GROOVE Ratchada-Ladprao: An Exclusive Condo Near the Yellow Monorail at an Affordable Price

         Today, we will take a look at a new condo in the Ratchada-Ladprao 48 area. This alley is interesting because it provides a shortcut to Suthisan-Witthaya Road and Ladprao Road. Importantly, this road will be part of the Yellow Monorail line (Ladprao-Samrong), which is currently under construction and expected to be operational by 2021. This makes the Ratchada-Ladprao 48 area increasingly appealing, similar to the early Ladprao zone, which already has an MRT station that connects to the city center via major roads like Ratchadaphisek and Rama 4. These locations are hubs for numerous office buildings and are also connected to three BTS stations: Chatuchak, Sukhumvit, and Silom.

         As the Yellow Monorail project progresses, it will significantly enhance the potential of the Ratchada-Ladprao area, becoming a new interchange connecting the Blue Line and the Yellow Monorail, which runs through Ladprao Road, past the Lamsali intersection, into Srinakarin Road, cutting through Bangna-Trad, Theparak, and reaching Samrong. Recently, the BSR joint venture proposed extending the Yellow Line from Ratchada station to connect with the Green Line at Phaholyothin Road near Ratchayothin intersection, covering an additional distance of 2.6 kilometers.

         This has led many property developers to shift from low-rise houses to condo projects in the central Ladprao zone, particularly low-rise condos, as this side of Ladprao is still predominantly a traditional residential area, maintaining its community feel with easy access to shopping and dining options due to its proximity to several markets.

         The area is indeed very attractive, especially with the upcoming Yellow Monorail line, which will provide quick and convenient transportation, allowing residents in Ladprao to avoid traffic congestion. It is anticipated that in the future, more homebuyers will choose condos along the monorail line for commuting to work in the city.

         Therefore, without delay, as the monorail arrives, new condos must launch to meet the demand of residents. Today, we will visit the GROOVE Ratchada-Ladprao project, an 8-story low-rise condo by Divine Development Group, which just opened its sample rooms for viewing on March 3rd.

         The GROOVE Ratchada-Ladprao project is located in Soi Ladprao 48, just 350 meters from Ladprao Road, making it a relatively quiet area without noise from passing traffic. It is also about 700 meters from the Yellow Monorail station at Phawana.

         Currently, public transportation can be accessed within Soi Ladprao 48 without needing to go through the main road, leading to Suthisan and the Ratchada-Suthisan intersection, approximately 2 kilometers away to use the MRT at Suthisan station.

         For private car travel, it is quite convenient as this road has shortcuts leading to several main roads, such as directly at the entrance of Soi Ladprao 48 or using shortcuts to Ladprao 64 and then making a U-turn to connect to the expressway along Pradit Manutham Road or through minor alleys connecting to Soi 20 June, linking to Pracha Uthit, allowing access to the Meng Chai intersection and Thiam Ruam Mit.

         On the Suthisan side, you can drive straight through the intersection that connects with Ratchadaphisek Road and head towards Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, Phaholyothin Road, Pradipat Road, and Samsen Road. These routes are advantageous as they help reduce travel time during rush hours.

         Regarding expressways, the Ram Inthra-At Narong expressway is about 5 kilometers from the project, and the Rama 9 expressway is about 7 kilometers away.

         Now, let's take a look at the amenities and important nearby locations. As mentioned, this project connects to Ladprao and Ratchadaphisek roads, making the surrounding area rich with shops and restaurants. On Ladprao Road, there are Chokchai 4 Market and Saphan 2 Market, while on Ratchadaphisek Road, there is Muang Thai Patra Market, which includes restaurants and a clothing and goods market. Nearby shopping malls include Central Ladprao, Union Mall, The Street, Esplanade Ratchada, Central Rama 9, and Fortune Town.

Important Nearby Locations

• Fresh Market Saphan 2                                 800 m.
• Chokchai 4 Market                                     3 km.
• MRT Suthisan                                       2 km.
• Muang Thai Life Assurance Building                         4 km.
• Big C Ladprao                                        7 km.
• Union Mall                                         6 km.
• Central Ladprao                                         0 km.
• Esplanade Ratchada                                   8 km.
• Stock Exchange of Thailand                     1 km.
• Central Rama 9                                       9 km.
• Fortune Town                                           9 km.

         Just by looking at the convenient transportation routes and proximity to shopping malls and fresh markets, you can see why this location is appealing. Now, let’s delve deeper into the project to highlight its features, which we believe will resonate with the younger generation who enjoy condos with plenty of facilities.

         Therefore, the GROOVE Ratchada-Ladprao project was developed to consolidate everything condo residents desire in one place, including facilities covering over 500 square meters, room designs suitable for actual living with multifunctional furniture, creating spacious and comfortable living spaces, and incorporating modern technology that meets lifestyle needs while fostering a sense of community among residents in the same area, which is “Ratchada-Ladprao”.

         The interior design of the project and sample rooms features a contemporary style without overly trendy materials. The building's facade is designed to be unique, with playful overhangs on the front that vary on each floor to enhance the building's visual interest. The GROOVE Ratchada-Ladprao project consists of one 8-story low-rise building with 79 units on a plot of land measuring 0-2-60 rai, shaped like a trapezoid with the front facing a public road. There are a total of 4 types of rooms.

• One Bed                    23.5 sq.m.                                Starting at 1.89 million baht
• One Bed Plus             35.5 sq.m.                                Starting at 2.99 million baht
• Two Bed Exclusive      47 sq.m.                                    Starting at 3.69 million baht
• Loft                           24 sq.m. (usable area 38 sq.m.)      Starting at 3.54 million baht

Common Area Totaling 500 sq.m.

1st Floor: Double Volume Lobby, Garden, and Water Feature

2nd Floor: Free-seaters Table, Board Games Area, Mini-Theater, Laundry Lounge

3rd Floor: Co-Working Space, 2 Meeting Rooms, Library and Inspiration Corners

Sky Deck on the 8th Floor

• Saltwater swimming pool 20 x 4 m. with Sukabumi stone, plus 3 Jacuzzis
• Children's pool, relaxation area by the pool
• Sky Lounge for semi-outdoor parties
• Garden on the rooftop

Facilities

• Bikers friendly area in the parking space under the building
• Parking spaces for motorcycles, accommodating big bikes
• Bike Sharing parking for residents
• 44 parking spaces (55% allocation)
• Bi-Directional Auto Parking system (BDP) with hydraulic control, using RFID cards for 10 vehicles

         Now, let’s take a look at the sample room. The sample room of the GROOVE Ratchada-Ladprao is a 1-bedroom unit of 23.5 sq.m. starting at 1.89 million baht, featuring a ceiling height of 2.55 meters, laminate flooring, and fully furnished with Index Living Mall furniture, complete with Home Automation and ultra-high-speed internet. Thus, the furniture in the room marked with the GROOVE sticker is standard in every unit, meaning it is ready to move in; just bring your clothes and a few appliances.

         The layout of the sample room is divided into 4 zones: the living room adjacent to the entrance, furnished with a TV shelf, loft shelf, shoe cabinet, sofa, and dining table with chairs.

Next is the bedroom, separated by sliding glass doors for privacy, featuring a queen-size bed (5 feet) with built-in storage underneath and a double-door wardrobe with black glass fronts (the standard unit includes only the bed base).

To the right of the bathroom, there is a complete set of sanitary ware, including a glass shower partition for easy cleaning.

Between the bathroom and kitchen, there is a gap of about 1 meter, where the sample room has a shelf; residents can place a nice shelf there or build in a cabinet for additional storage.

Next is the kitchen area, which comes with kitchen cabinets, overhead cabinets, an electric stove, a hood, and a sink, with space for a medium-sized refrigerator.

Adjacent is the balcony, featuring sliding glass doors. The space is not very large but is well-organized with a shelf for the condensing unit above, allowing space below for a washing machine and drying clothes.

         Additionally, the GROOVE Ratchada-Ladprao project also offers low-rise condos that cater to customers who prefer high ceilings, with Loft units of 24 sq.m. (usable area 38 sq.m.) designed with a ceiling height of 5.4 meters, creating a spacious and airy interior, starting at 3.54 million baht.

As we reach the end of the review, TerraBKK has some exciting promotions to offer for those interested in the GROOVE Ratchada-Ladprao project. Currently, the project not only comes fully furnished but also includes promotions such as an air conditioner (12,000 BTU) for 1-2 units (depending on room size), a digital door lock, home automation, and discounts of over 100,000 baht for those who register for the offer at http://bit.ly/Terbkkgr.

For those looking for promotional rooms at a special price of 1.79 million baht, you can register to secure your spot and participate in the pre-sale on March 24, 2018. For more details, please contact 095-141-5566 or LINE: @groovecondo.

Thank you for the information from www.groovecondo.com