Now available, this stunning villa for rent in Chroy Changvar is one of the most beautiful traditional 3-bedroom homes we have ever seen. Built from rich hardwood in classic Khmer style, it sits in a secure, leafy compound at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, about 7 km (around 10 minutes) from the Japanese Bridge.
Raised on timber posts, the home keeps all its living space on the first floor. Lattice screens and tall shutters frame a spacious open-plan lounge, where cross breezes flow so freely that you may rarely need the air-conditioning fitted in every bedroom. A long timber kitchen with oven, gas hob and full-size fridge runs beside a generous dining table looking out to the trees.
Every room is a delight to explore, styled with handsome Khmer furniture and artwork. The three peaceful bedrooms feature vaulted timber ceilings and garden views, served by characterful bathrooms with vessel basins and a deep bathtub. Outside, a wide sundeck wraps around a magnificent shade tree, while the covered, tiled terrace beneath the house is perfect for long, lazy lunches.
The tropical garden is the real showpiece: lush lawns, palms and flowering shrubs surround a shared in-ground swimming pool with a separate plunge area, tended by a gardener and protected by 24-hour security. Wrapped in so much green, this charming Chroy Changvar villa feels miles from the city, even though it is not.
Villa features
- Shared in-ground swimming pool set in lush gardens
- Secure perimeter, gardener and 24-hour security
- 3 private bedrooms, all air-conditioned
- Fully furnished with stylish furniture, appliances and fittings
- Wi-Fi, cable TV and off-street parking
- Quiet cul-de-sac location, about 10 minutes from the Japanese Bridge
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Property ID: PL.AA1
Chroy Changvar: Forgotten, Outlying, Expanding
When the ‘Japanese Friendship Bridge’ reopened after renovations in 2019, this once-overlooked peninsula suddenly felt much closer to the city centre. Originally built in 1963 with a grant from Japan, the 13.8m wide and 971m long bridge spans the Tonle Sap and links Chroy Changvar directly to Daun Penh.
According to the World Bank, healthy economies tend to be highly urban. Countries with a similar GDP to Cambodia, such as Bangladesh, have urbanisation rates of around 35%. Just 21% of Cambodians live in urban areas, a figure expected to reach 36% by 2050.
Phnom Penh, home to more than two million people, is the nation’s fastest-growing city. Better planning is easing congestion, and once-ignored districts such as Chroy Changvar, Chbar Ampov and Russey Keo now offer good living close to the centre. Special Economic Zones and developments in Kandal Province show how phased land use is helping the city expand. For buyers, now is the time to look, before everyone else does.
Chroy Changvar prices at a glance
Prices vary by property type and by location along National Highway 6A or the riverfront.
- Residential median: $200,000 (range $90,000–$362,000), about $1,500/m²
- Rent: median $600/month, a gross yield of about 3.6%
- Condos: median $95,000–$110,000; new launches from about $51,000 (Morgan EnMaison) to $145,000 (The Peninsula Private Residences)
- Houses: median $238,750–$272,500; borey villas from $170,000 to $228,000+
- Land: $1,500 to over $3,000/m² near the rivers and Highway 6A
Innovative CM2H program
Cambodia my 2nd home (CM2H) is an innovative initiative recently launched by KHCA (Khmer Home Charity Association) in association with the Ministry of Interior (MOI).
Its aim is to help foreign nationals enjoy a series of measures to facilitate living and business in Cambodia.
Benefits include – a 10 year unlimited entry / exit visa and, after 5 years, they are eligible to apply for a Cambodian passport and enjoy the advantages of the ASEAN network.
