Tucked away in Sangkat Chaktomuk, Khan Daun Penh, this charming colonial-style ground floor apartment offers a rare combination of old-world character and everyday comfort, just moments from Phnom Penh’s iconic Independence Monument. Spanning 80 sqm, this fully furnished home is ideal for those seeking a quiet, spacious retreat in the heart of central Phnom Penh.
The property opens onto a beautifully landscaped front courtyard, complete with mature trees, brick pathways, and curved garden borders — a peaceful outdoor space rarely found in city-center rentals. Inside, timeless Khmer-style patterned floor tiles run throughout, paired with high ceilings and tall shuttered windows that bring in soft natural light while preserving the building’s colonial charm.
The home features two generously sized bedrooms furnished with solid wood beds, wardrobes, dressing tables, and antique-style furnishings that add character to each room. A comfortable living room with sofa, TV console, and dining-style tables provides a relaxed space for everyday living, while the functional kitchen comes equipped with a gas stove, extractor hood, and ample cabinet storage.
Two bathrooms serve the home, including one with a full bathtub — perfect for unwinding after a busy day in the city.
Apartment details in brief:
- Price: $500/month
- Size: 80 sqm
- Ground floor
- 2 bedrooms
- 2 bathrooms (1 with bathtub)
- Fully furnished
Rental inclusions:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Free drinking and utility water
- Free cleaning service (once a week)
- Free parking (1 space)
Rental exclusions:
- Electricity billed at $0.30/kWh
This colonial-style apartment in Daun Penh is perfectly suited to expats, professionals, or small families looking for a quiet residential setting without sacrificing proximity to central Phnom Penh’s riverside, restaurants, and cultural landmarks. With its private courtyard, generous layout, and unbeatable location near Independence Monument, this home offers a unique living experience in one of the city’s most historic districts.
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Property ID: DP5.I2
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 Daun Penh
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. When the Hyatt opens its doors to the Jet set, it may well be a different designer-schmick precinct to what is currently now.
In fact, when you look up along 172, the standard of shophouses is somewhat ‘better’ than in other parts of the city: it could be the rising star of Daun Penh and Riverside.
