Sering Ukay (Phase 1), Hulu Kelang
This project has generated quite a lot of interest since the soft launch some months back. At that time, the sales office was in Taman SEA, and we’ve had visited the site while the show units were under construction.
The location, we must say, is one of the biggest draw for Sering Ukay. We had some difficulty finding info on this project before this (their website had only just been updated recently), the only thing that we had was the huge billboard pointing in its direction along the MRR2 highway. We found the site without much problem, you need to turn off at the Ukay Perdana exit, you’ll see it on your left after less than a mile. With this locale, it’s a quite place, surrounded by low density matured developments. It is near the city centre, you can reach KLCC in less than 10 minutes in good traffic.
The project is situated on 130-acre hillside plot, and they have done some massive earthworks and guniting to maximize the land for development. Even with all the massive hill-slopes, terracing, retaining walls and soil nailing, the site is still quite hilly and imposing when you first see. Not as imposing as The Peak at Taman TAR, but still quite a sight nonetheless.
Well, it is obvious with all the infrastructure works carried out to make the site suitable, it costs money. And usually with projects like these, the cost of such is usually factored into the price of the house borne by the purchaser. Maybe for a massive housing project like this the cost is thinly spread out over many units, it is still an additional cost. Second thing, some people we know have qualms about staying in hillside places where there is a 20 feet staggered retaining walls somewhere behind your house.
Having said that, Sering Ukay looks promising. At this point in time, there are two parcels for sale for this first phase. The first parcel is right at the entrance of the project, right in front of an imposing hill, with the aforementioned retaining walls and guniting. The second parcel is adjacently located beside the hill, a little further in. There are two types of units available, arranged in alternating rows of houses.
Both units (A1and A2) are actually similar, with A2 having an additional half storey lower floor, somewhat similar to the 3 ½ homes in Damansara Legenda. Because the land slopes down to the left, this extra half storey is partially open out, with a yard like any other house. The r.c. porch roof is stylized, gives the façade a different look. The driveway is large enough to fit 2 large cars side by side.
The rest of the house is pretty much what you would expect for a 22’ x 75’ home, with 3+1 bedrooms. For the 2 ½ storey unit (4+1 rooms), the staircase down is near the staircase up. This poses a problem, the living room is left to be quite small, both is perception and in actual square footage. The lower floor is actually quite small too, an additional 400sq.ft. of space for a small room, a maid’s room, 2 baths, and yard. Not much else.
There is a narrow void area in the living area, making the family area on the second floor slightly smaller. The master and 2nd rooms also have this fixed glass at the void area. Quite impractical. It’ll most probably be blocked off with wardrobes or curtains.
We obviously like the smaller unit, as it represents a better value for money, between the two. We found the extra floor a tad unnecessary, the space too small even to make a decent AV room. The actual sales also reflect this preference.
The finishing and fittings provide are quite average, considering the price bracket of the houses.
These units are quite expensive in our opinion, starting at RM450k to RM1.5mil. Although one may argue that it has excellent location, its freehold, and southern facing units have a good view.
We would have preferred to have an overall site plan to study, however the developer did not have this info. We also couldn’t find out if there were any commercial areas, facilities, amenities, etc in the project, and where they were located (if any). In short, they could only tell us about these two parcels, nothing else. Something they can improve on.
Sales are very good, most units available have been snapped up. But the developer is slowly opening up more and more rows for booking. The site is huge, even after deducting the slopes and terrace areas due to the hilly nature. Buyers can look forward to many launches in the few years.
The developer has completed 8 Ampang Hilir and Lanson Place Ambassador Row, both in the Ampang area. The parent company has many properties is Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong. Currently, they are also marketing the Meritz service apartment in the KLCC area, review available here.
| Project Name | The Sering Ukay |
| Location | Hulu Kelang |
| Description | First residential phase of 130 acre mixed development township |
| Land type | Freehold |
| Land Encumbrances | Nil |
| Price | RM450,000 to RM1,556,000 |
| Lot size | 22’ x 75’ |
| Build-up size | Type A1: 2,200sq.ft. Type A2: 2,600sq.ft |
| No of units | 153 (for this phase) |
| Launch Date | now available |
| Expected Completion | August 2007 |
| Developer | Angel Wing (M) Sdn. Bhd. (member of DNP Property group) |
| Contact | 03 – 2161 8886 |
| Website | http://dnpproperty.com/ukay/main.htm |
Thks!!! Finally, a review. I agree with you that 2 storey is better value for money. Spoke to sales and they said that price will be going up somemore with latest rows.
Comment by Dennis — March 12, 2006 @ 8:32 am
There is an active discussion on this project at this forum :-
http://realestate.net.my/forum/viewtopic.php?t=575&start=0
Comment by Jason — March 14, 2006 @ 9:37 pm
refer to yr comment. u mean that t 2 1/2 storey is not worth to buy ? pls advise because i justy booked but not sign yet, if yr advise not value in money i will cancell. ths.
Comment by lee — April 14, 2006 @ 4:30 pm
Lee, which row did you choose? How much for the unit? The 2 1/2 storey row facing the hill is much cheaper but of course, it’s no fun facing the hill. Maybe you should consider switching to 2 storey.
Comment by Jason — April 14, 2006 @ 9:47 pm
lee,
well, the 2 1/2 storey is not to say ‘not worth it’, we feel the two storey version gives more value for your money if you’re on a specific budget, coz we found the lower floor a little small, and the area to make the staircase going down made the living room small too. but if you like the 2 1/2, then go for it.
Comment by Administrator — April 15, 2006 @ 9:51 am
thanks for yr advise. i booked the last row which have extra 13 feet more at the back and cost rm530k.
so, do u think is good buy ? and if we want to extend after vp and how many feet can we extend ? because there is a 40 feet main road at the back.
Comment by lee — April 15, 2006 @ 4:45 pm
the best is to check with MPAJ regarding the renovation, unless you want to do it ‘unofficially’. It looks reasonably priced, considering the good location.
Comment by Administrator — April 15, 2006 @ 11:52 pm
pls reply more info to me
Comment by vins2s — April 17, 2006 @ 2:26 pm
what info?
Comment by Administrator — April 17, 2006 @ 5:13 pm
any updates on this project?
Comment by Wong — June 11, 2006 @ 2:22 am
the first phase was well sold, i recently heard they are launching two more parcels…
Comment by Administrator — June 11, 2006 @ 7:08 pm
Anybody know when they’re going to launch the 2nd phase? I’m quite interested in Sering Ukay but last I heard they’ve only 2 units left, one of which is a corner unit, which goes about 800k.
Comment by Hafiz — June 22, 2006 @ 2:51 am
They are having a sneak preview of phase 1B this weekend. First come first serve! Was informed that the 2 storey is RM520k and 2.5 storey is RM550k.
Comment by Jason — July 14, 2006 @ 9:59 pm
Photo gallery of the Sering Ukay show unit.
http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=11106727&uid=5566837&members=1
Comment by keynes — August 17, 2006 @ 10:33 pm
Nice. thanks for putting it up.
Comment by Administrator — August 18, 2006 @ 9:21 am
You are welcome. Feel free to post them up here if u wish.
Comment by keynes — August 19, 2006 @ 5:34 pm
when they launch the 24x80 & what is the price gonna be? any info?! tq
Comment by saipol — October 7, 2006 @ 8:29 am
The expected date of completion is August 2007 and based on the current development are they able to meet the August 2007 completion date and when buyers can moved in.
Comment by oni — November 13, 2006 @ 12:26 pm
my dad bought the 2 1/2 24x80 for 620 000 now the price is reching 690 000
Comment by jaz — October 15, 2007 @ 3:59 pm
the 2h storey 24x80 i am keen on is 670k. wow, the price is really hikes up in just a few months. i wonder if the salesman must have bought thenselve and sell it to people like us. they are so so confident, but i have to say it’s quite nice and modern compared to other landed projects in this place. the salesman said only limited unit left and the next launch price will be higher than now.
Comment by Yu — November 27, 2007 @ 12:42 am
Hi, I heard that there will be a new phase launching in next march or april.. May I know if anybody have any idea?…Thanks
Comment by Bluelulu — December 19, 2007 @ 11:46 am
yes, after CNY. if i am not mistaken, the new phase is building now, check out their office and show unit at the site.
Comment by Yu — January 3, 2008 @ 12:52 am
The phase 2A comprising less than 100 units was launched vide two weekends in the last and third weekend of March 2008 and sales if I am not wrong was very good at more than 80%. Price of the 2 1/2 storey have last reached RM730k.
Comment by sc — April 1, 2008 @ 11:27 pm