Tucked away in the heart of Phnom Penh’s ever-popular Riverside district, this delightful 1-bedroom post-colonial apartment offers full-of-character living just steps from the riverfront’s cafes, restaurants, and nightlife. Fully furnished and beautifully presented, the apartment is located on the 3rd floor, accessed via communal stairs directly from the street, and combines original architectural charm with practical modern comforts.
The layout is a real highlight: a spacious open-plan living and dining area with soaring high ceilings and rich hardwood flooring flows seamlessly into a large private, covered balcony overlooking the lively streets below — a perfect spot for morning coffee or evening relaxation. Eclectic furnishings, including a statement paper pendant lamp, colourful accent chairs, and a cozy sofa, give the living space a warm, lived-in character that’s rare to find in the city.
The compact yet fully equipped modern kitchen features a gas stovetop, oven, sleek white cabinetry, and a full-size refrigerator, opening onto the main living area for easy entertaining. The apartment offers one double bedroom plus a charming mezzanine sleeping loft accessed by its own staircase — ideal for guests, a home office nook, or extra storage — along with a glass-block feature wall that brings in soft, diffused natural light. The single bathroom is finished with terrazzo-style detailing and a walk-in shower.
Throughout the apartment, tall windows and glass-block accents ensure excellent natural light and ventilation, while an in-unit washing machine adds everyday convenience. The building itself carries genuine post-colonial character, with a striking stone staircase and vintage architectural detailing connecting the floors.
This is a wonderful opportunity to rent a characterful, fully furnished home in one of Phnom Penh’s most desirable riverside locations — walking distance to the Night Market, riverside promenade, and the city’s best dining and entertainment.
Property ID: DP1.I4
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About nearby Independence Monument from Wikipedia:
“… Independence Monument was built in 1958 to memorialize Cambodia’s independence from France in 1953.
It stands on a roundabout in the intersection of Norodom Boulevard and Sihanouk Boulevard in the centre of the city.
It is in the form of a lotus-shaped stupa, of the style seen at the temple at Banteay Srei and other Khmer historical sites.
The Independence Monument was designed by the Cambodian architect Vann Molyvann, who was “personally selected and instructed” by Prince Norodom Sihanouk on how it should look like, combining ‘the religious and the secular’.
It stands 37 metres tall…”
Riverside, Daun Penh: the real downtown
Riverside, the real downtown is the old city – Wat Phnom, Old Market, Kandal Market and Chaktomuk.
Many generations’ footprints are here – Angkor kings, French colonists and UN troops.
It is where the Mekong, Tonle Sap and Bassac rivers meet and where the Water Festival takes place each year.
Riverside is always stunning especially at sunrise and sunset. Day and night it is busy and a popular tourist spot.
Sisowath Quay (in honor of King Sisowath) is the riverfront road. It starts at the Buddhist Institute and continues north to Japanese Bridge.
There it becomes Road 5 and out of the city onto the fascinating towns of Kampong Chhnang, Pursat, Battambang and Siem Reap – each with its own unique charm.
The area has a wide choice of restaurants, wellbeing services, hotels, shops and bars.
Among the restaurants, you will find Italian, French, Japanese, Vietnamese, Indian, Indonesian and Malaysian, and Ethiopian.
