Proudly located in a non-overlooked corner of central Phnom Penh, this beautifully renovated duplex apartment offers a rare architectural configuration: a near-perfect 11m x 10m square footprint with openings on all four sides, flooding every room with natural light and cross-ventilation. Overlooking the gardens of the French Institute, the home enjoys leafy, low-rise views and effortless access to the Institute’s library and cinema — a wonderful bonus for families with children.
Spread across two levels, the duplex features three spacious bedrooms, a large home office, a generous dining room, and a striking artist’s-studio-style kitchen fitted with premium appliances including a dishwasher. Two fully equipped bathrooms and a sun-drenched rooftop terrace complete the layout, offering a private outdoor retreat perfect for entertaining, gardening, or simply unwinding above the rooftops of Phnom Penh.
The property comes partially furnished, giving tenants the flexibility to rent it furnished or unfurnished — while the kitchen and bathrooms remain fully equipped regardless. Comfort and efficiency are built in throughout: a brand-new large-capacity hot water tank, air conditioning in every room, and whole-property Wi-Fi coverage. Security-grade glass on all windows adds a layer of quiet insulation while helping reduce energy costs, and peace of mind comes standard with internal and external CCTV coverage plus a fingerprint-code main entry system.
Parking is available on the street, at the neighbouring French Institute, or nearby. Optional add-on services — including cleaning, maid service, pest control, and general repairs and maintenance — can be arranged on request.
Lease terms: Minimum 12-month lease with a 2-month deposit. Rent is negotiable depending on lease length and furnishing preference.
A truly unique offering in the heart of BKK1/Daun Penh — private, light-filled, and family-friendly.
Property ID: DP9.G4
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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 sun up and sundown.
In Riverside, there is a wide selection of restaurants, wellbeing services, hotels, shops and bars aimed at tourists.
Among the restaurants, you will find good selections – German, Italian, French, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian and Malaysian.
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.
