Luxury Compound Villas: From Rare Segment to Iconic Status in the Heart of Ho Chi Minh City

The Compound Villa Model in the Global and Vietnamese Real Estate Landscape

In leading economic and financial hubs such as London, Dubai, and Singapore, the compound villa model within gated communities has long been an integral part of the luxury real estate market. The value of these properties extends beyond their size or location; it lies in the privacy, absolute security, and exclusivity they offer—factors that ensure sustained appeal and long-term appreciation potential. These villas are meticulously planned, featuring comprehensive infrastructure and private amenities, while maintaining low density to optimize green spaces and quality of life. Notably, projects with unique natural landscapes are increasingly rare in the global luxury villa market.

In reality, many secluded villa complexes have become symbols of global elite living, chosen by tycoons, entrepreneurs, and top artists as their private retreats from the spotlight.

In Los Angeles, Beverly Park is dubbed the “billionaire’s fortress,” home to only about 80 villas secured by multiple layers of security. Residents include luminaries like Denzel Washington and Mark Wahlberg. Each villa spans thousands of square meters, nestled in the lush greenery of Beverly Hills, ensuring absolute privacy while being just minutes from Hollywood.

Beverly Park, Los Angeles – where the “billionaire’s fortresses” grace the natural hillsides.

In Dubai, Emirates Hills, known as the “Beverly Hills of the Middle East,” is centered around the Montgomerie golf course and is home to royal families and prominent entrepreneurs. In Singapore, Sentosa Cove is the only seaside villa complex allowing foreign ownership, featuring oceanfront villas, private marinas, and internationally managed services—a testament to the island nation’s elite lifestyle.

Regardless of the country, compound villa complexes in developed urban areas share core values: gated planning, low density, multi-layered security, and preservation of natural landscapes. This model epitomizes the global standard of luxury living.

In Vietnam, the compound villa model emerged in the early 2000s, introduced by pioneering developers. However, after two decades, such projects remain scarce. Complexes like Holm (Thao Dien), The Château (Phu My Hung), and villas in Ba Son (Sai Gon Ward) have long been symbols of privacy and elite living in the city. Today, with the rise of the affluent class and more demanding lifestyles, the value of compound living is being rediscovered—a response to the desire for balance between privacy and connectivity.

Thao Dien’s international prominence in the 2000s – where one’s address reflects social status.

Privacy in Connectivity – A New Defining Mark in Ho Chi Minh City’s Core

According to Knight Frank’s The Wealth Report 2024, Vietnam is emerging as a new hotspot for global high-net-worth individuals, with those holding assets of $30 million or more expected to grow by 31% from 2023 to 2028. Alongside this growth is a shift in lifestyle preferences: this class seeks not only luxurious residences but also absolute tranquility and privacy, coupled with seamless access to comprehensive amenities—a combination found only in compound complexes within fully developed urban areas.

The value of these villas is further enhanced when paired with unique natural landscapes. This rarity fosters exclusivity and singularity, making each urban compound a new defining mark of Ho Chi Minh City, where status, lifestyle, and owner prestige are subtly showcased.

In this context, Masterise Homes introduces SOLA Peninsula—the first and only compound villa complex within The Global City, an internationally standardized integrated urban area in Ho Chi Minh City’s core. SOLA Peninsula embodies the elements of a “new defining mark”: an international resident community, absolute safety in a secluded space, and the advantage of a rare natural peninsula in the city’s central core.

The Global City – An internationally standardized integrated urban area in Ho Chi Minh City’s heart.

While The Château and Holm defined their owners in the 2000–2010 era, The Global City continues this legacy with SOLA Peninsula—the first and only international villa compound emerging in the city’s core. Here, residents will rediscover timeless living values in a modern, holistic, and connected version of urban life.

Each day at SOLA is a journey balancing “serenity and vibrancy”: one step toward tranquility, one step toward prosperity.