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Continue Reading ⋅ 19 February 2022
Specially designed to cater all walks of life, GenKL is the latest development within the highly congested Kuchai Lama neighbourhood. It sits atop of Taman Lien Hoe’s hillsides, where it aims to bring you an elevated living experience in a proudly authentic and homely environment. Together with its unique combination of villas, condominiums and dual key residences in a tight secluded enclosure, this luxurious project would be perfect as a spacious family homestay or as an investment. And for those who are privileged enough to afford it will have the chance to enjoy a myriad of soothing and pleasurable facilities, along with a grand view of central Klang Valley. A modern luxury that is nestled only a short distance to the city centre, GenKL is said to be the epitome of convenience at your doorstep.
Conceptualized appearance of GenKL’s entrance (Source CapitaLand Commercial (M) Sdn Bhd and Juta Asia Corporation Sdn Bhd.)
Address: Jalan Kuchai Lama 3, 58100 Kuala Lumpur
Property Type: Condominium, Dual Key Residence
Land Title: Residential
Tenure: Freehold
Bumi Discounts: 5%
Sales Gallery: 2-08, 2-09, 2-10, The Scott Garden, Jalan Kelang Lama, 58100 Kuala Lumpur
Site GPS Coordinates:
Website: www.genkl.com.my
Expected Date of Completion: 2019
Total Units: 332 units
Built Up area: 3.32 acres
Facilities & Amenities:
Listing Price: RM900,000 – RM1,455,000
Price per Sq. Ft.: 780 psf
Maintenance Fee per Sq. Ft.: 0.35 psf (inclusive of sinking fund)
Parking Bay per Unit: 2 – 3 units
Special Features: More than 30 indoor and outdoor facilities, Dual Key units for multi-generation living lifestyle, closed & well ventilated kitchen, units are designed as a corner unit with natural light and ventilation, close proximity to the city centre, great accessibility to various major highways
Development Type:
Parcel A: Villas
Parcel B: Condominiums/ Dual Key Residence
Unit Type: Type A (1,150 sf)
Type A1 (1,169 sf)
Type B (1,370 sf)
Type C (1,551 sf)
Type C1 (1,574 sf)
Type D (1,894 sf)
Project Details
There’s not much of information being revealed by the CapitaLand and Juta Asia at this moment. However, one thing’s for sure- GenKL will be located within Taman Lian Hoe’s Jalan Kuchai 3. And like its predecessors, it will be a rather premium project as the developers are only focusing on the more affluent market currently. According to them, GenKL will mainly target those family oriented home buyers who are looking for a spacious and luxurious place to stay, in addition to a close proximity to the city centre.
Source CapitaLand Commercial (M) Sdn Bhd and Juta Asia Corporation Sdn Bhd.
Meanwhile, in terms of facilities, this project has quite a number of them. A total of over 30 different types of relaxation and recreation avenues could be found in GenKL, ensuring that you will hardly go bored. However, most of them are located at the ground floor. Thus, you will probably need to take a lift down to enjoy those pleasures.
On the inside, a grand lobby will welcome you home, along with a waiting lounge, gymnasium, yoga room, kid’s playground, BBQ zone, function pavilion, sports & games lounge, nursery room, reading room and a minimart. There’s nothing spectacular here, but you will find them very convenient, especially when there’s a 5+1 lift system around as well.
Now, the outdoor is where some of the interesting facilities lie. On the top left corner, a small slot is allocated for a tropical garden walk, garden view terrace and badminton cum multipurpose court while to the right, some space is provided for you to cycle and have a light exercise as well. Along the path, you will also come across a modern Zen pond and the guardhouse. Not to mention, there’s a chance for you to dip into a 50m infinity pool, children wading pool and Jacuzzi, just in front of the villas.
When it comes to its interiors, GenKL provides a modern touch of class and simplicity. It’s spaciously designed layout along with a closed and well ventilated kitchen also makes it ideal for a family living. Besides, decent floor finishes such as laminated wood and other quality tiles are also added to mix to enhance the overall living experience. Besides, there’s also a set of built in kitchen cabinets and air-conditioners ready to serve you when you move in later. So, if you are looking for a comfortable and homely condominium to stay, this will probably suit you well.
Unlike the others, GenKL features 3 completely different living experiences within a single residence. This unique combination of villas, condominiums and dual key residences is a concept that has become quite popular abroad, especially in countries such as Singapore and Australia. In this regard, the villas would provide a strategic replacement to the classic penthouses while the dual key residences would offer a flexible combination of a studio and a condominium suite altogether.
The floor plan includes 7 different variants and Type A would be the smallest and most basic unit with a built up area of 1,150 sf and 3 rooms.
Similarly, both Type A1 and Type B units provide 3 bedrooms as well but they come at a much larger size of 1,169 sf and 1,370 sf respectively. However, the Type B units also include a study room and utility room.
Source CapitaLand Commercial (M) Sdn Bhd and Juta Asia Corporation Sdn Bhd.
Compared to those mentioned units, Type C1 would differ slightly as it comes with 4 bedrooms and a utility room. In addition, it also has a much larger built up area of 1,574 sf.
Meanwhile, Type C and D would be the unique dual key units which feature their own studio units. The smaller variant would be Type C with a built up area of 1,551 sf and 2 bedrooms and a utility room while the larger variant would be Type D, with a built up area of 1,894 sf and an additional bedroom and a study room.
Source CapitaLand Commercial (M) Sdn Bhd and Juta Asia Corporation Sdn Bhd.
Source CapitaLand Commercial (M) Sdn Bhd and Juta Asia Corporation Sdn Bhd.
Of course, there are also the more premium villa units, which have been fully sold out since the launched of GenKL. They include 4 bedrooms, a utility room and a whopping 3,184 sf built up area in size.
The stylish living hall (Source CapitaLand Commercial (M) Sdn Bhd and Juta Asia Corporation Sdn Bhd.)
The stylish bedroom (Source CapitaLand Commercial (M) Sdn Bhd and Juta Asia Corporation Sdn Bhd.)
The stylish dining area (Source CapitaLand Commercial (M) Sdn Bhd and Juta Asia Corporation Sdn Bhd.)
Another important aspect to note about the units is that they are specially designed to be a corner unit that faces only the north or south direction. The purpose of this concept is to provide a better natural lighting and ventilation to the living areas.
Location
Area map directing to GenKL (Source CapitaLand Commercial (M) Sdn Bhd and Juta Asia Corporation Sdn Bhd.)
Old Klang road, as the name implies, is one of the oldest and busiest roads in Malaysia. Recently, it has seen its surrounding neighbourhoods such as Seputeh, Taman Desa, Taman Lian Hoe and Taman Overseas Union (OUG) underwent a massive rejuvenation, with high rise residential and commercial properties being built left and right.
The Pantai Dalam Toll Plaza along NPE
It is, however, also notoriously well known for its abysmal traffic conditions, which seems to get worse each year. So, whether it is day or night, you better be prepared to endure a torrid journey when you drive along the massively congested federal route.
Old Klang Road’s infamous traffic jams
Having said that, getting to GenKL would really require a lot of patience as you need to pass through the epicentre of Jalan Klang Lama to gain access to Jalan Kuchai 3.
Scott Garden is just at the opposite of the road
Thankfully, the road is toll free and is linked to many major highways such as the E10, New Pantai Expressway (NPE) if you are coming from Subang or Sunway area and the E23, SPRINT – Kerinchi Link – Federal Highway if you are coming from Damansara or Petaling Jaya area.
Alternatively, it could be bypassed altogether if you are coming from Kajang or Bangi. Just take the E2, North South Expressway (NSE) – E9, Sungai Besi Highway and it will lead you to Jalan Kuchai Lama instead. From there, just heads towards Jalan Kuchai 3 and that is where GenKL will be located.
As bad as its traffic conditions are, Old Klang Road is home to many excellent Chinese restaurants and hawker stalls such as Cao Cao Grilled Lamb, Big Tree Fried Pan Mee and CoCo Steamboat restaurant.
And being a predominantly Chinese area, bars, pubs and clubs were able to thrive in this less restricted neighbourhood. In this regard, The Scott Garden truly comes alive with clubbers and alcoholics after sunset. Besides, you can also find Tesco at its Ground Floor, should you need to replenish your goods.
Moving along the road, you will pass by the Choong Wen Chinese School before you reach Taman Lian Hoe. GenKL is just located behind the school and is within a walking distance away. In future, there might also be a dedicated pathway that leads towards the school.
As you enter Taman Lian Hoe later, you will find the neighbourhood to be rather calm and peaceful. There are some decent eateries and retail lots available around the area; one in particular is Sin Chua Kee Restaurant. But overall, it is a good place to recluse from the chaos of Jalan Kelang Lama.
Analysis
Price Analysis
| Name | Tenure/ Land Title | Price (per Sq. Ft.) | Maintenance Fee (per Sq. Ft.) | Car Park Bays |
| GenKL (JV-CapitaLand & Juta Asia) | Freehold/ Residential | Starts from RM780 | RM0.35 | Starts from 2 units |
| Verve Suites (Bukit Kiara Properties) | Freehold/ Residential | Starts from RM1,050 | RM0.51 | Starts from 1 unit |
| 9Seputeh (MRCB) | Leasehold/ Commercial | Starts from RM840 | RM0.44 | Starts from 1 unit |
A small scaled project that does not come cheaply, GenKL is definitely not one for masses. At the starting price of RM780 psf and maintenance fee of RM0.35 psf, it is a rather premium price you would have to pay to live in this luxurious condomium cum villa. However, considering the developments around Old Klang Road / Kuchai Lama are getting scarce and expensive, it would seem like a reasonably good property to buy if you are planning to stay near the city centre.
The Developer
This lavish project is brought to you through a joint venture (JV) between CapitaLand Commercial (M) Sdn Bhd and Juta Asia Corporation Sdn Bhd. Since the incorporation of CapitaLand’s subsidiary in Malaysia in 2010, they had established a strong partnership through the joint development of several highly prestigious residential projects in Klang Valley such as Zehn in Bukit Pantai and Sastra in U-Thant. And being no stranger to the real estate industry, CapitaLand is one of Asia’s largest real estate conglomerates that is headquartered and listed in Singapore. Its CapitaLand Malaysia Mall Trust (CMMT) also holds a diverse portfolio of local shopping malls which includes Gurney Plaza, Sungei Wang Plaza, The Mines, East Coast Mall and Tropicana City Mall. In this regard, you can safety entrust you money with this highly respectable collaboration to deliver yet another promising project.
Previous Property Development Projects: Zehn, Bukit Pantai, Sastra, U-Thant
Current Property Development Projects: GenKL, Kuchai Lama
Awards / Achievements: Business Excellence- Ascott Kuala Lumpur (Top 10 hotels for Families, TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards 2015), Somerset Ampang Kuala Lumpur (Top 25 Hotels, TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Awards 2015), Sustainability- The Mines, Selangor (Green Mark Gold, Building and Construction Authority of Singapore), Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporation in the World 2015 (Corporate Knights), Quality Excellence Award (Quality Champion Goldplus, Building and Construction Authority of Singapore)
Summary
Like its predecessors, GenKL is yet another lavish project jointly developed by the highly prestigious CapitaLand and Juta Asia. Despite their previous successes, this particular project lies deep within Jalan Kuchai 3 and the highly congested Old Klang Road. In this regard, accessibility is not a major concern, but rather the snarl traffic is. There are also ample of facilities available in GenKL but few will really excite you. Besides, not much room is provided for you to exercise or to admire the natural lush greeneries, although a high maintenance fee is incurred. And unlike a well-planned green township, there won’t be any access to a major central park or a golf course. Nevertheless, GenKL is strategically positioned atop of a hill where you get to enjoy a marvellous view of the surrounding cities and green landscapes. More importantly, it is located within a walking distance to the Choong Wei Chinese School, making it highly convenient to those families who are sending their childrens there.
Although the surrounding neighbourhood is extremely dense with newly developed residences and other upcoming projects, you can find solace with GenKL in the more recluse neighbourhood of Taman Lian Hoe. If you don’t mind the hefty price tag slapped in this project, GenKL would provide a great return to you, in terms of comfort, luxury and convenience.
