Tucked away on an easily accessible street in Takhmau (Kandal Province), about 15km south of central Phnom Penh, this beautiful four-bedroom villa for sale awaits a very lucky buyer.
Built to Western standards in a Federation style with Khmer touches, the home features hardwood floors across both levels, and every room carries an ambience that blends past and present.
The master bedroom is truly special, with a decadent four-poster bed, a walk-through his-and-hers wardrobe and a quality en-suite. The remaining bedrooms are large, comfortable and well appointed.
Downstairs, the living room is a step back in time, with all the opulence of a 19th-century English home. The spacious kitchen and adjoining breakfast area open onto a covered terrace overlooking the rear garden and maid’s quarters. Upstairs, a vast games and living area makes a perfect family retreat, complete with an adjoining office and separate bathroom.
Outside, the home sits on a landscaped, gated block of around 900 sqm. The front yard offers parking for multiple cars and motorbikes, along with a private porch for relaxing in the afternoon and a BBQ area close at hand. If the buyer wishes, a sporty Land Rover can even be included in the sale!
With such superb indoor and outdoor spaces, this villa will be hard to beat anywhere in the Phnom Penh area. It is easily reached from Hun Sen Boulevard, NR 21 and NR 2, while a nearby crossing over the Bassac River puts NR 1 within minutes, along with ISPP and other leading Phnom Penh international schools.
Property ID: TM.004
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About Takhmau and Kandal Province
Ta Khmau (Takhmau) translated as ‘black grandpa’ is the capital and largest city of Kandal province in central Cambodia, about 11 km south of Phnom Penh. About 60% of its people travel to work in Phnom Penh.
Kandal province is located in the middle south of Cambodia and covers 3,568km2. It borders Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Cham, Prey Veng, Kampong Speu and Takeo.
Kandal is one of the smaller provinces and completely surrounds, but does not include, Phnom Penh. Its capital, Takhmau (lit. Black Grandfather), is around 20km south of Phnom Penh.
Kandal serves as an economic belt to Phnom Penh of the capital with many of Cambodia’s garment factories there. Other export industries in Kandal include palm oil, peanuts, rice and pepper.
The province is renowned for its with one of its major attractions beings Odong, the former capital of Cambodia between 1618 and 1866. A number of kings, including King Norodom, were crowned there.
Kandal is a typical wet plain covered with countless rice fields and other plantations.
The average altitude of the province is around 10m above sea level. The province features two of the largest rivers in Cambodia, the Tonle Bassac and the mighty Mekong.
Guide to investing in a villa
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The real estate market in Phnom Penh in particular is extremely varied, more so than most countries, which can make investing either a smooth journey or a rocky one.
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Title transfer process in brief
Step 1 – land title verification
Step 2 – title search
Step 3 (if a company is buying or selling property)
Step 4 – sign papers with MLMUPC
Step 5 – pay tax
Step 6 – sign papers with cadastral office
Step 7 – new title issued
