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Who Is Sola Peninsula For? Three Owner Profiles, 8 Values and Why It Is Called “The New Thao Dien Villa”
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Updated 10 November 2026.
Sola Peninsula is a villa compound of approximately 9.86 ha comprising 369 homes, bordered by water on three sides at the heart of The Global City urban area developed by Masterise Homes. According to Realtique’s summary of Masterise Homes’ project introduction materials (11/2026), Sola targets three groups of owners: multi-generational families seeking a home to pass on to their children and grandchildren, high-income young families currently living in luxury apartments in Thao Dien or Thu Thiem who wish to upgrade to a garden home, and brand owners who need boutique retail space serving a high-income resident community.
Sola has been described as “the new Thao Dien villa”: still urban living, close to international schools and workplaces, but within a gated enclave of new homes under unified management. This article covers the profile of each group, the 8 values the developer emphasises, how to choose a home type, and the details that only become apparent on site. Handover is expected in Q1 and Q2/2027.
Sola Peninsula at a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Developer | Masterise Homes (Masterise Group) |
| Location | The Global City urban area, Do Xuan Hop street, Binh Trung ward, HCMC |
| Scale | Approximately 9.86 ha, 369 homes, a peninsula site bordered by water on three sides |
| Product types | Townhouses (terraced), semi-detached villas, detached villas, boutique shops |
| Ownership | Long-term ownership for Vietnamese citizens |
| Design consultants | Foster + Partners and WATG (architectural and landscape concept for the whole urban area) · FORG Architects (architecture) · LJ-Group (landscape) |
| Private amenities | 5 compound parks and 30+ amenities reserved for owners |
| Operations | Masterise Property Management (MPM) |
| Expected handover | Phase 1: Q1/2027 · Phase 2: Q2/2027 |
Further detail on each topic is available in the article cluster: location, the three product lines and layouts, the five-park system and pricing and payment policy.
Three Owner Profiles Sola Peninsula Is Designed For
A villa enclave is not built for everyone. In its introduction materials, the developer clearly outlines three owner profiles, each with different lifestyle goals and each suited to a specific product line.
Multi-generational families and established business owners
This group has accumulated wealth over many years, is mostly over 50, and wants a home large enough for grandparents, children and grandchildren to live together while each generation keeps its own space. For them, the home is not only a residence but an asset to pass on: where the children grow up, where they study and which community they are part of. A common pattern at Sola is that the purchase is funded by the parents’ generation, while the title is held by children aged 25 to 30.
This group typically chooses semi-detached or detached villas, where the land area and garden allow a separate floor for each generation.
High-income young families living in luxury apartments
The second group lives in high-end apartments in Thao Dien, Thu Thiem or nearby areas. They have high incomes and young children, and begin to find the apartment cramped as the family grows. They want more living space, a garden and a separate study, without moving away from international schools, workplaces and the pace of the city centre.
For this group, townhouses with a 6 m frontage are a logical upgrade: more than 300 m² of floor area, a front yard for car parking, and a lower entry point than a villa. Those seeking a wider frontage may consider the 8 m semi-detached villas.
Brand owners and business owners seeking boutique retail space
The third group is not buying to live but looking for a business location with a high-income resident and office population, suitable for a flagship store or a premium restaurant or café. Sola has only one row of boutique shops, located opposite an international school, so supply for this group is very limited. Some Sola homeowners also buy a shop to serve their own neighbourhood community.
| Owner profile | Suitable product line | What matters most |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-generational families, established business owners | Semi-detached villas, detached villas | Private space for each generation, an asset to pass on, standing |
| High-income young families | 6 m townhouses, 8 m semi-detached villas | An upgrade from an apartment, close to international schools and workplaces |
| Brand owners, business owners | Boutique shops | Scarce retail space, a high-income resident customer base |
Why Sola Is Described as "The New Thao Dien Villa"
For many years, Thao Dien has been the familiar choice of affluent residents drawn to an international lifestyle: overseas Vietnamese entrepreneurs, diplomats, foreign professionals, and later Vietnamese business owners born in the 1970s and 1980s. What they value in Thao Dien is an established community, international schools nearby and a sense of riverside living within the city.
Unlike the trend of “leaving the city for the countryside”, this group wants to live within the city, close to its energy, amenities, international education and convenient business connections. Sola meets exactly that need, while offering what existing villa areas find hard to provide:
| Criterion | Sola Peninsula | Existing villas in central districts |
|---|---|---|
| Building age | New homes, handover 2027 | Many built in the 2000s and in need of renovation |
| Community layout | Gated compound with two security perimeters | Usually scattered along streets and in alleys |
| Green space | 5 private parks for residents, a riverside park | Dependent on each home’s own garden |
| Management | A single operator (MPM) | Each home manages itself |
| Connectivity | A few minutes to Thao Dien, close to Thu Thiem, on the expressway route to Long Thanh International Airport | Close to the centre, but internal roads are often congested |
This comparison is qualitative, based on the general characteristics of long-established villa areas; conditions vary for each existing property.
Another reason families in Thao Dien and Phu My Hung are looking at Sola is time. For busy people, every school run, birthday dinner or partner meeting competes for minutes. When schools, hospitals, shopping centres and workplaces sit within a 5 to 15 minute radius, more time is left for family. This is also the logic of the 15-minute city planning at The Global City (see below).
8 Key Values of Sola Peninsula
- Peninsula living in central HCMC. Peninsula land within the city is strictly finite and cannot be created anew.
- The only compound in The Global City. Two enclosed compound perimeters provide privacy for residents.
- International-standard façades. Architecture designed by international consultants, with a harmonious and contemporary overall look.
- A private system of 5 compound parks. Accompanied by more than 30 amenities reserved for owners; non-residents do not have access.
- Fully integrated infrastructure. Connections to Thao Dien, Thu Thiem and towards the airport.
- Full access to The Global City’s urban amenities. Schools, retail and the canal park of the wider urban area.
- International-standard property management by Masterise Property Management (MPM).
- The Masterise Homes brand guarantee on quality and construction progress.
The phrase “cannot be replicated” is at the core of the value story: limited quantity (peninsula land cannot be added), a rare, attractive and secluded location (the type of asset the market tends to favour in long-term valuation) and water views, breeze and natural light unobstructed by other buildings. As urban planning increasingly restricts permits for low-rise housing in central areas, the supply of new compound villas within the inner city will continue to shrink.
Details Only Visible on Site
- Raised foundations. Each home has front steps leading up to a terrace. From the terrace, the view extends over the street, across the park and on to the riverside railing, conveying a sense of stature that flat drawings struggle to capture.
- A front setback for car parking on the townhouses, along with a canopy for shelter from rain and sun.
- Glass façades with bronze-toned aluminium louvres; on the townhouses the façade opens across the full 6 m width, making the homes very airy.
- Rounded balconies with slender columns, giving the whole enclave a distinctive identity.
- Horizon Park along the riverbank, approximately 650 m long, a place to watch the sunrise and run in the morning.
- A musical fountain canal runs through the area, about 133 m at its widest; late afternoon is the best time to watch the sunset over the water.
- Long views towards Thu Thiem, central Saigon and Thao Dien across the river.
The riverside park landscape is being graded and completed in line with the renderings and is expected to be handed over together with the first batch of homes. This is a suitable time to visit the site before selecting a unit.
Choosing a Home Type by Need
| Product line | Frontage / area (indicative) | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| Townhouses (terraced) | 6 m wide; land 114–158.5 m²; built floor area approximately 325–333.6 m² | Young families upgrading from an apartment; those seeking a home on the peninsula at the lowest entry point |
| Semi-detached villas | 8 m wide, 19 m deep; land 152–201.9 m²; floor area approximately 317.9–373.9 m² | Multi-generational families; those wanting a larger garden than a townhouse |
| Detached villas | Land 152–290.5 m²; floor area approximately 344.7–478.7 m²; corner units and river-view units available | Owners seeking a home with its own signature and the highest standing in the enclave |
| Boutique shops | A single row, opposite an international school | Brand owners and investors in need of retail space |
Two selection points families often consider:
- Semi-detached villas come in two usable floor areas depending on their position in the row (for example 317.9 m² and 319.7 m²), so it is worth reviewing the floor plan of each unit rather than only the unit type.
- Combining two semi-detached villas into one large villa (land approximately 304 m²) is an option the developer has illustrated for families needing more space, rather than looking only at detached villas.
Detailed layouts for each home type are in the article The three product lines of Sola Peninsula; indicative pricing and payment schedules are in Pricing, policy and payment schedule.
The Global City: A 15-Minute City as the Foundation
Sola does not stand alone. Residents benefit from all the amenities of The Global City: international schools, a commercial district, the canal park and office blocks. The urban area is designed on the 15-minute city principle, meaning that education, work, shopping and leisure are all within a 5 to 15 minute radius, in line with the polycentric direction of HCMC’s new master plan.
The practical benefits for residents: savings in commuting time and cost, healthier living through more walking, and a closely connected resident community. For longer-distance connections, The Global City lies on the expressway route to Long Thanh International Airport, scheduled to begin operations at the end of 2026, and near the planned metro lines.
Notably, SOHO and Sola complement each other: SOHO The Global City consists of commercial townhouses geared towards business, while Sola prioritises residential privacy. Some families choose to own both, one to live in and one to generate cash flow.
Progress, Legal Status and Operations
- Expected handover: phase 1 in Q1/2027, phase 2 in Q2/2027.
- Ownership: long-term, for Vietnamese citizens.
- Operations: Masterise Property Management (MPM), maintaining both the landscape within the compound and the shared park areas.
- Legal track record: many Masterise Homes projects in The Global City have already been issued ownership certificates, a point of reassurance for low-rise buyers.
Frequently Asked Investor Questions About Sola Peninsula
How large is Sola Peninsula and how many homes does it have?
According to Masterise Homes’ materials, Sola Peninsula covers approximately 9.86 ha and comprises 369 homes, including townhouses, semi-detached villas, detached villas and one row of boutique shops, within The Global City urban area (Do Xuan Hop street, Binh Trung ward, HCMC).
When will Sola Peninsula be handed over?
The developer expects handover in two phases: phase 1 in Q1/2027 and phase 2 in Q2/2027. The riverside park landscape is being completed in parallel.
Can foreign nationals buy a villa at Sola Peninsula?
Sola offers long-term ownership for Vietnamese citizens. As the homes are attached to land, foreign nationals are currently not eligible to purchase.
How does Sola Peninsula differ from SOHO The Global City?
SOHO consists of commercial townhouses geared towards combined business and residential use, located on busy thoroughfares. Sola is a gated compound that prioritises residential privacy, with a system of five parks reserved for residents. Some families own both: Sola to live in, SOHO for business or leasing.
Who manages and operates Sola Peninsula?
Sola is operated by Masterise Property Management (MPM) to international standards, the same company that manages Masterise Homes’ other projects.
What is the price of a villa at Sola Peninsula?
The price list varies by sales phase and unit position. Indicative prices and the current payment schedule are updated by Realtique in the article on Sola Peninsula pricing, policy and payment schedule; contact Realtique for the latest price list for the specific unit of interest.
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