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Dianthus Residences Scale Model – 01
Dianthus Residences – Low density apartment with shopping mall at doorstep
Garden-themed landscapes embedded into the architecture of a handful of high-rise residences and office tower perched atop a 5-storey shopping mall modeled after The Grand Canyon. This is a simplified idea of Tropicana Gardens – a Green Building Index-Gold compliant residential cum commercial project in Kota Damansara. This is also the environment in which Dianthus Residences, the remaining phase of four serviced apartments, is a part of. Offering 271 units, the selling price starts from RM650,000 ++.
Developer Details
About the Developer
Tropicana Indah Sdn Bhd (213350-D) is a member of Tropicana Corporation Berhad, one of the top ten developers in Malaysia. The company has been a forerunner in the property scene in the country for over 2 decades, where it has developed a prestigious collection of resort-inspired lifestyle developments.
Recent Landed Residential Project(s): Tropicana Aman Kota Kemuning
Recent High-rise Residential Project(s): Tropicana The Residences at KLCC
Recent Mixed Residential and Commercial Project(s): Tropicana Metropark, Subang Jaya
Recent Awards/Achievements:
- BCI Top Ten Developers Award 2016
- Awarded at the Asia Pacific Property Awards 2016 under Commercial Landscape Architecture Malaysia Category for Tropicana Aman’s Sales Gallery in Kota Kemuning
- Brand Laureate Special Edition World Awards 2015
- Awarded Bronze at The Putra Brand People’s Choice Award 2015
- 5-Star award for Tropicana Gardens, Kota Damansara under Best Mixed-Use Development at Asia Pacific Property Awards 2015
Project Details
Property Name: Dianthus Residences
Property Type: Serviced Apartment
Address: Jalan PJU 3/21, Tropicana, 47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
GPS Coordinates: N3.148808 E101.590999
Land Title: Commercial
Land Tenure: Leasehold
Furnishing: Unfurnished
No. of Storeys: 30
No. of Units: 271
Built Up: 601 sq ft to 1,406 sq ft
No. of lifts: 6
Unit Types:
Type A (Studio, 601 sq ft – 602 sq ft)
Type B (Studio, 601 sq ft – 604 sq ft)
Type C (Studio, 601 sq ft)
Type D (3+1 bedroom, 1,401 sq ft – 1,406 sq ft)
Type E (2 bedroom, 981 sq ft – 986 sq ft)
Land Area of Tropicana Gardens: 17.6 acres
Selling Price: RM650,000 ++ to RM700,000 ++
Price per sq ft: RM1,100 psf
Bumi discount: 7%
Maintenance Fee: RM0.44 psf
Expected Completion Date: Second quarter of 2019
Security features: 3 tiers
Developer’s Address: Tropicana City Office Tower, No.3, Jalan SS20/27, 47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Website: www.tropicanagardens.com.my
Tropicana Flagship Property Gallery: Tropicana City Mall, Petaling Jaya
Tropicana Gardens Property Gallery: Jalan PJU 3/21, Kota Damansara, 47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Telephone No: 03-7880 0989
Email: enquiry@tropicanacorp.com.my
Project Details
Rear View of Tropicana Gardens – 07 (Source:http://www.tropicanacorp.com.my/property-collection/gallery?id=21)
It is only fitting to know that Dianthus is the name of a flower. Lowest in density among all serviced apartments that grace Tropicana Corporation Berhad’s evolving GBI-Gold compliant integrated project, this 30-storey tower comes with a total of 271 units with built-ups of between 601 sq ft to 1,406 sq ft. The types of homes here range from studio to 3+1 bedroom apartments.
Dianthus Residences -Sunway Giza Mall – 08
All Type A and B studio units overlook Persiaran Surian and the Mass Rapid Transit 1 line. The Type C studio units are sandwiched in between the smallest and biggest units. Priced at RM650,000 ++ after rebates, these units have built ups of 600 sq ft and come with 1+1 bedroom. Each 1+1 bedroom unit comes with 1 parking bay, and each 2-bedroom and 3+1 bedroom unit comes with 2 parking bays. There is a total of 440 parking bays in Dianthus Residences.
Dianthus Residences – Shopping Mall Scale Model – 09. This shopping mall has a nett lettable area of 1 million sq ft.
There are separate entrances to the carpark for residents of the serviced residence and visitors of the shopping mall. Residents will have ample access card entries into this mall to return to their homes even after the mall is closed. There are around-the-clock CCTV surveillance and guard patrolling.
Priced at RM700,000 ++ after rebates, the Type D and Type E, 2-bedroom and 3+1 bedroom units have views of the Seri Selangor Golf Club. The built-ups of these units are 1,406 sq ft, and 986 sq ft respectively. There are no balconies in any of the units as the developer wants to utilize the space as much as possible.
Artist’s impression of the Barbecue and Viewing Terrace – 10 (Source:http://www.tropicanacorp.com.my/property-collection/gallery?id=21)
The residential levels begin at level 8 right up to the 30th floor. Every floor houses 12 units, consisting of 8 studio units, two 2-bedroom units and two 3+1 bedroom units. The facilities are spread across level 6 and cover both compounds of Cyperus Residences and Dianthus Residences.
Recreational facilities shared amongst residents in Cyperus and Dianthus – 11
There is a half basketball court, exercise station, landscaped garden, leisure pool, hammock pool, wading pool, swimming pool, Jacuzzi, yoga deck, barbecue and viewing terrace, oasis pool, multi-function room or party room, preparation area, playground, children’s playroom, changing rooms, pool side lounge, and jogging path.
Residents of both Cyperus and Dianthus Residences share the same facilities. The gymnasium of Dianthus Residences is located on the highest level. Cyperus Residences will have its own gymnasium as well.
In addition to the residential property and retail component, there will also be an office tower which will be occupied by Tropicana Corporation Berhad. In terms of the parking capacity at the retail shopping mall, there will be three levels of basement parking space. Tropicana Gardens is a joint venture project between Tropicana Corporation Berhad and Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS).
Future Developments above the Shopping Mall
There is the possibility of a convention centre being built because the land that Tropicana Gardens occupies belongs to Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS).
What comes with every ready unit in Dianthus Serviced Residences?
Although all the units are unfurnished, they do come with 2 air-conditioners and 1 built-in water heater. The actual bathrooms will appear as you see them in the show unit, with full fittings inclusive of wash basin, basin tap, rain shower and hand shower set, water closet, hand bidet, kitchen sink, sink tap and washing machine tap) and porcelain tiles.
The electrical installations include lighting point, ceiling fan point, 13A socket outlet, air-conditioning point, water heater point, television point, telephone point, doorbell point and mechanical vent.
THE FLOOR PLANS
Type A and B
Type C
Type D
Type E
THE SHOW UNIT
The images below were taken from a Type E show unit. This unit has a built up of 981 sq ft.
Dianthus Residences – Dining and Living. To the left of the dining table is another bedroom and bathroom
This is the master bedroom to the right of the living room
The kitchen is located near the entrance door to the unit.
Location
Dianthus Residences Location – 02 (Source: http://www.tropicanagardens.com.my/show_location.php)
Dianthus Residences is located within the most happening commercial district in Kota Damansara. Facilitated by Klang Valley’s maiden Mass Rapid Transit system, Tropicana Gardens injects a breath of fresh air to suburban Kota Damansara, with lush garden landscapes all around the development. Nestled 250 metres away from the Surian MRT station, Dianthus Residences is furthest from the MRT station. Already lowest in density, this can mean more privacy too.
Dianthus Residences Actual Site – 03 (Image courtesy of Tropicana Corporation Berhad – Marketing)
And pretty soon, the MRT line is expected to be completed at the end of 2016 and fully operational by early 2017. The connecting point (a covered walkway) of Tropicana Gardens to the Surian MRT station is at Bayberry Residences, the second phase.
Apart from the rail connectivity, this serviced apartment fronts the bustling Persiaran Surian, a widely-used road that cuts across Kota Damansara beginning from Damansara-Puchong Expressway to Sungai Buloh. Due to the high volume of traffic traversing this road, two underground tunnels have been constructed to ease traffic congestion.
On the opposite side of this road is Sunway Giza Mall and Sunway Damansara, a popular commercial hub that boasts a myriad of small-time businesses that are largely food and beverage outlets. There are also huge chain businesses as well. Then there’s also The Strand, a business centre that is also home to Encorp Strand Mall.
Dianthus Residences – Retail shoplots at Sunway Damansara – 04
Other proximate major road connectivity includes the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), Sprint Highway, and Penchala Link.
Dianthus Residences – Royale Bintang hotel is nearby – 05
Nestled within a 5-kilometre radius are golf clubs Seri Selangor Golf Club which boast an 18-hole golf course, and Tropicana Golf & Country Resort. To seek medical attention, there is the Alpha Specialist Centre, with its very own ambulatory care centre, and Tropicana Medical Centre.
For education, there is SEGI University and Sri KDU International School. Tune Hotel, Kota Damansara (800 metres), CIMB Bank, The Strand (1.0 km), United Overseas Bank, Dataran Sunway (650 metres), Giant Hypermarket, Kota Damansara (1.4 km), Tesco Extra, E-Curve entertainment hub and mall and IPC Shopping Centre in neighbouring Mutiara Damansara. Amenities and facilities that are located beyond this point is Tropicana City Mall, KDU University College, Damansara Specialist Hospital, Royale Chulan Hotel and Royale Bintang Hotel.
Dianthus Residences – eCurve – 06
Dianthus Serviced Residences is immediately surrounded by the existing residential addresses of Tropicana Indah Resort Homes, Sunway Opal Damansara, Palm Spring Damansara, and Cascades Residency.
Analysis
|
Name of Development |
Land Tenure | Property Type | No. of Levels | No. of Units | Built up | Price per square foot |
| Reflection Residences, Mutiara Damansara | Freehold | Serviced Apartment | 39 | 299 | 1,092 sq. ft. to 1,705 sq. ft. | RM750 psf |
| Armanee Terrace II | Leasehold | Condominium | 18 | 518 | 2,641 sq. ft. to 9,779 sq. ft. | RM450 psf |
| Dianthus Residences, Kota Damansara | Leasehold | Serviced Apartment | 30 | 271 | 601 sq ft to 1,406 sq ft | RM1,100 psf |
Rental rates
The neighbouring 10-year-old apartments Casa Indah 1 and Casa Indah 2 currently fetches a rental rate of RM1,800 onwards. Rentals for a fully-furnished 600 sq ft unit in the area is RM2,500, averaging at between RM4.00 to RM4.50 per sq ft.
Summary
Due to its close proximity to an MRT station and Persiaran Surian, Tropicana Gardens stands out in a huge way in Kota Damansara, where standalone high density high-rise residential buildings are commonplace. The defining element of this development is in the incorporation of lush gardens into its architecture. In 2012, the initial selling price of phase one Arnica Residences was at RM800 per sq ft.
With the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Sungai Buloh-Kajang Line looking promising and taking shape in this part of Klang Valley in 2016, the price per sq ft of Dianthus Residences is at RM1,100. If this increased price tag does not make you wonder why you didn’t purchase a unit earlier, what will?
