Central Residence, Sungai Besi

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  • Pavither
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  • 19 February 2021

Central Residence is a development of SOHO units and serviced residences by Yuk Tung Group in Sungai Besi. It comprises Central SOHO, The Court, and The Centrina. Completed in 2015, it is a mid-sized freehold development on the fringe of Kuala Lumpur city centre (KLCC).

Offering highly chic lifestyle living close to the city, this piece of architecture features tall glass windows, geometric lines and green landscaped compartments throughout the buildings.

Encased within the triangle of Central Residence lies a recreational deck amidst landscaping and roof-top amenities for the residents to unwind. Contributing to environmental sustainability efforts, the development is also proudly Green Building Index (GBI) compliant.

Yuk Tung Group is a multiple award-winning developer, and Central Residence is a  proud bearer of several prestigious industry awards for 3 consecutive years.

Central Residence is a development of SOHO units and serviced residences by Yuk Tung Group in Sungai Besi.

Address: No. 366, Jalan Sungai Besi, 57100 Kuala Lumpur

Property Type: SOHO, Serviced Residence, Retail

Land Title: Residential

Total Units:               

  • Central SOHO: 526
  • The Court: 365
  • The Centrina: 168

Tenure: Freehold

Year of Completion: 2015                             

Built-up Area:           

  • Central SOHO: 565 sq ft – 876 sq ft
  • The Court: 845 sq ft – 1,122 sq ft
  • The Centrina: 782 sq ft – 1,132 sq ft

Facilities:

  • Roof gardens
  • Swimming pools
  • Wading pool
  • Gymnasiums
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Multipurpose hall
  • Indoor game room
  • Indoor children’s playground
  • Barbeque area
  • Amphitheatre

Launch Price:           

  • Central SOHO: From RM345,300
  • The Court: From RM496,000
  • The Centrina: From RM544,300

Launch Price Per Sq Ft:

  • SOHO: RM620 per sq ft
  • Serviced Apartment: RM580 per sq ft

Maintenance Fee: RM0.25 per sq ft

Awards:

Central Residence @ Sg Besi

Asia Pacific Property Award 2012-2013

  • Best Apartment Malaysia
  • Highly Commended High-Rise Architecture Malaysia
  • Highly Commended Best Architecture Multiple Residence Malaysia

The Court @ Central Residence

International Property Awards 2013-2014

  • Best International Architecture Multiple Residence

Asia-Pacific Property Awards (Architecture) 2013-2014

  • Best Architecture Multiple Residence Malaysia
  • Highly Commended Highrise Architecture Malaysia

Asia-Pacific Property Awards (Development) 2013-2014

  • Highly Commended Apartment Malaysia

Asia-Pacific Property Awards 2013-2014

  • Best Architecture Multiple Residence Asia Pacific

The Centrina @ Central Residence

Asia-Pacific Property Awards (Architecture) 2014-2015

  • Highly Commended Architecture Multiple Residence Malaysia

Asia-Pacific Property Awards (Development) 2014-2015

  • Best Apartment Malaysia

Project Details

Central Residence by Yuk Tung Group is located in Sungai Besi, and it offers SOHO units and serviced apartments, with a few commercial lots. With a gross development value (GDV) of RM400 million, this triangular-shaped development sits on a 4.16-acre piece of freehold land.

The development was launched in 3 phases, starting with Central SOHO, followed by serviced apartment blocks The Court, and finally, The Centrina.

Central SOHO has a total of 526 units with built-ups from 565 sq ft to 876 sq ft.

 

 

Central SOHO has a total of 526 units with built-ups from 565 sq ft to 876 sq ft. Most of these SOHO units feature semi-detached layouts, giving these units individual private corners.

Central SOHO also houses shoplots on the ground floor, 9 units of 3-storey offices from the Lower Ground level to level 2, while the SOHO units occupy levels 6 to 27.

Meanwhile, The Court is also a 27-storey block offering 365 units of serviced apartments, ranging from 845 sq ft to 1,122 sq ft. Lastly, The Centrina has the lowest density with only 168 units, with built-ups from 782 sq ft to 1,132 sq ft.

The Centrina has a unique layout whereby all the units face inwards. As such, its residents get to enjoy the views of the resort-like facilities in the heart of the complex.

Central SOHO has a total of 526 units with built-ups from 565 sq ft to 876 sq ft.

The building façade is stylishly contemporary with tall glass windows throughout while in subtle contrast, every 4th floor features pocket sky gardens with double-volume ceiling height.

The tall glass windows not only allow in lots of ambient light but paired with the high ceilings, it adds to the grandeur of the semi-furnished units.

The developer provided air-conditioning units in the rooms and living hall, kitchen cabinet with hood and hob, vanity top, water heater, ceiling fans and plastered ceiling.

Facilities at Central Residence are extensive and lavish. Apart from the standard amenities, it boasts of a yacht-shaped recreational deck, swimming pool with waterfall, floating cabanas, rooftop gardens and lush green landscaping.

Central SOHO has a rooftop lap swimming pool, while the serviced apartments have a glass-lined gym, indoor pool and children’s play area and amphitheatre.

Central SOHO has a total of 526 units with built-ups from 565 sq ft to 876 sq ft.

As Central Residence also houses several retail units, residents can enjoy the benefits of having restaurants and convenience stores pretty much at their doorstep.

Central Residence is GBI (Green Building Index) compliant, while the developer is ISO 9001:9008 certified.

Unit Types

Built-Up

Launch Price

Central SOHO @ Central Residence

·       565 sq ft – 876 sq ft

·       1 – 2 bedrooms

From RM345,300

The Court @ Central Residence

Type A1/1a/A1b/1c/A2

·       1,089 sq ft – 1,090 sq ft

·       3 bedrooms

·       2 bathrooms

From RM496,000

Type A3

·       1,058 sq ft

·       3 bedrooms

·       2 bathrooms

Type B/B1

·       1,115 sq ft

·       3 bedrooms

·       2 bathrooms

Type C/E/E1

·       1,041 – 1,044 sq ft

·       3 bedrooms

·       2 bathrooms

Type D

·       872 sq ft

·       2 bedrooms

·       2 bathrooms

Type F/F1

·       954 sq ft

·       3 bedrooms

·       2 bathrooms

Type G

·       1,122 sq ft

·       3 bedrooms

·       2 bathrooms

Type M

·       896 sq ft

·       2 bedrooms

·       2 bathrooms

Type N

·       845 sq ft

·       2 bedrooms

·       2 bathrooms

The Centrina @ Central Residence

Type A

·       1,121 sq ft

·       3 bedrooms

·       2 bathrooms

From RM544,300

Type H

·       782 sq ft

·       2 bedrooms

·       2 bathrooms

Type J

·       880 sq ft

·       2 bedrooms

·       2 bathrooms

Type L

·       1,132 sq ft

·       3 bedrooms

·       2 bathrooms

Type K

·       1,123 sq ft

·       3 bedrooms

·       2 bathrooms
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Location

Central Residence is strategically located to the south of Kuala Lumpur in Sungai Besi, adjacent to the Kuchai Lama area. While there are no major retail or commercial areas extremely close by, it is centrally connected and easily accessible to other parts of the Klang Valley and Greater Kuala Lumpur.

Sitting in between 2 major expressways, Central Residence links up to major highways such as the Sungai Besi Expressway, Kuala Lumpur-Putrajaya Expressway, and Kuala Lumpur-Seremban Highway.

Central Residence is a development of SOHO units and serviced residences by Yuk Tung Group in Sungai Besi.

It is a short drive to and from the KL city centre via the SMART Tunnel, and also to Mid Valley City via various routes. It is a close drive to developed townships such as Kuchai Lama, Taman OUG, Sri Petaling, Taman Desa, and Cheras, where amenities and eateries are aplenty.

Public transportation available includes the Bandar Tasik Selatan LRT Station (SP15) and Sungai Besi LRT Station (SP16) on the Sri Petaling line. The latter is also the interchange station for the Sungai Besi MRT Station (SSP25). The Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS) express bus terminal in Bandar Tasik Selatan is a mere 2.4km away and for the convenience of the residents, Central Residence also provides a shuttle bus service to TBS and drop-offs in the city centre.

Accessibility

  • Lebuhraya Sungai Besi (Sungai Besi Expressway)
  • Lebuhraya Kuala Lumpur-Seremban (Kuala Lumpur-Seremban Expressway)
  • Lebuhraya Bukit Jalil (Bukit Jalil Expressway)
  • Lebuhraya Kuala Lumpur-Putrajaya (Maju Expressway)
  • East-West Link Highway (Salak Expressway)
  • Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2)
  • Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS)
  • Sungai Besi LRT Station (SP16)
  • Bandar Tasik Selatan LRT Station (SP15)
  • MRT Sungai Besi (SSP25)

Education

  • SK Salak South
  • Al Madinah International University (Desa Petaling Campus)

Medical Care

  • Pantai Hospital Cheras
  • Prince Court Medical Centre
  • Taman Desa Medical Centre

Shopping

  • Suria KLCC
  • Pavilion Shopping Centre
  • Farenheit88
  • Mid Valley Mega Mall
  • The Gardens
  • IKEA Cheras

Recreation

  • Aquaria KLCC
  • Chinatown
  • Pasar Seni Kuala Lumpur
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Analysis

Central Residence is developed by multiple award-winning developer Yuk Tung Group, and its lavish lifestyle offering gathered the interest of many. Central SOHO, in particular, had a good take-up rate of up to 85% in less than a year from its launch.

The bulk of the purchasers were young professionals between 35 and 45 years old, who charmed by the combination of opulence and proximity to various areas in the Klang Valley and Greater Kuala Lumpur.

The development was launched in 3 phases, starting with Central SOHO, followed by serviced apartment blocks The Court, and finally, The Centrina.

The location of Central Residence per se, while strategic, can be a major concern for some. Firstly, it should be noted that the Central SOHO block is located next to the Sungai Besi Expressway, while The Centrina is next to the Kuala Lumpur-Seremban Expressway.

While these days it is not uncommon for residential projects to be built next to or close to busy motorways, traffic noise and pollution can be a dampening factor.

Secondly, the Central SOHO block also overlooks a large Chinese cemetery which can be a major turn-off for superstitious buyers. Plotted in a triangle, units facing inwards will ultimately be facing other units in the neighbouring blocks. Again this is not uncommon but may be a bother for some.

A handful of owners have alternatively put units up for short term rental. Central Residence is popular for short-term stays, due to the relatively lower rates as compared to hotels in the city centre.

While it may not be right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, the location is close and convenient enough to the city centre, as well as to other popular retail and commercial areas such as the Mid Valley City. Currently, an 800 sq ft unit with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms can be rented for RM192 per night, as listed on a hotel booking website.

Here’s a look at residential properties in Sungai Besi.

Project

Land Tenure

Project Type

Completion

Built-up

Approximate Launch Price

Central Residence by Yuk Tung Land

Freehold

SOHO & Serviced Residence

2015

565 – 1,132 sq ft

RM345,300

The Vyne by Natural Domain Sdn Bhd

Leasehold

Serviced Residence

2017

855 – 1,449 sq ft

RM400,000

Midfields 2 by YTL Corporation

Leasehold

Condominium

2017

1,044 – 1,152 sq ft

RM470,000

The Leafz @ Sungai Besi by Exsim Group

Freehold

Serviced Residence

2015

750 – 1,430 sq ft

RM429,000

Damai Residence by Damai Cheras Sdn Bhd

Leasehold

Serviced Residence

2021

695 sq ft – 1,051 sq ft

From RM420,000

Trinity Aquata by Trinity Group Sdn Bhd

Freehold

Condominium

2018

1,152 sq ft – 1,420 sq ft

From RM522,888

One Residences by Akisama Group

Leasehold

Serviced Residence

2019

888 sq ft – 1,273 sq ft

 

From RM621,600

 
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Summary

Developer Yuk Tung Group is no stranger to prestigious property awards having bagged a handful for its many projects over the years.

Featuring its lush lifestyle living concept coupled stunning architecture and amenities it is not surprising that Central Residence managed to win several notable awards. What is more impressive is that Central Residence won consecutively for 3 years with the launch of each phase.

While the overall location of Central Residence is good due to its connectivity and accessibility, the fact that it is sitting in between two major highways and its proximity to a cemetery may be a trade-off consideration.

Also, subsequent to its completion, a few other upscale condominiums and serviced residences have been launched in the nearby vicinity giving more options to potential buy and rent seeker pursuing the Sungai Besi area.

A check on PropertyGuru.com.my indicates an asking price of RM550,000 for an unfurnished 3 bedroom 2 bathroom unit measuring 1,089 sq ft while asking rental for a similar-sized furnished unit is at RM1,800 per month.

Here are estimated loan figures for a Central Residence unit priced at RM550,000.

  • LTV / margin of finance: 90%
  • Down payment (10%): RM55,000
  • Loan amount: RM495,000
  • Loan term: 30 years
  • Interest rate: 3.2%
  • Monthly repayment: RM2,141
  • Approximate required gross annual income: RM85,800*

Calculations are based on the PropertyGuru Home Loan Calculator, and PropertyGuru’s Home Loan Eligibility and Affordability Calculator.

* Assumptions: You have no other monthly debt obligations, and 30% of gross income will be spent on the housing loan. As a rule of thumb, banks usually loan up to 30% of your gross annual income.

 

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