Villas for sale in Sihanoukville, Preah Sihanouk

Fortunately, there is no shortage of housing in the city. Further, new buildings are springing up to meet the upcoming housing demands of the expat community

The price of villas varies with the location and the size. Villas are the favorite amongst the expats as they come with a selection of amenities. 

• Hillside villas: If you want to live in a calm, serene locality, without much night activities, look for villas along the hillside. The hillside villas are at an elevation, from where you can enjoy the panoramic view of mountains and lush forests. Sihanoukville is not just about the beaches. You will find the tropical rainforest and steep hills at one end of the city. Hillside villas come packed with varied amenities like a private garden, pool, gym, squash court and so on. ‘Hillpark villas' offer upmarket villas with expansive living areas from $130,000.
• Beachfront villas: Beachfront and sea view villas are extremely popular. There are also a good number of them in Sihanoukville. Investing in this type of villa will assure a high rental yield and resale value. You can enjoy the sea from your balcony whilst sipping your favorite drink. Otres beach front villas lining the shores are in high demand. The proximity to the city center, school, and shops make them the investors' favorite. The prices of the Villas sitting along the coastal line of Independence beach are on the higher end of the pricing scale.

The Preah Sihanoukville comprises six communes or Sangkats, Sihanoukville being the largest. Listed below are the most popular residential areas of the city.

• Victory Hill (Sangkat 3): Is the most sought after residential area in Sihanoukville. Russian expats are large in number in Victoria Hill running pubs and restaurants. The neighborhood is cozy, quiet and is close to the shipping port.
• Otres Beach (Sangkat 4): The neighborhood is a perfect location to reside in with a healthy mix of locals and expats. The laid-back stretch of coastline offers a wide range of villas and bungalows. From where you can enjoy the breath-taking view of the ocean. It is one of the busiest stretches, and the city center is 5 km away.
• Serendipity beach (Sangkat 4): This location is the epicenter of the coastal line. The region accommodates the greatest number of bars and pubs. You can see tourists drinking and dancing to good music all night. 
• Downtown: Is the most happening place of the beach city. You can find a good number of stores, central market, bus stations, taxi stands, hospitals, ATMs and banks here. 

The cost of living is less in Sihanoukville than the other beach destinations in Asia. Chinese nationals make up 20% of the total population in this resort city. You can expect the number to increase further in the coming years. The Chinese own most of the casinos in Sihanoukville and you will probably hear a lot of Mandarin been spoken in the city. 

There are more than a dozen quaint islands to explore which include Koh Rong, and Koh Rong Sanloem, Koh Kaong Kang, Koh Koun and Koh Puos. Right now, accommodation is modest in the tropical islands. However, many housing development projects are underway and nearing completion. Other great touristy spots include the Kbal Chay waterfalls, Buddhist temples and the Ream National Park.

Tuk-tuks and taxis are the major modes of transportation and getting around is easy. Sihanouk International airport facilitates easy transit to nearby Cambodian cities and to other popular cities in Asia like Macau, Kuala Lumpur, and Ho Chi Minh City.

1. Many stunning beaches are there to unwind and lay back. Though the place attracts thousands of tourists every year, it is less crowded when compared to the beach destinations in Thailand.
2. The cost price of villas is comparatively less than that in Siem Reap and Phnom Phen. So, you will find largely-spaced villas that meet your expectation for a lower price.
3. As English is widely spoken, you won’t feel like an alien here. If you are well versed in English, you can get a job as an English tutor for fairly decent pay.
4. The locals are warm, friendly and helpful. You can see the Cambodian nationals and foreigners living in harmony in Sihanoukville.
5. Sihanoukville International airport is just 18 km from the downtown part of the city and serves many international destinations as well as all of the important domestic destinations.