Laman Oakleaf, Ampang
We have been seeing this development advertised along the MRR2 for some time now, and also saw it during the recent Homebuyer Expo in KLCC. So a few days ago, while we were in the area, we dropped by to take a look.
First, location. Directly off the MRR2 (that’s the Middle Ring Road Two), you have to pass through a few narrow roads inside Bukit Antarabangsa to get there. It’s not all that bad, Bukit Antarabangsa is a very prestigious address for most people. Once past the older houses, you see the existing clubhouse and condo development (by the same developer).
Laman Oakleaf is set on two pieces of oddly shaped adjacent lots, in between an older housing estate. Its gives a feeling of filling up available land with new housing (amongst older houses) but we suppose it tells the tale of the scarcity of ‘buildable’ land in the Ampang/Ukay area.
So what we have is one lot of gated development with double-storey terrace houses and semi-Ds, while a few 2-and-a-half storey units are built on an adjacent lot, without gated facilities. The two lots are not interconnected by roads, you need to go through another development to access the second lot. Confusing? Once you see the layout plan, it’ll become very clear.
All in all there are 134 units with 3 types – semi-Ds, 2-storey terrace and 2-and-a-half storey terrace. The latter two units are basically the same in terms of layout and built-up, except in exchange for a third floor, the lot size is slightly shorter. We found the terrace units are quite basic in design and features, in fact it struck us as almost too similar to some units we’ve seen in Puchong. There are 3+1 bedrooms: master bedroom has an interesting walk in wardrobe, but the other rooms are identically small. And they both share a bathroom. But this unit comes with a covered wash area as a backyard, so you won’t have unsightly renovations at every other house. (That’s not saying it won’t happen…)
For the 2 ½ storey units, the build-up is unbelievably short, but it has 2 fairly large rooms, plus 2 smaller ones. And a roof garden.
The semi-Ds are more luxurious, with 4+1 rooms and bigger spaces all round. The living area is cozy and well integrated with the dining. They offer a large dry kitchen, Western-style, but the dry kitchen is mighty small and secluded like an alcove. Plus it’s dark and un-ventilated. If you do a lot of Asian cooking, you’ve got to consider this. One interesting feature for this unit type is the earth garden in the ground floor toilet. Either you love it and cultivate it to match the theme of your beautifully designed home, or you’ll just spend RM2000 to cement and tile it up. At the time we viewed this unit, it had been sold out.
There is not clubhouse, but buyers are entitled to use the nearby Oakleaf club for a limited period. So other than a guardhouse, gated features, impressive home security features, a small communal garden, lack of available land has limited what Laman Oakleaf can offer. But being in Bukit Antarabangsa, it benefits from a prestigious address, which the extremely good sales can attest.
But after viewing the development and the surrounding areas, we can’t help but feel the cramp-ness of it all. The roads, the terraced houses, the nearby houses, the green areas, the access roads, the whole gig. But we suppose this isn’t any fault of the developer, they only build on whatever land they have, and in that sense they have done quite admirably. But still…
A word on the developer, it is the subsidiary of the larger PJ Development Holdings Group, which has interest in many sectors like the Swiss Garden Hotels. They are quite old hands in property, too, having successfully completed the Kensington Park Homes and Hartamas Regency I & II (all in Sri Hartamas), Endah Puri (in Sri Petaling) and developments in other states.
| Project Name | Laman Oakleaf | |
| Location | Ampang, Kuala Lumpur | |
| Price | RM477,368 to RM1,302,265 | |
| Unit size (Build-up): | ||
| semi-D | 42’ x 70’ (2,835sq.ft.) 42’ x 73’ (3,026sq.ft.) |
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| double storey terrace | 22’ x 75’ (2,450sq.ft.) | |
| 2 ½ storey terrace | 20’ x 70’ (2,464sq.ft.) | |
| No of units | 134 units | |
| Land | 99 years leasehold land (expires 2098) |
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| Launch Date | currently available | |
| Expected Completion | early 2007 | |
| Developer | Jasmin Villa Development Sdn. Bhd. (subsidiary of PJ Development Group)) |
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| Contact | 03 – 4107 8999 | |
| Project Manager | PJD Management Services Sdn. Bhd. | |
| Website | www.pjdprop.com.my |
Those considering Laman Oakleaf should check out Sering Ukay near Ukay Perdana. Just recently had their soft launch. Similarly priced but freehold!!
Comment by Looking for a home — October 2, 2005 @ 3:41 pm
thanks for the suggestion. we’ll try to check it out.
Comment by Administrator — October 3, 2005 @ 12:28 am
I would love to check out Sering Ukay. Can you provide me with its particulars? ie. developer, site office and contact information? Thanks!!
Comment by Elaine — January 9, 2006 @ 12:47 pm
sering ukay’s show unit is not ready, should be after CNY. you can visit their sales office here:
Angel Wing (M) Sdn Bhd
(a wholly-owned subsidiary of DNP Holdings Berhad)
No. 5, Jalan SS23/11, Taman SEA
47400 Petaling Jaya
Selangor Darul Ehsan
Tel : 03-78063211
Fax : 03-78063380
E-mail : klmkt@dnpproperty.com
or check out their website:
http://www.dnpproperty.com/main.htm
Comment by Administrator — January 9, 2006 @ 1:33 pm
Drove by the Sering Ukay site before CNY. Entrance looks nice. Admin, do u know the show house status? Pls do a review.
Comment by Dennis — February 11, 2006 @ 8:58 pm
heard the show unit completion was delayed.
Comment by Administrator — February 11, 2006 @ 10:14 pm
Yo admin, heard that the showunits are complete. Time for a review.
Comment by Dennis — March 5, 2006 @ 6:34 pm
Have seen the sering ukay showunit, the design is nice and modern.
Comment by charis — March 8, 2006 @ 5:05 pm
not yet.
Comment by Administrator — March 8, 2006 @ 5:42 pm
do u know how much is it ?
Comment by charis — March 9, 2006 @ 1:53 pm
hello…from what i heard the phase 2 houses are damn expensive, they are banking on the freehold title to increase the price
have u guys reviewed the development?
Comment by ejb — February 23, 2007 @ 2:15 pm