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It's just a couple of blocks north of Sihanouk. Being held for me until 11:00 tomorrow.

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Looks like no less a fire trap than the last.

Glad I need 3 bedrooms, much cheaper than those pokey studios.
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Two things going for it, fire-wise: One, it's on the first floor and it has a balcony, so in a *pinch* I can jump for it; two, the egress doesn't include transom ventilation from other apartments. But it sounds like you think it's overpriced?
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Looks like you have to walk through the landlords house to walk up the steps to your apartment ? If so that's a NO NO
The gas stove hob top is OK, but gas ovens are NO NO NO.[ Yes I have owned one.but never again ]
Not over priced.
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That's a terrific point about gaining access to the stairs: I thought the stairwell was in a sort of "front office" that was separate from the actual residence, but now that I've watched the video again myself I can't be certain.
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Dangerous Dave wrote: Mon Apr 29, 2019 9:12 pm That's a terrific point about gaining access to the stairs: I thought the stairwell was in a sort of "front office" that was separate from the actual residence, but now that I've watched the video again myself I can't be certain.

At least it will deter those Wat Phnom hookers from going up and banging on your door at 1 am in the morning.
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I'd be at the other end of Street 19, but your point stands.
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So is it a deal-breaker if I have to transit the landlord's residence to gain the stairs?
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Dangerous Dave wrote: Mon Apr 29, 2019 9:17 pm I'd be at the other end of Street 19, but your point stands.
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So is it a deal-breaker if I have to transit the landlord's residence to gain the stairs?
Only you can answer that Dave.

Speaking from personal prior experience, it will become a PITA.
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You need your own private entrance, there's no way you want to rely on someone else to let you in/ out. Otherwise the "living room" isn't big enough to swing a cat in, and I didn't see the balcony so I presume it is minuscule. Basically it's shit. 8)
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The only opinion that matters is yours,only you can decide if it is suitable for yourself.
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