Colonial heirloom household
An ancient Bodhi tree and koi pond center this serene residential estate, offering a quiet retreat moments from bustling Silom.
What it’s good at
Notable
Restored 1930s family compound filled with historical Vajrabhaya heirlooms, period teak woodwork, and vintage Siamese documents.
Notable
Quiet Silom cul-de-sac living centered around a centuries-old Bodhi tree, morning Thai breakfast, and multi-generational heritage.
Listed
Colonial blue-and-white timber houses and a contemporary wing set beside a Japanese-style garden koi pond.
Somewhere quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Hidden along a quiet Silom alley, the estate is a short stroll from Surasak Skytrain station and Wat Khaek temple.
The rooms
Heritage rooms showcase original teak woodwork and family antiques, while the contemporary wing features marble bathrooms with walk-in rain showers.
The plunge pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A 16-square-meter open-air jacuzzi and plunge tub sits on the garden sun deck beneath a timber pergola.
The gym
Blue colonial shuttered doors open onto a compact fitness room equipped with cardio machines and free weights.
At the table
Blue-shuttered French windows line the ground-floor dining room, where made-to-order Thai breakfasts are served each morning.
How it began
Justice official Daeng Vajrabhaya built the estate in the 1930s, bearing a family surname bestowed by King Rama VI.
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Listed
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The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.