Traditional elegance blends with modern architecture describes this phenomenal 4 bedroom, 4.5 bathroom residence at the foothills of lush mountains in Chiang Mai's Hang Dong district, Thailand, off Canal Road. One of the most exclusive Moo-Baan (Upscale community) in the city - a 40 house/sixty rai estate with 24hr security. The property (220 sq.w. of land) is shaded by mature palm trees in a pleasant and spacious exotic garden, and only 10 minutes from the airport, shopping malls, fine restaurants, international schools, hospitals and 2 golf courses.
Native New York antique collector has spent close to thirty years collecting the many museum quality antiques and luxury furnishings throughout this house, the antiquities and various collections would be of interest to either collectors, or anyone wanting to start an antiques business, or just live amongst the treasures. The house is also home to a profusion of art, antiquities and imported luxury designer furniture from South-East Asia, France, China and America, as well as being fitted with the latest in technology and modern conveniences. Features such as 5 meter high golden teak ceilings, ornate tapestries, rich golden teak wide plank floors, skylights and over 110 golden teak doors and windows - 70 of which are imported rare antique stain glass from Europe and America, make this a one of a kind living experience. Teak screens compliment the windows, comforting the house with a natural constant cool breeze without the use of air-conditioning. The living room contains a stone working fireplace with an oversized golden teak mantelpiece. A library/study with over 2000+ books/magazines, 400+ cook books and a collection of rare LP albums from 1940-1970s, some of which is rare.
The world class gourmet kitchen comes with rosewood built-in cabinets, African black and gold speck granite counter tops, an oak kitchen island imported from Hampton and every modern appliance including two side by side stainless steel and titanium refrigerators. All this is majestically adorned by a gorgeous 2.1m, 9 tier drop imported crystal chandelier worth 1 million baht (30,000 USD). The skylights combined with the chandelier is an exceptional feature in this property and is one of a kind to be found no where else. The sunlight that comes in through the skylights reflect off the chandelier resulting in a spectacular display of rainbow colours that adorn the house.
The master bedroom might just be the most comfortable room in the house and features 5 meter high golden teak ceilings, ornate king-size rosewood bed from France, imported crystal chandelier, an antique French Louis XIV dresser/drawer with Italian marble top, full length Art Deco 1930's mirror, a vanity area, rosewood wardrobe cabinets and a luxurious en-suite bathroom consisting of an imported marble Jacuzzi/bath tub and jet showers, and an antique French Gold Leaf/hand-painted mirror by 'Le Soy'. This elegant bathroom overlooks the garden. From the bedroom a spacious balcony overlooks the gardens and spa/swimming pool with views of Doi Suthep.
Outside, the 15 jet tiled hydro/chromotherapy spa/swimming pool is decorated with a beautiful mermaid mosaic design, tiled fountains and marble statues of dolphins and Greek Godesses, while mood enhancing lighting affords you the perfect spa experience. The two wide terraces that stand adjacent to the pool are home to more imported fine marble and stone statues, which can be seen at various points on the property. All this and more make the house perfect for entertaining guests; a servants’ quarters is also adjoined to the property.
No expense, nor expertise, has been spared in creating this magnificent home that has been fully, and fastidiously, refurbished and furnished over the past three years by the owner.
This is a rare opportunity to own/rent a truly unique property in the purity of nature combined with the perfection of a quality residence.
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Other Features
• Extremely Rare 35 piece Museum Quality Burl Wood Happy Buddha Collection ranging in size from 10 kilo -1000 kilo, carved from trees 600-1200 years old
• Museum quality 1000 kilo Rosewood Statues of Guan-Yu and Guan-Eim (Extremely Rare)
• Chobi Rugs from Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Extremely Rare Tiger Rugs from China
• 20 piece Antique Chinese Cabinet collection
• Museum Quality Built-in Thai Teak Wood Carvings
• Over-sized Golden Teak Bay windows and screens/ Imported German brass and glass handles and locks
• 20 piece Antique Replica Rosewood Ship Collection
• 400-600 Thread Count Egyptian Cotton Fine Luxury Linen from Emporium
• 12 Crystal Imported Chandeliers
• Imported Fine Luxury Curtains and Wallpaper
• Handmade Gold Leaf Curtain Rods with Elephant and Lion Design
• Antique French Louis XIV Desk
• Antique American Upright Piano
• Rare Antique Book Collection
• 20 Piece Antique Replica Turkish Stainglass Lamps
• Imported Luxury Day Bed
• Rare shell collection
• Carport for 3 cars
• Automatic Front Gate
• 6 Sky Lights
• 4 Mitsubishi Air Conditioning Units
• 7 LCD TVs, home theatre all new and highest standard of technology, UBC, Satellite, ADSL
• Smoke detectors and State of the Art Alarm Security System
• Top of the line digital exercising equipment
• Top of the line digital washer/dryer
• Imported BBQ gas grill
• New Grand Jeep Cherokee
• House registered as Thai company/chanote title deed and comes with a business and two websites
Please see the *Photo Gallery for pictures of the house and the art and antique collections. *Use the slideshow setting for best viewing. Click on Sale Price/Rental Rates. Complete itemised inventory of house is available upon request, please Contact Us to know more.
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