Property Malaysia

We were driving along the LDP in Puchong one day and noticed new white banners hanging on the lamp posts, so it can only mean one thing – IOI Properties have launched another phase in their sprawling (and much talked about) Bandar Puteri.

This is the latest in the many phases of units available in the massive Bandar Puteri development. We have reviewed most of the currently available phases recently. For our review of the whole Bandar development, you can check out this posting, where we touch on the location, accessibility, quality and corporation behind Bandar Puteri:

Development Review: Bandar Puteri by IOI Properties

The other phases reviewed here are as follows (click on the links to read the reviews):

Elyssa Villa
Nadia
Nadia 2
Eugenia
Lilac (22’ x 75’ linkhouses)
Aseana Puteri (condominiums)
Bayu Puteri (apartments)
Grande View (22’ x 70’ hilltop linkhouses)

This is probably the top of the line when it comes to the many, many phases of Bandar Puteri, mainly due to the large build-up, large land area, hilltop location, and more importantly, it is situated next to the Bukit Hitam Forest Reserve, affording a good view of the greenery. There are no plans by the government to develop the Forest Reverse, at least for the moment.

There are 58 units located at the end the exclusive enclave known as Puteri 9, where Eugenia (another series of luxury bungalows) and Aseana Puteri (luxury condominium, almost completed) are also located. The units are arranged in three rows, with at least 7 corner units with super large compounds (a minimum of 50’ x 100’), but obviously with an accompanying super large price tag.

Of the 58 exclusive units available, there are only 2 types of layout to choose from, although with the mirror image choice, you may count them as 4 in all. The build for 2 and a half floors is 4,420sq.ft, which is quite small for the large plot size. This is mainly due to the larger garden and driveway provided, trading off with the smaller building footprint. There are 7 bedrooms and 6 baths provided, suitable for large 3-generational families to live here (including the maid). There are also family 3 lounges, one on each floor. With this, they have given a small double-volumed family area on the ground floor. Most Malaysian families usually like large living rooms to lounge around and watch TV, so we’re thinking most buyers here will renovate the living by extending the garden terrace.

Two of the bedrooms on the first floor share a bathroom, perhaps they should have provided separate attached baths. After all, if you’re providing 6 baths, what’s one more so that you’re kids don’t have to share?

The façade a modern-styled, similar to a lot of other projects of this price, e.g. in Desa Park City and Alam Sutera.

The developer is offering some free stuff with the purchase, please check with the sales people.

Elyssa represents the best on offer in Bandar Puteri at the moment, and while Grande View has the awesome panaromic view, here you have the forest view and exclusivity of the enclosure. Price is a different issue, though.

Recently, there have been a few complaints of regarding quality of workmanship in Bandar Puteri homes, especially in the entry market level landed homes and But as for this top of the line Elyssa series, the quality that they have promised is the best, consummate to the price you’re paying.