Property Malaysia

If you’ve been following the property market these past few months, or have been following the ads in the papers, you’d know that there has been a few launches in this particular area of Cheras, near the Hulu Langat forest reserve surrounding Taman Kemacahaya, Chempaka International and Venice Hill. Some of the projects include Sunway Cheras, Hijauan Residence and One Residence by Mah Sing, Taragon Puteri Cheras.

But the one that sets the bar in terms of luxury should be this one by Glomac. Location-wise, it has an excellent spot, right beside the forest reserve, with a breathtaking view of the greenery and two lakes either side. Part of the site is actually the abandoned golf course project. For the moment, there is plenty of greenery that gives this site its appeal, however there maybe future developments across the road, but they’re pretty sure the forest reserve side will not be touched.

Suria Cheras is located on a narrow strip of land, along a north-south axis. The developer has planned 58 units only, mostly semi-D units and 2 units of bungalows. The bungalows are pretty much the same as the semi-D, but without the attached next door unit (located at the cul-de-sac). Actually, according to the salesperson, some of these remaining 56 units are semi-Ds, some are link bungalows. From what we can see, there is actually very little difference, save for a terrace in between the two adjoining units, going halfway through the length of the unit. It’s something you need to see it to visualize it.

But in general, the units are 5+1 rooms (6 baths) set on a large standard 40’ x 80’ plot, and the build-up ranges from 3,359 to 3,404sq.ft. We didn’t have the details for the bungalows, but we reckon it should be the same. There are two and a half storeys, with the topmost floor housing a bedroom / utility with an attached bath and an ample balcony. The master bedroom on the first floor is really spacious, with a walk-in wardrobe and an attached private study. The other bedrooms all have their own attached bathroom, with is a very good idea. There is a large guest room on the ground floor also with it’s own attached bath, and a maid’s too. Some of the units are only 2-storey, layout is the same minus the top floor.

They’ve gone for an open concept here with no gates and boundary walls separating neighbours, since with the guarded and gated concept, it provides a pleasant feel while not compromising on the safety. Just so long as you get good neighbours…

The façade of the house is a contemporary design, with the pitched RC roof, extruded walls and white and pastel coloured paint. Those who fancy modern design (like us) will really like it. With the ample internal space, it’s hard to go wrong, especially with some Malaysians’ obsession with large spaces.

Pricing – the semi-D’s start from RM648k while the link bungalows clock in at a slightly higher RM743k onwards. Pricey, but we feel it’s worth the money for a freehold land, good location surrounding by a good view of greenery. However, Cheras isn’t really our cup of tea, although this is quite far from the maddening commercial areas that lends its notoriety. We also liked that it’s a small and low density development, and we hope there won’t be overdevelopment in the surrounding areas over the next few years.

In terms of facilities, there little to offer considering that much of the 10.2acre land is taken up by the units, but there is a small pool, and children’s playground near the entrance. But the perimeter of the development and all the empty spaces between the units are extensively landscaped. Part of the lake is in the development site, and is located next to the aforesaid playground and pool. There is also the security as part of the gated and guarded concept.

We liked that it’s low density, freehold, and has a good view of greenery around it. We are not particularly fond of Cheras, but this place, although it’s a little far in, is quite a distance away from all those areas in Cheras that lends it notoriety to the name. We hope that there won’t be overdevelopment in the hilly areas surrounding this place, but it’s probably something the developer can do little about.

Maintenance fee is expected to be RM275 per month, mostly for the security.

Glomac is actually a sizeable property developer with many major projects going on around the country, we have reviewed their Suria Stonor here in Property Malaysia.