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Continue Reading ⋅ 30 January 2023
Seasons is located off Jalan Larkin, Johor Bahru and consists of four towers namely Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter housing from 228 to 261 units of luxury serviced apartments with either 20 or 21 storeys. It has a development land area of 7 acres comprising of over approximately 970 units in total with high-end facilities inclusive of a swimming pool, kiddie splash pool, clubhouse, sky park, gymnasium, cafeteria, sauna and much more and is also in close proximity to everything you need from schools, shopping malls like KSL, Holiday Plaza, City Square and JBCC. With one of the lowest maintenance fees available in Iskandar, Johor Bahru at a mere 0.165 sq ft and at a promotional rate of RM450++ sq ft, you couldn’t ask for a better deal.
| Project Name | : The Seasons, Amara Larkin |
| Address | : The Seasons, Jalan Larkin, Off Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, |
| 80350, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia. | |
| Developer | : Teori Warisan Sdn Bhd (Registration No: 708040-M) |
| Developer’s Address | : PTB 21833, Jalan Larkin, Off Jalan Tun Abdul Razak, |
| 80350, Johor Bahru, Johor | |
| Hotline – 1 700 81 8228 | |
| Phone Number 1 – 1 700 81 8228 | |
| Phone Number 2 – +60 7 226 3388 | |
| Fax – +60 7 224 6688 | |
| E-mail – theseasons33@gmail.com | |
| Website – www.theseasons.com.my | |
| Property Type | : Serviced Apartments |
| Land Title | : Commercial |
| Tenure | : Leasehold – 94 years |
| Land Area | : 7 acres |
| No. of Towers | : Four |
| No. of Storeys | : 20 storeys (Tower A, B and C) & 21 storeys (Tower D) |
| No. of Units per Tower | : Tower A – 248 units |
| Tower B – 261 units | |
| Tower C – 228 units | |
| Tower D – 239 units | |
| No. of Units in Total | : 973 units (approx) |
| Unit Types & Built-Up | : Type A (1,195 sq.ft.) – 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms |
| Type B (1,232 sq.ft.) – 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms | |
| Type B1 (1,052 sq.ft.) – 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms | |
| Type C (1,286 sq.ft.) – 3 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms | |
| Type D (1,191 sq.ft.) – 2 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms | |
| Type E (853 sq.ft.) – 2 bedrooms + 2 bathrooms | |
| Type F (685 sq.ft.) – 1 bedroom + 1 bathroom | |
| Units Per Floor & No. of Lifts | : Tower A & B – 15 units, 3 lifts |
| Tower C & D – 13 units, 3 lifts | |
| Parking Bays | : 7 levels of parking, 2 parking bays (promotional) per unit |
| Price per Sq.Ft. | : RM450++ per sq.ft. |
| Listing Price | : From RM470,000 to RM600,000++ |
| Discounts & Rebates | : 10% rebated for Non-Bumi / International |
| 15% Bumi only | |
| Maintenance Fee | : RM0.165 |
| Expected Completion Date | : February / April 2016 |
Security Features:
- 4-Tier Security System
- Access card to: Car Park, Main Guardhouse Entrance,Lift Lobby and Lift Activation to specific floors
- 24 Hours CCTV surveillance
- 24 security patrols
- Visitors Intercom System
Photo of Badminton Star Dato Lee Chog Wei who purchased a Penthouse at The Seasons
Unique Selling Points:
- Only 5 minutes to CIQ (Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine) and train station to Singapore
- Only 5-8 minutes to shopping malls/complexes such as KSL, City Square, JBCC, Holiday Plaza.
- Only Minutes away to schools such as Foon Yew High School, OMEGA Private School, Foon Yew 1,2,3 Primary School
- One of the lowest Maintenance Fees at 0.165sen sq ft
- Great promotional starting price of RM450++ per square feet
- Badminton star Dato Lee Chong Wei’s purchase of one Penthouse proving that its built for champions like him making it an extra value added point for the public
- Strategically located only minutes away from downtown Johor Bahru
Facilities
- Swimming pool
- Kiddie splash pool
- Clubhouse
- Sky park
- Gymnasium
- Cafeteria
- Sauna
- Laundry
- Multi-purpose hall
- Games room
- Reading room
- Child care centre
- Table tennis room
- Karaoke room
- 24-hour security
Amenities
- Education, Hotels and Medical Facilities: Foon Yew High School, Omega Private School, Public Transport Terminal, Putri Specialist, Plaza Sentosa, Mutiara Hotel, Pasar Larkin, SAJ, Johor Bahru Bus Terminal, The Zon, Palace, Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Tristle Hotel, Johor Specialist Centre.
- Public Transportation: Apartments is accessible via Tebrau Highway, Inner Ring Road, Jalan Tun Abdul Razak and Jalan Kebun. Besides, this residence is also located merely 2.5 km away from Johor Bahru City Centre and CIQ Complex which is located very near to Singapore
- Shopping and Entertainment: Shopping Centres and Malls include – KSL, JBCC, City Square, Holiday Plaza and Plaza Angsana.
Project Details
A side view of all the Seasons Four Tower Blocks model – Winter, Spring, Autumn and Summer
Current construction progress of The Seasons
Another view of construction of Towers A (Pink) and B(Blue) in the forefront
Another frontal view of all Four Towers model
As I walked into the Sales Gallery at Jalan Larkin I was greeted by friendly sales staff and was more or less standing in front of a very well defined model featuring all the Four Towers, Winter, Spring, Autumn and Summer making up the four seasons, hence its name. As explained by one sales staff a total of 506 units are offered in Phase 1 and 518 units are offered in Phase 2.
The Phase 1 of Seasons Luxury Apartments comes with 685 sq ft to 1,195 sf built-up, meanwhile the built-up of Phase 2 varies between 853 sq ft and 1,286 sq ft built-up.
A total of six layouts are offered, whereby Type A comes with 1,195 sq ft with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms; Type B has 1,232 sq ft built-up with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms; Type B1 built-up 1,052 sq ft with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms; Type C has 1,286 sq ft built-up with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms; Type D has 1,191 sq ft built-up with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms; Type E has 853 sq ft built-up with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Meanwhile, Type F has 685 sq ft built-up with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom.
As for now, most units have been sold in both Towers A and B with only around 20 units of Type B1 left for sale. Tower C is now open for sale with a variety of unit sizes to choose from. For more on the unit floor plans go to: http://www.theseasons.com.my/index.php?ws=theproductsgallery
Added Luxuries and Security
Seasons Luxury Apartments also comes with ample of high rise facilities and among the facilities offered in this residence are swimming pool, kiddie splash pool, clubhouse, sky park, gymnasium, cafeteria, sauna, laundry, multi-purpose hall, games room, reading room, child care centre, table tennis room and karaoke room. Besides, 4-tier security is also with access card, intercom, 24-hour security patrols and CCTV surveillance to provide a harmless environment for the residents. The main feature, the Clubhouse is located on two levels, Ground floor and Level Two.
In terms of accessibility, Seasons Luxury Apartments is accessible via Tebrau Highway, Inner Ring Road, Jalan Tun Abdul Razak and Jalan Kebun. Besides, this residence is also located merely 2.5 km away from Johor Bahru City Centre and CIQ Complex which is located quite closely to our neighbouring country Singapore.
Not much details are available on their website but if youre in Johor Bahru, you would benefit more by making time to pay the Sales Gallery a visit which happens to be just next to the development and speaking with one of their friendly sales staff.
FLOOR PLAN OF TYPE A (Showroom)
Main Entrance to Unit Type A with Kitchen on your Right
Dining Area other side of the Kitchen Type A
Another view of the Living Room Area Type A
The Master Bedroom Type A
The Kitchen Type A
Third Bedroom cum Study Room/Utility Room Type A
Master Bedroom living space next to windows Type A
Second Bedroom Type A
Master Bedroom Bathroom Type A
Second Bedroom Bathroom
View of the Type A Yard where your washing machine etc can be placed without any hassle. Given the creative stance, you could even make it into a small room?
Location
Location Map of The Seasons, Jalan Larkin, Johor Bahru
The Seasons as per the location map above is only minutes from major shopping venues such as Courts Mammoth, KSL, City Square and JBCC not forgetting only a mere five minutes from the CIQ complex (Customs, Immigration, and Quarantine) and the train station in close proximity to the neighbouring Republic of Singapore. Youre surrounded by all the neccesities such as private as well as public schools, hospitals and two major North-South Highways via Kempas and Kota Tinggi as well as to Kuala Lumpur. All the highways and roads are in good condition and some even currently in the upgrading process – widening of the roads providing a more confortable access to your favourite locations.
The Zones Map of Iskandar Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Iskandar Johor Bahru
With Seasons “sitting” right towards the center of Iskandar Economic Zone, you can be sure that you will not regret having the ease of accessibility to everything you need from schools, to medical facilities to even all the major shopping venues.
A Panoramic View of Iskandar Johor Bahru, Malaysia facing Singapore
The special economic zone of Iskandar Malaysia grew out of a 2005 government requested feasibility study by the Khazanah Nasional which found that the development of such a zone would be economically, socially and developmentally beneficial. The National SJER Planning Committee (NSPC), hearing Khazanah’s findings, put it in charge of developing a sustainable, holistic approach to development in the region. Iskandar Malaysia was singled out as among the high-impact developments of the Ninth Malaysia Plan, put into action by the then Prime Minister of Malaysia (Abdullah Badawi) in March 2006 to cover the period of 2006 to 2010. In November 2006, the Prime Minister, Chief Minister of Johor, Abdul Ghani Othman and Khazanah revealed the Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP).
Iskandar Malaysia is modelled after the Pearl River Delta Economic Zone – The Pearl River Delta Economic Zone is in the Pearl River Delta region, the expansive delta lands of the Pearl River at the South China Sea. It consists of Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Dongguan, Foshan, Zhongshan, Zhuhai, Jiangmen, and parts of Huizhou and Zhaoqing, has been the most economically dynamic region of the Chinese Mainland since the launch of China’s reform programme in 1979. Iskandar Malaysia is also envisaged to capitalise on its current synergies with Singapore as it aims to complement each other as an economic hub, similar to the relationship between Shenzhen and Hong Kong.
Seasons Main Entrance
Residential Enhancement
Part of the CDP (Commercial Development Plan) includes attention to quality of life of residents with emphasis on functional, liveable communities that promote social wellbeing. Among the components of this plan are factors designed to integrate various members of society into a cohesive whole while also ensuring that the needs and wishes of special populations are met, such as reducing marginalisation by mixed-cost housing communities, promotion of a sense of communal belonging, ensuring that adequate rental homes are provided for transient populations, monitoring the housing requirements of those with special needs, and ensuring that accessible housing is available to the disabled. Residential plans also include guiding residential development to minimise crime and maximise energy efficiency, through the application of Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) guidelines and the implementation of a “Green Building” rating.
Analysis
Comparison Chart
| Name | Location | Tenure / Land Title | Average Price PSF | Maintenance Fee PSF | Approx. Price for Typical Unit |
| Meridin Suites Residences, Medini |
Nusajaya, Iskandar Johor Bahru |
Leasehold | RM630 | Zero Maintenance, managed by reputable hotel group | From RM387,000 |
| Zennith Suites, Johor Bahru |
Jalan Kebun Teh, Larkin, Johor Bahru | Leasehold | RM445 | RM0.20 | From RM430,000 |
** Rental Rates
- Seasons, JB= approximately RM1,200 above per month depending on unit
- Zenith Suites, JB = approximately RM1,300 per month depending on unit
- Rental Rates within the Iskandar Zone anywhere around RM1,300 – RM1,800
As it stands, Towers A and B have almost sold out with only around 20 units left to purchase being mainly of the Type B1 units. As I mentioned previously, Tower C is now open for sale.
Freebies: All cabinets, Sanitary Appliances, 1 Aircon Unit, Sinks and Cookers/Cooking Hoods are all provided free. And yes, only one aircon is provided but there again, bear in mind the relatively low cost to purchase one of these units.
In conclusion, everything is well laid out unit-wise and easy to comprehend. It’s not a complicated layout and by far one of the most simplest, cleanest designs I have seen making it easy to apply your own interior decorating without having to break down this wall and that wall to make way for your personal touch. I would call it a “family-friendly” living space yet classy. If Dato Lee Chong Wei prefers living here, then why not you?. It certainly adds that stellar value when you are sharing a development with such a famous badminton star.
This Type A showroom unit clearly demonstrates that Teori Warisan Sdn Bhd has indeed taken into account what most Malaysians want for their homestead ─ uncluttered, simple layout, easy accessibility and a “common-sensed” internal and external design. What more could one ask for?.
Analysis
Before we compare with other similar nearby developments, here’s a quick thought:
5 Questions to Answer before Making a Decision to Buy
Before putting your life savings into a property investment, ask yourself these few questions to determine whether or not your dream home will appreciate in value or forever lie fallow:
- How far is it from the CIQ and neighbouring Singapore?
- Does it have Road and Highway access?
- In these days of high-speed technology, does it have telecommunication infrastructure in place ie. Telephone lines, fibre optic/wireless technology for Internet, Astro ready and Wifi?
- Does it have an “exciting” feature to breathe “life” into the district, such as: An international school or university campus with foreign students, a shopping centre, offices, a hospital?
- What is the standing of the developer?
- What is the possible Rental value?
About The Developer
TEORI WARISAN SDN BHD (Registration No: 708040-M) is a new developer with a vision to be the premium property developer in Johor. Their directors and shareholders are reputable businessmen with extensive experience on property investment, construction and building industry, and various other businesses. It is a purely Malaysian setup.
Their directors’ achievements include building works for high-rise building, built-to-suit development, factories & industrial buildings, pile manufacturing, precision machining and automotive parts. In addition to The Seasons Luxurious Apartment, their Chairman, Dato’ Kong is also involved in the development Tiong Nam Industrial Park in Petaling Jaya, Kempas and Tebrau Johor Bahru and Celestica AMS factories at Senai, Johor. Mr Tan, one of the directors, who is also the Managing Director of Sin Sin Construction Sdn Bhd, has wide experience in main contracting works since 1975 with good track record including the construction of Kipark Apartment, Taman Bintang Senai, Century Logistics Warehouse, Trader Hotel Puteri Harbour Johor Bahru and many other projects.
Summary
The Seasons is a development project destined for great success mainly because it “sits” in a “hot area” where everything is accessible, minutes from Singapore, minutes from medical care, schools – government as well as private and not forgetting a huge choice of shopping malls and recreational facilities like Golfing.
Unfortunately, the huge number of residential units coming up in Johor, particularly in Iskandar, this development zone coming up to the south of the state, has raised the concern of the Singapore Government. This is because a glut could cause a fall in property values. But aren’t all Development hubs like this?
Why Invest in the Seasons?
But when you look at the bigger picture, you are getting one of the lowest ever Maintenance fees around when it comes to the Iskandar Development Region, so close to CIQ and neighbouring Singapore with one of the nicest serviced apartments available.
Don’t forget the experience of the Activity Hub where the facilities at the 30,000 sq ft Clubhouse is linked to the Sky Park’s 20,000 sq ft of lush greenery and amenities.
Let us put it this way, if you are looking for convenience, privacy, class, easy accessibility to everything known to every Malaysian and Singaporean and a place where even champions such as our “Malaysian Hero “ Dato Lee Chong Wei , who purchased a unit himself recently, you can bet your bottom dollar that its worth your while to seriously think of making this your homestead while it is still available. Imagine living next to a National Icon?
Looking at how fast Towers A and B have been selling, like “hot-cakes”, I would say this is a very good bargain not to be missed. Iskandar after all is the core of much activity both for Investors, Businessmen and families and you can be sure that Rental Values will be soaring if that is what you are looking at and more facilities will definitley be built to cater for all over these next couple of years – that will simply enthrall all who live and work here.
