Baan Haad Uthong Condominium

Baan Haad Uthong Condominium, also spelled Baan Haad U Thong, is a 28-storey beachfront residential tower on Pratamnak Hill in Pattaya. The building was completed in 2009 and holds just 56 apartments in a single tower – an average of two per floor. Baan Haad Uthong Condominium in Pratamnak, Pattaya belongs to a format that is rare in the city: few neighbours, very large apartments and the building's own path to the beach.

Location

The tower stands by the water in the southern part of Pratamnak, at the seaward end of Pratamnak Soi 5 (some listings give the address as Soi 6). A direct walkway leads from the grounds to the beach, and the sand is about 100 m away. This stretch of shore is often called Pratamnak Beach and is labelled Yinyom Beach on maps; Dongtan Beach begins roughly 400 m to the south. Everyday needs are covered on the doorstep: a Lotus's go fresh store and a 7-Eleven are within 50 m, with cafés, restaurants and massage shops around them. Pattaya Park Tower is about 600 m away, the Big Buddha temple a little over 1 km, and Jomtien Beach roughly 3 km. Walking Street and the city centre are best reached by car or taxi.

Facilities

• beachside swimming pool with a jacuzzi and sea views
• fitness room
• landscaped garden
• lobby with reception
• passenger lifts; some listings mention private lift access to the apartments
• covered parking
• CCTV and 24-hour security
• direct walkway to the beach

Apartments

The tower offers two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments. Judging by listings, the typical size is around 250 sq m: lots of 244 to 254 sq m come up, and the More Property catalogue has an apartment of 245 sq m. Listed apartments of this size typically have three bathrooms and a large living room opening onto a balcony. Since the building stands right on the shore, apartments have direct sea views, and the higher the floor, the wider the outlook over the bay and the coastline. Apartments are sold in both the foreign and the Thai quota, so the form of ownership has to be checked for each individual lot.

Who it suits

Baan Haad Uthong is for buyers who want a full-size home by the sea in Pattaya rather than a holiday studio: families living here year-round, people who come for long winter stays, and those who value privacy and would rather not share a complex with hundreds of other apartments. The surrounding area is lively – hotels, bars and restaurants start just outside the gate – which is convenient but worth bearing in mind for anyone seeking complete seclusion. As in any Thai condominium, up to 49% of the total unit area may be registered in foreign freehold ownership (the foreign quota); the rest is held under the Thai quota or through a company.

If you are looking at condos for sale in Baan Haad Uthong Condominium, More Property can send current listings, check the quota of a particular apartment and arrange a viewing.