a wide variety of types of real estate and property options in Cambodia, including some unique property types.
Detached houses / Villas for rent and sale in Cambodia
Detached Houses have generally a minimum land size of 800 square metres and are typically 2 to 4 storeys high. These types of houses are considered prestigious and typically sit on a plot of land with their own garden/ landscaping, swimming pool/water features and are spread across the prime districts in Phnom Penh. One of the most popular areas for such detached houses is Toul Kork.
The approximate built-up area for such houses falls between 500 to 1,500 square metres and comes with a minimum 5 to 8 bedrooms, some with en-suite bathrooms.
Semi-detached houses and villas for rent and sale in Cambodia
Semi-detached Houses have a minimum land size of 250 square metres and are typically up to 3 storeys high. This is an increasingly popular choice among Middle class Cambodians with families as they are usually built in gated and guarded communities, locally referred to as borey developments.
Various facilities are offered within these communities such as gymnasium, spa, sauna, club house, swimming pool, playground, to name a few. Borey developments are mostly located in Toul Kork, Sen Sok and Chroy Changvar.
These houses also come with a minimum 4 to 6 bedrooms, some with en-suite bathrooms.
Terraced or Flat house apartments for rent and sale in Cambodia
Terraced Houses have a minimum land size of 70 square metres and are generally up to 2 or 3 storeys high. These are mostly located in borey developments, similar to the above mentioned semi-detached houses and come with the same communal facilities.
Also an increasingly popular choice among Middle class Cambodians and Asian foreigners due to their affordable rents.
These houses typically offer 4 bedrooms, 2 of which come with en-suite bathrooms.
Terraced Flathouses have a minimum land size of 70 square metres and are generally up to 3 storeys. These are mostly located in Daun Penh (riverside area). The ground floor is usually utilised as pub/bar or restaurants whilst the upper floors are residential flats.
This type of property is a popular choice among Western expatriates. However, they do not come with any basic facilities such as lift, parking or security.
The flats usually come with a minimum 2 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms, a lofty hall and balcony. Units fronting onto Preah Sisowath offer magnificent view of the river.
Internal decorations are typically of Khmer-style, which blends well with traditional Cambodian wooden furniture.
Their main attractiveness is the location of such property, within walking distance to all the popular hangout for locals, expatriates and tourists, with chic cafes, restaurants, bars and pubs.
Serviced Apartments and Condos for rent and sale in Cambodia
Serviced Apartments / Condominiums are usually the first choice among expatriates and foreign workers in Phnom Penh. They come in various types and sizes from studio to 4-bedroom penthouses.
Rental is much dependent on the area; topping the list would be Chamkarmon, followed by Daun Penh, 7 Makara and Toul Kork. Minimum sizes start from 30 square metres.
Typically fully furnished, tenants have a peace of mind moving in. Most serviced apartments come with a bi-weekly cleaning and linen service, therefore tenants do not have to source their own domestic helpers.
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