Sunway SPK, Damansara
We were coming out of Desa ParkCity (after viewing the LeVenue II, review coming shortly) when naturally, we just HAD to turn into this neighbouring project.
Well, the story is like this. Perdana ParkCity owns the whole Desa ParkCity development, but 2 parcels of land were sold to Sunway, thus we have Sunway SPK Damansara. As it is, Sunway (actually it’s their subsidiary SunCity) got the two best plots of land in the site, nearest to the LDP and on a relatively flat piece of land.
This area of Damansara, which is flanked by Sri Damansara on one side, and Bandar Manjalara on the other, is quite good as it gets in terms of location. Firstly, it’s just off the LDP, albeit you need to pay toll to go to Bandar Utama, PJ and Kota Damansara. But just beyond the toll, you have access to the Sprint Highway and the Penchala Link.
Over this end, there’s the NKVE via Sg. Buloh, (OK, admittedly, the road leading there could be quite congested) and KL via Kepong. Then there’s the township of Sri Damansara and Bandar Manjalara with their established commercial areas and amenities like schools. Bandar Manjalara and Kepong may seem a bit haphazard and Chinatown-ish to some affluent homebuyers, but judging the quicksilver sales from this two new projects, that does not seem to be an issue.
The site is a rectangular shape with one access, there’s a gated and guarded concept. However, there is also supposedly to be another access to the neighbouring Desa ParkCity, but that isn’t shown in the layout plan in the brochure. It would work more for this development’s benefit, there is nothing but houses here. Just rows and rows of almost similar houses. But there are generous doses of playgrounds and parks. Every row of house has one, actually. For the record, there are 16 rows of houses, split in two phases. The last two rows are going to be launched this weekend, plus a handful remaining from the earlier launches.
At the moment, there is one type of unit design available for sale, and it comes in two different façades. The corner units are also same in internal layout except with a different roof design. 2-storey units for bumiputera buyers (from the previous phase) are also available.
The typical unit is quite likeably designed, with the extra half floor giving it more build-up and an added dimension. The porch is naturally large, easily can park 2 large cars. However, there is only a miniscule lawn, kind of leading folks to just tile it up for a little bit more parking space.
In all there are 5+1 rooms, bedroom 3 & 4 share a bath. The guest room downstairs (bedroom 5) is quite small, only a tad larger than the maid’s room. The dry and wet kitchens are clearly separated, but a little small in comparison to the whole house. The selling point of this phase is the 2 master bedrooms. The main master bedroom is on the top (third) floor, taking up the entire floor, save the attached bath and walk-in wardrobe. The smaller master bedroom is on the second floor, which is really a regular sized master.
One feature of this unit is that both master bedrooms have minimal windows, and there aren’t windows at the façade side of the house. First time we’ve seen this. But really, with so much space, you won’t really notice these small things.
The developer is packaging a lot of freebies to spruce up the deal, like Solar hot water panel, auto gate, motion detector light, 6 air-con units, etc.
The pricing is a little stiff, but like we said, location may justify the developer’s rationale. But one other thing, though. The developer is touting the ‘KL address’ of this place. Why, you ask? Of course, we asked the same thing. Apparently it’s more prestigious, but fetches a better re-sale price, since they follow the logic that KL land is scarce. Maybe that’s true, we can’t be sure, but it’s really just across the road from PJ (read: Selangor). Oh, well, anything to justify a higher premium on the price…
| Project Name | Sunway SPK Damansara | |
| Location | Damansara (near Sri Damansara & Manjalara) |
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| Description | 2 ½ storey linkhomes in exclusive development (2-storey bumi lots also available) |
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| Land type | Freehold (“KL address” must be emphasized…) |
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| Price | RM633,888 to RM1,155,888 (“KL address” must be emphasized again…) |
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| Land Encumbrances | Alliance Bank | |
| Lot size | 22’ x 75’ | |
| Unit size Bungalow |
2,792sq.ft | |
| No of units | Phase 1: 211 Phase 2: 207 |
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| Launch Date | currently available | |
| Expected Completion | Phase 1: April 2007 Phase 2: Dec 2006 |
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| Developer | Sunway SPK Homes Sdn. Bhd. (Subsidiary of the Sunway Group) |
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| Contact | 03 – 6276 6663 03 – 5639 9000 |
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| Website | www.sunway.com.my/suncity/sunwayspk |
The 2 master bedroom concept is great and the location is not bad at all. Hopefully can use Desa Parkcity propose direct access link to penchaca link
Comment by Oversea — October 24, 2005 @ 1:28 pm
i think the link may be a reality soon. sales are very good both in SPK and Desa Parkcity.
Comment by Administrator — October 24, 2005 @ 1:32 pm
Mutiara Damansara, Bandar Utama, Damansara Perdana etc are too congested, i really like the idea of living well near mature Damansara neigbourhood but not in the Damansara itself…there are no many good choices except Sunway SPK and Desa Parkcity. By theway, i heard the Sunway SPK is launching Semi-D soon, any ideas when and will review be available? Also, any review regarding the sales performance of the Sunway SPK launch last weekend?
Comment by Oversea — October 24, 2005 @ 4:45 pm
when we were there, they didn’t mention anything about launching semi-Ds, maybe we might go back to check it out again. As of last week, there were only a handful of units left from the earlier launches. we als oheard the last phase sold quite well too…
Comment by Administrator — October 25, 2005 @ 12:08 am
Pls note Sunway Damansara will be even more jam than mutiara, damansara perdana as the residents will need to pass thr these township before reaching sunway d. Those who bought sunway d thinking of better traffic is damn wrong. Damansara Perdana and Mutiara Damansara is better area of which interchange link to LDP is DP and link to Penchala Link direct to DP and MD is almost complete. There is no benefits to invest in Sunway D unless working place located in KEPONG and KLCC area which using the Middle Ring Road to commute.
Please study the traffic route carefully before invest.
Comment by lee — October 25, 2005 @ 2:36 am
Those who invest SPK and Sunway D is from KEPONG, SRI DAMANSARA and SUNGAI BULUH area of which they had fed up with the constant toll paying and heavy jam everyday.
Comment by lee — October 25, 2005 @ 2:38 am
Thanks for sharing. When you blog about the Desa Park City later, can you also include Zenia in your review? Thanks!
Comment by Suzette — October 25, 2005 @ 11:02 am
Lee,
Thank for the traffic advice. I was thinking more in the sense that during weekend, Sunway SPK will not disturb by the jam cause by the weekend shoppers rushing to One Utama, Ikea, Tesco, Curve, Cathay etc
Comment by Oversea — October 25, 2005 @ 2:24 pm
Oversea,
I believe everybody staying in Sunway D will come to Curve, Cathay or Tesco on weekends most of the time. Therefore a home in Sunway D doesn’t give free of traffic. The nearby Bandar Manjalara and Kepong is not match for the facilities and latest trend offered by MD and DP.
Comment by lee — October 26, 2005 @ 1:42 am
MD and DP are not doubt a well established development. People living there sometimes complaint about the number of outsiders coming to their development and jam up that place.
Sunway SPK will not have that problem because it is like living on the suburb of MP and DP, just like lee has said, no many people would come to Sunway SPK and jam up the place because it is a housing area not shopping and entertainment area
Comment by Oversea — October 26, 2005 @ 5:23 pm
Ah.. i mean residents in SPK going to MD or 1U will had to pay toll for short distance, also jam on the way to and back later. To make U-Turn after Sri Damanasara toll is not easy and smooth flowing especially during peak hours.
Comment by lee — November 21, 2005 @ 9:44 am
hi, living abroad for many (25) years. Now want to return to KL. Looking for a landed property with golf facility. Any suggestion pls?
Comment by ross — June 24, 2006 @ 3:47 pm
there are literally dozens of projects like that, ross. perhaps you have some preferences to narrow down the choices? like location, price range, etc…
Comment by Administrator — June 24, 2006 @ 6:38 pm
Ross, its true that there are lots of projects like that going on. Shoot me an email at dacisman@yahoo.com, i have a few places that i think you should look at.
Comment by John — June 26, 2006 @ 10:23 pm
Im currently looking for a link house near sri hartamas area (preferably something more recent not too old), with a budget of 500k, any suggestions?
Comment by Lee — June 28, 2006 @ 8:17 pm
Lee,i tot u like MD & DP so well,why go Sri Hartamas? that place not jam?
Comment by Wyler — August 9, 2006 @ 5:22 pm
My husband and I have just started a Yahoogroups for Sunway SPK homeowners, with the hope of meeting our neighbours virtually before we move in. If you are a homeowner, please sign up at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sunwayspk
Comment by SM — September 1, 2006 @ 11:47 pm
I am seriously considering the latest launch in Desa Parkcity - Zenia (3 storey with elevated garden). Would like to hear from those who is currently staying there in terms of security, facilities, traffic etc. Thks
Comment by Annette — November 27, 2006 @ 6:41 pm
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Comment by tong — May 31, 2007 @ 6:04 pm
Im currently looking for a link house ( freehold ) near Kuala Lumpur (preferably something more recent not too old), with a budget of 500k, any suggestions?
Comment by Priscilla Tan — June 13, 2007 @ 1:18 pm
Lee, you commented “To make U-Turn after Sri Damanasara toll is not easy and smooth flowing especially during peak hours”.. Are you talking about the U-turn infront of SPK?
Comment by lee — November 21, 2005
Comment by Mei — June 24, 2007 @ 7:37 pm
Lee,
You sounds like an real estate investor but you did not do your homework nicely before you make your decision. You should check the coming route design nearby (for example how it is going to expand, change, restructure, etc) If it is because of the U-turn, which i assumed is the U-Turn under the fly-over to Kepong, then again it proved you are wrong. 2 years ago the Town Council was restructuring the route which turn to menjalara from LDP. The traffic of the U-turn you can hardly see it jammed and during the peak hour, which is 5-7pm, i think you can hardly find any route which has smoother flowing than it.
Whereas look at your favorite area, i think i do not have to comment much.
Comment by Ev — June 24, 2007 @ 10:28 pm