Hyde Park Residence

Hyde Park Residence is a low-rise residential development at the foot of Pratamnak Hill, on Soi Thappraya 4. It was built by Matrix Developments, one of Pattaya's long-established developers. Two neighbouring buildings share the name: Hyde Park Residence 1, completed in 2008 with 7 floors and 79 units, and Hyde Park Residence 2, added next door in 2010 with 8 floors and about 109 units. Hyde Park Residence condominium in Pratamnak, Pattaya is a city-style address without the resort bustle: the sea is a ride away, but the centre and Jomtien are equally close.

Location

The complex sits at the start of Soi Thappraya 4, just off Thappraya Road, the main route linking South Pattaya with Jomtien. Songthaews run along it in both directions, so living here without your own transport is easy. It is not a beachside location: the southern end of Pattaya Beach is about 1.2 km away in a straight line, and the Pratamnak and Jomtien beaches are easier to reach by road. Convenience stores, cafés, restaurants and language schools are within walking distance, while Walking Street, the Big Buddha viewpoint and the shopping centres of South Pattaya are a few minutes away by car or motorbike.

Facilities

• communal swimming pool (on the rooftop in Hyde Park Residence 2, next to the fitness room)
• gym
• garden in Hyde Park Residence 1
• jacuzzi and sauna in Hyde Park Residence 2
• lobby with reception
• parking for cars and motorbikes
• 24-hour security and CCTV

Apartments

Hyde Park Residence 1 has the roomier layouts: studios of about 51 sq m, one-bedroom apartments of 70–76.7 sq m and two-bedroom units of about 96 sq m. The second building is mostly compact, with studios of 32–35 sq m and one-bedroom units of 56 to 67 sq m. More Property currently lists a 69 sq m apartment here. The buildings are low and surrounded by the city, so the usual outlook is over neighbouring streets and the greenery of the hill rather than the sea. Apartments are sold on the resale market, usually fitted out and furnished; when comparing options, check which of the two buildings a listing refers to, as adverts are often labelled simply Hyde Park Residence.

Who it suits

The development suits people who live in Pattaya for long stretches and value a position between the main districts: the centre, Pratamnak and Jomtien are all about the same distance away. The larger apartments in the first building work for a couple or a family, while the studios and smaller units in the second are a good fit for one person and for long-term letting. Buyers who insist on walking to the beach should look at buildings closer to the sea. As in any Thai condominium, up to 49% of the total unit area can 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 Hyde Park Residence, More Property can confirm which building a unit is in, send current listings and arrange a viewing.