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We think the full name of this small luxury development is “Duta Kensington Park@Hartamas“. Quite a mouthful, we must say. But the short (and official) name is Kensington Park. This 77 unit exclusive enclave is almost sold out, and almost complete to be handed over to the purchasers, but we’re reviewing it here, since we’ve viewed it and more than a few units will bound to surface in the second-hand market (due to the spiraling property prices…).

Its down the road from Hartamas Regency 1 and 2 (read our review here), which are all developed by the same company PJ Development Holdings, which are also currently selling units at the exclusive Laman Oakleaf (read review here) and Endah Puri apartments (review coming soon). Access to Jalan Duta, Segambut, Jalan Kuching, and Sri Hartamas is a breeze.

This part of Sri Hartamas is still not as densely developed as Mont’Kiara. But there are some a retaining wall near the development (sparating two sides of the main road) which doesn’t really detract from the homes (it might, depending on the buyer, so it’s bestseparating two sides of a road) to check it out yourself)

They are emphasizing on the ‘park’ concept of the place, they have a thematic central park which is beautifully landscaped. The other prominent feature is the security aspect of this place, which is quite easy to control considering the small, contained development. It is gated and guarded, and high-walled and top-notched security features.

So what is a “park home”? In this development, it’s basically luxury two-and-a-half storey and three-storey linkhouses, albeit the plot size is slightly shorter (not to be confused with a ‘trailer park home’).

The two-and-a-half storey linkhouse has a plot size of 22’ x 65’ with a build-up of 2,364sq.ft. The corner unit is slightly larger at 2,785sq.ft. The ground and first floor are quite normal, but the third floor has a huge family hall (with attached bath) and a tiny study room. Actually, because of the shorter plot size and with the extra floor, the build-up actually works out with the same as a regular double-storey linkhouse. The master bedroom is quite short, though. And the other rooms are also not as big as they should be. Anyway, there are 4+1 rooms, but if you convert the huge family area upstairs, you get another room as big as the master bedroom.

For the three-storey park home, we find it to be more sensibly laid out. The build-up is obviously larger (3,085sq.ft, 3,487sq.ft for corner unit). You want rooms? They have 5 bedrooms, plus one family room (it’s actually a walled room) and a study room. So if you make them all rooms, you have 7 rooms (my condolences to your long-suffering maid). There are two master bedrooms, but strangely they are at the back of the house facing the yard.

Actually for both the unit types, there is ample space, but we found the layout a bit constricted for our liking. Perhaps with so much space, a more luxurious design could have been done, instead of the usual wall-room-wall-room configuration.

But obviously, there are enough people who appreciate it, judging from the sales.

Conclusion: Good location, good mountain-cut soil, very exclusive, unconventional park homes concept. Downside – stiff pricing, less-than-appealing layout.

Some other developments (mostly condos) in the same area:

Changkat View
Hartamas Regency 2
Kiara 1888
Kensington Park
Kiaraville
Kiaramas Ayuria
Hijauan Kiara
The Verve Suites
Tiffani by i-ZEN
Boulevard Tower, Solaris Dutamas
Mont’Kiara Meridin