Kinrara Mas Garden Homes and Apartment, Bukit Jalil
This project was just launched over the weekend. There are two part to it, 56 units of 3 storey terrace ‘Garden Homes’, and two towers of affordable apartments with 569 units. Both parcels which are located side by side are open for sale now.
First let’s talk about the location. At the moment, the temporary entrance is via Bandar Kinrara, going through the turning off where the old Bandar Kinrara show units are, if you know the area well. This entrance goes through some kampong areas, including lots of those metal recycling centres. A distance inside, you’ll see the cleared land and sales office. The land is a narrow strip, surrounded by the aforementioned kampong, and some industrial lots.
But the permanent access to this project is not ready yet at the moment. It will be a new road that will pass by the existing Tamil school near the Kinrara military camp, and out to the junction of Bandar Kinrara and the old Jalan Puchong (on the way out to Old Klang Road). Unfortunately, the sales people were not able to show the exact alignment of this proposed road, or on whose land it will be traversing, only so much as pointing the rough direction of the exit. This isn’t the only aspect of the development that was NOT clearly shown to visitors like us (at least at the time we were there), but more on that later.
In terms of location, they have chosen to market it more as ‘Bukit Jalil‘ (although the name still maintains the Kinrara identity) although it can be argued that since the access is from Bandar Kinrara, it is more logically to be perceived as in BK. But however you call it, the location seems to be a hard sell. There is a very small commercial area within Bandar Kinrara near here, it is actually one row of shops only. The next nearest commercial area is the one on the main road of Jalan Puchong, which we need to add that the junction is a little chaotic and congested at peak hours to say the least. Looking at the connectivity, you can jump on to the Sg. Besi-Puchong road nearby, or onto LDP and Kesas (via Sunway Kinrara).
If you can believe it, there is no site plan or model to show the whole development. They have the two parts of it separately, but HOW the two are interconnected with is not shown, including where the neighbouring lots are, and as mentioned earlier, where the access road is and where it will lead to. What they have is only the stylized location plan you see in the brochures, which isn’t accurate enough (or detailed, for that matter) to serious shoppers.
From what we can gather, there are a few rows of the landed units, and the apartments are at the end of the road. We are told that the facilities for the stratified apartments are meant to be shared with the landed unit owners, so some kind of easement must be in place there.
Let’s look at the apartments first. The seem to be targeting the entry level market with the pricing RM163,900 onwards. Altogether, there are 569 units available in two ‘L’ shaped tower blocks. There are 4 types of units available, 3 typical units and one terrace unit type. The typical unit type are 1,091sq.ft., 1231sq.ft. and 1240sq.ft. The smallest unit has 3 bedrooms, while the two larger units have an additional utility right next to the entrance which can be converted to a maid’s room or let out to renters. All units have 2 baths, a balcony and a/c ledges. For the smallest unit, there is an open kitchen while the others have it in a separate area. One good thing is the units come with a sizable yard. Type A (1091sq.ft) felt a little too cramped for us, although it is suitable for very small families or bachelors who prefer not to pack it in with too many tenants. We’d choose the type C, which is the largest – all rooms are decently sized. The design here differs slightly in that the living and dining are at the center of the unit with the rooms at both sides.
For those looking for more space, there are limited number of terrace units from 1,478 to 3356sq.ft. These are basically type C units located at the common podium floor, where they have an additional large terrace space, which is actually the roof to the parking structure. Of course you are paying a premium for this space, but we don’t really fancy these types. One, you’ll find your neighbours throwing cigarette butts and small stuff out of their windows onto your precious garden terrace. Secondly, there isn’t much privacy here, as it’s open to public view, even from the linkbridge connecting the two blocks (for some units only).Well, we suppose there will be those who think its great.
In terms of facilities, the developers have put the usual stuff here like swimming and wading pools, shops, playground, sauna, security, gym and such. We found it adequate, considering outside shops are not easily accessible.
One thing we want to highlight – for the apartments, the developers have used press clippings of the proposed LRT extension heavily in their sales material. However, none of the sales people were able to clearly tell us when or where the extension will be completed. Understandably so, since we know clearly well the government hasn’t made any more announcements since the first a few months ago, saying that it will be located near the IOI Mall in Puchong Jaya (which isn’t too near here anyway).
For the apartment units, public transportation would be a problem, but you could walk a distance to the main road or to the nearest LRT feeder bus station in Bandar Kinrara. Most people would draw comparisons to the recently launched Sierra Residency in BK5 to this place, although we feel that Sierra has more advantages when compared to this place.
For the landed units, the developer has opted for 3-storey garden homes. But unlike other so-called park homes or garden homes which usually have small plots and high structure giving a thin-and-tall look, these units have a large plot size – 20’ x 86’ minimum. The concept of limited landed units beside an apartment isn’t new, recently it was seen in the Heron Residency. However, there are far more units here, 56 in all.
At 3065sq.ft., there is plenty of space for every room, and in total there are 5+1 rooms and 4 baths. The master bedroom at the first floor has a large balcony, and the second floor has an even larger balcony terrace. From the front façade, you can see the two balcony stepping inwards, hence the ‘garden home’ name. That is, if you actually bother to plant stuff there.
The living room on the ground floor is huge, but the wet kitchen is rather small. So too are the attached bath for bedrooms 2, 3, 4 and 5. And another thing, bedrooms 2 and 3 share one bath, similarly for bedrooms 4 and 5. Maybe they should have introduced a second master bedroom with its own exclusive attached bathroom, as with a lot of other 3 storey homes in some other developments.
We didn’t really like this garden home concept, we feel the ample build up space could have been better used, but you certainly can’t please all the people all the time. However, in this area, there is very tight competition when it comes to large landed units, you can literally list down so many others in the vicinity – Paragon Heights, Mutiara Bukit Jalil, Bandar Kinrara (numerous phases), Alam Sutera, etc.
To summarize, we were hardly impressed with the place, especially the location. On the upside, the apartments are rather competitively priced, and its freehold. For the landed, we are not entirely fascinated by the idea of the “limited landed units next to apartment” concept, due to the high density, and it’s associated problems, like student renters swarming the place, indiscriminate parking on the roads, etc. We’d say, let’s look around some more.
This is developed by the same people who brought you SuriaMas condo in Sunway. And a few others around the Valley.
| Project Name | Kinrara Mas Garden Homes and Apartment, Bukit Jalil |
| Location | Bukit Jalil / Kinrara |
| Description | Limited 3 storey garden homes and 2 apartment blocks |
| Land type | Freehold |
| Land Encumbrances | Alliance Bank Berhad |
| Developer | HR Utama Sdn. Bhd. (subsidiary of HR United group) |
| Contact | 03 – 5621 2323 |
| Website | www.kinraramas.com www.hrunited.com.my |
| APARTMENT UNITS | |
| Price | RM163,900 to 443,300(from about RM210psf) |
| Unit size | 1,091 to 1,240sq.ft. (typical unit) 1,478 to 3,356sq.ft. (terrace unit) |
| No of units | 569 |
| Expected Completion | December 2009 |
| LANDED UNITS | |
| Price | RM438,900 to 662,900 |
| Build-up | 3,065 to 3,229sq.ft |
| Lot size | 20’ x 86’ |
| No of units | 56 |
| Launch Date | now available |
| Expected Completion | September 2008 |
I visited the site office over the weekend and left empty handed..no way I’m gonna sign on the dotted lines. Not impressed at all with the location and locality. At best, one view faces the PP driving range. But all other views will be facing industries, school and uncertainties. The SA attended to me was not helpful when asked about the proposed road, the future development (by another developer though) and the nearby Hindu cemetery. I got fed up and hurriedly left when he said I dunno, I dunno, I dunno.. but kept on saying FREEHOLD. Agreed..Sierra is miles ahead and the SA (outsourced) are better equipped in presenting its layout plan .. no need hardselling and I was informed that there are 50+ non-bumi in their wait list. I would have picked up a unit in Sierra if they have units >1200 sf.
Admin, when are you going to review Saville in OKR? Saville was also launched at the same time.
Comment by armfit — November 6, 2006 @ 1:16 am
i went to the launching even though i had purchased sierra. i found that sierra is still at plus point considering its peaceful surroundings. sierra’s non bumi units already fully booked.
Comment by TEC — November 6, 2006 @ 10:16 am
armfit,
you can read our review of Saville Residence here.
Comment by Administrator — November 12, 2006 @ 2:38 pm
Admin, are you going to review Avilla Apartment in Bandar Puchong Jaya? It was launched last week.
Comment by Katherine — December 14, 2006 @ 9:52 am
reviewed on the same day of the launch here:
http://propertymalaysia.blogsome.com/2006/12/09/avilla-apartments-bandar-puchong-jaya/
Comment by Administrator — December 14, 2006 @ 10:12 am
Hi guys,
Anyone bought the Kinrara Mas apartment?
Thanks
ascll
Comment by ascll — June 5, 2007 @ 8:45 pm
hi, i bought it during launching. How bout u ? Do u have msn ? maybe we can talk there. or visit www.realestate.net.my/forum
check for kinraraMas…i done some posting there but no ppl replying.
Comment by ChinHuat — June 7, 2007 @ 10:59 pm
Went to the site. All the 3-storey Garden Home units are already sold out.
Comment by tankc — July 8, 2007 @ 2:15 pm
Hi Chin Huat..i cant c the forum link ler..actually i jz wan 2 ask hws the management security..it is ok or any comment?
Comment by jack — July 11, 2007 @ 3:44 pm
hi, i not sure about the management as this is my 1st house. I know there also have another project in sunway, SuriaMas. The developer is quite new. have u bought any there ?
Comment by ChinHuat — July 13, 2007 @ 9:48 pm
How is the area? Would it worth to buy? During it’s launching this month, will get RM8000 rebate.
Comment by karen — August 2, 2007 @ 9:20 am
how you know about the rebate ? you got msn ? maybe we can chat more about this project ?
Comment by ChinHuat — August 2, 2007 @ 5:41 pm
Hi, I think location is good, there is a link road to OUG, Kg muhibah.
I bought i unit during the launch,, also get RM 8000.00 rebate
Comment by wjchew — August 3, 2007 @ 8:25 am
hey wjchew & karen, pls join me in the Realestate.net forum. By the way, which link road to OUG & Kg. Muhibah ?
Comment by ChinHuat — August 3, 2007 @ 9:57 am
Hi, i’m very interested in buying this apartment, but i’m already too late, just want to inform that if there is anyone who wants to sell out , pls let me know, thank you.
Comment by Fatimah — August 3, 2007 @ 10:37 am
Hi Fatimah, there is still plenty of unit there le, and yet blok B not yet launch. Why say that too late ?
Comment by Chin Huat — August 3, 2007 @ 9:38 pm
If any of you plan to buy a unit there, let me know ya, i can be introducer to you and yet don’t mind to share the introducer fees with you. at least you also save some !!
Comment by Chin Huat — August 4, 2007 @ 2:50 pm
Hi Fatimah, yesterday I was there to sign my Agreement, I still see people buying, refer to the sale people still bal of 20% not sold of course, this units will be in higher level and facing west
Anyway is you are interest to get one you can call this lady
Miss Ivy, 017 2861333
Comment by wjchew — August 5, 2007 @ 2:54 pm
hi chin huat
which net ??????
Comment by wjchew — August 5, 2007 @ 2:57 pm
Hi wjchew, is the www.realestate.net.my/forum
i also reply you there adi.
http://realestate.net.my/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7415
Comment by Chin Huat — August 5, 2007 @ 10:42 pm
Hi fatimah, yeah, still alot of unit there.went to site today, saw few ppl choosing which unit to get, looks is quite keen on purchasing. Maybe you can go to hv a look, not sure when they going launch blok B le. Might consider to get 1unit for investment.
Comment by Chin Huat — August 5, 2007 @ 10:44 pm
I was lucky to get a garden home. whole project is coming up fast. Houses should be ready by end of this year instead of Sept 08 . Dont think the house owners can use the apartment pool, as nothing was mentioned during S&P
Comment by sasi — August 7, 2007 @ 4:42 pm
Hi Sasi, maybe you can join us in the forum to discuss about our property in KinraraMas.
http://realestate.net.my/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7415
Comment by ChinHuat — August 8, 2007 @ 5:13 pm
Hi Sasi,
R u sure the garden home will be ready by year end?
Regards
Nigel
Comment by Nigel Yap — September 26, 2007 @ 7:07 pm
Dear guys,
Could you guys evaluate and review Bukit OUG Condominiums please. Lots of it (units) are on sale now, with purpotedly 3 new buildings exisiting for sale (but already built a few years ago). The units are really really cheap as low as 70K. Is this a good buy?
Umi.
Comment by Umi Elina — October 4, 2007 @ 3:55 pm
This is very serious information as in will affect everyone in the vicinity. The government is putting a huge cemetery and crematorium in this neighbourhood. Please refer to the following link:
http://forum.bandarkinrara.com/index.php?topic=347.0
We have to put in our objections or we will have to live with it for the rest of our lives.
Comment by yk — December 10, 2007 @ 4:05 pm
Hi Hi,
I’m new & hope to join d new “family” Jus book a unit @ Blk B (Unit B-09-3A). Currently looking at which bankers for loan. Any recommended
TQ beary much !~!
Jocelyn *_^
Comment by Jocelyn Lim — April 8, 2008 @ 1:35 pm