Mont’Kiara Meridin
This is another recent launch by Sunrise Bhd. in the Mont’Kiara Meridin. At the moment, they are also marketing Solaris Dutamas nearby, which is a service apartment concept. Next in line is the launch of MK10.
Meridin is quite a low density development, offering 31-storeys of 216 apartment units, with sizes of 1,787, 1,973 and 2,513sq.ft. There are also 12 units of Cabana suites, 4,487sq.ft. in size. These exclusive Cabana suites are set on a separate block from the main tower, overlooking the pool and other facilities.
For our views on the location, accessibility of the Mont’Kiara and larger Sri Hartamas area, you are encouraged to read our earlier postings on the other developments in the area which are listed at the end of this article. We won’t all the pros and and cons of the this area, but we strongly advise anybody who is interested to stay or invest in this hot property area to study the location. The two most important concerns of late is the proximity to the power lines and the highway.
Location wise, it is sited along Jalan Duta Kiara, just at the sharp corner where you turn right to go to the deeper area where you can find Tiffani, Kiaraville and a few other projects under construction. We call it the ‘great Mont’Kiara construction site’. While this is further away from the older apartments developed by Sunrise, it is still nearer out than those at the end of Jalan Duta Kiara. But having said that, when the two proposed exits out are completed, things may be better for everyone.
Meridin is set on a small and narrow strip of 2.3 acre land, so they have optimized pretty much most of it for the development without overdoing it. There are two wings to the apartment tower, with 8 units per floor. All units are aligned to the 4 points of the compass, so some units are facing west directly, with no other view. Although the build-up of the units are fairly large, they have opted for the long and narrow concept, with the living and dining areas enclosed on the common party wall area, while the rooms are on the other side of the units. We won’t go into the detail of the units, but basically, all units either have 3+1+study or 4+1. They all also have a ‘lanai’, and the master bedroom are exceptionally large.
Details of the exclusive Cabana units were not available.
Sunrise are very experienced in knowing what they buyers need and want. With the experience they have after successfully developing, launching and selling dozens of other condominium in Mont’Kiara and in other areas. So with this project, they have gone for a fair balance of right pricing, good quality finishes and right aesthetics. This experience also shows a lot in the facilities they have provided. We really liked the recreational deck where the private lounge and the children’s pools. Another feature that is different is the so-called ‘floating gym’ built within a 50-metre lap pool. Other amenities are quite standard like tennis courts, indoor sports facilities, BBQ deck and children’s playground, no less than what the competition is offering.
Incidentally, the Meridin is named after a kind of palm species, with leaves shaped liked a fishtail. Also, the developer has emphasized that Mont’Kiara Meridin is the ‘newest in a series of … projects that is named after a plant’.
Other projects in the vicinity of Mont’Kiara and Sri Hartamas that we have reviewed:
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
| Project Name | Mont’Kiara Meridin |
| Location | Mont’Kiara, Kuala Lumpur |
| Description | Residential condominium on freehold land |
| Land type | Freehold |
| Land Encumbrances | Alliance Bank (M) Bhd |
| Price | RM650,000 to RM1.784million (from about RM360psf to about RM400psf) |
| Unit size | 1,787sq.ft to 4,487sq.ft (12 exclusive Cabana suites available) |
| Land size | 2.8 acres |
| No of units | 228 |
| Launch Date | now available |
| Expected Completion | January 2009 |
| Developer | Ascot Assets Sdn. Bhd. (subsidiary of Sunrise Bhd.) |
| Contact | 03 – 6201 2288 |
| Website | www.sunrisebhd.com |
| Sole marketing agent | Kiara Realty |
Any idea when MK10 will be launched?
Comment by kiara watcher — May 29, 2006 @ 2:55 pm
There are so many buildings in that area, but the roads are so congested. There is a need to make bigger and more roads in that area. Sunrise should do something about the roads. Especially like last saturday when they blocked the roads for the film shoot.I was one of those that was stuck there. If the traffic situation is going to be bad all the time then i personally would not like to live there.
Comment by gs — May 29, 2006 @ 5:02 pm
kiara watcher,
according to them, in a the third quarter of the year…
gs,
i heard about the road closure. lots of ppl were left high and high…
Comment by Administrator — May 31, 2006 @ 5:14 pm
even without the road closure the traffic there is already bad,especially in the morning when people are going to work. And i mean how can Sunrise allow them to close both roads, for incoming and outgoing. I actually went to the police station when i was in the jam and they said that they couldn’t do anything. They told me to find the producer. I mean come on, how can Sunrise do this to the people there…
Comment by gs — May 31, 2006 @ 11:19 pm
No point compaining, they WILL NOT LISTEN!!! After our bad experience with Aman, we have decided not not invest in Sunrise condo any more. We have completely lost confidence in them!
Comment by Raymond — July 10, 2006 @ 11:30 am
How bad is bad for Mont’ Kiara Aman ? My experience with Mont’ Kiara Bayu is good so far. Can you please clarified … I like the Mont’Kiara Meridien, but it is just too close to the highway .. must be very noisy.
Comment by James — July 12, 2006 @ 11:07 pm
Hi All,
I am looking to buy a new unit in MK area, looked at ayuria , meridin and the new casa kiara 2 (next to verve). Looking at the larger units 1574sqft priced at 380/sqft. What do you guys think of casa kiara 2 by dijaya?
Thanks
Comment by energy — November 19, 2006 @ 4:54 pm
hey guys,
do you think there will be a glut at MK area and cause prices of condos to stabilise? also, does anybody know if there are any more units for sale at sunrise meridien? pls comment. cheers
Comment by mei wong — November 28, 2006 @ 4:38 am
hey guys,
do you think there will be a glut at MK area and cause prices of condos to stabilise? also, does anybody know if there are any more units for sale at sunrise meridien? pls comment. cheers
Comment by mei wong — November 28, 2006 @ 4:39 am
hey guys,
do you think there will be a glut at MK area and cause prices of condos to stabilise? also, does anybody know if there are any more units for sale at sunrise meridien? pls comment. cheers
Comment by mei wong — November 28, 2006 @ 4:39 am
CK2 is sell nothing but a basic condo, nothing interesting no concept Dijaya does not have a good image
Comment by buyer — December 17, 2006 @ 10:46 am
anybody can update what’s the progress of building works like of Mont’Kiara Meridin?
Comment by new owner — May 13, 2007 @ 3:54 am
There are continuous development at mt kiara meridin site…. the increase of steel cost has really push the property market upward… i guess those who already own a unit has nothing to loss….:)
Comment by only_to_gain — July 20, 2007 @ 12:18 am
Administrator, how do you compare this project with Mont Kiara Banyan which is also developed by Sunrise? It seems that there is not enough information about the Mont Kiara Banyan project. You do not have a project review on that. The only fact I know about Mont Kiara Banyan is that it is going to be completed pretty soon and it is located just right next to Mont Kiara Meridin.
Comment by Tim — December 13, 2007 @ 9:38 pm
sorry we can’t really comment on banyan since we did not have a chance to see it and review it.
Comment by Administrator — December 13, 2007 @ 10:07 pm