The Edge of U Thant, Ampang Hilir

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14 July 2016

The overall view of The Edge of U Thant (Source http://www.northcroft.com.my/index.php/content/keyproject_single/pg:1/97)

The Edge of U Thant is a series of 3-storey to 4-storey strata link house flanked by soaring trees along Jalan Peggawa off Ampang Hilir. This exclusive development is the first of its kind within the area with only 54 units ranging from 4,422 sq ft to 5,570 sq ft. With starting per sq ft of RM1,158, The Edge of U Thant is deemed as an elusive yet exclusive chain of residential properties to own.

Project Description: The Edge of U Thant

Address: Lot 290, Jalan Peggawa, 55000, Kuala Lumpur.

Land Title: Residential

Tenure: Freehold

Land Area: 3.25 acres

No. of Units: 54 units

Built Up: 4,422 sq ft to 5,570 sq ft

Unit Types: 3-Storey and 4-Storey Strata Link with Basement Carpark

Facilities:

Fully Guarded and Gated
Clubhouse

Price per sq ft: Starts at RM 1,158

Sales Office: Log on http://theedgeofuthant.com.my/register.html to register

Developed By: Artisan, a Daman Company

The Edge of U Thant is located along Jalan Penggawa and Jalan Pegawai of Ampang Hilir

The Edge of U Thant is pretty much an elusive residential development, in terms of marketing gimmicks and even its physical appearance. Nestling on a 3.25-acre of land, the 3-storey to 4-storey strata link houses are hidden within the vines and trees along Jalan Peggawa and Jalan Pegawai. People could easily overlook the development due to the development’s construction boards camouflaging with its green surrounding. A smart approach in teasing property enthusiasts of what to come.

Regal Villa is the closest apartment to the development

The development is surrounded by low rise properties that include apartments and bungalows. The Italian embassy is located right next to the establishment. Meanwhile, Regal Villa is its closest neighbouring low-rise apartment.

Units here are up and rising surely

On a whole, the development consists of 54 units that measure from 4,422 sq ft to 5,570 sq ft. On average, these units have four bedrooms and at least three car park bays at its disposal. Each unit comes with its own lift.

The Edge of U Thant also provides a clubhouse for the residents. The clubhouse would probably have a 25-m swimming pool, children’s pool, gym as well as a multi-purpose hall. The security here would be tight as the development is a fully gated and guarded community.

All units are rising concurrently

The progress of the project has reached the visibility stage as most units are up simultaneously. These units can be seen clearly along Jalan Peggawa.

The Edge of U Thant is hidden within the vines and lush trees

The Edge of U Thant nestles in the serene compound located along Jalan Peggawa, right off Ampang Hilir. The enviable area is an elite neighbourhood that is mostly consists of high-end low density apartments. The area is still surrounded by green sceneries with shaded and lush trees covering both walking pavements and roads.

The area is covered by lush trees as the green scenery can be a relaxing sight to see

The area is well linked to numerous main roads in Kuala Lumpur. One can find themselves along Jalan Ampang via Persiaran Ampang Hilir. This would then lead residents to the centre of the city within less than ten minutes. Entry and exit points to AKLEH and DUKE are located within and around Jalan Ampang and Jalan Jelatek. MRR2 is also accessible via Jalan Ampang. Meanwhile, Jalan Tun Razak and Persiaran KLCC are within a 10-minute commute.

There is an ongoing construction of an elevated intersection at Jalan Ampang. It is being built in between of Jalan Ampang and Jalan Jelatek. The new intersection is aim to curb bad traffics especially during the peak hours on the weekdays. The construction is expected to end in 2017.

The Children’s House is located at Jalan Madge

Jalan Peggawa as mentioned is slightly sheltered from the main road of Jalan Ampang but its location is extremely close to various amenities. Residents are merely minutes away from the amenities below:

Suria KLCC via Persiaran KLCC
Gleneagles Intan Medical Center, Ampang via Jalan Ampang
Prince Court Medical Centre, Kia Peng via Jalan Tun Razak
Ampang Puteri Specialist, Ampang Hilir via MRR2
HSC Medical Centre via Jalan Ampang
Royal Selangor Golf Club via Jalan Langgak Golf
Darul Ehsan Golf Club, Ukay Heights via MRR2
KDE Driving Range, Ukay Heights via MRR2
ISKL will be relocating to Ampang Hilir soon
The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL), Ampang Hilir via MRR2. The school will be relocated to Jalan Ampang Hilir by 2017/2018
Sayfol International School, Ampang via Jalan Ampang
Fairview International School, Wangsa Maju via Jalan Setiawangsa
Taylor’s International School, Taman Maluri (formerly known as Sri Garden International School) via Jalan Tun Razak heading towards Bulatan Pandan
Montessori The Children’s House via Jalan Ampang Hilir
Kuala Lumpur International Kindergarten via Jalan Madge

There are other unique and hidden gems around the area and these include:

Dataran Jelatek– Take a drive up Jalan Jelatek, you will find Dataran Jelatek. If you are into Middle Eastern food, lucky you! There are ample Middle Eastern restaurants here along with its famous Shisha. There’s a 99 Speedmart along with music and language centers and restaurants of various cuisines.
Pasaraya Hock Choon– This supermarket has been around for decades. It has all the basic necessities as well as imported goods from far and wide. It might looks that it needs some fixer upper but the items sold here are imported and rare.
The exclusive The Raintree Club is minutes away from the development (Source http://raintree.com.my/about-us/)
The Raintree Club of Kuala Lumpur- This is this a premier family club house that has been around since 1983. The club offers members extensive services that include sports, recreational activities, social and dining needs. Located along Jalan Desa Pandan, which is merely minutes away from The Edge of U Thant, residents could enroll themselves here to enjoy various perks and facilities. Great place for a family with children, keen sportsperson, fitness fanatics as well as business people getting their networking together.

The area is the epitome of the international community.This is where they live and work, right in the heart of Ampang Hilir. There are at least 50 embassies scattered around the area in the form of offices or official residences. Among them are:

The Italian embassy is among the neighbouring embassies around the area

Embassy of Italy
Embassy of Switzerland
Embassy of the Union of Myanmar
Embassy of Swaziland
Embassy of Nigeria
Bangladesh High Commission
High Commission of Kenya
Embassy of the United Arab Emirates
The People’s Bureau of the Great Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya
High Commission of Republic of Ghana
Embassy of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North)

Folks from various nationalities and walks of life do come around the area quite often due to the location of these embassies. At times, you can see groups of people waiting and queuing outside of their respective embassies. This can be a hindrance and it could cause needless traffic hassle around the inner lanes of Ampang Hilir.

Low density developments are popular among buyers and tenants here

This is a popular residential area and The Edge of U Thant will be the first of its kind here. The area is mostly populated by low-rise condominiums and serviced apartments such as Seri Ampang Hilir, Seri Hening Residence, Katana II, Ampang Hilir Tara, Iringan Hijau Condominium and Brunsfield Embassyview. There is a reasonable number of landed properties but most of these bungalows are now converted into embassies or official residences of the respective ambassadors.

Price Analysis

Name	Land Tenure	Size	No. Storey/Rooms	Selling Price
Iringan Hijau, Jalan Ampang Hilir	Freehold	3,307 sq ft	Duplex / 4 Bedrooms	Sells at RM 2.8mio (RM870 psf)
Two-Twelve,Ampang Hilir	Freehold	4,200 sq ft	3 storeys / 3 Bedrooms	Sells at RM4.6 mio (RM1096 psf)

Rental starts from RM8000 for landed properties with 4,000 sq ft.

This is indeed by far one of the best kept property secrets around Ampang Hilir. The entire project exudes exclusivity due to its secretive nature, merely filled with teasers via its construction boards and even the website. Location is definitely right on the money as major amenities from shopping complexes to educational institutions encircling the area. The average psf. here is roughly around RM1,158. Therefore, a property like The Edge of U-Thant could start at RM5mio, the least. It is the first residential project to have 3-Storey to 4-storey Strata Link houses in the area as we are aware that Ampang Hilir is predominantly populated by low density apartments and condominiums. It could be a good change when it comes to property options around here. Instead of splurging millions of ringgits on a duplex or a condominium unit, home buyers and investors could spend the same amount of money on a landed property like The Edge of U Thant. Options are indeed welcome in a high-end area like Ampang Hilir!