Perched right on the riverfront in the heart of Riverside, Daun Penh, this striking colonial apartment offers a rare combination of heritage character and modern comfort. Available for rent, the home unfolds across a dramatic double-height living space, where a soaring ceiling, timber staircase, and rich hardwood floors set an atmosphere of grandeur rarely found in Phnom Penh’s rental market.
The open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area anchors the home, framed by tall French-shuttered windows that flood the space with natural light and river views. A polished hardwood dining table sits beneath a striking double-height void, while a curated mix of antique Cambodian and Indochine-era furnishings — carved cabinets, gilded daybeds, and vintage travel posters — gives the interior genuine character and warmth. The Western-style kitchen is well equipped with a full-size refrigerator, induction cooktop, and generous storage, opening onto a breakfast bar for casual dining.
The bedroom occupies an unusually high and elevated mezzanine level, finished with dark timber flooring, antique wardrobes, and quality furnishings. The bathroom features a deep soaking tubs, walk-in rain shower, and stone-tiled finishes for a spa-like feel.
This fully furnished apartment includes air-conditioning and hot water throughout, plus off-street covered parking for a moto — a valuable convenience in this central riverside location, moments from Daun Penh’s cafes, restaurants, and the riverside promenade.
A monthly management fee of $60 covers water, cable TV, and internet (Ezecom), 24-hour security with intercom and CCTV, in-house maintenance staff (including bi-monthly A/C servicing), elevator access, and cleaning of common areas.
Apartment features:
- Double-height colonial living and dining space
- Open-plan living, dining, and kitchen layout
- Air-conditioning and hot water throughout
- Western kitchen with large refrigerator and ample storage
- Off-street covered parking (moto)
- Fully furnished
- Riverfront location in Daun Penh
Property ID: DP2.O2
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Daun Penh: the real downtown
Day and night Riverside, Daun Penh, is busy. It is probably the real downtown Phnom Penh where the oldest parts of the city are located.
I am referring to Wat Phnom, Phsar Chas, Phsar Kandal, Chey Chumneas and Chaktomuk and the Royal Palace and National Museum of course!
Preah Sisowath (honoring King Sisowath 1904 to 1927 reign) is the avenue / boulevard running along the riverfront.
It starts at the Buddhist Institute near Sothearos Boulevard, then continues north to the Japanese Bridge where it becomes National Road 6 leading north to Battambang.
Generations of days gone by have left their footprints from Angkor kings to French colonists to UN troops.
Riverside witnesses the confluence of the Mekong, Tonle Sap and Bassac rivers and where the Water Festival is best viewed each November.
It is always stunning, especially at sunup and sundown.
A personal reflection on Riverside
Street 172 is punctuated with $3 massage joints and bars occupied by grey faces framed with light grey hair.
Yet, just around the corner, Street 178 is now arguably the rising art gallery district of Phnom Penh with the University of Fine Arts a stone’s throw away.
This is the dichotomy of Riverside and the attraction of opposites that makes it such an interesting place!
Friends Café has made a bold statement and the Mansion House seems to be waiting for reincarnation.
Now the Hyatt has opened its doors to the Jet set, it may well be a different designer-schmick precinct to what is currently now.
Rents will rise with the inevitable escalation of land values and the ROI of each vendor’s patch will become more and more critical as the clock ticks.
