Curvo Residences is the final residential phase of the first integrated development in Setapak, SkyArena.
Continue Reading ⋅ 30 January 2023
Botanic Klang is an integrated self-sustaining township in the southern part of Klang, Selangor. It was conceived in 2000 and pioneered the concept of bringing the outdoors indoors by weaving nature seamlessly into the everyday lives of its community. It offers a harmonious and sustainable environment which can be enjoyed for generations to come.
The RM3 billion township project was led by Gamuda Berhad and developed by Harum Intisari Sdn Bhd. The 1,247-acre freehold township comprises retail and commercial services and amenities. It is the first waterfront parkland township with a self-sustaining urban stormwater management system in Malaysia, and the country’s first winner of the FIABCI Property Award 2003 for Best Master Plan.
It was also a multi-year winner of the Edge-PEPS Value Creation Excellence Award. In 2004, Bandar Botanic’s 2-km signature Central Lake and Park, the community’s main recreational hub, was awarded the Malaysia National Landscape Award 2004 under the City Garden category.
Bandar Botanic is said to be one of the most sought developments in the Klang Valley when it was launched in July 2001.
Highlights of Bandar Botanic:
- Easy access to the largest Southeast Asian wholesale city – GM Klang wholesale city
- Convenient public transport
- Designed as a social and recreational Hub
Address: 1, Jalan Ambang Botanic, Bandar Botanic, 41200 Klang, Selangor
Developer: Harum Intisari Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Gamuda Land
Property Type: Mixed development
Land Area: 1,247 acres
Land Title: Residential
Tenure: Freehold
Year of Completion: 2012
Facilities:
- Botanical parkland
- Waterfront-parkland
- Themed gardens
- Botanic Resort Club
Awards:
- FIABCI Property Award 2003 – Best Master Plan
- Multi-year winner of the Edge-PEPS Value Creation Excellence Award
Malaysia National Landscape Award 2004 under the City Garden category – 2km signature Central Lake and Park
Project Details
Bandar Botanic is a self-sufficient township that comprises a mix of bungalow plots, bungalow homes, semi-detached houses, link homes, apartments and shop offices. 170 acres is dedicated to landscaping and green architecture, divided into Botanic East and West.
The Botanic West and Botanic East precincts within Bandar Botanic have been meticulously planned. Each embodies its own distinct characteristics, parkland environment, amenities and facilities to provide residents with a holistic lifestyle.
Botanic West is Bandar Botanic’s 70-acre botanical parkland with tree-lined boulevards and thematic gardens. The main recreational hub, the 2-km Central Lake and Park feature thematic gardens that include a topiary garden, sundial garden, alphabet garden, children’s island, culinary garden and water cascades. Other features include a flower bridge, flower tunnel, amphitheatre, waterwheel, gazebos, and floating boardwalk.
On the other hand, Botanic East offers a 100-acre waterfront parkland and a resort-style ambience. Residents get to enjoy days relishing in the views of green surroundings, and waterways. There are also themed features at Botanic East, including Children’s Island, Rainbow Lake, Floating Garden, Meandering Creek, Pocket Garden, Ribbon Lake, Crescent Lake and Hanami Garden.
Each precinct is characterised by its natural setting, and each of the homes is designed with novel features and architectural designs that enhances its uniqueness.
Features such as expansive terraces, spacious courtyards and tall windows allow greater freedom for each home to merge with its surroundings. Homes are designed with water frontages or garden frontages so that residents get to enjoy views of the waterways and expansive greens.
Other features in Bandar Botanic include underground utilities, roll-over kerbs, pedestrian-safe walkways, efficient road and traffic management systems, and cul-de-sac road that ensures only one entry and exit point for added security and privacy.
Residents get exclusive membership to the Botanic Resort Club, which has indoor badminton courts, squash courts, table tennis, tennis court, 50-metre Olympic-sized swimming pool, gymnasium, reading room, sauna, and steam bath.
Location
Bandar Botanic is close to other townships, including Glenmarie Cove, Bandar Puteri Klang, and Bandar Bukit Tinggi. The township is accessible via the Kemuning-Shah Alam Highway, North-South Expressway Central Link (ELITE), Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS), North Klang Straits Bypass, Federal Highway, New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP), and South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE). Plus, the Bandar Botanik LRT station is expected to be operational in 2024.
There are multiple amenities close to Bandar Botanic, including the post office, clinic, and petrol stations, GM Klang, AEON Mall, Giant, and Lotus’s. There are all within a 5-minute drive.
Here are the distance from Bandar Botanic to popular areas:
- Bandar Utama – 30km via LDP and KESAS
- Subang & Klang – 15km via KESAS
- Petaling Jaya – 31km via LDP or Federal Highway
- KLIA – 38km via ELITE & KESAS
- KL City Centre – 38km via KL-Seremban & KESAS
Accessibility
- Kemuning-Shah Alam Highway (LKSA)
- North-South Expressway Central Link (ELITE)
- Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS)
- North Klang Straits Bypass
- Federal Highway
- New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE)
- Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP)
- South Klang Valley Expressway (SKVE)
- Bandar Botanik LRT station
Education
- Universiti Teknologi MARA Shah Alam
- SJK (C) Hin Hua
- SMK Bukit Tinggi Klang
Medical Care
- Sentosa Specialist
- Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital
- Pantai Hospital Klang
- KPJ Klang Specialist Hospital
- Columbia Asia Hospital Bukit Rimau
- Manipal Hospital Klang
- Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital
Shopping
- GM Klang
- Lotus’s Klang
- AEON Bukit Tinggi
- NSK Trade City
- Pasar pagi Pandamaran
- Econsave
- Giant Hypermarket Klang
Recreation
- Sport 100 Badminton Center
- Parklands City People’s Park
- The Challenger TM Sports
- Pandamaran Sports Complex
- Klang Sports Complex
- Royal Selangor Yacht Club
- Jetty Bagan Hailam
Analysis
Bandar Botanic is deemed as an ideal township for a permanent residence, as families are able to enjoy the expansive greenscapes and facilities. Residents who do not have any wish to go into the city can just stay put as everything is available close to their home.
According to the developer, most buyers are from Klang and Shah Alam. Most have purchased for their own stay, and there are also parents who’ve purchased houses for their children.
Purchasers who bought before everything was in place enjoyed the highest capital appreciation. For instance, a unit purchased in July 2010 at RM941,800 was sold 4 years later for RM1.65 million. The owner enjoyed a capital appreciation of 75%, or an annual average of 18%. The appreciation reflects Bandar Botanic’s investment value.
So, if you’re interested in a 2,800 sq ft house in Bandar Botanic that’s priced at RM815,000, and rented out at about RM2,800 per month, the gross rental yield is about 4.12% per annum.
Here’s a glance at residential properties in or near Klang.
|
Project |
Land Tenure |
Property Type |
Completion |
Built-up |
Approximate Launch Price |
|
Ambang Botanic 2 by Gamuda Land |
Freehold |
2-storey Deluxe Link & 3-storey Semi-D |
2012 |
24’ x 75’ – 50’ x 85’
|
From RM500,000 |
|
d’Laman Greenville by WCT Land Sdn Bhd
|
Freehold |
Bungalows/ Semi-Detached Houses
|
2017 |
From 3,103 sq ft for semi-D; from 4,466 sq ft for bungalows |
From RM1.35m for semi-Ds; from RM2.25m for bungalows |
|
Impiria Residensi by WCT Land Sdn Bhd |
Freehold |
Service Apartment
|
2018 |
1,065 sq ft – 1,317 sq ft |
From RM616,000 |
|
Gravit8 by Mitraland Group |
Freehold |
Service Apartment
|
2018 |
From 600 sq ft |
From RM500 per sq ft |
|
Maple Residences by KSL Holdings Berhad |
Freehold
|
Service Residence
|
2019
|
863 sq ft – 1,264 sq ft
|
From RM460,900
|
|
Adria Residences by Mitraland |
Freehold |
Apartment
|
2020 |
630 sq ft – 890 sq ft
|
From RM330,000
|
|
Ayra by Sime Darby Property |
Freehold |
2-storey link house |
2020 |
1,901 sq ft – 2,278 sq ft |
From RM683,333 |
|
Kyra 2 by Sime Darby Property |
Freehold |
2-storey link house |
2021 |
1,710 sq ft – 1,966 sq ft |
From RM765,888 |
|
Trio by Setia, by SP Setia Group |
Freehold |
Serviced Residence |
2021 |
656 sq ft – 1,216 sq ft
|
From RM412,000 |
|
GM Remia Residence by Gamuda Land Sdn Bhd and GM Klang Sdn Bhd |
Freehold |
Serviced Apartment |
2021 |
815 sq ft – 899 sq ft
|
From RM450,000 |
|
Arca by JAG Land Berhad |
Freehold |
Condominium |
2021 |
913 sq ft – 1,018 sq ft |
From RM537,000 |
|
Lumira by Sime Darby Property |
Freehold |
2-storey link home |
2022 |
1,718 sq ft – 2,803 sq ft |
From RM673,888 |
Summary
The development of infrastructures such as NKVE, KLIA, and KESAS led to the establishment of 4 substantial townships – Setia Alam, Bandar Bukit Raja, Bandar Bukit Tinggi, and Bandar Botanic. These townships created a boom in population in Klang, attracting residents from other parts of the Klang Valley with their offering.
As for commercial activities in Bandar Botanic, Gamuda Land has full control over GM Klang Wholesale City, a wholesale and retail mall within walking distance of the residential areas of the township.
So, if you’re interested in a unit at Bandar Botanic priced at RM815,000, here are its estimated loan figures based on the PropertyGuru Home Loan Calculator and PropertyGuru Home Loan Eligibility and Affordability Calculator.
- LTV / margin of finance: 90%
- Down payment (10%): RM81,500
- Loan amount: RM733,500
- Loan term: 30 years
- Interest rate: 3.2%
- Monthly repayment: RM3,172
- Approximate required gross annual income: RM127,000*
Calculations are based on the PropertyGuru Home Loan Calculator, and PropertyGuru Home Loan Eligibility and Affordability Calculator.
Try the FREE PropertyGuru Loan Pre-Approval online service!
If you’re interested in calculating your Debt Service Ratio (DSR), you may refer to the PropertyGuru Loan Pre-Approval tool. It is FREE to use and has a 99.9% accuracy, which helps in avoiding loan rejections.
* Assumptions: You have no other monthly debt obligations, and 30% of gross income is spent on the housing loan. As a rule of thumb, banks usually loan up to 30% of your gross annual income.
Keep browsing Malaysia’s largest property site for more project reviews.
