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Designed for those who appreciate being close to nature and the life that comes from the green, Alila2 is a freehold condominium at Tanjung Bungah that promises the best of both worlds. A luxury development of 207 units with amenities you’d expect from a modern resort-inspired lifestyle
‘Come home to where nature serenades you a happy tune to soothe the soul’ says the front page of Alila2’s project brochure. Nestled between Batu Ferringhi and Gurney Drive is Hunza Group’s Alila2 condominium which rests on a 10-acre undulating hill overlooking the sea at Tanjung Bungah.
Alila2 is a luxury condominium located next to Alila Homes and Alila Horizon, two of Hunza Group’s earlier projects, who also brought the Penang state the beautiful Gurney Paragon lifestyle shopping mall along with an office tower in Gurney Drive by mid-2013.
Expected to be completed in December 2018, Alila2 condominium features two 33/34-storey towers with 270 residential units.
Property Project : Alila2
Developer : Hunza Group Berhad (via Nilai Arif Sdn Bhd, subsidiary of Hunza Properties Berhad)
Location : Tanjung Bungah, Penang
Property Type : Luxury condominium
Tenure : Freehold
No. of Blocks : 2
No. of Storey : 33 & 34
Built-up areas : 1,905 – 4,782 sq ft (duplex)
Price psf : From RM775 per sq ft
Units/floor : 5
Total Units : 270
Indicative Price : RM1.6million onwards
Maintenance fee : Not specified
The location of the project is just 100 metres away from the Show Village at Tanjung Bungah.
To view the scale model and to pinpoint the exact location of Alila2, the address of the sales gallery is as follows :
Alila2 Sales Gallery : Lorong Lembah Permai 9, Tanjung Bungah, 11200 Penang
Project Details
The aerial view of Alila2
From the top of Alila2, an expansive view of the sea and of the greenery enveloping the condominium is to die for. The living quarters are located halfway up the hills of Tanjung Bungah and is furthermore being elevated by the spiraling ramp that leads its residents to their abodes.
The exclusive and the view are Alila2’s biggest selling points. Alila2 offers wide open living spaces, enchanting landscaped gardens, along with all the luxuries and amenities you’d expect from modern resort-inspired homes.
As per Alila2’s design, an elevated ramp leading towards the condominium will make Alila2 tower above the rest of Tanjung Bungah’s other buildings. The condominium is said to be 68m above sea level.
Some of the features, based on the brochures, within each unit include plaster ceilings, solid timber flooring, quality tiles and solid timber doors, among others.
TYPE A : 3,235 SQFT / 300 SQM
TYPE B : 2,397 SQFT / 222 SQM
TYPE B1: 2,397 SQFT / 222 SQM (show unit available)
TYPE C : 1,947 SQFT / 181 SQM (show unit available)
TYPE D : 1,905 SQFT / 176 SQM
TYPE E : 3,872 SQFT / 359 SQM
TYPE F : 4,706 SQFT / 437 SQM
TYPE G : 4,782 SQFT / 444 SQM
TYPE H : (LEVEL 1)3,238 SQFT / 333 SQM
TYPE H : (LEVEL 2) 2,551 SQFT / 237 SQM
To view interesting interactive floor plans and virtual views of the showrooms, you may click on the link below which directs you to the Alila2 official website :
Alila2 Homepage
http://alila.com.my/vr/alila2-360-v3idata2/alila2-360-v3i.html
The available show units are only for Type B1 and Type C.
Alila2 Feng Shui elements
Apparently it says that Alila2 is ‘a sanctuary befitting of your status. Its locations is perfect and will bring buyers luck and prosperity with its envious height in the midst of the green lung of Penang.
Plucked from the brochure is interesting feng shui details of Alila2 :
‘The symbolic presence and prominence of the Green Dragon to its left and the White Tiger to its right appear to be matured and strong. Their bodies curving graciously towards each other at the back of the property, forming a shape that emulates an emperor’s throne.
While the gentle hills enveloping Alila2 symbolise the Black Turtle which protects the entire environment. Thoughtful planning and positioning of Alila2 further harness the benefits of the topographic and geodetic features of the terrain. This auspicious landform and lush greenery will bring abundant good fortune and great comfort to the residents for many generations.’
According to the reading as well, apparently, Alila2 reflects the location of a palace.
Special features of Alila 2
This development is designed to meet the stringent standards of the Green Building Index (GBI). ALILA² focuses on increasing the efficiency of resources use such as energy, water and materials, while reducing building impact on human health and the environment.
Some of the ways it has achieved this is by using specially selected glass that blocks out heat, hence ensuring reduced air-conditioning usage.
It also uses T5 light fittings, further enhanced by timers and photo-sensitive switches, all of which save electricity.
Water and sanitary fittings are certified water efficient, hence reducing the buildings’ water usage by more than 50%. A specially designed rainwater collection system has also been installed to collect and store rainwater, which will then be used for landscaping purposes. In addition, the fire protection system has an innovative recycle system for recycling test water to further reduce water requirements.
And to further reduce environmental impact, 47% of the property is covered in trees and gardens. Making it not only pleasing to the eye, but considerate to the planet as well.
About the developer
Hunza Group Berhad’s support base includes land banks of approximately 400 acres located in Bertam, Seberang Perai Utara, 360 acres located in Sungai Petani, Kedah (Bayu Development) and 6 acres in Segambut, Wilayah Persekutuan. For the newly acquired land in Bayan Baru (40+ acres), the Group plans to develop it into a “multi-billion integrated development” which is in tandem with the state government’s vision to turn Penang into an international city. HPB is set to transform Hunza from a property developer to that of a real estate landlord as well.
Business aspects of Hunza Group Bhd
Based on a report written by David Tan from The Star in March 2013, Hunza Properties Bhd plans to undertake a RM3.5bil mixed development scheme in Bayan Baru, the south-west district of the island, two years from now.
The group, according to group executive chairman Datuk Khor Teng Tong, would develop 700 low-cost units for the squatters who would be relocated. On the group’s projects in the pipeline, Khor said there were now about RM800mil worth of projects.
These projects would be undertaken from this year till 2016. The projects also included the RM350mil Alila II, RM250mil high-rise condominium scheme in Segambut and a RM204mil landed terraced property project in Bandar Putra Bertam, Kepala Batas.
About Penang
Home to a handful of expatriates, especially from the UK, this is the UNESCO World Heritage site – Georgetown, Penang.
Since being awarded the eminent title in 2008, Penang’s tourism sector has been experiencing a growing trend. Penang’s international visitors expanded by 7.5% annually from 2008-2014, accounting for about 720,000 visitors arriving at Penang International Airport in 2014.
Penang was a British Colony known as the ‘Pearl of the Orient’ where the great British playwright, novelist and short story writer Somerset Maugham once sojourned for a duration and wherefrom he derived inspirations for his works.
Here is where one would find British schools scattered generously around the island such as the Francis Light School, St. Xavier’s Institution, Penang Free School, and Convent Green Lane, just to name a few, from the colonial times, still preserving a major part of history that made it what it is today. Locals are mostly, also English-educated.
Penang is where, people young and old speak mainly English as their first or second language. From the uncles and aunties from the local hawker stalls, of Indian descent at Little India speaking Hokkien to very friendly Malay bus drivers who are always happy to offer assistance to all Malaysians alike.
Penang is indeed the country’s very own embodiment of a wonderful Ole’ Malaya from this little Island, north of Malaysia. Essentially, this is also home to our very own Malayan legend, P. Ramlee.
Penang scenes by night in Georgetown
PropertyGuru makes a night trip to the beautiful Batu Ferringhi, Penang
Penangites share their passion for the former British colony
“Why I love Penang?”
As there are many foreign nationalities in Penang, we figured it would also be good to find out for other prospective buyers of Alila2 about what residents have been saying about it. We managed to speak to some local and foreign residents on their thoughts and this was what they had to say.
“I love Penang. I come here very often. I make it a point to come here whenever I can,” says Ng, 50 of Kuala Lumpur. Ng, who has a passion for cycling says that the traffic in Penang has been cultured to share the road with cyclists for some years now.
“What can I say, everywhere in Penang is cyclist-friendly!”
“I have lived here for the past few years and it has been great,” says one British expatriate when met along Leboh Acheh, Georgetown one evening. She was taking her dog out on her usual evening walk when we chanced upon her for a chat. “I absolutely love it here,” she smiled.
“Penang is very different from the rest of Malaysia. Whenever you come to Penang, it feels like you have just arrived at another country,” said a Penangite who only wanted to be identified as Adrian ‘Q’.
Asked how it is like living in Tanjung Bungah (where Alila2 is located), ‘Q’ who is from Batu Feringghi, advised that it is a more peaceful area compared to the town centres and his area, “However, it is extremely convenient to get all your daily needs with all the shops and entertainment outlets readily available to you at your fingertips. Besides, how can you get tired of driving around this place?”
On the property market, he said, “The property market in Penang is booming and we are seeing a steady flow of foreign businesses from all over the world by the day. I hope that the state can continue to sustain this way.”
“Overall, to be part of Penang gives you an entirely different experience. This is the place I call home and I am proud to be part of this great state, it’s amazing,” ‘Q’ concluded.
The splendid harbour at Straits Quay Marina where boats seen here are owned mostly by the affluent society residing in the grand island
Location
Alila2 is situated next to Hunza Group’s residential projects that were earlier developed on the same piece of land.
As extracted from the brochure.
The journey leading towards Alila2 project location was interesting.
Map from Gurney Drive to Alila2
As we were riding in a taxi from Gurney Drive and thus, we were able to take some shots of the traffic condition on a Monday afternoon leading to the sales gallery.
Another exciting development : The Landmark by BSG Property (Penang developer) and Katana Group seen along the way
On the way to Alila2, the famous James Foo Western Food eatery
Normal smooth traffic
The cab cruised through the Lembah Permai Access Road which was generally a smooth drive.
The pleasant road trip leading to Alila2 through the Lembah Permai Access Road (Image source : Alila2 Homepage)
As we approached the sales gallery, we noticed the neighbourhoods along the way to Alila2 were very peaceful and filled with greenery.
It was certainly a fascinating, scenic journey. Hence, if one should buy into Alila2, one can only imagine how the daily homeward-bound drive would be a pleasant affair.
The signboard to the sales gallery at the entrance of Leboh Lembah Permai 1 which is already almost nearing the address you want to arrive at. Keep going all the way until you arrive at : – Alila2 Sales Gallery, Lorong Lembah Permai 9, Tanjung Bungah, 11200 Penang
The BSG Property’s management office is also situated along the same road. If you see this too, you are on the right track.
Plus, this address is home to some of the most affluent neighbourhoods in Tanjung Bungah.
And here we are : Alila2 Sales Gallery, Lorong Lembah Permai 9, Tanjung Bungah, 11200 Penang
The inviting look and feel of the developer’s showroom
Distance of locations from Alila2, based on Google Maps
Gurney Drive 6km
Batu Feringghi 8.6km
Georgetown 8.9km
Bayan Lepas International Airport 25.1km
Butterworth 39.1km
The Penang Bridge 23.6km
Queensbay Mall 19.9km
Straits Quay 5km
Tuesday Flea Market in the evening
Alila2 is very near to the Tg. Bungah Tuesday Night Flea Market (Pasar Malam) at the following address : Tanjung Bungah Market, 11200 Tanjung Bungah, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
This flea market is filled with expatriates and locals alike who enjoy a good bargain for good food, cheap and affordable fashionable clothes, shoes, desserts and all kinds of homemade tid bits that make Malaysia one of the best food destinations in the world.
The famous evening market is just a stone’s throw away from Alila2 that attracts a diverse crowd of expatriates and local people alike.
International Schools available throughout Penang that can be accessed by Alila2 residents are as follows:
The International School Of Penang (Uplands)
Tenby Schools Penang
Straits International School
GEMS International School Pearl City, Penang
Fairview International School, Penang
Prince of Wales Island International School
Dalat International School
St. Christopher’s International School
Pelita International School
Tenby International & Private School Penang
International School of Penang
Straits Quay, Penangites’ recreational location
As Penang’s first and only seafront retail marina, the Straits Quay is the newest must-visit destination on the magical Malaysian island of Penang. Heavily influenced by western architectures as seen from the inviting atrium that makes the entrance of the building, the Straits Quay is a project by the distinguished E&O Property Development.
The Straits Quay is currently the latest favourite place for residents of Penang, both from the mainland and the island especially on weekends and during the festive seasons.
The Straits Quay has over 100 shops, bistros, bars and boutiques overlooking the festive marina, attracting thousands of visitors of Penang every day.
The Straits Quay Marina (Image sourced from Booking.com)
Straits Quay Marina has 40 pontoon berths that can accommodate boats from 10m to 25m in length, with the approach channel and marina basin dredged to three meters below chart datum. All berths have potable water and 240V 32/63A electricity supplied via pedestals. – (straitsquay.com)
Along with permanent attractions such as the Royal Selangor Visitor Center and Penang’s first dedicated Performing Arts Center, Straits Quay is awash with energy and activity during every major festival especially Christmas and Chap Goh Mei.
Analysis
| Project title | Tenure/Land Title | Built-up area | No. of units | Price range |
| Alila2,Tg. Bungah | Freehold condominium | 1,905 – 4,782 sq ft | 270 | RM1.6million |
| Alila Horizon Condominium, Tg. Bungah | Freehold condominium | Standard: 1,356 – 1,421 sq ft Penthouse: 2,856 – 3,146 sq ft |
256 | Subsale prices available from RM765,000 – above RM2 million |
| The Landmark (Type A and Type B only, residential) |
Freehold mixed development | 2,622 sq ft and 3,004 sq ft | 66 residences out of 290 mixed development units | Launch price at minimum of RM1.678 million |
The above is a decent comparison between Hunza Group’s properties in Tanjung Bungah, Alila2 and Alila Horizon which was completed 7 years ago in circa 2009.
The Landmark by BSG Properties/Katana Group located at Tanjung Tokong which is 10 minutes from Alila2, is a luxurious mixed development of 66 residential units starting from 2,622 sq ft.
The price of Alila2 starts from RM775 per sq ft and with units as big as 1,905 sq ft, even that for its smallest unit, the final prize is expected to hover above RM2.0million for its biggest units at almost 5,000sq. ft.
This is perhaps Hunza Group’s biggest venture for its residential property portfolio, to date.
Alila Horizon
Alila Horizon is a 2-blocks of 19 storey condominium with 212 units of condominiums, 30 units of penthouses and 8 units of duplexes. Floor areas range from 1300 sq feet to 3000 sq feet.
It was completed alongside Alila Homes, the same developer’s landed property project in the same vicinity. The project now has subsale units that are priced above RM700,000.
The Landmark
The Landmark is a 41-storey tall mixed project that houses 290 units overall with an average of only 7 units to a floor offering residents an ample amount of privacy. Buyers will not have too much indecision in their hands with only 2 different layouts to choose from with built ups of 2,622 sf and 3,004 sf with 4 to 5 bedrooms and 3 to 4 bathrooms.
The prices of this development ranges between RM1,677,500 to RM3,132,800 for its commercial units.
Summary
Alila2 is not so much about the project, but mainly the idea of buying a home in Penang that would serve as a healthy investment in Malaysia.
The project is nearer to the greenery with a panoramic seaview rendering elements of good feng shui compared to others nearer to the beach side. This stunning property is sheltered and embraced by nature, away from the hustle and bustle of Georgetown, Penang. Surrounding Alila 2 is Hunza Group’s landed property project called the Alila Homes and its other high-rise condominium being Alila Horizon.
Some customers are worried that the homes they buy may not have the basic things they look for in a home, such as privacy, exclusivity and tranquility from their surroundings. Rest assured because Alila2’s location is exquisite. It is devoid of noise-causing agents such as hospitals and fire stations and ultimately, undertakes a slightly more relaxing mode than the hustle and bustles of Georgetown and Batu Feringghi areas.
Economic prospects of Penang
As the years went by, the property market in Penang only continues to grow even more exuberant and exciting with property buyers increasingly showing interest in the former Prince of Wales Island.
Following the recent release of data on Malaysia’s GDP growth for 2014 by Bank Negara Malaysia, the state GDP has improved to 5.9%, posting a 0.2 percentage point higher than that of the previous projection made in January 2015.
Foreign investors are flocking to the state’s property scene and generating billions for the national economy, even extending into the mainland of Penang, Butterworth and Bukit Mertajam districts.
Locals are looking into migrating to this state in search of exclusivity, comfort and peace of mind away from the concentration of the political stridency heavily plaguing the central parts of Malaysia at current.
Ever since it was recognised as the UNESCO World Heritage in 2008, Penang’s reputation in the world arena has skyrocketed.
Another tell-tale sign that this island is bound for bullish growth and continuous prosperity compared to other states of Malaysia, is that Penang has performed rather stoically despite the softening market that plagues the entire nation, beginning two years ago.
The state government has also been doing a commendable job in its continuous efforts to preserve the novelty and rich history of its heritage buildings that have, in so many ways, defined the identity of the citizens of Penang. Relentless efforts have also been dedicated towards the development of bicycle lanes and ensuring overall cleanliness across the state.
As the population grows, so is the property market, and subsequently, the migration and replacement of international manufacturing plants that continue to increase employment opportunities for locals and the foreign professional workforce alike.
Today, Penang is one of the biggest contributors to the economic growth and prosperity of the country.
