Aurora Residence @ Lake Side City, Puchong

Review

Pavither
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3 June 2019

Aurora Residence is a high-rise condominium that is part of Lake Side City development, a fully integrated 155-acre waterfront city in Puchong. This self-sustaining micro-city consists of residential, commercial, communal parcels and a high-tech park.

Developed by Permodalan Masterton Sdn Bhd (a subsidiary of the Masterton Group), the 9.82-acre Aurora Residence adheres to the SPACE principle to ensure a balanced development for future generations. SPACE is the acronym for Sustainability, Parks, Attraction, Commercial and Education. This is Masteron’s concept of an all-in-one township. As part of this concept, Lake Side City offers sustainable living that is supported by infrastructure and lifestyle amenities.

Lake Side City’s waterfront experience includes alfresco dining fronting the lake, a shopping precinct, and residential enclave that comes with a lake view. The greenery surrounding the development will be a welcome respite for nature lovers, while the lake serves as an ideal venue for water sports.

Aurora Residence emphasises on maintaining a harmonious relationship with the natural landscape of the lake and incorporates ample green spaces and recreational facilities into the development.

The facility podium at Aurora Residence is home to 3.9 acres of open gardens, emphasising healthy living and sustainability in its own unique way. The wellness facilities include an adult infinity swimming pool, mini water theme park, clubhouse, gymnasium, steam bath, sauna, and even an aerobic and yoga room. There are also three hanging gardens, each with a different theme, that extend its green concept within the premises. The list of facilities and amenities at Aurora Residence is indeed long. To be exact, there are 34 listed in Aurora Residence’s website.

Address: Jalan Prima Utama 1, Taman Puchong Prima, 47150 Puchong, Selangor

Property Type: Serviced Residence

Land Title: Commercial

Total Units: 1,296

Tenure: Leasehold

Sales Gallery:

Masteron Grand Pavilion

No. 1G Pusat Komersial Koi, Jalan Puchong Batu 13 1/2, 47100 Puchong, Selangor Darul Ehsan

Gallery GPS Coordinates: +3.009613, +101.614840

Year of Completion: 2017

Built-up Area:

1,141 sq ft
1,152 sq ft
1,238 sq ft

Facilities:

Open gardens
Infinity pool
Swimming pool
Mini water theme park
Clubhouse
Jogging track
Gymnasium
Steam bath and sauna
Jacuzzi
Aerobic and yoga room
Game room
Children’s pool
Children’s playground
Multi-purpose hall
Tennis court
Squash court
Futsal court
Taichi platform
Café
Launderette
BBQ pit
Picnic area
Reflexology garden
Hanging gardens
Surau
Community centre
Function room

Launch Price: RM480,000 – RM680,000

Price per sq ft: RM360 psf

Maintenance fee per sq ft: RM0.22 psf / RM0.28 psf

Aurora Residence has three unit layouts, and the sizes range from 1,141 sq ft to 1,238 sq ft. All units come with three bedrooms and two bathrooms. There is a total of 1,296 units within 4 blocks. The first two towers constructed stand at 37 floors tall, while the subsequent two towers stand at 27 floors.

During the launch in 2013, the promo offered includes RM5,000 booking fee, 8% rebate (prices started from RM414,000 after the rebate), two car park lots, free kitchen cabinets, SPA drawn up by developer’s lawyers, and up to 90% mortgage loans by panel bankers.

Unit Types

Built-Up

Launch Price

2013

Type A

· 1,141 sq ft

· 3 bedrooms

· 2 bathrooms

RM480,000 – RM680,000

Type B

· 1,152 sq ft

· 3 bedrooms

· 2 bathrooms

Type C

· 1,238 sq ft

· 3 bedrooms

· 2 bathrooms

Aurora Residence has public transportation, almost right at its doorstep. Residents could take a 12-minute stroll (about 800m) to the closest LRT station (LRT Station 11 @ Puchong Prima), which will connect them to Sri Petaling and Kelana Jaya.

The development also enjoys easy access to nearby townships. For example, travelling to Cyberjaya and Serdang by car would take approximately 10 minutes, while Subang Jaya and Petaling Jaya is about 20 minutes’ away.

For residents with school-going children, SMK Puchong Permai is just right next to the school, at the main junction of Lake Side City, while SK Puchong Perdana and SJK (C) Sin Ming, are a short drive away. Higher learning institutions in the neighbourhood include KFCH International College, Limkokwing University and Multimedia University.

Aurora Residence is also animal-friendly, which is not too common in many developments. There is a communal open space for owners and their pets. As long as owners clean up after their pets, such a space is a nice touch from the developer.

Daily conveniences can also be found at Bandar Puchong Jaya and Bandar Puteri townships, which offer a good mix of amenities including eateries and banking facilities, among others. The nearest police station is Balai Polis Bukit Puchong, roughly 3km away, while the nearest hospital is the Columbia Asia Medical Centre in Bandar Puteri, about 5km away.

Accessibility

LRT Station 11 – Puchong Prima / Lake Side City
Persiaran Puchong Permai
Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP)

Education

SMK Puchong Permai
SK Puchong Perdana
SMK Puchong Batu 14
SJK (C) Han Ming
KFCH International College
Limkokwing University
Multimedia University

Medical Care

Columbia Asia Hospital

Shopping

Tesco
Giant
AEON Big

When one mentions Puchong, it is quite normal to get either of these responses, “Wow, so far!” or “Crazy traffic jam!”. However, with the numerous amenities and facilities offered at Aurora Residence, it is no surprise that units were snapped up rather quickly upon its launch.

Aurora Residence has a strong advantage when it comes to its proximity to a LRT station. The Puchong Prima LRT station is about 800m away, which is within walking distance but not too close. For those who prefer to drive, there’s Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP), Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS) and Sungai Besi link close by.

There’s no real escape when it comes to heavy traffic from a growing population in established areas. However, high-rise residences in Puchong continue to remain robust among younger home buyers, especially those who seek differentiated facilities. The steady demand for properties in Puchong also means that capital appreciation and rental yield would be on the upside.

Here’s a quick review of high-rise properties in Puchong Prima.

Project	Land Tenure	Unit Type	Completion	Built-up		Approximate Launch Price
Aurora Residence by Masterton	Leasehold	Serviced Condominium	2017		1,824 sq ft – 2,620 sq ft		RM480,000 – RM680,000
Elevia Residence by Symphony Life	Leasehold	Condominium	2017		859 sq ft – 2,357 sq ft		RM480,000 – RM1.2 million
The Wharf by Symphony Life	Leasehold	Serviced Apartment	2013		795 sq ft – 1,173 sq ft		From RM275,130
Vista Millennium by Millennium Group	Leasehold	Condominium	N/A		850 sq ft – 1,800 sq ft		From RM161,000
LBS Skylake Residence by LBS Bina	Leasehold	Serviced Apartment	2021		545 sq ft – 1,063 sq ft		From RM250,000

Puchong has seen tremendous developments over the past 10 years. In 2005, Puchong was still a suburban residential enclave. It was limited from Puchong Jaya to the Bandar Bukit Puchong toll plaza (Puchong South Toll). It has now extended as Puchong South has reached areas such as Putrajaya and Cyberjaya.

Puchong is one of the fastest growing areas in the Klang Valley and it is home to established townships such as Pusat Bandar Puchong, Bandar Puchong Jaya, Bandar Puteri Jaya and Bandar Bukit Puchong. Properties in Puchong have been gaining demand due to its prime location and sustainable surroundings.

The scarcity of developable land and rapidly growing population have led to significant increases in land value and developers have moved towards higher density projects.

The Masterton Group ventured into Puchong more than two decades ago, when plenty of land was still available. Their other signature high-rise condominium projects in Puchong include Koi Tropika, Koi Legian, Koi Kinrara, and Koi Prima. Established in 1981, the Masterton Group has more than 30 years of experience in property development.

For a condominium unit priced at RM500,000, where you take a 30-year 90% LTV loan of RM450,000 with an interest rate of 4.3%, your monthly repayment would be approximately RM2,227. This is based on PropertyGuru’s Mortgage Repayment Calculator.