Desa Impiana, Puchong Prima
Actually we were not planning to visit this Desa Impiana in Puchong Prima, but I met someone from Mitrajaya the other day, and she had told me about this new launch. Plus someone said that they served Delifrance on weekends.
So en route to Dana 1, Sterling@PJ, Tiaraville (review all coming soon) and USJ 1 Avenue (read our review here), we stopped by to take a look. We have never gone so far into Puchong Prima, even though we’re very familiar with the Puchong Perdana area.
We we’re surprised to find how developed the area was. There whole area, developed by Mitrajaya, one of the biggest infrastructure contractors in Malaysia. There was an established commercial area with retailers like Guardian, KFC and supermarkets. There is also a few rows of light industrial shops, but it is well contained and does not detracts from the shops.
Then there is a plot of land which they are developing some apartments, which was launched earlier to good response. Slightly further in is the newer Desa Impiana phase. Beyond that the road ends with a few existing low cost flats developed by others.
So coming back to this Desa Impiana. Currently launched are 144 units of 4 storey duplexes, which is the one we viewed. There are 6 blocks, each with 24 units. It is part of a bigger gated development, presumably with more duplex units and other high end homes.
For this current launch, there are two types of duplex units for sale, and there is a show unit for each type. One is the intermediate unit, the other is the corner unit. Both are basically the same, except for the yard area. So what do we get for RM252,000?
Well, we feel that the duplex unit of 1890sq.ft. is practically the same as buying a double storey link house, as the build-up and price per square foot is the same. Except that you don’t have driveway and lawn, and your yard doesn’t compared with a standard 10 feet backyard. But instead, you get a high security development with clubhouse and swimming pool facilities (to be built soon), and beautiful landscape gardens. Since it is a freehold strata title, the development is a truly exclusive area, with 24-hour all round security.
As for the finishing materials, we find it of reasonable quality, including the timber flooring. The layout of the unit is also quite appealing, with 3 almost equally-sized bedrooms upstairs (including the master). However, only the master bedroom has an attached bath. But overall, the living, entrance foyer and dining is large enough to support a mid-sized family.
Duplex units aren’t really the ‘in’ thing in Malaysia as yet, usually there are only a few units as part of a larger condo development. But as for Desa Impiana, they have marketed it in an interesting way, we feel that it will sell well as a alternative to cookie-cutter link houses, in the coming months.
But one drawback. There is only one access to the entire Puchong Prima area, and that is through Puchong Perdana. The low cost flats, morning market, narrow road and roadside stalls detract somewhat from the mid-market Desa Impiana, so buyers have to consider that.
As we mentioned earlier, Mitrajaya are no small-timers when it comes to construction, and we can certainly look forward to more launches and new areas in the future.
| Project Name | Desa Impiana |
| Location | Puchong Prima, Puchong |
| Description | 4 storey duplex condo 6 blocks, 24 units per block |
| Price | RM251,988 to RM350,000 |
| Unit size | 1860sq.ft. (duplex) |
| No of units | 144 units (Part of larger mixed development) |
| Type of development | Residential duplex units on freehold land |
| Launch Date | currently available |
| Expected Completion | December 2007 |
| Project Manager | Mitrajaya Homes Sdn Bhd. |
| Developer | PrimaHarta Development Sdn Bhd. (subsidiary of Mitrajaya Holdings Berhad) |
| Contact | 603 - 8068 2888 |
| Website | www.mitrajayahomes.com |
Some corrections:
1) It’s Puchong PRIMA and not Puchong Permai
2) The RM252K price is no longer available. Prices start from RM289K for the new blocks.
Comment by Comment — August 26, 2005 @ 9:10 am
thanks, we’ve corrected the typos. But for reference, we have not change to original pricing.
Comment by Administrator — August 26, 2005 @ 9:17 am
I been there last time. Anyway, the show units were quit impressive. My only concern is the condo block behind it. Are the condo sharing the same facilities with the duplex? Then, the residential is consider really high density, isn’t it?
Comment by klu — October 11, 2005 @ 4:36 am
klu,
yes, the condos are sharing facilities with the duplexes. you can read our review od the condo units here:
http://propertymalaysia.blogsome.com/2005/09/19/desa-impiana-condominiums/
Comment by Administrator — October 11, 2005 @ 5:08 am
The duplex are quite attractive, with a thoughtful layout and an above average finish. However, my concern is regarding the entrance to the development. Is there only one way in through Puchong Perdana?
Comment by Chile — October 20, 2005 @ 8:10 am
yep. at the moment there is one and only one. and the jam is getting worse everyday.
Comment by Administrator — October 20, 2005 @ 8:46 am
Will there be other access road besides the current one through Puchong Perdana?
Comment by Smt — November 4, 2005 @ 6:23 am
there is one exit to the LDP via an interchange planned.
Comment by Administrator — November 5, 2005 @ 1:22 am
Is the interchange planned nearer to Puchong town or to Puchong toll
Comment by Smt — November 7, 2005 @ 12:31 am
the interchange is planned near the existing puchong utama link to LDP, near taman maju jaya.
Comment by Administrator — November 7, 2005 @ 12:53 am
Hi, love this website!! Great work!!
Comment by yeeha! — November 9, 2005 @ 1:41 am
http://propertymalaysia.blogsome.com/2005/09/19/desa-impiana-condominiums/ is not accessible…is the link broken?
Comment by yeeha! — November 9, 2005 @ 1:42 am
hmm… the link is working… can you try again?
http://propertymalaysia.blogsome.com/2005/09/19/desa-impiana-condominiums/
Comment by Administrator — November 9, 2005 @ 1:55 am
its working now! thanks…
Comment by yeeha! — November 9, 2005 @ 2:53 am