I Found a Modern House (in a field) For Sale In Rural Thailand !! Wasn't Expecting That Inside !!

[@jamesabroad8589]

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[@teularose2640]

How much is this USD?

[@glenloader639]

One of the best designs so far. Someone was thinking out side of the box compared to your average Thai design. Too big for me being a single guy but has design features that could be used on a scaled down version. Save some money and then finish of the kitchen and put in the finishing touches to suit your own style. I would give that a thumbs up!!

[@jamesabroad8589]

Yes I had the same thought. Needs quite a lot of work, but has potential if u don't want to build yourself. 🍻👍

[@AndrewGrantSJ]

Thanks James. I’m always pleased when I get the notification that you’ve uploaded. How’s life in the region these days? I guess you can’t go down to the city or beaches for a blowout, even if you wanted to…

[@jamesabroad8589]

Cheers Andrew. Things up this way are quite normal really. No travelling for a while for sure. 👍🙏

[@ColinC33]

Personally speaking that is the best find to date. If I had not just bought I would have been interested in that myself. Thanks again James.

[@jamesabroad8589]

Cheers Colin. Certainly needs some work but with the amount of land , not bad at all. Hope all's well with the new place.👍🙏

[@ColinC33]

@@jamesabroad8589 All good James thanks just keeping the head down till this storm blows over and it will .

[@lukerabin5079]

I really like the little piece of garden off the kitchen. It’d be perfect for a little kitchen garden space.

[@badbadgerretiredinthailand]

well, surprise surprise, what a great find James love the design could do a lot with this, all depends on whats going to be built round you, but I love it for sure, hope your well and stay safe.

[@jamesabroad8589]

Yes wasn't expecting it TBH. All good, take care mate. 👍🙏

[@mike-js1jj]

Cool video. That's definitely an interesting house with some quality finishes inside. I liked the wood work and floor. That would be a great piece of property if one was to get both plots of land.

[@jamesabroad8589]

Cheers Mike, I wasn't expecting much, so I was impressed with a lot of the inside myself. 👍🙏

[@lukerabin5079]

Your garden is looking bloody fantastic!

[@jamesabroad8589]

Needs some work mate. Still raining.👍😎

[@lukerabin5079]

@@jamesabroad8589 I think you’re being unfair to yourself. It looks so beautifully green and yet you haven’t let it get jungle like, which I might be guilty of!

[@boogaloob4638]

Thats the best deal i have seen so far on all the gaffs you showed. Like you said, its missing a few key things - at the minute its a bit wierd stood on its own like that - stick a garage on one side, a pool on the other, and turn the land into a hell of garden. I would be tempted to stick a mez roof over that lounge to give the upstairs a whole floor. Might be too warm and echoey as it is now. Bargain though, either way.

[@jamesabroad8589]

Yes, I liked it more than I thought I would TBH. All the best mate.👍🍻

[@ChimpsAI]

18 cents for a bottle of water! Nice looking house with beautiful views of the countryside and mountains. I really like the layout and wood flooring. Nice find.

[@jamesabroad8589]

Cheers, yes, interesting find.👍🍺

[@VH-gw3qi]

Thank you James, enjoyed your video ! Stay safe 👋🏻cheers

[@jamesabroad8589]

Cheers Victor. All the best mate.👍🍺

[@BenAziz007]

Subscribed to your channel a few days ago. Really enjoying your videos. This is a nice house…not to sure of the location but the house itself is nice.

[@jamesabroad8589]

Cheers Anthony, thanks for subscribing mate.👍🙏

[@jenslaustenhansen3081]

There will be some work for the aircon to cool the living room. But nice house with enough storage rooms.

[@jamesabroad8589]

Yes, would need quite a cooling system, but the way solar has developed recently, could have all the aircon running on solar.🙏👍

[@c.k.2]

That’s the first thing what I thought as well. Maybe put some tinted film on the inside of the windows (like they use for the cars) that would help already a lot too.

[@streetcar6080]

Someone's dream design. It's going to be pricey. You should not expect to be able to resell this property easily. It's a unique design that will take years to find the right buyer. Perfectly fine for buying this house for the wife and children.

[@jamesabroad8589]

Yes, agree, interesting for someone looking to settle in that area.👍🙏

[@davesadler3752]

Lovely house....amazing what you can get for around £100,000 in northern Thailand. Thanks for the video, always enjoy your videos!

[@tinglestingles]

Wondering if there's likely to be a large housing estate popping up? £100k for that?

[@jamesabroad8589]

Cheers Dave, yes a pretty good deal with the amount of land you get.🍻👍

[@jamesabroad8589]

There are about 10 small plots for sale at the far end of that field. Not too big.👍

[@ShoelessNomadThailand]

Love these smart builds. Fantastic vlog

[@jamesabroad8589]

Cheers mate.👍🍻

[@scoobydog411]

James your a Wealth of info about Thailand. I’m looking forward to moving there.

[@lukerabin5079]

Wow! The storage space you want to turn into a billiards room, would make me a perfect photography studio!

[@jamesabroad8589]

loads of options for that space for sure.👍

[@barrygunning2529]

Another great video a lot of house and land for the money with room to negotiate a low price for some refit would do someone very nice.

[@jamesabroad8589]

Cheers Barry. Yes, get the price down and it could be turned into a nice place for sure.🍻👍

[@cwill2000]

They should have used the rod iron concept. Rod iron stairs etc....

[@kingofcrob]

I like this one... Though I would build a pool towards the front, and open up tie bottom room into a entertainment area..... though Changing those downlights and cleaning the windows would be a nightmare.

[@jamesabroad8589]

Yes, would need a pet giraffe to help out changing those light bulbs lol. All the best. 👍🙏

[@ThatForeignBloke]

Wow, that was some property. More Scandi than earlier what with the huge glass windows 👍👍

[@jamesabroad8589]

Yes, seen similar places in Finland. Hope all's well mate.👍🙏

[@karlenzmann]

New to your channel. The more I look into Thailand, the better it starts to look. I'm planning on retiring in FEB/MAR of 2023, and was looking at the Philippines primarily. I hit the Philippines back in April of 2019, but like everyone else, had to cancel my 2020, and 2021 trip. The house in this video is not bad...And if the owner is a Liverpool supporter, he must be a great guy...lol

[@jamesabroad8589]

My next video is actually comparing the Thai and Philippines retirement visa. Yes, he was a serious Liverpool fan. 😁👍🙏

[@nickmondo222]

Have you been to the Philippines? If not, I suggest you go there for a few months to check it out. Personally, I think the Phillippines is a toilet compared to Thailand. And dont get me started about the internet there...........try both and see which one you prefer before deciding

[@jamesabroad8589]

@@nickmondo222 Uploading a video later comparing the Philippines & Thai retirement options actually. Interested to hear your views.👍

[@nickmondo222]

@@jamesabroad8589 look forward to it. The Philippines Retirement Visa is, in my opinion, a lot better than Thailand. But only in the regard that you only have to do it once, and not every year as we do here. However, with regard to services, houses, food, culture.....Thailand is the clear winner. (again, my opinion). I think the people are lovely in both countries.

[@karlenzmann]

@@nickmondo222 ...Yes, I was in the Philippines for 2 weeks back in 2019. I'm not retired yet, so the month long trip wont work, but your point is well taken. I'm planning to do just that once I've retired in the spring of 2023.

5 million THB for all that land and house??? no waaay :) Great view though... Love to catch up on your video´s and seeing the climate over there that I miss... Stay safe and keep up the good work

[@jamesabroad8589]

Cheers Johan. All the best mate.👍🍺

[@maaa.a.8003]

Hello James, very nice home. Is this house still on the market?

[@jamesabroad8589]

Cheers, yes I believe so. The contact numbers are in the description (Thai speaking).👍👍

[@tatecraft1361]

Very nice and unexpected architecture. My only concern would be the ability to efficiently cool such a large living area. Would def budget for double pane windows if that was an option.

[@jamesabroad8589]

Yes, took me by surprise. I'd cover the roof in solar panels to keep the place cool

[@streetcar6080]

With such high ceiling, downstairs should be pretty cool without the need for AC. Grow more trees around house and get solar to reduce cooling cost.

[@dallasstorey]

Is that a solar powered light sticking up on the balcony? Good "grow room" downstairs...

[@jamesabroad8589]

Yes it is and the roof was made for solar panels. Never thought of that but yes I suppose it could.👍🍻

[@DovSkipperDrummer]

Cool house mate I wouldn't mind living there, I've already earmarked the room to make into a drum studio!

[@jamesabroad8589]

Yes mate, that separate room would make a great studio for a drum battle. Looking forward to your next vid. 'What is hip' by tower of power maybe ? 😎👍

[@DovSkipperDrummer]

Great idea mate, i love that track and would be a good one to do 🥁👍

[@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh8269]

I also love the language portion 👍🏽🇹🇭

[@waynet8496]

it's beautiful but the aircon bill might add up with that big windows letting the sunlight in.

[@jamesabroad8589]

True, I'd need some solar powered aircon and maybe some film on the windows.🍻👍

[@sliduyzamnoyu]

That store room you say is perfect for a recording studio even got bathrooms for people when they come over and the front room you could have a hot tub pool

[@jamesabroad8589]

True, no problems disturbing neighbors. Full recording studio down there actually. Small orchestra lol.

[@teularose2640]

New to the housing market Indonesia as a US citizen is there possibilities like paying mortgage w banks there? Or is this cash buys only

[@-BigIi-]

I live in Norway - it's not Nordic, but it is nice bit of property:)) A house like that would stand out in Norway, but not like a sore thumb 😁 Splendidly. Just needs a bit of work.

[@lukerabin5079]

The timber work is lovely. It can’t be cheap to commission, surely?

[@jamesabroad8589]

Certainly not cheap. I was expecting tile before I walked in.👍🙏

[@harryinhuahin1272]

"Curiouser and curiouser," cried Alice (she was so much surprised, that for the moment she quite forgot how to speak good English). "What were they thinking about...?"

[@jamesabroad8589]

Curious indeed Harry. 😁

[@nsmith3143]

James and his mountain views lol, I love it! But James you mentioned it looks like a development out the front, which would ruin the view to some extent?

[@jamesabroad8589]

I had to control myself lol. Only aboout 8-10 small plots for sale at the far end of the field so not a big development. 👍🙏

[@escapesjc7936]

This place is the place to go if you have to go. Quite the pleathora of bathrooms. With some landscaping this would be a perfect home for entertaining. Also make sure you say nam plao not nam pla or you'll get fish sauce unless this is how you quench your thirst 😂 cheers James 👍🍺

[@jamesabroad8589]

Ha ha yes, nam plaa with ice.😁👍

[@superskier2]

How would you change the bulbs in those high down lighters in the lounge?. Nice house but needs some money spending but it could be done and a beautiful home it would make.

[@jamesabroad8589]

True never thought of that. You might need one of those long pole bulb changers (with an extension lol).👍🙏

[@donaldshanley963]

Hello can Aussie buy properly in Thailand

[@jamesabroad8589]

It's complicated. There are links in the description that explain more.👍🍺

[@sunnienie239]

Beautiful home is this beautiful home for sale. How much ?

[@jamesabroad8589]

house + 2.5 Rai land. 5 million THB.🍻👍

[@georgeparis6729]

Nice 👍

[@jamesabroad8589]

Cheers George.👍🍺

[@benjaminh.3356]

Question: if somebody is interested to sell a house by a video made by you, how can you be reached (Mail, Tel, etc.) ????

[@jamesabroad8589]

Depends where it is mate. I have a FB page under the same name for messages. All the best.👍🙏

[@benjaminh.3356]

Thanks for the fast answer.

[@JohnLadda]

Really like the inside of the house. Dont know about the scandinavian design though :D Would def. knock down some of that wall to the kitchen (if you could) and get even more open space. Like an island with some barchairs so you can sit and talk to the people cooking and same time look at the great view. The exterior wasnt my cup of tea.Mostly the bif roof. What was that?! :) Big size land aswell. Think good value. Great video

[@jamesabroad8589]

Cheers, yes a big open plan down stairs with a modern kitchen would be great actually. Not a fan of the outside TBH but good for solar panels.👍🍻

[@tonytrott6318]

There are tons of empty half finished places in Thailand but you can not buy them for the following reasons. Firstly they have been repossessed by the bank and on paper they are worth a lot more than they are in real life and so the bank can not sell them at a discount because otherwise the bank itself will be bankrupt. I saw properties there that had swimming pools and car ports for thirty cars half finished. I saw a complex of houses with fantastic sports facilities like brand new squash courts finished but boarded up. The other reasons that you can not buy these properties are that there are very strict laws about foreigners owning land and property in Thailand. Now also lets look at what title deed there may be on this piece of land, If it was built on a nor soi sam it basically means that No Thai bank will loan money against the property and so no Thai person can buy it unless they have cash. It looks like the kind of property that was being built by a foreigner married to a Thai woman. Now lets also look at the land and property scandals in Thailand. There have been numerous scandals with properties being illegally built on public land and in national parks and developers building on land which they do not actually own. Now with Covid I am guessing that like many other properties this will sit there and gradually rot and not get finished.

[@harryinhuahin1272]

Sorry to probably upset you but your sweeping generalisations on a few genuine examples (plus a couple of incorrect statements) result in a very negative comment that is very different to what I have experienced during twenty-odd years in Thailand.

[@jamesabroad8589]

Yes, in some cases what you say is true, but not in every case. I know too many guys who've bought places with their partners and had no issues. Yes, foreigners can't own land.

[@samoday2992]

At first I thought the worst when seeing the land in the front that looks like it’s going to become a mooban but Have to say that’s impressive . I’d buy that house , simple but really nice .could the store room become a garage ?

[@harryinhuahin1272]

Do you mean the semi-basement behind the "pool-hall"...? I doubt you could get access on the slope behind the exterior staircase - would need to check the plans to see how that section has been built, before excavating... Maybe...

[@jamesabroad8589]

Yes, there are 2 big plots where the house is and about 10 smaller ones at the other end of the field. Not sure there'd be enough space for a garage TBH. I'd stick one on the side next to the stairs.🍻👍

[@samoday2992]

@@jamesabroad8589 I was thinking you could possibly cut a whole through the concrete and make a garage out of the bottom floor . At 14:35 on the vid does that storage room go to a level outdoor area ? That would make an ideal garage

[@GearTalk101]

I would buy it for just the land plot

[@jamesabroad8589]

Yes pretty good plot size and close to town. 🙏👍

[@jasonjudkins2056]

Nice house, with the windows maybe put tinting on it, so only you can see out, plus keep some of the heat out. Shame it’s got a cramped looking kitchen, maybe a galley kitchen would be a better idea, but that area seems to be wasted space, but at least it’s got your mountain views James 😂😂😂😂😂

[@jamesabroad8589]

Yes, panoramic mountain views too, heaven.😁👍

[@glennaa11]

very interesting. Seems like lots of wasted space though. For sure needs a new kitchen. Why so many bathrooms?

[@jamesabroad8589]

I think the separate area was an office/meeting room with the 2 guest toilets outside. Certainly interesting.🍺👍

[@sutacholsoon4566]

can foreigners buy landed properties ?

[@jamesabroad8589]

There are links in the description on this. A foreigner can't own land.👍🍺

[@jimdee9801]

Shame they didnt make the front wondows as curtain wall ie without the 1980s upvc ugly frames

[@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh8269]

Needs a pool! 😁🏊🏽‍♂️

[@jamesabroad8589]

Yes agree, a pool and deck area at the back would be great.🙏👍

[@andyjamieson7369]

can you add a map to this place plz

[@jamesabroad8589]

bit.ly/3lbxHQo google map link there mate. I think that's the shop I bought water.🍻👍

[@TheKipper0893]

How is Bob?

[@jamesabroad8589]

He's good, plenty of rain at the moment.😁👍🍺

[@nextmoreinc]

Love it do you accept crypto? and do the land come with it so one can grow food and herbs ;)

[@nickmondo222]

im so sorry, but i thought it was an awfully designed house. Definately work needed on the kitchen, as you said. Also, I would extend the floor upstairs across the wasted space in the main living room.

[@jamesabroad8589]

Yes, certainly not everyone's cup of tea & needs a bit of imagination in terms of re-design. 👍🙏

[@beachcomber4785]

...'some kind of developement going up here' - 'be afraid be very afraid'. Wheres the land/plot details?

[@jamesabroad8589]

Mai did show me. 2 big plots 2.5 rai/2 rai and about 8-10 smaller plots at the far end.👍🍻

[@beachcomber4785]

@@jamesabroad8589 did she show the chanoots and/or a land office plan

[@jamesabroad8589]

@@beachcomber4785 To be honest mate I just went to have a look out of interest. I got the general layout, but If you want more details you can ask Mai. Phone number is in the description. 👍

[@chrismiles8297]

I've just had a traditional Thai style, 2 bedroom house built in a small village, 1/2 hours drive from Kalasin in the Isan province. The house is all steel framed, with steel profile roof tiles. All up cost including electric power and water to the house cost 200,000 baht. The only thing is I do not own the land it's built on.

[@jamesabroad8589]

Amazing price Chris. I personally didn't care that I didn't own the land. UK house prices are insane. 11 mill THB is the average house price now. 👍🍻

[@brianlee7362]

Hi James……just found your channel, and subscribed. I imagine the further you are from Bangkok, the lower the housing/building cost? Do you have an average cost per sq. meter for construction costs in Tak? I live in British Columbia, Canada. Thanks. I am enjoying your videos.

[@jamesabroad8589]

It really depends on the builder and materials you use. It can be between 8K THB - 15K +. This FB group could be useful to you.facebook.com/groups/416779518982533

[@tommynikon2283]

Beautiful house, design, view.....BUT: the whole front yard is going to be DEVELOPED!!!! Retired appraiser here; IF you don't own the dirt, somebody else DOES!- and if you don't own it, you have ZERO Say. So if this was practical (for whomever), I'd try to increase the size of my land footprint, more "buffer".....from others.

[@geoffreydavies6570]

Not for me I'm afraid, bad design kitchen in the middle and didn't see any air con and all of that glass in the front like living in a furnace 🙄

[@jamesabroad8589]

Yes, not everyone's taste. Would need a new kitchen and solar panels for cooling.👍🍺

[@YuChiGongG]

Why so many toilets? Maybe the owner has bladder problems? Or, maybe he likes a different toilet for every day of the week? Interesting house. Difficult to keep cool unless you had commercial ACs suitable for use at 7-Eleven.

[@Roybhoy888]

The amount of space wasted is ridiculous..

[@jamesabroad8589]

Kitchen area needed an overhaul but the rest was ok for me. 👍🍺

[@dazdragon445]

The inside of the house is quite nice..... That roof is butt ugly!! I could ruff it there.

[@jamesabroad8589]

Hi Daz, yes I liked the inside. Hope all's well mate.👍🙏

[@dazdragon445]

@@jamesabroad8589 everything good here brother. Hope you're doing fine with all the craziness

[@davidshepherd1713]

Great property at a great price lots of potential sort of property I would buy You could land a helicopter on that roof

[@jamesabroad8589]

Yes, could definitely be a great pad with some work. 👍🍺

[@pauljoseph3182]

House + 2 Rai 3-5 mill North Thailand have unemployment n Homeless??? Pattaya very Sad Stay Sexy, Happy n Safe

[@jamesabroad8589]

Not as bad up this way. Take care Paul.👍🍺

[@akeman21]

haha, James, your mountain view fetish is getting worse ;) I did not like this property, maybe it is good but I did not feel it. They say when walk in a property to purchase you know in 10 seconds what to do. I think this is true. Anyways, your scandinavian friend likes your videos.

[@harryinhuahin1272]

At these ones are mountains... 555 But it seems now "Nordic" has become the new buzz-word...

[@akeman21]

@@harryinhuahin1272 yes, I teached James the differens between Nordic and Scandinavian, he knows now ;)

[@jamesabroad8589]

Cheers, Yes, was quite excited about the mountain views on this one and the Nordic style lol. 😁🍻👍

[@natesquestyouknowthatsrigh8269]

👍🏽🇹🇭

[@barriewalker1878]

Wow, probably the worst looking new build iv ever seen in Thailand.

[@jamesabroad8589]

Yes, not everyone's cup of tea. Straight to the point mate, like it. 😁👍

[@barriewalker1878]

@@jamesabroad8589 haha sorry about that. Iv watched a vlog on it being built and wasn't impressed then. It just doesn't suit the area. Probably look nice looking over a beach. 👍🏿

[@BigRedBugs]

Great buy since Thai bht is weak!

[@jamesabroad8589]

Yes for that amount of land, for sure.👍🙏