Sunway Cheras: Phase 2B &3, Cheras
Sunway Cheras is actually a landed development launched about 2 years ago. The earlier phase 1 and 2A, are almost ready for handover, and now they are opening up the last 2 phases, which are two and two-and-a-half storey 20’ x 70’ linkhomes.
The piece of land in question is actually two adjacent pieces facing each other separating down the middle by an existing road in Cheras. This road has actually been around for a good few decades, leading from Taman Cuepacs up to Venice Hill. The two pieces of land also covers an existing petrol station.
Because the of the nature of the land available here, plus the fact that this is a very busy road to begin with, there is not much privacy, to make it a ‘gated and guarded’ private community that is so in vogue these days. The project is also surrounded by other old developments that have been around as long as Cheras has. At the moment there are two ways to come via from the main road – one if from Phoenix Plaza (turning in at the military camp) and the other is further up the road off the Cheras-Kajang Highway. There is plan for another access which bypasses the busy military camp interchange, which is through Taman Segar Perdana, but this road will only be ready once Mah Sing completes their portion of the works for their development (also launching soon).
Besides that, there is not much to tell about the project – it’s easy to spot as it is along the road, they offer no-frills traditional linkhomes design, and its freehold. On the larger plot of land (south of the dividing road) there are 9 rows of units, and is where Phase 2B is located. The northern half is where the two types of Phase 3 units are found, and there is a connection road to the aforementioned Segar Perdana.
Landspace is tight here, there isn’t much room for landscaping or parks or any of that sort, but they have little pockets of green. Most of it is just rows of homes and roads. A bit like how housing estates were designed 15 years ago.
There are 2 storey linkhomes and also a 2-and-a-half storey units for choice. Units face either North or South. The layout is pretty conventional, in fact it’s almost similar to our house bought 15 years ago…
The developer knows this and they’ve added lots of freebies to entice buyers here. Packaged together with the house are free alarm system, autogate, motion sensor system, solar heating panel, that kind of thing. Also they offer free security patrol for one year after VP, after that, well…
The units here are actually 5’ longer than the earlier phases, and this pricing has also increased in tandem. They generally start from RM370k onwards for 2 storey, and RM480k for the 2 and half variety.
The good news is that it’s freehold. And Sunway isn’t some fly by night developer, so some assurance can be sought there. Also since the first few phases are close to be handed over, you can see what kind of quality of finishing you can expect for your unit. We didn’t personally go and check (it was barricaded) but these things something work can work both way…
| Project Name | Sunway Cheras |
| Location | Cheras |
| Description | Last 2 phases of Linkhouses in Cheras |
| Land type | Freehold |
| Land Encumbrances | Charged to AmBank Bhd |
| Price | RM356,888 to RM732,020 |
| Lot size | 20’ x 70’ |
| Build-up size | 1,855 to 2,480sq.ft |
| No of units | Phase 2B: 64 Phase 3: 68 (Entire development: 294) |
| Launch Date | now available |
| Expected Completion | June 2008 |
| Developer | Sunway City Properties Sdn. Bhd. (subsidiary of Sunway City Bhd.) |
| Contact | 03 – 9076 3131 |
| Website | www.sunway.com/suncity/cheras |
I have been to the site about 1.5 years ago. As you mentioned, very conventional design and built quality is quite good. Although Sunway has a strong branding, the price is quite expensive and I heard that sales was a bit slow. I know since I live quite nearby. ALways see their banners and promotion materials.
Comment by preacher — April 23, 2007 @ 9:08 am
actually if purchaser can wait, there are a lot of new projects launching around here in the next 1 month.
Comment by Administrator — April 23, 2007 @ 9:29 am
this is not a housing project with gated community. comes with some freebies like water heater, alarm system and autogate. there is a void in the house with transparent roof that make the whole house brightened up during day time.
Comment by tankc — May 3, 2007 @ 2:53 pm
only corner and end-lot has cement backwall. intermediate unit with only 4′ “pagar”. since it’s not gated, it can be easily broken-in.
Comment by SKK — May 9, 2007 @ 11:07 pm
i would say hijauan residence is a better buy.
Comment by tankc — July 25, 2007 @ 11:46 pm
i try to enter mahsing.com.my to check out the difference but unfortunately the webpages can’t load coz errors…lousy server i guess..but i would Sunway has better network,branding & finance….well done
Comment by batigol — August 6, 2007 @ 1:40 am
I had bought 1 unit 2 sty 20x65′ at 323k. now selling at 378k
Comment by aiyoyo — May 29, 2008 @ 8:58 pm