subject: Phuket Property: You Just Can't Get Closer To The Beach Than This... [print this page] Well that's not quite true. Well that's not quite true.
But the point is, if you dream of living on a tropical island like Phuket, you probably want to be as close to the beach as you can.
So just to get you dreaming, here are five of the most glorious beachfront properties in Phuket.
This villa on the beach at Mai Khao is just minutes from Phuket International Airport.
It's at the south of the beach and a short walk along the rocks to Surin or Laem Singh.
If you know Phuket well, youll know that Surin is one of the most upmarket areas of the Island. And beachfront properties like this one don't come onto the market very often.
Villa Oom is on the market for 76,000,000 Baht (US$2,500,000).
Baan Lom Talay is in the neighbouring town of Kamala.
You can see it in this picture, nestled between the rocks.
The villa sits on a secluded headland plot.
It's around 5km to the nearest town and - from what Ive seen - its difficult to find a more peaceful location in Phuket. Well, as long as the sound of waves crashing below doesnt bother you?
The asking price is US$7,000,000 (210,000,000 Baht).
All these properties have something very special - they are directly on the beach.
You may be surprised to know that it's not easy to find property on the beach in Phuket.
Yes, you will find many close to the beach - but usually theres at least a road between.
And recent changes to building laws mean you can't build this close to the beach anymore.
So, if you must have your own piece of beachfront - send me an email and tell me what you are looking for.