Considered
as the Asian birthplace of modern pool villa, Phuket is teeming with fantastic
and elegantly-designed private villas in the likes of Amanpuri and the Banyan
Tree, two international resort hotel chain brands that have introduced the
concept of private villas in the island of Phuket in Thailand.
The
elegance in design and world-class facilities that were integrated in most of
the newly-constructed private villas in Phuket, have made them an attractive
commodity especially for high profile celebrities, who, sometimes would like to
have parties in a more private mode, without having to sacrifice comfort,
convenience and enjoyment. Some of the famous celebrities who own private
villas in Phuket, Thailand are:
- David and Victoria Beckham. The Beckham’s had a luxury beach home built on the island of Koh Samui in Ban Tai, Thailand. The construction of the resort style villa was completed in mid-2008. It’s a three-floor $5.8 million home sits on 8 acres amid the hills overlooking a private beach.
- Sven Goran Eriksson. Beckham’s friend and former national team coach introduced David to the Koh Samui island where he also owns a private villa close to the Beckham’s villa.
- Robbie Fowler. Former England team mate and property investor is known to have snapped up a home in one of Thailand’s popular resorts.
- Robbie Williams. Famous singer owns a property in the same neighborhood as the Beckham’s.
- Kimi Raikkonen. World F1 champion bought a Thai resort development in Phuket. The Swiss-based sports star is said to have paid $1.5 million for a private villa in the Serrenity Terraces – a residential development in Rawai area.
- Damien Hirst. An internationally renowned English artist, art collector, and entrepreneur who dominated the art scene in Britain during the 1990s. He owns one of the most luxurious villas built in Phuket, at the Ayara Hilltop Resort in Surin beach.
- Joe Cole. Chelsea m idfielder bought a luxury villa property in another location in Phuket.
Private pool villas
in Phuket and in other islands in Thailand are defined by luxury,
exclusivity and privacy, amazing views and superior architectural and aesthetic
value. Hence, it is not surprising that numerous international celebrities and
VIPs troop to the Kingdom every so often to enjoy the sun and the sea.
