Residensi Rimba (Cubic Botanical), Pantai Dalam

Review

hazym
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4 January 2019

Residensi Rimba is the serviced residence component of Cubic Botanical, a mixed-use project that also includes retail spaces and offices. The development is being undertaken by Ancubic Capital, a fairly new developer with several completed projects under its belt.

Overall, there will be about 1,161 units of serviced apartments spread across two blocks that stand on 3.5 acres of freehold land with a commercial title. On the other hand, the total number of retail and office space has not yet been officially announced.

Home buyers can choose from 4 kinds of floor plans – Type A, B, C, and D, which respectively measures 518 sq ft, 650 sq ft, 805 sq ft and 900 sq ft. Apart from dual-key units, there are also penthouses spanning from 1,701 sq ft to 2,422 sq ft. The number of bathrooms per unit ranges from at least 1 to 2, and the serviced apartments are indicatively priced from RM380,000 each. The development is expected to be completed by end-2022.

Address: PANTAI DALAM, SOUTH BANGSAR

Property Type: SERVICED RESIDENCE

Land Title: COMMERCIAL

No of Storeys: 40

No of Blocks: 2

Total Units: 1,161

No of Lifts per floor: BLK A – 6 / BLK B – 7

Tenure: FREEHOLD

Sales Gallery: UNIT 21-06, TOWER B, VERTICAL BUSINESS SUITE, JALAN KERINCHI, 59200 K.L.

Site GPS Coordinates: 3.0935671,101.6648328

Expected Date of Completion: ESTIMATED END OF 2022

Built-up area: Typical unit from518 sq ft. to 900 sq ft, Penthouse unit From 1,701 sq ft to 2,422 sq ft

Facilities:

Aqua Zone

– Paradise 25M Pool

– Water Fountain

– Wading Pool

– Sun bed

Bird of Paradise Zone

– Nest Playground

– Cube Playground

– Outdoor Fitness Station

– Strolling Benches

Forest Zone Sky Zone

– Meditation Deck – Roof Top BBQ Area

– Green Plaza – Lounge Area

– Linear Garden – Silence Area

– Play Room

Camellia Zone – Gymnasium

– Reflexology Path – Multipurpose Function Hall

– Camellia Benches – Covered BBQ Area

– Family Happy Hour Room

Launch Price: INDICATIVE FROM RM380,000

Price psf:

Maintenance Fee psf: APPROX. RM0.35PSF

Parking Bay/s per Unit: 1 TO 2

Special Features:

GRAND ENTRANCE & DROPOFF AREA
DUAL-KEY CONCEPT DESIGN
DOUBLE VOLUME HIGH CEILING RESIDENTS LOBBY
MULTI-TIER SUCURITY SYSTEM
SHELTER WALKWAY TO PANTAI DALAM KOMUTER STATION (APPROX. 400M), WHICH IS TWO STATIONS AWAY FROM KL SENTRAL
MID-VALLEY MEGAMALL AND THE MSC MALAYSIA CYBERCENTRE@ BANGSAR SOUTH ARE WITHIN MINUTES AWAY

Selling Points

1. 400M FROM PANTAI DALAM KOMUTER STATION

NEXT TO 200 ACRES FOREST RESERVE (TAMAN RIMBA BUKIT KERINCHI
CENTRE OF KLANG VALLEY GOLDEN TRIANGLE, CONNECTED TO SUNWAY, BANGSAR, PJ & KL
EASILY ACCESSIBLE VIA NPE, FEDERAL HIGHWAY, KERINCHI LINK, JLN PANTAI DALAM & JLN SG. BESI
SHOPPING: KL GATEWAY MALL, BANGSAR VILLAGE, MIDVALLEY MEGAMALL, BANGSAR SHOPPING CENTRE, SUNWAY PYRAMID
EDUCATION: UNIVERSITY MALAYA, MAHSA UNIVERSITY, CITY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, SUNWAY UNIVERSITY, MONASH UNIVERSITY
HEALTHCARE: BANGSAR MEDICAL CENTRE, PANTAI HOSPITAL KL, UNIVERSITI MALAYA MEDICAL CENTRE, ASSUNTA HOSPITAL, SUNWAY MEDICAL CENTRE
NEXT TO UPCOMING 58 ACRES NEW INTERGRATED MIXED DEVELOPMENT & MATURE COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY OF BANGSAR SOUTH

Residensi Rimba comprises 1,161 units of serviced apartments spread across two blocks that sit on 3.5 acres of freehold land with a commercial title. On the other hand, the total number of retail and office space has not yet been officially announced.

Home buyers can select from 4 kinds of layouts – Type A, B, C, and D, which respectively measures 518 sq ft, 650 sq ft, 805 sq ft and 900 sq ft. Apart from dual-key units, there are also penthouses spanning from 1,701 sq ft to 2,422 sq ft. The number of bathrooms per unit ranges from at least 1 to 2, and the serviced apartments are indicatively priced from RM380,000 each.

The development features many facilities and amenities. These include a 25-metre Paradise Pool, wading pool, a gym, different kinds of playgrounds, a linear garden, reflexology path, rooftop BBQ area, and a multipurpose function hall. Safety is also a priority with its 3-tier security.

The units will be partly furnished, with buyers getting free hood and hob, 2 kitchen cabinets, washer dryer, 42” LED TV, TV console, wardrobe and a portable drawer.

The project comes with many selling points. For instance, you just need to walk 400 metres through a sheltered walkway to reach Pantai Dalam Komuter Station (KTM), which is one stop to Mid Valley Megamall and just two stops to KL Sentral. Two employment hubs – Bangsar South and Pantai Sentral Park are just next door. In addition, the development is near 200 acres of forest reserve.

Situated at Pantai Dalam in South Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, Residensi Rimba is highly desired by home buyers given the development’s proximity or easy access to the capital, Petaling Jaya, Bandar Sunway, Subang, Shah Alam, Bukit Jalil and Kuala Lumpur International Airport. This is thanks to the project’s nearness to major roads such as New Pantai Expressway (NPE), Federal Highway, Kerinchi Link, Maju Expressway (MEX), and KL-Seremban Highway.

Another attractive thing about the project is it’s just a short stroll from the Pantai Dalam Komuter Station (KTM), which is one stop from Mid Valley Megamall and two stops from KL Sentral.

Residensi Rimba is also within close proximity to several other shopping destinations, such as Nexus Bangsar South mall (2.3km), Sunway Pyramid (2.2km), KL Gateway Mall (4.7km) and Bangsar Village (5.8km).

Moreover, the development is near healthcare providers like Pantai Hospital KL (4.7km), Bangsar Medical Centre (5km), Universiti Malaya Medical Centre (6.2km), Assunta Hospital (7km), while Sunway Medical Centre is a short-drive away.

Residensi Rimba is also merely a 3.3km-drive from Sri Dasmesh International School, University of Malaya is at 5.7km, City University College at 7.1km, while Mahsa University and Sunway University, Monash University are farther.

We compared Residensi Rimba with two other residential projects within the vicinity, namely The Estate By Bon Estate and The Park Residences By UOA. Units at Residensi Rimba are undoubtedly the most affordable due to its affordable starting unit price of RM380,000. However, the project’s biggest disadvantage is that there are lots of serviced residences, so privacy is a key concern if you’re going to buy a home in this development.

Name	Completion date	Land Tenure	No. of Blocks	No. of Units	Selling Price
Residensi Rimba (Cubic Botanical)	2022	Freehold	2	1,161 units	From RM380,000
The Estate By Bon Estate	2020	Freehold	2	328 units	From RM1.7 million
The Park Residences By UOA	Completed	Leasehold	8	470 units	From RM1.1 million

Let’s start first with the negative things about Residensi Rimba (Cubic Botanical). The project is close to a cemetery and mosque. The developer Ancubic Capital also doesn’t have much past project track record. But the biggest bad thing is that it has a very high density of over 1,100 units.

Despite these drawbacks, the project has many positive attributes that makes it a superb investment property, as well as a family home. While there’s no nearby LRT station, it is within walking distance to Pantai Dalam Komuter Station (KTM), which is just one station away from Mid Valley Megamall and two stops to KL Sentral. The development is also adjacent to 2 Digital Free Trade Zones that have been granted with MSC status, namely Bangsar South and Pantai Sentral Park. This means the project is next to two major employment hubs. Given its proximity to a shopping mall and 2 MSC-status developments, Residensi Rimba has bright rental prospects.

But the most attractive thing about Residensi Rimba is its affordability, with units being 30 percent cheaper than the prevailing market prices in the area. Thus, there is much room for capital appreciation. Aside from having a resort-style botanical environment, the project is just opposite of Bukit Gasing Forest Reserve and is close to Taman Rimba Bukit Kerinchi, making it an excellent home for nature lovers.