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Continue Reading ⋅ 9 July 2021
Display model of Laguna Heights at the show gallery in Taman Laguna
Laguna Heights is a low density, freehold development which lies 500 metres in distance from the Johor Straits. This European-themed development is sprawled over 2 acres of land in the mainly landed property neighbourhood of Taman Laguna in Johor Bahru.
Property Name: Laguna Heights
GPS Coordinates: 1°27’53.93” N 103°42’2.57” E
Address: Jalan Sri Laguna 1, Taman Laguna, Johor Bahru, 81200 Johor
Land Title: Freehold
Property Type: Serviced Residence
No of Storeys: 21
Built Ups: Only one size and one layout is available, which is applicable to a 2,750 square feet unit
No. of elevators: Each floor is equipped with 3 elevators that service 4 apartment units
Unit Types: Only one size and one layout is available, which is applicable to a 2,750 square feet unit
Furnishing: Semi-furnished (Complimentary fully-fitted kitchen cabinets, hood and hob, microwave, oven, refrigerator, 5 air-conditioning units and washing machine (brands yet to be confirmed)
Total No. of Units: 79 (Four units per floor)
Land Area: 2 acres
No. of parking bays: 200 (plus street level parking bays for visitors)
Selling Price: from RM 1.5 mil – RM1.8 mil (ie. a unit priced at RM1.8 mil is reduced to RM1.5 mil after discount)
Booking fee: RM20,000
- FOC legal fee and stamp duty for SPA
- FOC legal fee for the loan agreement
- Complimentary 1% of foreigner state levy (Total state levy charge by government – 2%)
- FOC disbursement
- MOT paid by purchaser
Per square feet price: RM500 psf
Land Tenure: Residential
Maintenance Fee: RM0.25 psf (including sinking fund)
Official Launch Date: April, 2015
Expected Completion Date: End of 2017
Security features: 5-tier security (from Main guardhouse to basement carpark, lift lobby, lift and Samsung Smart Home System)
Show Gallery: Jalan Sri Laguna, Taman Laguna, Johor Bahru, Malaysia
In-house Amenities & Facilities:
- ½ Olympic size indoor swimming pool (1.2 metres deep)
- Fitness centre
- Kids’ pool
- KTV Lounge
- Mahjong Room
- Mini library
- Barbecue Corner
- Table Tennis Room
- Cascading Garden
- ½ court Basketball Court
- Children’s Playground
- Outdoor Gym
- Tea House Pavilion
- Billiard’s Room
- Sauna
Project Details
Scale models of the Clubhouse and garden
The cozy barbecue area behind the clubhouse
Two lawn-fronting units
THE DUAL KEY UNIT FLOOR PLAN
Unit floor plan (Source: uplineprofit.com.my)
THE SHOW UNIT
The master bedroom comes with a balcony and attached bathroom
All ceilings in the actual unit will look like this
The bathroom looks very similar to that of a hotel
The wet kitchen
Maid’s room
A back balcony is located next to the yard and kitchen
The dining room
The ultra spacious balcony adjacent the living room
Second bedroom
The en-suite master bathroom is equipped with a bath tub and shower facility
Dual wash basins
Solid (plywood) timber flooring for all bedrooms
Imitation marble for the living and dining spaces
Foyer
Location
Nestled 500 metres away from the stillness of the straits of Johor lies the secluded and tranquil neighbourhood of Taman Laguna. For a place that evokes an unhurried vibe and resort-like feel, time seems to have stood still here.
It is most likely from this very perspective that Johor homegrown developer Upline Profit Sdn. Bhd. came up with the idea of a mixed development comprising of a high-rise serviced residence and 2 three-storey bungalows, as well as a fully-fledged clubhouse to boot.
The entire concept for the development, called Laguna Heights, will exhibit the countryside charms of Europe, complete with a cascading water fountain, landscaped maze garden, neatly-mowed lawns and winding garden path.
There is also a children’s playground, a ½ basketball court, an outdoor gym, and a private barbecue area right behind the clubhouse.
Although the elegant interiors exhibit the old-world glamour of a bygone era yet timeless residential retreats in Europe, the 21-storey luxury condominium is very much relevant to our times.
There’s Samsung’s Smart Home System, there will be 3 elevators servicing the 79-unit, 21-storey serviced apartment. For the bungalows, there is basement parking and a service lift too.
From the balcony of the only unit type that is available – a 4-bedroom, 5 bathroom apartment sized at 2,750 square feet, you will either see the Johor Straits or the town of Perling.
If you like to own and live in a property that is near the water yet close to the Johor Centre City, Laguna Heights is a world that is all its own.
Location map of Laguna Heights
Located 500 metres away from the straits of Johor, Laguna Heights is currently accessible via a 2-lane country road called Jalan Sri Laguna 1. This road, in turn, intertwines with Jalan Tengah, a smaller and narrower road that leads to neighbouring Kampung Tanjung Danga, Kampung Sungai Danga and the low density landed property project of Taman Laguna. The major highway that links Jalan Sri Laguna 1 to the rest of Iskandar Malaysia is the 6-lane coastal highway. This highway connects motorists from the 1st link heading towards the Woodlands Checkpoint, all the way to the Second Link that leads to the Tuas Checkpoint.
If you can observe at the map above, to the left is the Nusajaya region, which is the main educational hub in Johor. Danga Bay is the nearest, being 6 kilometres away, followed by AEON Bukit Indah (within 7 km), Horizon Hills Golf & Country Club (10 km), Columbia Asia Hospital (12 km), Bukit Chagar RTS Terminal (12 km), Johor Bahru City Centre (12 km), CIQ Complex (12 km), KSL City Mall (13 km), Educity (15 km), Kota Iskandar (15km) Legoland Malaysia (17 km), Second Link to Tuas (30 km), and Johor Premium Outlets (33 km).
Jalan Sri Laguna 1 will eventually expand from the current two-lane, two-way access road into a four-lane, to-and-fro road. Target completion for this expansion construction from two-lane to four-lane will be prior to the completion of Laguna Heights. Just to note, the land surrounding Laguna Heights has been said to be slotted for a future landed project that is owned by an anonymous buyer.
Amenities & Facilities:
- Danga Bay (6 km)
- AEON Bukit Indah (7km)
- Horizon Hills Golf & Country Club (10km)
- Columbia Asia Hospital (12km)
- Bukit Chagar RTS Terminal (12 km)
- Johor Bahru City Centre (12km)
- CIQ (12km)
- KSL City Mall (13km)
- EduCity (15km)
- Legoland Malaysia (17km)
- Kota Iskandar (15km)
- Second Link (Tuas) – (30km)
- Johor Premium Outlets (33km)
- Sutera Mall in Taman Bukit Indah
AEON Bukit Indah is nestled in a thriving township of Bukit Indah. Located opposite this shopping centre is Granada Hotel
Analysis
About the Developer
Johor homegrown developer Upline Profit Sdn. Bhd. (Upline Profit) was established in July 2010. The company has an office base at Bandar Baru Permas Jaya in Masai, Johor Bahru. The company is focused on property development in Johor.
Upline Profit’s portfolio is “branded properties”, mainly focussing on “premium residential housing developments”, since it got an early head start since its hayday in 2006, carrying on the torch from a previous business entity called Trend Selatan Sdn Bhd.
The developer’s other projects:
- Puteri Point Commercial Shop Lots at Taman Bayu Puteri (Completed)
- Puteri Square Office Tower at Taman Bayu Puteri (target completion by 2017)
| Name of development | Land Tenure | Property Type | No. of Units | No. of Levels | Built ups | Selling price or Price per sq. ft. |
| One Danga Residences, Danga Bay | Freehold | Luxury Condominium | 618 | 36 | 817 sq. ft.to3,172 sq. ft. | RM900 psf |
| Twin Danga Residence, Taman Laguna | Leasehold | Serviced Apartment | 712 | Blk A – 26Blk B – 27 | 749 sq. ft.to1,097 sq. ft. | RM400 psf |
| Laguna Heights, Taman Laguna | Freehold | Serviced Apartment | 79 | 21 | 4-bedroom(2,750 sq. ft.)Penthouse (15,466 sq. ft.) | RM 500 psf |
Rental Rates
In Taman Laguna, tenants are paying RM2,500 for a 3-bedroom apartment sized between 1,100 square feet and 1,300 square feet.
Summary
Just so you know, the 2 three-storey bungalows that come with an in-house elevator each is taken. And you also guessed right. The lawn-facing units on the ground floor have also been snapped up. So is the 15,466 square feet penthouse. To make sure that there is a balance between leisure and abode, the developer has reserved 1 acre of the land area solely for the enjoyment, appreciation and showcase of outdoor landscapes and facilities for its future residents.
In terms of safety, the condominium residents will enjoy direct access to their respective units via a private lift. Just to recap about how this is emphasized, the 4 units on every floor is serviced by 3 elevators. Residents can also download the Samsung App onto their phones in order to fully utilize the facilities and services offered under the Samsung Smart Home System.
There’s the sun and sea, meticulous attention to details, and tranquility of a secluded, low density landed property neighbourhood that isn’t going to become overcrowded anytime soon. Is this the property of your choice?
Point to take note:
According to a sales representative of Upline Profit Sdn Bhd, the land height in the Johor Bahru City Centre and Danga Bay area is lower to that of Taman Laguna.
