The heavy rain has held off and we are making hay whilst the sun shines or moving dry soil at half the weight of wet soil to be more precise. Notice that the contouring has begun on the western side, that being plot 32 to 39. What a difference a day makes. Big moves afoot soon and I am not referring to lorries moving soil either. Watch this space.                                                                                       Regards, Martin

Some have asked me to post some more photographs that provide different views, so I have done so and captioned them so that, in conjunction with the site plan (http://thepanoramavillas.com/downloads.html),  you can better ‘picture’ the view from the various plots. Should you like me to take a specific photograph (or more) then please ask. Mouse-over for captions and/or click to enlarge.

Prior to releasing this piece of news to the World’s Media (and Fox News), I felt it only fair that you be given a sneak preview.

Due to many enquiries concerning alternative villas on dedicated plots we have decided that having a specific villa on a specific plot need no longer be a rule set in stone.

Yes, I know – somewhat confusing. Allow me to explain by way of example:

Mr. Frobisher and his wife cannot agree on purchasing an Aqua 2 villa because Mrs. Frobisher only likes Plot 28.

So what’s the problem?

Simply this: Plot 28 was originally set aside to have only an Ocean villa built upon it and therefore their wish to have an Aqua built there could not be granted.

With me so far?

Now, under the revised policy, Mr. Frobisher can indeed have an Aqua 2 villa and his ecstatic wife gets one of the best seats (plots) in the house (development).

Now before you all rush around mentally shifting villas willy-nilly across the Panorama chequers board, I should explain that there are limitations on what can go where. For instance: having an Ocean villa built on Plot 6 is just not feasible, no more than having an Aqua 1 on Plot 31 is.

Why?

Because of plot size versus villa dimensions.

We are restricted in what can we can do to appease everyone’s desired permutations however, we will try to be flexible.

Simply put: if you would like a Placid 2 on Plot 33 – suggest, request, or even demand it.

Call me or alternatively write to me at martin.gray@thepanoramavillas.com and I shall endeavour to permutate villas at your command.

Phase B is really moving along well. The rains have slowed progression somewhat but generally, we are pleased with the stage that we are at now. I am led to believe that we should be able to start laying water drainage pipes by the end of this month and following that, the underground electrical supply. Once laid, the excavations for the clubhouse will commence.

Look at the photographs and you will see the contours of the land taking shape.

What do contours have to do with anything?

Actually, contours have a lot do with it because of two reasons:

1. effective contouring enables the villas to be in an amphitheatre type configuration thus everyone has a view and

2. the villas are sited to enhance the natural gradient of the hillside.

Look at some of the views – we chose the name “Panorama” for good reason.

If you prefer to see the original sized photographs, click on the following link:

http://thepanoramavillas.com/news/phase-b-110608-original/

The beginning of this week saw the beginning of the Phase 2 infrastructure.

“What is the significance of that?” you may well ask.

Perhaps most importantly, it means that when that infrastructure is finished, which is anticipated to be in three months time, the foundations for the Club House can begin. (More about the Club House in the next newsletter.)

Additionally, it means that the electric cables that are currently stretched between poles (the normal practice in Thailand) around Phase 1 can be removed and sited underground thus, not obstructing the view.

You would not believe the rigmarole involved in order to achieve this major feat. It is not surprising that many developers take the easy way out and leave their electric supply cables hanging haphazardly in the sky in front of your veranda thereby providing the birds with a strategic perch above your car or worse – your pool.

For those of you that do not know; phase 2 is the second and final phase to the Panorama Pool Villas development and will consist of 27 villas of which, 6 will be Ocean Villas, 9 will be Nature Villas, 8 will be Aqua Villas, and the remaining 4 will be Placid Villas.

Have a look at the site plan and you will be able to see the layout.

Not sure which one is which?

View the villa plans here.

Thank you for your interest in Panorama Pool Villas, Hua Hin, Thailand.

Martin A. Gray

General Manager