BroadLeaf Residences, Kota Kemuning

Review

Michael Mendez
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17 June 2015

BCB Berhad is a listed company on the main board of KLSE since 1996. Having its roots in the southern region, its early developments are focused in Batu Pahat, Kluang, Pontian and Johor Bahru. Its name is directly translated into Building Communities & Beyond.

Its property interest in the Klang Valley can be demonstrated through 2 prominent projects; Concerto condominium in North Kiara and Hometree mixed development in Kota Kemuning.

In addition to residential developments, BCB is the proud developer of the largest hotel in Kluang; Prime City consisting of 213 rooms. It also owns 2 shopping malls in the southern region namely BCB Plaza in Kluang and U-Mall in Skudai.

Its other diversified businesses include manufacturing of concrete products, road construction services, trading of building materials and furniture.

Broadleaf Residences is the 2^nd phase of Hometree mixed development and is a much awaited project by many.

Address: Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam, 40460, Selangor

Property Type: Semi-D & Bungalows

Land Title: Residential

No. of Storeys: 3

No of Units: 99 Bungalows, 166 Semi-D

No of Blocks: –

Tenure: Leasehold

Sales Gallery: Lot 29-1, No 8, Jalan Anggerik Vanilla BE 31/BE, Kota Kemuning, Seksyen 31

40460 Shah Alam

Site GPS Coordinates: –

Expected Date of Completion: September 2020

Built-up area: 4,654 – 6,081 sq ft

Facilities:

Playground
Cycling Paths
2-storey clubhouse
CCTV
Guardhouse
Electric perimeter fencing
Gardens
Yoga room
Solar powered hot water systems
Alarm System with panic buttons
Boom gates
Lounge
Gymnasium
Jogging tracks
Swimming Pool
Wading Pool
Pedestrian Walkways
Rainwater harvesting systems
Gated & Guarded

Launch Price: RM2,200,000 – RM4,400,000

Price psf: Approximately RM 472 psf

Maintenance Fee psf: RM400 for Semi-D, RM800 for Bungalow

Parking Bay/s per Unit: 2 or more

Special Features:

3-storey design
Ultra low-density at 265 units only

Broadleaf Residences is the 2^nd phase of HomeTree after the 1^st phase Long Branch. Considered to be all exclusive and ultra low-density, the project houses a total of 265 units only (99 bungalows and 166 semi-Ds).

This leasehold project of 99 years is expected to be completed on September 2020. In 3Q2017, the developer offered a 5% rebate off purchase price, meaning that purchasers only had to fork out a 5% deposit instead of the usual 10%.

There is a total of 6 layouts, consisting of 1 for Semi-D and 5 for bungalows. The semi-D has a built-up area of 4,654 sq ft with an approximate land area between 3,111 – 7,858 sq ft, depending on whether you are having the intermediate or corner unit.

The semi-D is made up of 6+1 bedrooms with a whopping count of 8 bathrooms and 1 powder room. The 3 floor design with its high ceilings allow for natural lighting to get in and sufficient air to be circulated. Of course the accompanying garden for corner units serves as a perfect space for a weekend BBQ or just to chill out on a beautiful evening.

The bungalows on the other hand are divided into 5 distinct layouts namely Type B, C, F, H and G. Irrespective of the layouts, all types will have 5-6 bedrooms with 7 bathrooms and 1 powder room. The built-up of the bungalows range between 4,942 to 6,081 sq ft. Type F is the smallest at 4,942 sq ft while the biggest is Type G at 6,081 sq ft. All bungalows are 3-storey high.

As of 3Q2017, the show unit was still under construction. Visitors were hence given a tour of Long Branch which is similar to Broadleaf Residences.

Bumiputera buyers will enjoy a 7% discount off purchase price.

Within the enclave lies a private clubhouse which houses a swimming pool, wading pool, function room, yoga room and gymnasium. There are also jogging tracks surrounding the project which makes it easy for residents to jog without having to go out.

Certainly with the multi-tiered security encompassing a closed guarded and gated environment with access cards, one has nothing to worry about when it comes to security.

The maintenance fees for the semi-D will be around RM400 while for the bungalows it will be RM800 per month. The above is subject to change.

Kota Kemuning is an award winning township jointly developed by DRB Hicom and Gamuda Land in 1994. Spanning a vast 1,820 acres, this integrated township is no stranger to those staying in Klang Valley.

Located approximately 25km southwest of Kuala Lumpur City Centre, this township prides itself for green, quiet and harmonious living. Designed and built to incorporate elements of flora and fauna, you will notice its wide roads with roundabouts encapsulated in an abundance of flowers and plants.

The recent LKSA (Kemuning-Shah Alam Expressway) completed in 2010 makes travelling convenient to affluent suburbs such as Shah Alam, Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur. From LKSA, you will be able to connect to the NKVE (New Klang Valley Expressway) to Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur too.

For those who prefer to travel by public transport, the nearest LRT station is LRT Putra Heights.

One of the attractions in Kota Kemuning is the 18-hole Kota Permai Golf and Country Club. It is host to various golf events such as Maybank Malaysian Open and the Volvo Masters. Whenever the event takes place, the township will be flooded by spectators as well as international players.

Another key feature of the township is its Central Lake and Lakeside Drive. The lake offers a picturesque sight with jogging tracks and space for families to get together. Wetland and Hill Parks are also favourite spots for families to bond and perhaps do some hiking together.

Food is never scarce in Kota Kemuning. Ranging from Chinese to Western, Malay to Thai, there is basically everything under one roof for everyone. Restaurants such as McDonald’s, Delifrance, Domino’s, KFC, Pizza Hut and Jin Xuan Hong Kong Dim Sum are just a few you can find here.

There are a few schools in the township such as SMK Kota Kemuning, SK Kota Kemuning, SK Bukit Rimau and Chinese Taipei School.

Name	Land Tenure	Built-up	No. of Units	Selling Price
Broadleaf Residences	Leasehold	4,654 – 6,081 sq ft	265	Between RM2,200,000 to RM4,400,000
Long Branch Residences	Leasehold	4,942 – 7,063 sq ft	101	Between RM2,206,200 to 3,606,060

The stunning entrance of its phase 1 Long Branch Residences coupled with its beautiful interior is testament of how beautiful Broadleaf Residences will be. Coupled with its quiet surroundings, this is indeed the dream home to own and start a family. However, some may debate on the distance needed to travel between Kota Kemuning to PJ and KL.