The Prim Grand Condo

The Prim Grand Condo is a boutique low-rise condominium in the north of Pattaya, where Wongamat meets Naklua; its official name is The Prim Grand Condominium. The project was delivered by Porchland Group, a developer with several residential schemes on the Eastern Seaboard. Sales were announced in 2012 and the official launch took place in October 2013. The building is a single block of 8 storeys with, according to the developer, 64 units. The Prim Grand Condo in Wongamat, Pattaya is a small-scale building for people who prefer few neighbours and a quiet street.

Location

The building stands in a side lane off Soi Naklua 12, the street that runs from Naklua Road to the Sanctuary of Truth; the soi itself is about 200 m away. This is not a beachfront address: the sea is 700–900 m away on foot. The nearest shoreline is by The Zign Hotel, about 700 m away, and the small public Wong Prachan Beach next to the Sanctuary of Truth is roughly 900 m. The long Wong Amat Beach is about 1.7 km away. The Sanctuary of Truth is about 1.1 km away, and Lan Pho market in old Naklua, known for its seafood stalls, is 1.7 km. Naklua Road is about 700 m away; songthaews (shared pick-up taxis) run along it towards the centre. The Terminal 21 shopping centre is about 3.3 km away by road and Bangkok Hospital Pattaya about 3.5 km.

Facilities

The main shared areas are placed on the roof.

• rooftop swimming pool and jacuzzi;
• fitness room;
• sauna;
• restaurant;
• lobby and lounge area;
• garden;
• covered parking;
• 24-hour security and CCTV.

The list comes from the developer's announcement and property catalogues; whether the restaurant is operating is best checked at a viewing.

Apartments

The building is made up mainly of one-bedroom apartments. According to the developer's announcement they measure 45–50 sq m; resale units of about 43 sq m also come up, and catalogues mention penthouses as well. At launch the apartments were sold fully furnished, so most resale units are ready to move into. The floor, the outlook and the condition of the fit-out are worth checking unit by unit.

Who it suits

The Prim Grand Condo suits buyers who want a home for year-round living or long winter stays in the calm northern part of the city and do not need a beachfront address: the sea and the shops and transport on Naklua Road are all within walking distance. A small building with a rooftop pool also works for long-term letting, since one-bedroom apartments are in demand among couples and remote workers. Those who need a beach on the doorstep or large landscaped grounds should look at complexes closer to the Wongamat shore. As in any Thai condominium, up to 49% of the total unit area can be registered in foreign freehold ownership (the foreign quota), with the rest held under the Thai quota or through a company.

If you are looking at condos for sale in The Prim Grand Condo, the More Property team will send current listings, confirm the floor, condition and ownership quota for each unit, and arrange viewings.