Desa Samudra

Desa Samudra is a low density, freehold apartment situated at Logan Road, Georgetown, Penang, in the heart of Georgetown, the capital city of Penang. it is conveniently located close to many amenities such as schools, shopping centres and plenty of eateries. This project is a single block apartment 7 stories high, with a total of 28 units. Each floor has a total of 4 units and each unit consisting of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The apartment is located approximately 2 km from Magazine Circus, making it a good place to stay at for prospective residents working in the city. The location of the apartment also makes it convenient to access all parts of Penang as it is well connected to the major roads of Penang. Public transportation is available in the area with Rapid Penang buses 10 or 104 running along Anson Road and bus 101 at Perak Road. The Farquhar taxi stand is around 2 km away and a little further is the Weld Quay bus terminal. Kindergartens such as Tadika Minda Ceria, Union Kindergarten, Cheng Huah Kindergarten and Melody Kindyland can be found in the area. Pykett Methodist School, Methodist Girl’s School, Francis Light School, Convent Dato Kramat and Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Union are a few schools located close by the residence. KDU College and Sentral Technology College Penang can also be found nearby the apartment. The Penang Specialist Maternity Hospital is right opposite Desa Samudra. In case of any emergencies, the nearest hospital is Loh Guan Lye Hospital, which is 3 minutes away by car. Other hospitals in the neighbourhood include the Gleneagles Medical Centre, Hospital Pulau Pinang, Mount Miriam Cancer Hospital and Island Hospital. Apart from hospitals, many pharmacies are located nearby such as Jion Pharmacy, Medisafe Pharmacy and Georgetown Pharmacy Macalister Road. Clinics such as Klinik Kesihatan Jalan Macalister and Klinik Kesihatan Jalan Perak can also be found a short drive away from Desa Samudra. There are also many markets and shopping centres near the apartment, making it convenient for prospective residents. The nearest market is the Anson Road Market and the nearest shopping centre to the residence is Penang Plaza, where Giant Supermarket can be found. Other shopping malls such as Penang Times Square, Gurney Plaza, Gurney Paragon, Komtar, Prangin Mall and 1st Avenue Mall are also easily accessible from Desa Samudra. New World Park, located a 5 minute drive away from the apartment, houses a food court with many varieties of hawker food and cafes such as Passions Kerala, HH+ by Haven Harbour and Golden Bowl. A wide array of other cuisines are available at eateries in the area as well such as the 7 Village Noodle House, Nyonya Su Pei Provate Dining, Mum’s Nyonya Cuisine, Mansion Twenty, Nasi Kandar, Old Green House and Chok Dee Thai Restaurant. Other amenities close to the residence include ATMs, banks and post office. Among the facilities offered to its residents include swimming pool, parking lots, landscaped garden and gymnasium. Round the clock security equipped with an intercom system is provided as well. The project was completed in 1994 and is a single block apartment 7 stories high, with a total of 28 units. Each floor has a total of 4 units and each unit has a built up area of around 1,110 square feet consisting of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Its selling price ranges from RM 650,000 to RM 880,000 which is approximately RM 591 to RM 800 per square feet and the rental ranges from RM 1,800 to RM 3,000 per month. Maintenance fee is RM 185 per month. Other properties that can be found in the area are Gurney Paragon, Birch Regency - Times Square, Shorefront, Greenlane Park and 8 Gurney (The Shore).