“Revolutionizing Real Estate: Sun Group Introduces Basement Homes to Ha Nam”

A Rare Find on the Market

While European-style wine cellars, “lounges” combining cafes and bars, and health care areas (jacuzzi, sauna, massage) are common worldwide, in Vietnam, such designs remain the preserve of a small aristocratic elite in their private homes. It is even rarer to find urban developments that include basements for townhouses and villas.

Against this backdrop, the recent launch of the Kim Tien subdivision in the Sun Urban City Hanoi resort, which features basements in 100% of its townhouses and villas, has stimulated the northern real estate market. According to experienced real estate investors, constructing a private home with a semi-basement significantly increases costs. In contrast, Sun Group’s design for a full basement with a height of up to 4 meters for the entire commercial street zone presents even greater technical challenges. However, this feature also sets the subdivision apart and gives it a competitive edge in the market.

The basement can cater to the diverse needs of the homeowner. Illustrative image.

With its innovative design, the townhouse basement offers limitless creative possibilities. Homeowners have the freedom to fashion a private and trendy space according to their individual tastes. Besides a bar, karaoke room, and cold wine cellar, the basement can also accommodate a wet kitchen, food preparation area, and freezers. With further creativity, the basement can be transformed into a tea meditation room, a gym, a children’s play area, a home theater, or a library…

“As per the design, homeowners can access their basement via stairs or an elevator without disrupting the business and living spaces above, thus ensuring privacy and flexibility. This unique design is like a gift from the developer to the homeowners,” shared a representative from the design team.

Illustrative image of a townhouse basement design, optimizing space for the homeowner.

Real estate distributors assert that such basement-equipped townhouses are virtually non-existent in the northern market. “After deducting construction costs, amenities, infrastructure, and applying early-bird discounts, the land price for Sun Group’s townhouses in Ha Nam province is only VND 25-30 million/m2, which is very competitive compared to neighboring projects. Plus, with the unique design offering an entire extra basement level, investors are naturally intrigued,” shared Tung Anh from Four Home, a distribution agency.

Sun Group’s approach aligns with its consistent business philosophy of prioritizing residents’ quality of life and experiences. The group is committed to investing in and finding solutions to maximize amenities and enhance the value of its properties.

It is rare to find a project that constructs basements for all its townhouses, as seen in Sun Urban City. Illustrative image.

Affirming the Homeowner’s Prestige

Homes with integrated functionality and diverse amenities are a modern trend. Townhouses with basements, in particular, offer a unique and distinctive architectural style.

“Building a basement incurs higher costs, but it creates a novel entertainment and creative space. It can even be customized as a private storage area,” shared Manh Dat from Phu Ly, Ha Nam, who recently purchased two adjacent units in the Kim Tien subdivision.

The rows of townhouses in Sun Urban City feature unique architecture, with no repetition along the vertical axis.

The project’s lead architect revealed that the design team was astonished by the challenge posed by the developer. Besides the basement, Sun Group also meticulously crafted each townhouse. The 469 architectural designs in the Kim Tien subdivision are unique, with no repetition. The townhouses feature large-pane windows and spacious balconies that maximize natural light and ventilation while providing a connection to the outdoors. The artistic balconies are seamlessly integrated with the upper-level gardens, where homeowners can tend to their private gardens.

While the exterior of the townhouses draws inspiration from Indochine architecture, blending classical and modern elements to honor the heritage of Ha Nam, the interior design emphasizes functionality, enabling homeowners to utilize their space for multiple purposes. With two frontages and separate entrances, the Kim Tien townhouses offer a dynamic yet tranquil living environment. One side faces bustling commercial streets with wide sidewalks and lush greenery, while the other adjoins themed gardens, allowing for a blend of business and leisure.

The festival boulevard will be a space for hosting major events at Sun Urban City.

The inner gardens serve as recreational spaces for residents.

In tandem with construction quality and meticulous design, Sun Group is also expediting project progress. The first amenities will be completed by the 2025 Lunar New Year, while the first apartment towers will be delivered in June 2025, followed by the townhouses in December 2025.