Big Buddha and Plai Laem

Plai Laem covers a large part of the north east peninsular from Big Buddha in the south west to Tong Son Bay in the north and across to where it meets Choengmon in the east. It is principally a residential area but includes the famous Wat Plai Laem with its massive statue of the 18-arm image of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy and Compassion and the Laughing Buddha statue sitting in the centre of a lake inhabited by voracious Catfish. This is the location of many fairs and concerts accompanied by impressive firework displays. Part of the temple is the famous Big Buddha situated on a man-made peninsular just to the west of the main temple. There are a number of high quality hotels in this area including the Six Senses and Tong Sai Bay. Beaches here tend to be narrow and often fully covered at high tide.

The airport is close by with arrivals 10 minutes and departures 15 minutes away.

The property is situated on a hillside overlooking Big Buddha Bay. Built in 1999 the property was renovated in 2011. It provides spacious accommodation on two levels with covered balconies on both.

The accommodation on the main house comprises:

Central access hall;

Large full width Living Room with marble tile floor, ceiling fans, sliding aluminium frame doors to the balcony with Jacuzzi;

Fully fitted Kitchen with granite work tops, stainless steel sink, "Fagor" ceramic hob and grill, extractor fan, good range of cupboards, fridge freezer, kitchen table and chairs;

Master Bedroom with marble tile floor, built in wardrobes, sliding doors to balcony, air conditioning;

- en suite Bathroom with bath and shower, w.c. and wash basin;

2nd Bedroom with marble tile floor, wardrobe, sliding door to side balcony, air conditioning;

The balcony runs the full width of the villa and includes a jacuzzi and coveree Sala.

 

Circular Stairs lead down from the Living Room to the lower level:

Large open Living Area with sliding doors to the lower balcony, two ceiling  fans, ceramic tiled floor;

Kitchen with ceranic tiled floor and work surfaces, two washbasins, louvred windows;

Bedroom 3 with marble tile floor, air conditioning, wardrobe;

Covered terrace runs the full width of the villa.

Side door leads to the Garage area.

To the rear is a narow grassed area which also gives access to the Guest Wing.

 

The Guest Wing is a completely separate area comprising two buildings over looking the Swimming Pool.

Bungalow 1 has an iar conditioned double bedroom with en suite bathroom and small kitchen;

The Second Building comprises

An air conditioned Double Bedroom with ensuite bathroom and kitchen:

A two double bedroom suite with en suite bathrooms and central living kitchen.

All rooms face onto the pool deck and have sea views from the terrace.

This area is suitable for guests or could be used to provide vacation rentals.