Property Malaysia

We were on our way to Twin Palms when we came across this project somewhere in Bandar Baru Sg. Long. It just happened to be the launch weekend, so we dropped in to take a look.

Location first, this project is not located in the Taming area – although it is by the same developer who has a clutch of projects around the Cheras / Bandar Tun Razak area. Some people were initially confused as they though it was in Bandar Taming, which is nearby here, on the way to Seri Kembangan. As with most areas in Cheras, there are many ways to get here, but we came from the Kajang-SILK highway. We’re guessing the name Taming is an allusion to the developer’s own name.

The project site is quite a low laying area with some older development on one side and greenery on the other side. The developer has actually done some preparatory earthworks and infrastructure, so you can actually see the actual site of a particular unit, and gauge the platform level. These days, buyers are quite particular to observe these factors, possibly for geomantic reasons being one of them. We actually like this idea, at least potential buyers can be sure of what views you would be getting from your unit – a lack of clear understanding here usually causes a lot of problems between buyer and developer come handover time.

Taming Mutiara is a gated and guarded development of high-end semi-detached homes and a limited number of bungalows. Here, there is about 23 acres of land, and they have sited 142 semi-D units, and 6 limited numbers of bungalows. The plot of freehold land is about twice as long as it is wide, and the rows of units are arranged in 6 rows across the shorter width. All units cone in a minimum plot size of 40’ x 80’, except for a few corner lots and cul-de-sac units with larger land space. 6 other corner units are the ones they have used for the bungalows.

There a two types of layout available for the semi-D, both at over 3100sq.ft. Both types come with 5 bedrooms and 5 baths, plus one powder room. It actually has 2 and a half floors, with the highest level housing a family room (which they call a family suite) and a master bedroom by it self. Both types have a large balcony at the front, Type B has an additional balcony on the 2nd f loor at the back.

The bungalows, on the other hand, although are slightly bigger in build-up, don’t differ much in layout, except there is garden space encircling the home, and of course, larger gardens and no party walls.

The development is pretty straightforward and simple, no slopes and high walls. They’ve maintained quite a bit of space for greenery, and they have also emphasized the gated and guarded feature of the whole area. We like the façade of the units, they’ve eschewed going too contemporary with the look, maintaining some traditional features along with a newer style. We actually like the surrounding areas, which are predominantly older landed units. Easy access onto the highway.

The developer has many projects across the Klang Valley, mainly concentrating in the Kajang-Cheras-Balakong corridor.