Issue 9 | Feature brought to you by Sea Breeze Villas
Erez Barzillay is a very busy man. Besides being a father of four he has several condominium projects that he’s developing in Bangkok along with this captivating residential development, Sea Breeze Villas in Hua Hin.
Being a hands-on property developer means Erez makes the commute between Bangkok and Hua Hin on more than a weekly basis. Originally from Israel and then New York, Erez visited Thailand for the first time in 1998. During this holiday he fell in love with the country and its people, and decided to make the Kingdom his home.
He first settled down in Hua Hin. Knowing that the King’s primary residence was in Hua Hin he knew that the town would stay respectful to him and not allow some of the seedier elements that Thailand has been known for, to encroach. He also liked the beach feel and knew it would be a great place to retire. Also, being a New York City kid he liked the idea that the big city feeling of Bangkok was just two-and-a-half hours away by car.
Erez first got into real estate in New York where he owned several buildings. Wanting something to do and noticing the beginning momentum of a real estate boom in Hua Hin, Erez set about finding land for a development. Back then available land was plentiful and it wasn’t too difficult to find the perfect parcel he was looking for.
In 2006 he bought eight-rai of land just 800 meters from the beach and three kilometers from the city. He then began designing the houses for his new development, which he named Sea Breeze Villas.
Erez sub-divided his land into 16 plots and offers finished houses from THB 9.9 million to THB 25.9 million depending on house style and plot size. His homeowners are a mix from all over the world, and some have even ordered a custom-built home from Erez.
They say you should love what you do and Erez has taken this to heart. He receives great joy in taking an empty piece of land, creating a magnificent structure and then seeing the smile on the owner’s face as their home is completed and handed over. His satisfaction is knowing that he has done fantastic job and that it is truly appreciated.
Sea Breeze has benefited from the growth around it with the ocean front Sea Pine Golf Course just five minutes away and the Banyan Resort a few minutes closer. The THB 5 billion Blu Port shopping mall is just down the street and the village of Kho Takiab is becoming a destination of its own with its great beaches, resorts and restaurants.
When asked what he likes to do in his spare time Erez was quick to answer. He said: “I always devote my spare time to my kids; family is always first”.