Matahari, Laman Rimbunan (Phase 3), Jalan Kepong
It’s been awhile since we’ve done a review here, so we’re back with the latest phase of Laman Rimbunan.
Jalan Kepong and the Kepong has gone through some changes and development in past few years, mainly moving into newer areas away from the more congested and matured areas like Kepong Baru. Laman Rimbunan has actually been under development for a few years, the first 2 phases of has already been handed over.
The development is conveniently situated beside the main road of Jalan Kepong, just further up from the Jusco and Carrefour interchange, next to the Metro Perdana commercial area. If you drive along the road towards Jalan Ipoh you can see the Laman Rimbunan.The development is located on a ‘C’ shaped land, with landed residential units situated further in the plot. The first phase consists of shoplots fronting the main road and 3 storey linkhouses which are currently occupied. There is also a block of 19 storey low cost apartments with 360 units just behind the shoplots.
Location is of course, excellent, they can easily target nearby residents who are looking to upgrade to bigger homes. Its near the city centre and well connected, residents here should also be quite used to the heavy peak hour traffic anyway. The proximity of the new hypermarkets and shopping malls will add another dimension to the appeal.
(the lake behind Laman Rimbunan)
The current launch is Phase 3 (also called Matahari) which also a three storey link house quite similar to the earlier launches. Altogether they are developing 193 units here for this phase alone, with one typical layout.
(completed earlier phase)
Phase 3 is laid out in 3 rows of units on a narrow strip of land, units are either facing the lake (but line of sight is obstructed) or units facing KL city.The standard unit type is on a 22′ x 75′ plot, corner units have a marginally larger plot size. These units are not 2 and a half storeys, they are a almost full 3 storeys, something not as common as the former. The build-up, then is naturally larger, at 3,025sq.ft. minimum. While most 3 storey units on a small plot size then to have a narrow and high looking facade, here the architectural features are soften and it looks quite well done. Unfortunately we felt the double levels of balconies for the corner units looked odd, they should have omitted the one on the highest floor. The timber fascia boards and gable ends are nice, too.
(actual show unit)
Internally, they have 6 rooms and 6 baths, with a maid’s room at the ground floor rear. The topmost floor is taken up entirely by an ensuite masterbedroom, or it can also be used as a family room. The other masterbedroom at the 1st floor is pretty small, and so is the attached bath here. In fact its almost the same size as the other attached baths in the house. The porch is an RC flat roof. Above that, both master bedrooms have a miniscule balcony at the front, maybe they should have eliminated it and made the room itself slightly bigger.
(access road to residential units)
22′ x 75′ is always a small plot size for anything larger than a double storey link home. We would have prefered to have a slightly larger plot size and slightly fewer units, or at least a different type with larger buildup of unit as an alternative to this standard unit. Pricing start at slightly over half a million onwards. At the moment, the sales are offering some freebies and incentives for buyers.
Faber has a sizeable land here (over 100 acres) and it seems the development will sustain them for many more years here. They have a decent project with lots of things going for them here, as we have mentioned above - good location, sizable plot with lots of potential to work with here and decent internal design (could be better, but no big complaints).
(units under construction)
This project is a JV development between Faber Development Holdings (a subsidiary of the Faber Group) and Cekap Corporation Bhd (a member of the Metro Kajang Group). Faber in turn, are a member of the UEM group and has been involved in various projects since the 60’s. You can check out some of their past projects here. Metro Kajang is a developer / contractor that is involved in many projects across the Klang Valley.
| Project Name | Laman Rimbunan | |
| Location | Jalan Kepong | |
| Description | 3 storey linkhomes in mixed development | |
| Pricefrom RM547,800 to RM1,115,270 | ||
| Unit size: | 22′ x 75’ | |
| (Build-up) | from 3,025sq.ft. | |
| No of units | 193 (for this phase) | |
| Land | Leasehold | |
| Encumbrance | charged to Alliance Bank | |
| Launch Date | currently available | |
| Expected Completion | March 2010 | |
| Developer | Rimbunan Melati Sdn. Bhd. Subsidiary of the Faber Group) |
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| Contact | 03 – 6257 8968 | |
| Website | www.faberdevelopment.com.my |
all the way to new show room road are bad,this will effected the way of the purchaser image to your developer.
Comment by MAY TAN — March 25, 2009 @ 10:42 am
i one of the residen in phase 2, we found that, some of the security always put on fire in the corner of the 1st road end of the entry in the mindnight, plase dont do that, because all the fire smile and dustry will go into are house nearby.tnx for your take note.
Comment by micheal kho — March 25, 2009 @ 10:49 am
please take note they was an fire on in the mindnigth.
Comment by mr chan — March 25, 2009 @ 10:51 am
Price is certainly affordable for this project. Location is prime too but the traffic is just too horrendous for good quality living! The site was a former landfill. The last time I was there after rain, a typical mild landfill stench was visibly present. Even if you don’t mind the smell, I have concern about stability of the site. Unlike reclaimed mining pools (usually with earth), this landfill was dumped with organic matters and the decomposition activities will linger on for ages underground. Make sure you do proper piling when contemplating extension. If possible, consider other location.
Comment by CKK — March 29, 2009 @ 10:52 pm
please take notes, we found that, the security in this area , most of them are foreigness, and they not understand what we request.that need to take action on your management,the security work .appriciated your action.
Comment by KENT — April 3, 2009 @ 5:44 pm
Hi kent,
you should direct your concern to the developers directly. We are independent property reviewers, not connected to the developer at all. thx.
Comment by Administrator — April 4, 2009 @ 12:12 am
i din see the fencing yet and how much the security fees is?
Comment by steve — July 1, 2009 @ 1:01 am
It is a good location and situated in central of kepong, However, the developer did not have proper planing to the development. such as no proper fencing, construction still going slowly on site, poor workmanship for the house, no proper guard house. It is very bad image for new purchaser. In fact,they should learn from Desa Parcity.
Comment by Ir. Chong & Ar. Khoo — September 24, 2009 @ 2:35 pm
in fact, my understanding that developer should be making a lot of money for the project,however, they don’t really care what they are actually selling. I am down of it. Gosh…..
Comment by Ir. Chong & Ar. Khoo — September 24, 2009 @ 2:40 pm
the lake is beautiful, it is difficult to get a lakeview as this, no doubt it is leasehold land. In concludsion, if you are going to buy for own staying. It is good and convenient location. Hopefully the security will be improve and manage properly. The value of house will go up in future.
Comment by Mr. Onn — September 30, 2009 @ 5:26 pm
excellent location la….. got money also can not get the house… banyak laku la……
Comment by Mr. Lim — October 10, 2009 @ 1:52 pm
haha…i juz bought 1 but not cheap agreed,banyak laku
Comment by bs — October 15, 2009 @ 3:21 pm
go to supermarket closer distance, makan senang and very difficult to buy a house with lakeview and jogging track. The Best living place in kepong la……..he…he…he…
Comment by Mr. Lim — October 17, 2009 @ 1:25 pm
all the supermarket and shopping centre around. It is diffult to buy a Terrace house in Kepong with lakeview and jogging track, You wil be enjoying a lot of activies in Metropolitan Park. It is the Best living place in Kepong…. He…he…he… The security of guard must be improved all the times. tq…
Comment by Mr. Lim — October 17, 2009 @ 1:29 pm