Despite entering the Chiang Mai condominium market only three years ago, Thailand’s foremost real estate developer Sansiri are again welcoming in a new addition to their growing ‘Family’, dcondo nim. Building on the success of its elder siblings dcondo campus resort, the nim-adjacent dcondo sign and d’VIENG Santitham, dcondo nim’s innovative and thoughtful design manifest is founded on the concept “The Colour of Nimman”; a blissful union of the traditional Lanna [Northern Thai] and contemporary lifestyles inspired by the city’s trendiest neighbourhood and its inhabitants.

Strategically located just off the Super Highway, dcondo nim truly feels like an oasis amid the hustle and bustle of the surrounding area yet is just 200m from CentralFestival, arguably Chiang Mai’s largest shopping mall and to which it’s connected directly by a gated walkway with exclusive right of access for residents. Boasting over 300 shops and restaurants including Central Food Hall (reputedly Asia’s finest supermarket), two food courts, a weekly night market, a state-of-the-art cinema with IMAX 3D/4DX, an ice-skating rink and, perfect for those without their own transport, a free shuttle bus service which operates four routes every day of the week from CentralFestival to select destinations throughout Nimman, the ‘Old City’, Chiang Mai Airport and the Night Bazaar. Scarcely any less convenient, Chiang Mai’s main (‘Provincial Arcade’) bus station can be reached on foot from dcondo nim in roughly 20 minutes as can the popular Chiang Mai Business Park (CBP), home to Big C Extra hypermarket, DIY store HomePro, furniture retailer Index Living Mall and the upcoming Platinum Fashion Mall. Just ten minutes farther is Bangkok Hospital, the city’s latest infirmary and already considered by many local expats and Thai folk alike as the best private medical centre in all Chiang Mai.

As might be expected from such a trusted and award-winning name as Sansiri, on-site amenities and leisure facilities at dcondo nim are nothing short of impressive. Security throughout the property is particularly tight courtesy of round-the-clock –and unusually motivated- uniformed security guards together with the presence of CCTV cameras in all common areas, keycard-controlled access to the property from the outside and even to individual floors via the double elevators; for added peace of mind, residents benefit from a juristic office which is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Besides the provision of around 130 car parking bays and a central ‘Recycle Zone’ for the disposal of paper, metal, glass and plastic waste products, each Tower incorporates a ‘Double Volume Lobby’ divided into two communal seating areas; one with matching accent chairs, chaise lounge and couch, and the other featuring a pair of bar tables and stools in the company of a Siam Commercial Bank ATM for quick and easy cash withdrawals. Free WiFi is provided in all shared areas of the property while setting up private, high-speed fibre-optic home broadband can be organised through CAT Internet (for which supplementary charges will apply).

Situated on more than 8 rai (1.28 hectares) of land, dcondo nim’s three 8-storey residential buildings (identified as Towers A, B and C) are arranged in the shape of a quadrangle enclosing an attractive and diligently tended landscaped community garden rich with tropical flora and which imparts a serene, almost meditative, ambience. At the heart of the green space lies a 50m by 11m outdoor freshwater swimming pool with integrated jacuzzi and poolside sun deck complete with a collection of rattan tables and chairs. Bordering the water’s edge stands a well-equipped ‘Fitness Room’ (albeit devoid of the customary sauna) and, set further back, a semi-open Pavilion along with a striking dual-storey, high-ceilinged bright and airy Clubhouse holding an assortment of rattan furniture and oversized planters on the ground floor and, upstairs, a long bar table and raised stools.

Outfitted with a three-way digital door lock as an extra safeguard, every single one of the 514 air-conditioned units in dcondo nim comes fully –and tastefully- furnished by Bangkok-based SB Furniture and, with everything from cutlery, crockery and glassware to household linens (tablecloth, towels and bedding) supplied as standard, represents a complete turnkey accommodation solution. With large windows, interiors enjoy good natural light and are invitingly appointed to an exemplary and detail-oriented specification with stunning modern décor focussed on natural materials and complimentary Earth tones overall.

Studio units range in size from 29.8 to 31.2 sq m and laid out as a combined living/dining area with cleverly partitioned sleeping quarters, separate kitchen and small private balcony; 1-bedroom units vary in size from 37.3 to 37.9 sq m and also presents a unified living/dining space with separate kitchen and bedroom as well as a small private balcony; 2-bedroom units are a roomy 60.3 to 60.8 sq m and offer an open-plan living/dining/kitchen area with master and secondary bedrooms as well as two bathrooms and a spacious private terrace. Kitchen appliances consist of a fridge/freezer and microwave by Samsung, kettle and toaster yet an electric hob is noticeably absent; a washing machine is likewise non-existent though one can readily be installed or, alternatively, residents can elect to use the communal coin-operated, self-service laundry facilities available in their respective Tower. Bathrooms comprise a glass-panelled shower cubicle with a chrome rainforest shower head and ceramic basin. Living/dining space includes a dining table and either two or four chairs, a two- or three-seat cushioned sofa and at least one 32-40” Samsung flat-screen LED TV. Bedrooms feature a sumptuous queen-sized bed (or king-sized in the master bedroom of the 2-bedroom unit) as well as generous storage space in the wardrobe and under-bed compartments.

With dcondo nim officially unveiled only in mid-June this year, only 30 units are presently occupied and the overwhelming majority of which serve as home to Thai persons either those living permanently in Chiang Mai or those residing beyond the city who use the condominium only on an incidental basis. Only now are rental units starting to appear on the market so take a look at our available offerings at dcondo nim.

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