Discover a stylish 1-bedroom apartment for rent in BKK 1, set in the heart of Phnom Penh’s most popular expat neighbourhood. The open-plan living room centres on an exposed-brick feature wall with a wall-mounted TV, complemented by a soft grey sofa, a carved timber coffee table and industrial pendant lights overhead.
The kitchen comes equipped with timber cabinetry, a gas hob, stainless-steel rangehood, refrigerator and benchtop oven, with a window above the sink and a solid wood dining table close by for relaxed home meals.
The generous bedroom is the highlight. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a private balcony with sweeping city skyline views, while a second brick feature wall, a writing desk and a large timber wardrobe make it as practical as it is bright. The bathroom features a glass-screened shower, vessel basin and its own washing machine.
Fully furnished and ready to move into, this light-filled home suits professionals and couples who want a quiet retreat with easy access to the cafés, restaurants and shops that surround it.
Apartment features:
- Fully furnished and air-conditioned
- Plenty of natural light
- In-unit washing machine
- Direct street access
- Clean and safe stair access
- Motorbike parking
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Original ID: BKK1.BB11
About Boeung Keng Kang 1, central Phnom Penh:
Boeung Keng Kang (BKK) 1 bordered by Sihanouk, Norodom, Mao Tse Tung and Monivong Boulevards is a popular area. It is the centre of Phnom Penh for its banks, hotels, restaurants, shops and bars and the place for business deals and seen as the ‘foreign capital’ for its cosmopolitan nature as well as the embassies of Switzerland, Bulgaria, Brunei and Sweden, various NGOs and international companies. It also has many schools offering world class education and, although it’s pricey, it’s attractive for business on streets 278, 282, 63 and 51. Apartments and hotels are in the mid to upper range due to location and quality.
The market is located offers a range of goods including fresh food, clothes, jewelry, money exchanges and household goods. Augmenting the market is a wide selection of international F + B options including coffee shops and bakeries. After dark the streets are alive with bars, clubs, hotel rooftops and restaurants open for punters and, although things are pricier, you won’t want for more as this neighbourhood has pretty much everything.
About nearby Bassac Lane:
Amid widespread devastation of the hospitality industry by COVID, one area in Phnom Penh seems to be defying the odds. It includes bustling Bassac Lane, St 308 and St 21 where you will find cozy, high end bars and restaurants surrounded by new condos and other night venues.
The neighbourhood is made up of groovy little streets with cool bars and eateries almost hidden away. It is the fun area with a distinct western vibe with bars in a different theme or style to suit.
COVID-19 slowed business here but it bounced back and now the night air is filled with music as people return to their old habits. Bassac Lane is now so full of bars and hole-in-the-wall venues, that new venues are spilling into Street 308 and Street 21.
Because land prices here are 10-20% less than BKK 1, prices are cheaper all round. Prices of food and beverages are comparatively cheap. You can find a bar selling cocktails at $3, draught beer at $1 and meals from $5.
Amidst the general activity, there is a sense of optimism despite the tight border controls keeping tourist numbers down. So instead of going to the usual haunts on Street 136 and Pub Street that have obviously been hard hit by the pandemic, check out Bassac Lane where the night lights are a little bit brighter.
