Downtown 49

Downtown 49 stands in Bangkok's Thonglor district, a neighbourhood also known as Phrom Phong. The building is on Sukhumvit 49, in the central part of the city. The area suits buyers who want a quiet, low-rise residential complex close to city services. Because the project is low-rise, it does not have the dense feel of a tower block, and the grounds are landscaped with greenery.

Getting around from Downtown 49 is straightforward. BTS Phrom Phong station is nearby and connects the area with the rest of Bangkok. Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital is about 350 metres from the building, which matters for families and for anyone who wants a medical centre close to home. The EmQuartier shopping district and Liv@49 are also in the area, with shops, cafes and places to spend free time.

Downtown 49 was completed in 2013 by the developer Mary Land. The project has two buildings of 8 floors each and 135 apartments in a range of layouts. It is a compact, boutique-scale complex rather than a large tower development. The building allows pets, which is not common among Bangkok condominiums, and small pets in particular are welcome.

The complex has a communal swimming pool and a gym, plus a garden with a BBQ area. Covered parking is provided, and a shuttle bus service is available for residents. Security is covered by 24-hour guards and CCTV. Together these facilities support daily living: residents can exercise, relax by the pool and host guests without leaving the property.

Five apartments are for sale now: three one-bedroom and two two-bedroom. Sizes run from 44 sq m to 136 sq m, and all of them are on the 4th floor. Views differ between units: pool, city, and a combined city, park and greenery view. All five are fully furnished. Prices range from THB 6,100,000 to THB 20,400,000. Some units have a balcony, a fully equipped kitchen and a full set of electrical appliances.

All five apartments are freehold, meaning full ownership with no time limit. For foreign buyers, a foreign freehold quota is available for some of the units. Because the apartments are sold furnished and equipped, they can be lived in straight after purchase, and in some cases no renovation is needed. The low floor and low-rise format make the building easy to use for families and for anyone who prefers quick access to the street.