Bellevue Gardens, Bang Saray, is being lauded as one of the highest value for money developments on the Eastern Seaboard.
In five-star, rural location, flanked on one side by extensive lush tropical vegetation, and poised on a gently sloping hillside in view of Bang Saray Bay, the development is generous in area, so that each of the villas is situated on at least a 594 sqm land plot, giving ample room for a swimming pool, terrace, car parking and substantial grassed area. Additional plot sizes include the interim 832 sqm and the largest plot size of 1,208 sqm.

Cost-effective investment
As far as Feng Shui considerations are concerned, the development represents the perfect placement, being situated with the hills behind and the sea in front, this taking advantage of natural harmonics.
Developer Matthew Brennan has an extensive knowledge of the benefits of Feng Shui, the principles of which have been employed extensively in his other developments, as well as in his own home.
In investment terms, especially because the land on which Bellevue Gardens is situated is being sold at prices 25 per cent lower than the local market norm, return on investment is predicted to amount to between 10-30 per cent over the next couple of years. This especially so with construction costs being reckoned at Bt10,000 per metre, effectively at cost price, representing the cheapest and most cost effective in the area.
Matthew Brennan has extensive construction experience, having built several top-class, state-of-the-art discotheques in Thailand, as well as a considerable number of exclusive, five-star villas in the neighbourhood, including his own balinesque house.
Consequently, clients have Matthew’s assurance that the Bellevue Gardens project will continue the tradition of quality build that has characterised all his developments to date.

Superb location
The 13 residences of Bellevue Gardens are, in fact, part of a larger, more extensive development, Bellevue Heights Village; the community totalling 34 residences in all, but Bellevue Gardens, itself, is noteworthy for being eminently affordable, with special offer prices starting at Bt2.7 million.
As such, the project will epitomise a haven of peace and tranquillity, while being in a perfect position to access the national road network from nearby Sukhumvit Road.
The location will, accordingly, be admirably placed to access all three airports of U-Tapao, Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang, as well as the amenities and entertainments of nearby downtown Pattaya, the industrial estates of the Eastern Seaboard and local international schools; in addition to being near to top-class recreational facilities, including the projected Beaches Water Theme Park, numerous golf courses, and Ocean Marina for the yachting fraternity.

Spaciousness
The uniquely designed, single-storey, three bedroom, three bathroom villas of Bellevue Gardens are all designed to maximise privacy, open-plan living and quality, perfect for either relaxation, or for entertaining. In keeping with a tropical lifestyle, all the properties boast a covered veranda to take full advantage of outdoor living. The interiors of the villas are in a contemporary style with high ceilings and considerable attention to detail, demonstrating the best of quality Western and Thai features.
Spaciousness is the hallmark of the villas. Both the master bedroom and the first bedroom are 25 sqm, while the second bedroom is 17 sqm. All three bedrooms have large, luxury en suite bathrooms the dining room and living rooms again are both 25 sqm each, while the kitchen is 9 sqm. There is also a 4 sqm storage room.

Purchase incentives
Included in the purchase price are:
l air conditioning in all bedrooms (for the first four units sold);
l fitted teak kitchen (for the first four units sold);
l bathroom suites and fittings – Cotto brand or equivalent;
l tiling throughout the house – Cotto brand or equivalent;
l fitted wardrobes and internal doors;
l carport.
Additional options include landscaping, and granite kitchen work surface. While the swimming pool is not standard, so as to give purchasers the budget option, the design of the villas is ideal to incorporate one, and the developer will only too pleased to install a generously sized 24 sqm pool at a very reasonable price.

Eco-friendly options
In addition, as he is a wholehearted supporter of ‘green’, environmentally sensitive principles, the developer is currently negotiating for a considerable number of cutting-edge, eco-friendly options, such as roof-mounted solar heating and solar powered ornamental lighting, fountains and garden ornaments, to augment the existing energy-efficient, low wattage lighting and insulation.
This will not only substantially reduce the residents’ carbon signatures, but also their electricity bills if they choose to install them. There is also a fully functional sewage management system and the water on the project is supplied from a bore well, with a potability considerably higher than that of normal brands of bottled water; a very welcome feature in an area where the calcium content of water is high, contributing to kidney stones and other ailments.

Amenities
Bellevue Gardens boasts five-star facilities, including common land areas, a considerable amount of which will be given over to the growing of vegetables and an extensive fruit orchard to include bananas, mangoes, paw-paw, coconut palms, pineapples, jap fruit, papaya, neem and limes.
The project is fortunate enough to have as its first resident, Malcolm Gwilliam, an Australian environmentalist of considerable experience, specialising in permaculture.
Malcolm is acting as a the ecological consultant to ensure only natural principles of synergy are employed and that no environmental damaging pesticides are used, as has unfortunately been the norm among the majority of non-clued up local farmers.
In addition to the growing of fruit and vegetables, there is also a fish-filled lake, as well as a luxurious clubhouse designed in the traditional Thai architectural mode, which is expected to also house a restaurant and wine bar for the residents and their guests.
In addition, there is on-site management and 24/7 security, with a surrounding gated periphery to give the whole development the feel of a true sanctuary and refuge from the madding crowd.

Buying-to-let value
In the event that investment is paramount and you prefer to buy-to-let rather than choosing to take up personal residence, one can expect to benefit from the burgeoning local rental market, with a prospective clientele drawn either from the executives of the numerous international companies located in the local industrial estates or from the seasonal tourist market.
One can also exploit the current trend for circumspect buyers whose intention is to purchase at their leisure; that is those who wish to use rental property as a base from which to prospect potential residential property in which to live.
As such, one can expect a monthly rental yield of approximately Bt35,000 on a typical three bedroom
property.
Maintenance fees
Completely transparent monthly maintenance fees, charged at a very reasonable Bt10 per wah, are payable six months in advance by the buyer for common areas and communal services.

Conclusion
Bellevue Gardens is definitely one of the most desirable residential properties in the area, with a considerable amount of attention being given to maintain a competitive edge while a providing high quality product, built in the best traditions of the West, whose many advantages will be very difficult to better.
There are no other developments in the whole region that can boast such a wide variety of vegetation and fruit, not merely for ornamentation, but also to provide quality, pollution-free food for the residents.
The ecological features will also be far above the norm guaranteeing a satisfying and wholesome lifestyle, which will be the envy of lesser developments.

Contact information
Bellevue Gardens,
Bang Saray sub-district
Sattahip district
Chonburi 20250
T: Aue 084 778 6592,
Matt 084 778 5954
Malcolm 0854501791
E: b21aue@yahoo.com or
mbrennan@loxinfo.co.th