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Continue Reading ⋅ 30 January 2023
By PropertyGuru MY Contributor
A general overview of Residensi Sefina (Source UEM Sunrise Bhd)
Imagine a home that feels like the perfect gateway on a grand cruise. Yes, that is what Sefina is all about. Located in the highly sought-after residential neighbourhood of Mont’ Kiara, this classy condominium aims to take you on a daily adventure trip with its luxurious Star Deck escapades, sunny pleasures of Sandy Island and resort styled living. Not to mention, there’s also a grand lobby welcoming you home after your gruesome work each day. No doubt a grand escape in the making, the combination of its sunny delights and breezy evenings while overlooking Mont’ Kiara’s neighbourhood is what makes this project truly worth its bucks. So, if you are looking for a glamourous living with convenient access to shopping, entertainment, education and other amenities, this might just be the right place for you to call home.
Name: Residensi Sefina Mont’ Kiara
QuikPro No: PL-5019
Address: Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
Property Type: Condominium
Land Title: Residential
Tenure: Freehold
Bumi Discounts: 5%
Sales Gallery: Level 3, UEM Sunrise Showcase, 21 Jalan Kiara, Mont’ Kiara, KL
Site GPS Coordinates:
Website: www.sefinamontkiara.com
Expected Date of Completion: Mid 2019
Total Units: 245 units
Built Up area: 1,333- 1,771 sq.ft.
Lower ground floor:
Wellness Garden, Therapeutic Path, Hammock Garden, Cabana, Beach Campfire, Beach Volleyball, Children’s Playground, Spice Garden
Third floor podium (Star Deck):
Gymnasium, Multipurpose Hall, Badminton Court, Yoga Deck, Residents’ Lounge, Wading Pool, 50m Lap Pool, Jacuzzi, Reading Pavilion, Games Pavilion
Listing Price: RM1,057,800 – RM1,521,800
Price per Sq. Ft.: RM800
Maintenance Fee per Sq. Ft.: RM0.30
Parking Bay per Unit: 2 units
Special Features: Located close to various facilities and amenities such as 1 Mont Kiara shopping mall, Gardens International School, Hartamas Square and Publika, includes great facilities such as Sandy Island and Star Deck, have great accessibility through various major highways, in close proximity to PJ/ KL.
Development Type: Parcel A- Condominium
Unit Type: Type A (1,333 sf) (3 + 1)
Type B (1,548 sf) (3 + 1)
Type C (1,771 sf) (3 + 1)
Project Details
Home to a great escape (Source UEM Sunrise Bhd)
There’s not much of Sefina’s structural progression can be seen at this juncture. However, expect the classy condominium to unveil two of its unique play spaces when the construction completes in 2019. With a promise to bring you an epic cruise lifestyle, its Sandy Island and Star Deck would be something exciting for you to look forward in the future.
Construction site at Sefina
Through its Sandy Island, you will feel like you are in a Sunnyside getaway each day, or at least, hope to be at one. Shady coconut trees are strategically placed within the compound, along with a spice garden, wellness garden, therapeutic path, beach volleyball, cabana, beach campfire, children’s playground and hammock garden. In this regard, Sefina aims to replicate an unforgettable tropical island resort experience at your doorsteps.
Source UEM Sunrise Bhd
Meanwhile, its third floor podium Star Deck offers an abundance of glamorous lifestyle facilities such as secret garden, wading pool, lap pool, sun deck, Jacuzzi, sauna, gymnasium, yoga deck, games & reading pavilions, a multipurpose hall and a badminton court. A true definition of luxury, its lavish deck of pleasures will let you embark on a fun filled evening while you gaze upon the moonlit stars.
Source UEM Sunrise Bhd
While its exteriors indicate grandeur, its interiors did not disappoint either. Sefina aims to evoke a majestic living experience with its stately cabin styled suites and classy decks. A concept that would resemble a fine holiday cruise, the developer hopes to provide you with an escape from the hectic KL metropolitan lifestyle in a luxurious manner.
Sefina’s resort like living hall (Source UEM Sunrise Bhd)
In this sense, it will not be wise for you to assume that those professionally designed interiors would be included as part of a package when you purchase Sefina. Nonetheless, UEM has been quite generous with their offerings by giving away 5 units of air conditioners and a complete set of built in kitchen cabinets with hob and hood. Additionally, the floor finishes are pretty decent as well with engineered timber floorings and other quality tiles selectively installed.
Sefina’s resort like bedroom (Source UEM Sunrise Bhd)
Overall, Sefina’s layout is limited to only 3 designs- Type A, B and C. Each unit comes with a balcony and a utility room and they are located either at the end or at the corner of a floor. Type A is the smallest unit with a built up area of 1,333 sf and comes with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This is similar to Type B, but the latter offers more space with its built up area of 1,548 sf. Unlike those two, Type C provides an additional bathroom and has the largest size with a total built up area of 1,771 sf.
The three main Types of Sefina (Source UEM Sunrise Bhd)
Location
Mont’Kiara, one of the most affluent townships in the heart of Klang Valley, is the epitome of class and splendour. And within this highly prestigious township, lies Sefina, a luxurious condominium that sits in between of the renowned Garden International School (GIS) and Mont’ Kiara International School.
Accessing Mont Kiara through Sprint Highway (Source UEM Sunrise Bhd)
Shoplots near Jalan 19/70A
Gaining access to Mont Kiara is fairly easy with well-established highways and roads such NKVE, DUKE, LDP, SPRINT and Jalan Tunku Abdul Halim (previously known as Jalan Duta).
So, for those who are staying around Petaling Jaya or Damansara area, you may take the E11, Lebuhraya Damansara Puchong (LDP) – E23, Sprint Highway to get to Mont Kiara without paying any tolls.
However, if you are within the Mutiara Damansara or Damansara Perdana area, you may consider using the Penchala Link – Sprint Highway route to shorten you journey to just 10- 15 minutes. There’s a toll that you need to pass though, but the upside is that you get to avoid the massive jam along LDP.
Alternatively, if you are driving from Kuala Lumpur, there are several paths for you to choose from; the Kerinchi link – Sprint Highway, Jalan Duta- Jalan Damansara route and Federal route 1- Jalan Dutamas. Depending from which part of the city centre you are coming from, they are your fastest route to get to Mont Kiara.
Along the way to Sefina, you will have the chance to bump into Sri Hartamas as well. There, you will find a wonderful mix of mamaks, fast food outlets and fine dining restaurants that would satisfy your various cravings. Besides, Hartamas is also well known for its ‘happening’ nightlife, with numerous bars and clubs located around the square.
And together with several prestigious international schools around the neighbourhood such as Garden International School and Mont Kiara International School, you are bound to meet and greet some friendly and sophisticated expatriates as well. That being said, Mont Kiara is truly a modern lifestyle living hub that caters to both locals and foreigners alike.
Once you’ve finally arrived at Sefina’s doorstep, there are some issues that would require your careful consideration though. For one, it is located deep within Jalan Kiara 3, which is very close to the Segambut Dalam villages. The existing road there is extremely narrow and getting in and out of the residency will be quite troublesome. Not to mention, the massive congestion along the way is also infuriating, especially if you are in a rush. And if that’s not bad enough, you will also have to endure the dreaded sight of squatters and wildlands just opposite of Sefina’s construction site.
Narrow and congested road along Jalan Kiara 3
In this regard, Sefina scores poorly in terms of its view and ease of access. Nevertheless, the Segambut Dalam area is undergoing a massive redevelopment and there is a new road, Jalan Kiara 4, being proposed that will bypass the horrendous looking villages in the future.
Analysis
Price Analysis
| Name | Tenure/ Land Title | Price (per Sq. Ft.) | Maintenance Fee (per Sq. Ft.) | Car Park Bays |
| Sefina (UEM) | Freehold | RM800 | RM0.30 | Starts from 2 units |
| Residensi22 (UEM) | Freehold | RM850 | RM0.29 | Starts from 2 units |
| Arte @ Mont Kiara (Nusmetro) | Leasehold | RM900 | RM0.30 | Starts from 1 unit |
UEM is a brand name that carries a pretty significant weight. With an average psf of around RM800, not many will be able to afford this luxurious babe. However, the demand for Sefina was superb and most of the units have already been sold. So, those who are looking for a rare opportunity to stay in one of KL’s most exclusive places would really need to hurry up as there are very limited units left.
The Developer
Residensi Sefina’s developer is none other than UEM Sunrise Berhad, a public listed subsidiary of UEM Group Berhad, which is turn, is wholly owned by Khazanah Nasional Berhad. The company is not only well known for its great competency in macro township development, project management and construction services locally, but internationally as well. In Malaysia, UEM Sunrise is the master developer for Nusajaya, one of the five flagship zones of Iskandar Malaysia, Johor, which would be the largest fully integrated urban development in Southeast Asia upon its completion. Besides, it also won numerous award-winning high rise residential, commercial and mixed-used developments largely within the Mont’Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, Bangi, Shah Alam and Seremban enclave. Internationally, UEM Sunrise’s presence extends to Canada, Australia, Singapore and South Africa. So, if you are looking for a prestigious and highly competent property developer, UEM is the right one for you.
Summary
Located at the highly sought after residential neighbourhood of Mont Kiara and in close proximity to various amenities and facilities such as shopping complexes, entertainment outlets and education centres, UEM’s Sefina is truly a rare gem that would justify its premium price tag. With numerous expatriates staying around the area as well, you can expect to live in a vibrant and multicultural township. Despite the optimism, there are also several concerns you should take note of such as its poor positioning within the Jalan Kiara 3 where it faces a bottlenecked road that is always congested. Also, you would have to bear with the ugly sight of Kampung Segambut Dalam just opposite of its entrance. Nevertheless, if you can look past all of its present negativities, there will be a massive upgrade of the surrounding area in the near future.
If you don’t mind the hefty price tag of RM800 psf and being in the border of Mont Kiara and the Segambut Dalam villages, then Residensi Sefina would be a good choice for you, whether for your own stay or as an investment.
