THUNG DONG FARM
&
THUNG DONG FARM STAY
&
THUNG DONG FARM STAY
FOR SALE
Thai : 080-447-4597 English : 089-560-0987
Introduction
Thung Dong Farm is a real country farm nestled in its’ own secluded valley surrounded by National Parks and jungle-clad mountains which are set amid the tranquil highlands of Northern Thailand which are themselves an extension of the lower foothills of The Himalayas but less than one hour drive from Chiang Mai city. It is a wonderful place to escape the city and to relax!
Incorporating Thung Dong Farm Stay we have a few very comfortable rooms with all facilities for guests to enjoy a homestay on a real country farm in Thailand.
The farm is away from any listed roads and through a river ford to reach the main gate. The surrounding hills and jungle which ‘turn’ with the seasons, provides perfect seclusion. Seven cold water springs feed the lakes and ensures a pure water supply throughout the year for irrigation and use on the farm. A river from high in the mountains supplies the farm with clear, fresh water throughout the year. Thung Dong is an idyllic retreat or unique Farm Stay.
The History of Thung Dong Farm
The valley in which the farm now lies was once jungle and the region was frequently invaded and colonized by the Burmese. They sacked the old, ruined temple on the hill opposite the farm, which we have now renovated and restored. Legend has it that they took the golden Buddha image with them. However, in their haste to escape the advancing local militia they dropped the image into a nearby swamp. Many years later Thung Dong (Literally meaning ‘Flat ground in the jungle’) was cleared of trees and cultivated as rice paddy.
When purchased eighteen years ago much of the land was being used to grow chili. We dredged the spring-fed swamps and, finding no golden Buddha, landscaped into two lakes and converted the old basic chili pickers rooms into our Farm-House. Since then we have discreetly built out-houses as farm-stay guest accommodation. We on the farm helped to build our local village temple which sits on another hill near Thung Dong and can be reach via a short walk through the jungle. The farm and Thung Dong are as one complementing each other and at peace with nature and the surrounding country-side.
Thung Dong Farm is a real country farm nestled in its’ own secluded valley surrounded by National Parks and jungle-clad mountains which are set amid the tranquil highlands of Northern Thailand which are themselves an extension of the lower foothills of The Himalayas but less than one hour drive from Chiang Mai city. It is a wonderful place to escape the city and to relax!
Incorporating Thung Dong Farm Stay we have a few very comfortable rooms with all facilities for guests to enjoy a homestay on a real country farm in Thailand.
The farm is away from any listed roads and through a river ford to reach the main gate. The surrounding hills and jungle which ‘turn’ with the seasons, provides perfect seclusion. Seven cold water springs feed the lakes and ensures a pure water supply throughout the year for irrigation and use on the farm. A river from high in the mountains supplies the farm with clear, fresh water throughout the year. Thung Dong is an idyllic retreat or unique Farm Stay.
The History of Thung Dong Farm
The valley in which the farm now lies was once jungle and the region was frequently invaded and colonized by the Burmese. They sacked the old, ruined temple on the hill opposite the farm, which we have now renovated and restored. Legend has it that they took the golden Buddha image with them. However, in their haste to escape the advancing local militia they dropped the image into a nearby swamp. Many years later Thung Dong (Literally meaning ‘Flat ground in the jungle’) was cleared of trees and cultivated as rice paddy.
When purchased eighteen years ago much of the land was being used to grow chili. We dredged the spring-fed swamps and, finding no golden Buddha, landscaped into two lakes and converted the old basic chili pickers rooms into our Farm-House. Since then we have discreetly built out-houses as farm-stay guest accommodation. We on the farm helped to build our local village temple which sits on another hill near Thung Dong and can be reach via a short walk through the jungle. The farm and Thung Dong are as one complementing each other and at peace with nature and the surrounding country-side.
Location
The farm is located 47 Kms by road to the North East of Chiang Mai City in Northern Thailand in an extension of the lower foothills of The Himalayas and lies at 680 meters a.s.l.
The farm is located 47 Kms by road to the North East of Chiang Mai City in Northern Thailand in an extension of the lower foothills of The Himalayas and lies at 680 meters a.s.l.
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The W3W Navigation Code is :
From Chiang Mai there is a direct route via Doi Saket town or a slightly longer, more scenic road via Ban Hauy Kaew. Chiang Rai is a further two hours drive to the north and the border to Burma three hours. Pai and Mae Hong Song lie to the west whilst Phayou, Nan and the Laos border a short distance to the East.
Configuration
Thung Dong Farm consists of various individual buildings as guest accommodation and facilities, farm operations and animals housing.
The property consists of the following accommodation and facilities :
Thung Dong Farm consists of various individual buildings as guest accommodation and facilities, farm operations and animals housing.
The property consists of the following accommodation and facilities :
- 6 Bedrooms – 4 double rooms. 1 single room. 1 Bunk room / 3 single beds
- 6 Bathrooms
- 3 Kitchens – 1 main kitchen plus 2 sub-kitchens
- 5 Salas – 2 main large salas. 1 Hill Sala. 1 Lake Sala. 1 Spring Sala.
- 4 Dining rooms / areas
- Undercover parking for 5 vehicles
- 1 Large store room – Farm equipment
- 1 Large linen, toweling and soft carpet store room
- Laundry
- Generator room
- Gravel driveways and courtyard
- Appropriate driveway, courtyard, pathway lighting
- Gateways – Main covered gateway entrance to the farm / Covered gateway to courtyard.
- Mains PEA electricity supply
Farmland
The total area of land which comprises Thung Dong Farm is approximately 36 Rai.
Official, registered measurements would be made before purchase.
The land is designated as Sor.Kor.1
The total area of land which comprises Thung Dong Farm is approximately 36 Rai.
Official, registered measurements would be made before purchase.
The land is designated as Sor.Kor.1
There are two lakes; the upper lake is fed by four all year cold water springs. In total there are seven all year cold water springs on the property.
There is approximately 100 meters of Mai La Noi river frontage plus a spring-fed stream.
The current owners have planted in excess of 200 trees and a variety of shrubs, bushes and fauna. There are two pastures, East and West.
There is a mixture of fruit trees included.
The main gate of the farm is reached through a hard surface river ford. The track that leads to the farm is 80% paved.
Solid boundary wall exists for 15%; the remainder consists of four strand wire.
There is approximately 100 meters of Mai La Noi river frontage plus a spring-fed stream.
The current owners have planted in excess of 200 trees and a variety of shrubs, bushes and fauna. There are two pastures, East and West.
There is a mixture of fruit trees included.
The main gate of the farm is reached through a hard surface river ford. The track that leads to the farm is 80% paved.
Solid boundary wall exists for 15%; the remainder consists of four strand wire.
Farm Stay Operation
Thung Dong Farm Stay has been in operation for the past 16 years and has created an enviable, loyal and dedicated client base with 65% return guests. 70% of Farm Stay Guests originate from Singpore there being direct 2.5 hour flights from Singapore Changi to Chiang Mai International Airport.
Thung Dong Farm Stay boasts one of the most unique and renowned vacation / short stay destinations in Thailand with articles appearing in both the KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines and Bangkok Airway in flight magazines and travel suggestion articles in the previous NOK Air inflight publications.
The farm does not subscribe to any on-line booking service such as AGODA but relies on return patronage, word-of-mouth promotion, Google search and Facebook exposure. The farm is consistently placed on page one of Google searches.
Thung Dong Farm Stay has an established web-site including an ongoing Guest Comment feature and Blog.
By accessing this private page you are now automatically linked into the farm web-site so please explore the site to gain more information, details and insight into the Farm Stay operation. The Thung Dong farm web-site is :
www.thungdongfarmstay.com
Over the years the farm stay operation has established a credible mailing list and contact sheet comprising of over 1,200 names and active contacts.
Contact is maintained through mailouts and greetings cards 4 times in each year.
We provide our guests with a comprehensive Guest Information Book both on-line and hard copy book in their rooms which provides full information on their farm stay and both on-farm and off-farm activities.
The annual turnover, gross profit of the farm stay operation (pre-Covid) is in the region of 1,900,000 THB. Profit margin at 70% being 1,300,000 THB net profit.
Three staff are sourced locally only when guests are in residence. The owner tends the needs of all the animals and no external staff are employed.
The Web-Site and mailing list shall be maintained by the current owners for a period of six months after the date of sale, if required, to enable the new owners time to transition and to incorporate any changes they may wish to make.
The Farm Stay operation offers excellent opportunities to expand and to incorporate a greater number of guest accommodation in the unique and secluded setting amongst the hills and jungle within Mae Takhrai National Park and create greater exposure through on-line media.
Thung Dong Farm Stay has been in operation for the past 16 years and has created an enviable, loyal and dedicated client base with 65% return guests. 70% of Farm Stay Guests originate from Singpore there being direct 2.5 hour flights from Singapore Changi to Chiang Mai International Airport.
Thung Dong Farm Stay boasts one of the most unique and renowned vacation / short stay destinations in Thailand with articles appearing in both the KLM-Royal Dutch Airlines and Bangkok Airway in flight magazines and travel suggestion articles in the previous NOK Air inflight publications.
The farm does not subscribe to any on-line booking service such as AGODA but relies on return patronage, word-of-mouth promotion, Google search and Facebook exposure. The farm is consistently placed on page one of Google searches.
Thung Dong Farm Stay has an established web-site including an ongoing Guest Comment feature and Blog.
By accessing this private page you are now automatically linked into the farm web-site so please explore the site to gain more information, details and insight into the Farm Stay operation. The Thung Dong farm web-site is :
www.thungdongfarmstay.com
Over the years the farm stay operation has established a credible mailing list and contact sheet comprising of over 1,200 names and active contacts.
Contact is maintained through mailouts and greetings cards 4 times in each year.
We provide our guests with a comprehensive Guest Information Book both on-line and hard copy book in their rooms which provides full information on their farm stay and both on-farm and off-farm activities.
The annual turnover, gross profit of the farm stay operation (pre-Covid) is in the region of 1,900,000 THB. Profit margin at 70% being 1,300,000 THB net profit.
Three staff are sourced locally only when guests are in residence. The owner tends the needs of all the animals and no external staff are employed.
The Web-Site and mailing list shall be maintained by the current owners for a period of six months after the date of sale, if required, to enable the new owners time to transition and to incorporate any changes they may wish to make.
The Farm Stay operation offers excellent opportunities to expand and to incorporate a greater number of guest accommodation in the unique and secluded setting amongst the hills and jungle within Mae Takhrai National Park and create greater exposure through on-line media.
The Sale of Thung Dong Farm and Thung Dong Dong Farm Stay
The current owner established Thung Dong Farm in 2005 and the farm stay operation in 2008 after landscaping and guest accommodation had been completed. Due to personal circumstances the owner, who hails from central Thailand, has decided to sell this lucrative investment but will remain in the vicinity due to the peace and tranquility of the area and his attunement to the region.
The acquisition of Thung Dong Farm and the Farm Stay Operation is a viable proposition in its current form and, with investment, an excellent opportunity to build upon its enviable reputation (scoring 4.9 / 5.00 on Google).
During the sale transition, management of the property and farm stay would be seamless by the current owner managing the operation on behalf of the new owners for a maximum of six months (or longer by mutual consent) if required.
The sale price includes all furniture and fixtures in all buildings and rooms; bedding and soft furnishings; all catering facilities and equipment; all auxiliary items and equipment (i.e. Washing machine, generator etc); all gardening and farming equipment.
The asking price for Thung Dong Farm & Thung Dong Farm Stay fully inclusive is :
35 Million Thai Baht.
A non-refundable deposit of 15% of the asking price with completion of the sale and balance being paid within five months from signing of the agreement is required.
- Solicitors fees payable by the Vendor and the Vendee respectively.
- Any village fees should be shared equally.
- Any taxes or other fees to be shared equally
Initially please refer all enquiries to :
[email protected]
or
https://www.thungdongfarmstay.com/contact-us.html
in Thai or English language.
Verbal enquires to :
Thai language : 080-447-4597
English language : 089-560-0987
The current owner established Thung Dong Farm in 2005 and the farm stay operation in 2008 after landscaping and guest accommodation had been completed. Due to personal circumstances the owner, who hails from central Thailand, has decided to sell this lucrative investment but will remain in the vicinity due to the peace and tranquility of the area and his attunement to the region.
The acquisition of Thung Dong Farm and the Farm Stay Operation is a viable proposition in its current form and, with investment, an excellent opportunity to build upon its enviable reputation (scoring 4.9 / 5.00 on Google).
During the sale transition, management of the property and farm stay would be seamless by the current owner managing the operation on behalf of the new owners for a maximum of six months (or longer by mutual consent) if required.
The sale price includes all furniture and fixtures in all buildings and rooms; bedding and soft furnishings; all catering facilities and equipment; all auxiliary items and equipment (i.e. Washing machine, generator etc); all gardening and farming equipment.
The asking price for Thung Dong Farm & Thung Dong Farm Stay fully inclusive is :
35 Million Thai Baht.
A non-refundable deposit of 15% of the asking price with completion of the sale and balance being paid within five months from signing of the agreement is required.
- Solicitors fees payable by the Vendor and the Vendee respectively.
- Any village fees should be shared equally.
- Any taxes or other fees to be shared equally
Initially please refer all enquiries to :
[email protected]
or
https://www.thungdongfarmstay.com/contact-us.html
in Thai or English language.
Verbal enquires to :
Thai language : 080-447-4597
English language : 089-560-0987
