The Garden Residency 2

The project sits in Sen Sok rather than the traditional central business districts. This can suit residents who prefer newer urban development, major retail destinations, wider roads and a less compressed environment than BKK1 or Daun Penh. The trade-off is that journeys to central districts depend heavily on traffic and time of day. Marketing references to a ten-minute drive into central Phnom Penh should therefore be treated as a promotional estimate, not a dependable daily travel time.

The unit range covers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Official plans show four Type A layouts of 30, 30, 38 and 43 sqm, and two Type B layouts of 40 and 45 sqm. The current IPS profile adds Type C options of 65 and 70 sqm. Compact planning is a defining feature: even the two-bedroom homes are designed around efficient use of space rather than generous room sizes. Before purchase, the buyer should distinguish between marketing area, approved plan area, registered title area and genuinely usable internal space.

Recent unit photographs show light finishes, built-in cabinetry, large-format tiles and simple neutral kitchens. This is a practical specification for rental use or immediate occupation without a major renovation. Furniture shown in one listing should not be assumed to be standard across the building, however. Some units are marketed fully furnished, while others have a basic fit-out or an owner-specific package. Appliances, air-conditioning units, wardrobes, curtains and kitchen equipment should all be itemised for the exact apartment under consideration.

The communal facilities are a clear part of the project's appeal. The developer lists a five-metre grand lobby, private cinema, sky infinity pool, rooftop infinity pool, sky garden, sky jacuzzi, gymnasium and automated car park. Current photographs confirm operating lobby, pool and fitness areas. Their practical value depends on access rules, maintenance standards, guest policies and recurring charges. IPS states a maintenance reference of $1 per net square metre, but the rate, billing basis and inclusions should be verified for the selected unit.

Public sources conflict on the tower's basic scale. Some profiles describe 31 floors and 339 units, while others state 33 floors and 369 units. Even developer-related materials published in different years do not align. For that reason, this dossier does not force a single unverified floor or unit count into the project facts. The approved building plan, official unit schedule and management documents should be requested so that residential, parking, amenity and technical levels can be distinguished correctly.

The Garden Residency 2 is best assessed as a completed, mainstream urban condominium with compact layouts and a substantial amenity package, rather than as a rare ultra-premium asset. Its advantages are tangible: the building is finished, apartments can be inspected, one- to three-bedroom formats exist, and there is an active rental market. The main risks are equally practical: exact area, the title of the chosen unit, furniture condition, management costs, parking rights and resale liquidity for a specific layout. Those questions should be answered at unit level rather than through broad project marketing.

A practical inspection should follow the full route from the building entrance to the apartment and shared technical areas. In the lobby, ask about guest registration, delivery access, reception hours and access cards. On the residential floor, check corridor ventilation, lift noise and the distance to the fire stairs. Inside the unit, test windows, doors, air conditioners, water pressure, drainage, sockets, internet and any signs of moisture near the facade. At the pools and gym, assess the actual condition of equipment rather than appearance alone. This approach reveals more than a general presentation and helps compare several units in the same tower, because an identical layout can differ materially by floor, orientation, noise, view, furniture and wear from previous occupation.