A Jewel in a Rare Opportunity to Own a Slice of Penang’S Exclusive New PENANG Development Beckons
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ISSUE 2186/2016 ONLINE + OFFLINE A jewel in A rare opportunity to own a slice of Penang’s exclusive new PENANG development beckons Another prestigious project by TEP J2 FRIDAY JUNE 10, 2016 • THEEDGE FINANCIAL DAILY FRI ADVERTORIAL Indulging in P ind tion in M tion THE BEST Her com por that money can buy roa and Inte adv the hig alm als IKE Pen Pen com by of 6 he 26-acre, guarded Kensington Gardens Above: Jesselton lots forms Parcel 1 of the larger 58-acre Villas is located cou Jesselton Villas which is being developed next to the Penang by Berjaya Land Development Sdn Bhd, Turf Club loc Ta wholly-owned subsidiary of Berjaya Tow Land Bhd. and Neighbouring the prestigious Penang Turf Club Jes and affl uent neighbourhoods of Western Gardens, Tik Jesselton Heights and Pulau Tikus, Kensington Gardens will contain a total of 69 freehold bungalow dist lots with sizes ranging from 5,995 sq ft to 9,634 sq ft prim (average of 6,903 sq ft), situated on elevated ground Clockwise a u that enhances the view. from left : tan Its gross development value (GDV) is RM321 Preserving nature; million, out of the total GDV of RM1.5 billion for Grand entrance ma Jesselton Villas. statement; (20 Kensington Gardens targets a specifi c group — suc- Dedicated drive Tow cessful people who seek a community of like-minded way to Kensington sof individuals ready to form a strong close-knit com- Gardens bou munity, a community where they can indulge in the stro pleasure of having the best that money can buy. natural terrain with minimal physical change. walkways and bicycle lanes safe for walking, jogging and to c This enclave’s greatest lure is undoubtedly the The enclave itself also boasts natural splendour. cycling. Specifi cally-designed driveways that encourage opportunity it off ers to owners to construct the home Kensington Gardens has its very own landscaped fea- slower traffi c will enhance safety and provide a safe psf of their dreams personally tailored to suit their tures which are themed Terrace, Ridge, Turf and Lake- neighbourhood for children to play in. by needs based on designs provided by their architect. side that form open public spaces merged with Mother At Kensington Gardens, security is of utmost impor- ave As each bungalow will boast its own unique iden- Nature. These themed parks are purposely designed to tance and residents can enjoy greater peace of mind with Geo tity, this exclusive bungalow lot development will promote a wholesome lifestyle living concept where the 24-hour security patrols, CCTV cameras as well as exude class and value. residents can solidify their community relationships ie. guard posts at the main entrances. The development will ave Kensington Gardens also off ers an outstanding children’s playground, jogging track, adventure trails etc. be completed with the most sophisticated infrastructure low view — a panoramic stretch of lush greenery as Kensington Gardens emulates the fi ner elements of ready for connection within the plot boundary. hom far as the eye can see, stretching from the pristine communal living features. The development makes the Basic infrastructure ready for connection within wh hillside jungles in the distance to the landscaped best use of space, walkability and connectivity through the plot boundary include 40ft and 50ft wide internal nou parks and trails with shady tree-lined boulevard generous green belts, mirroring the place-making strat- roads, street lights, underground in-coming power is R where Kensington Gardens is tranquilly nestled. egy that has transformed places such as Copenhagen, cables, underground telecommunication cables and RM One of the unique features of the development is Stockholm and Amsterdam into the sustainable cities fi bre-to-the-home (FTTH), all of which are features that it has been designed according to the existing that they are today — where communities live and com- desired by elite home owners to enable a comforta- ate municate freely, safely and seamlessly. ble lifestyle. In its current state, 40% of Kensington The holistic and sustainable design Gardens’ construction works is already complete and ave approach boosts Kensington Gardens’ in- it should be fully completed by mid-2017. psf vestment potential and it is anticipated to Unlike other high-end developments, Kensington dep not only become a prominent residential Gardens off ers the convenience of dual access points RM landmark in Penang but also a standard via its own greenery-lined driveway from Jalan Brook against which future high-end residential and Jalan Batu Gantong. sem projects will be measured. Its location gives it added value and enhances its — m To ensure environment sustainability, desirability because only a few minutes’ drive away gal the development has been conceptualised lies every city convenience imaginable, from hospi- with design features that complement the tals, specialist centres, and international and local The natural terrain and minimise physical schools to major lifestyle malls and F&B hotspots. al y change. Additionally, the developer has The Penang International Airport, Penang Bridge, Gur assumed the responsibility to transplant George Town and Batu Ferringhi are all located within more than 300 matured trees from the site a 30-minute drive. the to minimise the carbon footprint. Apart from having excellent connectivity to modern wh In accordance with the Penang State conveniences, Kensington Gardens is perfect for those ren Government’s healthy living initia- who love nature, as a stone’s throw away are the two tive, upon completion, the Kensington largest natural green spaces of George Town — Penang gal Gardens enclave will feature ample spaced Municipal Park and The Penang Botanic Gardens. typ FRIDAY JUNE 10, 2016 • THEEDGE FINANCIAL DAILY TEP J3 enang island is known as “The Pearl of the Orient” for a good reason. Penang’s natural beauty and exotic heritage The luxurious Kensington make it a thriving tourist destination. guarded enclave of Houses of worship, pre-war colonial Kensington Gardens Gardens buildings, modern skyscrapers and an is strategically Pindustrial base enrich its amalgamated heritage. located in Penang George Town, Its capital George Town also has the distinc- Penang Island tion of being ranked as the “Most Liveable City” in Malaysia by global consultancy ECA Interna- tional Location Ratings, and it is also a “World Heritage Site”. Penang’s value is set to only shoot up upon Penang completion of the RM27 billion Penang Trans- Turf Club 26 portation Master Plan, which will include major acres roads, trams, e-bus, a pan-island expressway Only and the LRT linking Komtar with the Penang International Airport. If that’s still not enough to convince you of the 69 wFreehold bungalow lots advantage of owning a property on Penang island, w Individual titles then let’s talk in terms of investment potential. from Penang has not only topped the charts for the 5,995 to highest foreign direct investment (FDI), controlling 9,634 almost 20% of Malaysia’s total FDI but the island sq ft also has several major foreign investors, such as 8sen psf maintenance fee Average size: IKEA, Bosch Solar Energy, RIM Blackberry and 6,903 sq ft Penang International Technology Park. Due to land scarcity, landed properties on Penang island are also becoming harder to Completion date is years come by. 3 from sale and purchase Amid this scarcity arises a unique opportunity agreement signing by the name of Kensington Gardens consisting of 69 freehold bungalow lots. These bungalow lots are most likely the last of their kind that could be found on Penang island. This luxurious guarded enclave is strategically located within the western boundaries of George SOURCE: NAPIC Town, with the Penang Turf Club towards its right and close to affl uent neighbourhoods such as Jesselton Heights, Western Gardens and Pulau Property values Tikus. Prominently positioned in George Town’s most in George Town distinguished residential neighbourhood, it is a prime investment opportunity for those seeking (average price RM psf) a unique asset whose values will only grow in tandem with its increasing scarcity. 800 Bungalow According to the National Property Infor- Semi-detached mation Centre (Napic), over the last four years 700 (2012 to 2015) prices of bungalows in George Town had increased by 41.2%, with a slight softening of values in 2014. However, values 600 bounced back with these properties recording strong appreciation in 2015, which is expected 500 to continue in 2016. Looking at year-on-year data, average price 400 psf was down by 8.7% in 2014 and was up again 2012 2013 2014 2015 by a whopping 53.6% in 2015. This brought average transacted values of bungalows in Kensington 600 George Town to a four-year high of RM788 psf. In the fi ve areas analysed, data shows that the 558 562 average price between 2012 and 2015 for bunga- 400 461 467 lows is slightly higher than that of semi-detached homes, with the exception of Persiaran Gurney, Gardens 200 while in George Town the diff erence is quite pro- nounced — the average price psf for bungalows 0 is RM605 while semi-dees commanded only — the perfect choice for 2012 2013 RM459 psf. Average price psf for bungalows has appreci- real estate investment Bungalow ated in all areas except Jelutong in the past year. Semi-detached Jelutong shows a 46.8% depreciation in average price psf for bungalows from RM577 psf in 2014 to RM307 psf in 2015 and a 16.22% depreciation for semi-dees from RM487 psf to SOURCE: THEEDGEPROPERTY.COM LISTINGS RM408 psf.