The Issara Chiang Mai Condominium born-again residences inviting sedate, comfy living

DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

No matter where you go in the world, the construction of new housing developments is often driven at least in part by the sale of its units off-plan. So when sales are weak (for whatever reason), building work will inevitably grind to a halt or, worse, the project itself scrapped, a fate that can befall even the most prominent name property developers and a not altogether uncommon phenomenon in Thailand!

In this vein, it hasn’t exactly been plain sailing for The Issara Chiang Mai condo. First launched as far back as October 2013, a shortfall in demand early on soon caused production to hit the skids. But armed with a revised marketing strategy and a new-found alliance with a large-scale Chinese construction contractor (at the same time helping to attract their fellow countryfolk to buy into the project), The Issara Chiang Mai bounced back.

Helmed by one of Thailand’s longest established and multi-award winning real estate frontrunners well known for delivering premier quality, elegantly designated and innovatively designed habitations, the family-owned Charn Issara Group’s debut upcountry condominium promised a modern-contemporary low-rise architectural design infused with age-old Lanna[Northern Thai] cultural charm and “true luxury”, resort-style living.

LOCATION

Occupying three rai of land just inside the neighbouring district of San Sai, The Issara Chiang Mai is perched right on the fringes of the city. Positioned back from- the Inner Ring Road, residents are afforded a secluded out-of-town hideaway yet enjoy fast, practical access to destinations throughout the metropolitan area. Even for those without their own means of transport, not five minutes on foot from the condo lies a hypermarket and two separate shopping complexes and a  market in the company of many a mom and pop business. Nearest to The Issara Chiang Mai is the massive Tesco Lotus Ruamchoke ‘Department Store’ spread over two levels and facing the three floors of Meechok Plaza with its perennially popular branch of Rimping Supermarket and restaurants.

While for temptingly fresh produce, mere steps away is Kad Ruamchok day market, side by side with parades of shophouses filled with Thai eateries and clothing outlets. Digital nomads, in particular, will surely welcome the relatively recent introduction of Chiang Mai’s latest co-working environment, Code Space, situated just 500m from the Ruamchok Meechai intersection and now open round-the-clock!

ON-SITE FACILITIES

Featuring 24-hour security guards, CCTV cameras keeping tabs on common areas, and an electronic keycard entry system, residents at The Issara Chiang Mai don’t have any hang-ups about their wellbeing whilst on the premises.

As well as a standard complement of covered private parking, a communal lobby with shared WiFi internet freely available, not to mention a pair of passenger lifts [elevators] per building, The Issara Chiang Mai condo figures several top-end clubhouse amenities, most notably an airy fitness room carrying cutting-edge exercise equipment besides an exclusive and centrepiece free-form outdoor lap pool (supposedly saltwater) further enhanced by sunken seating and jacuzzi; edging which an expansive wood-panelled sun terrace outfitted with a collection of stylish and snug-looking lounge chairs, and framed by lush foliage lending both shade and privacy. Beyond, a fastidiously landscaped tropical garden and a suitable spot from which to “reconnect with nature” or bask in the all-pervading quietude.