Edgecumbe House

Edgecumbe House is a freehold apartment located along Edgecumbe Road, Off Gurney Drive, George Town, Penang. The apartment which was completed in 1996 has a single block of 15 storeys with 54 units spread out over the block. The approximate built-up size of the units ranges from 850 sq ft to 1000 sq ft. The apartment is strategically located to give residents, and prospective residents access to nearby cities using the available bus and taxi services. Also, the area where Edgecumbe House is situated has a lot of amenities for residents to access at their convenience. Edgecumbe House is in a low-density residential area and is ideal for people seeking a peaceful lifestyle. The property is considered a good investment for those looking to do some real estate investments because it is a popular choice for college students from neighbouring colleges. Edgecumbe House is a well sought-after house because of its ideal location especially for home seekers working in the city. The apartment is just about 5 minutes’ drive (2.7km ) from Magazine Circus, and this makes it suitable for people working within George Town. Residents have access to public transport through bus and taxi services in the area. Non-drivers can use Rapid Penang Bus 103 which is a short walk from the apartment to commute to their daily destinations. Residents should be aware that the Rapid Penang Bus 103 passes along Kelawei Road to the final destination. Komtar bus terminal is also near the property. Alternatively, Farquhar St taxi stand is a 5-minute drive away from the property for residents who prefer taxi services. Residents of Edgecumbe House have access to a range of amenities in the vicinity of the property. The available amenities which are in the neighbourhood include markets, shopping destinations, medical centres, and schools. One of the favourite shopping points in the area is the Pulau Tikus Market. The market is the nearest market to the apartment among all the markets in the area. Residents who love to shop have several choices of shopping centres in the vicinity. Gurney Paragon Mall, Gurney Plaza, and Midlands One Stop are the nearest shopping centres to the apartment. The apartment is a straight road from Gleneagles Medical Center for medical emergencies. Residents will get there within a 5-minute drive long Lorong Edgecumbe which is directly in front of the apartment. Some schools are in the neighbourhood for both primary and high-level education. Some of the schools in the area are SK Jalan Kelawei, Tenby international school, SK St Xavier, and SK Convent Bukit Tikus which are within 5-minutes walking distance of the property. Edgecumbe House is also conveniently located close to Kollege PTPL Penang, Olympia College Penang, Institute Perkim-Goon, Wawasan Open University Main Campus, and KDU College which are all just a short drive from the apartment. The development is equipped with facilities to complement the exquisite outdoor and indoor design. Basic landscaping is provided to beautify the surrounding and give residents a pleasant ambience. Residents have an allocated parking space in the parking lot provided on the property. For the safety of the residents and their properties, 24-hour security patrol is available to prevent intruders from gaining access to the property. A management office is also in the property to maintain the property and manage the affairs of residents. Edgecumbe House is a high-rise apartment along Edgecumbe Road, off Gurney Drive in Georgetown. The property is a freehold single-block apartment. The block has 15 storeys with 54 residential units spread across the storeys. Home seekers should know that Edgecumbe House is located in the heart of Pulau Tikus adjacent to Well Court apartment and the pink-coloured Edgecumbe Court. The 54 units in Edgecumbe House units have average floor sizes between 850 sq ft to 1,000 sq ft. Standard unit layout in the apart comes with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. The Estimated monthly rental for units in Edgecumbe House is between RM 1,000 to RM1,400. Maintenance fee for the units is RM 0.20 per square foot. Edgecumbe House is an apartment completed in 1996. After completion, the estimated selling price of units in the property rose to a range of RM 250,000 to RM 290,000 in 2009. However, the asking price has risen to RM600,000 since 2014. Other apartments in the area which home seekers may find attractive are Gurney Paragon, The Regency, Gurney Park Condominium, Birch Regency - Times Square, and Kingfisher Series Condominium.