House 109 Vat Chan Street was built in the 1950s as a single family house then extended in the 1970s to accommodate a business and warehouse. The warehouse was never completed and the rear of the building was not enclosed. AHL acquired the lease in 2003 and remodeled the building into 3 apartments.

Particular problems during the renovation were persistent termites, a segment of exterior wall that was collapsing (it was demolished and completely replaced with added horizontal support) and flooding of the ground floor during heavy rains. One stairway had a head clearance of only about 1.5 meters - even the Lao workers had to duck! Now the tall stairway is completely open and has a huge window.

Today the house and warehouse are three beautiful apartments, each with a special character. They are very much sought after and are never vacant.

Property description

Apartment A is two bedrooms with attached baths upstairs. It features a huge open living space with TV alcove. The main bedroom and living room have cathedral ceilings that are thickly insulated. Large windows provide good cross ventilation and there is also a large covered porch.

Apartment B is one bedroom ground floor with an L-shaped living and dining room and a galley kitchen. Huge windows provide good cross ventilation and very elegant natural light.

Apartment C has three bedrooms on two levels. The upstairs bedroom has a small balcony. There is one bathroom on the ground floor. The living space is open plan with a full-size kitchen and a large living room on slightly different levels, divided by a breakfast bar.

Building 109 has bicycle and motorcycle parking only. No garden on the property but it overlooks gardens on two sides.