16 Quartz @ Melawati

Updated: 28th March 2021 16 Quartz @ Melawati is a leasehold residential development located in Taman Melawati, right along a 16km Quartz Ridge in Ulu Klang, Selangor. This mixed development of villas and apartments was completed in September 2015, with a Gross Development Value (GDV) of RM 230 million. 16 Quartz was awarded Best International Development Multiple Units at the International Property Awards. The prized development is the brainchild of Mitraland Group. Nestled within the tranquil enclave of Melawati right next to the forest reserve, 16 Quartz @ Melawati presents a serene yet relaxing lifestyle for its residents, focusing on green living with the developer meticulously merging combining nature with luxurious living in its design. From the exterior perspective, the development will be a dream home particularly to those nature lovers with a beautiful seamless garden with shady canopy trees and extended living space plus a 146-meter long freshwater river. Location wise, 16 Quartz @ Melawati can offer its residents the convenience they need for daily necessities while also providing a lifestyle of privacy and serenity, away from the hustle and bustle of the Kuala Lumpur (KL) city centre. 16 Quartz is accessible via highways such as the Duke Highway, Selayang Kepong Highway, AKLEH Highway and the Middle Ring Road 2. With the location being near to a few LRT stations such as the Taman Melawati station, Wangsa Maju station and Terminal Putra station, moving around the neighbourhood is hassle-free. 16 Quartz @ Melawati is only a 15 minutes drive to the KL city centre. 16 Quartz houses 55 units of 3-storey courtyard villas, 26 units of 3-storey zero-lot villas and 35 units of Skyvilla Apartment. At a built-up size of 5,367 square feet, the 3-storey zero-lot bungalow has 4+1 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, with a car park that can fit up to 6 vehicles. Courtyard Villas are smaller at a built-up size of 4,338 square feet, housing 4+1 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms and with a car park area for 4 vehicles. In contrast, Sky Villas is the smallest unit type at a built-up size of 1,560 square feet, with 3+1 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and a car park for 2 vehicles. In addition to a 40 feet waterfront built at the entrance to 16 Quartz, a host of facilities are provided including a children playground, gymnasium, barbeque deck, pool deck, wading pool, infinity pool, function room, pantry, games room and utility room. There is also a clubhouse with a 600-meter jogging path. The entire residence is gated, patrolled by security guards, and equipped with round-the-clock security features, including CCTV surveillance. The neighbourhood holds a number of schools which makes 16 Quartz a considerable choice of residence for families with school-going children. Schools in this vicinity include Sri Utama International School, Fairview International School, Stella Maris Primary School, SMK Taman Melawati, SK Taman Melawati and Lake Garden High School. Meanwhile, there are also a few tertiary institutions here such as TAR University, TAR College and Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM). The nearest clinics to 16 Quartz @ Melawati are H2 Clinic Melawati and Klinik Mediviron @ Sri Rampai, both 20 minutes away. In contrast, hospitals are abundant in the area like Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur, Tung Shin Hospital, IJN Hospital, Prince Court Medical Centre, Ampang Hospital and Pantai Hospital Kuala Lumpur. Residents of 16 Quartz @ Melawati can easily get their groceries from Giant Hypermarket, AEON Wangsa Maju, The One Mall, Alpha Angle Shopping Centre, Setapak Central Mall or at the Melawati Shopping Mall which has a cinema and food court. Alternatively, residents have more shopping options in the KL City Center which is easily reachable via the good highway and roads connection in the precinct. Food choices ranging from local food to international cuisines are readily available in this neighbourhood with restaurants and cafes such as Venice Café and Restaurant, Tehran Restaurant, The Hut Restaurant, Tony Roma's, Tamarind Springs and Gan en Vegetarian Restaurant. The National Zoo is just less than 10 minutes away from 16 Quartz @ Melawati which is a nice spot for families with small kids to spend leisure time together. Tasik Danau Kota Park, Ampang Park and Taman Tasik Titiwangsa are the perfect locations for strolls or for those who prefer jogging in open space rather than confined within the residence's facilities site. Golf enthusiasts would be happy to know that the Royal Selangor Golf Club is only less than 30 minutes away from 16 Quartz @ Melawati. Similarly, nature lovers could visit Kuala Selangor Nature Park or the Ampang Recreational Forest which is just 13.5km east of Kuala Lumpur. With just 20 minutes to the city centre, finding jobs does not pose a problem to the residents of 16 Quartz @ Melawati as this area is the “go-to” place for youngsters seeking higher pay and better career advancement opportunities. Established in 1998, Mitraland Group had grown to become one of the nation's leading boutique developers. The Group emphasizes innovation in their projects while practically blends aesthetics with functionality, ultimately creating the lifestyle that buyers would aspire to. The developer was known for their competency to complete projects ahead of schedule with several developments being recognized internationally. For instance, Cascades Kota Damansara was awarded the Best International Mixed-Use development at the International Property Awards while Viva Versatile Homes, Cheras was the winner of the Best Mid-Range Condo Development Malaysia of 2015 at the Southeast Asia Property Awards. Other projects by Mitraland Group include Taman Makmur I, Taman Makmur II, Taman Sri Minang, Desa Permai, The Oasis and many more. The houses were launched at RM 700 per square foot for apartment units and RM 460 per square foot for the villas. For other properties within this price range, check out this list. 16 Quartz @ Melawati is a high-end residential property that elevates the living style and status of its occupants. The vicinity offers a range of amenities and conveniences thus residents do not have to travel far to attain their regular needs. Even if required to get to the city centre, the highways easily accessible from 16 Quartz @ Melawati shortens the travelling time, making it convenient as well. Due to its prime location, the selling price and rental rate for this residence are higher compared to other property, thus only recommendable for more well-off individuals.