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SouthKey Mosaic is one of the components of Johor Bahru’s newest, largest and most desirable urban lifestyle development called SouthKey. The 330-acre township − complete with an 18-acre landscaped Central Park, 32-acre Mid Valley Megamall, Columbia Asia Hospital, and an International/Private School − is where accessibility, convenience, lifestyle, innovation and dynamism converge.
Comprising two 34-storey Serviced Apartments with 584 units, five 4-storey stand-alone, one-of-a-kind Boutique Pods for business presence, 41 units of 4-storey shop offices and High Street, the thoroughfare filled with retail and F&B, SouthKey Mosaic, a self-sustaining entity on 9.44 acres of land, offers a redefinition of living experiences.
Project Name: SouthKey Mosaic Residence, Southkey JB
GPS Coordinates: N 1° 29 54” E 103° 46’ 38”
Website: http://www.southkey.com.my/
Developer: SouthKey City Sdn Bhd (formerly known as Selia Pantai Sdn Bhd)
Manager: SouthKey Properties Sdn Bhd
Developer’s Address: A-03-01, Jalan SS7/13A, Plaza Kelana Jaya, Kelana Jaya, 47301, Petaling Jaya, Selangor Tel: 03-7876-8688
Sales Gallery: SouthKey Sales Gallery, 1, Persiaran SouthKey 1, Southkey, 80150, Johor Bahru, Johor
GPS Coordinates: N 1° 29 54” E 103° 46’ 38”
Telephone: 07 335-7373
Property Type: Serviced Apartment
Land Title: Commercial
Tenure: Leasehold
Total Land Area of Whole Development: 330 acres
Land Area of SouthKey Mosaic inclusive of 4-storey boutique pods, 4-storey shop offices and serviced residences: 9.44 acres
Land Area of SouthKey Mosaic Residential towers alone: Just under 7 acres
No of Towers: 2
No of Storeys: 34
Residential Units start from: Level 8
No of Units in Total: 584
No of Units per Tower: 292
Unit Types and Built Up:
- Type 1A: 1R+1B − 676sq ft
- Type 1B: 1R+1B − 758sq ft;
- Type 2A: 2R+2B − 904sq ft;
- Type 2B: 2+1R+2B − 1,074sq ft;
- Type 2C: 2+1R+2B − 1,127sq ft;
- Type 3A: 3+1R+3B − 1,465sq ft;
- Type 3B: 3+1R+3B − 1,509sq ft
Units Per Floor: 12
No of Lifts per floor: 3 lifts
Parking Bays:
- Type 1A and 1B: 1 carpark
- Type 2A and 2B: 1 carpark
- Type 2C to 3B: 2 carparks
Price per sq ft: average: Average range RM700 to RM800
Listed Price: Smallest unit at 676sq ft = RM600K (before discount) to RM1M onwards. Largest unit at 1,509sq ft = RM1.2M
Discounts and Rebates: 12%
Maintenance Fee: RM0.40psf
Expected TOP: Q2 2017
Facilities (spanning 10,000sq ft) at Level 7
- First-of-a-Kind Car Park with EV Charging Stations for Electric Cars
- Camping base for an outdoor adventure at your doorstep
- Infinity Pool
- Changing Rooms/Toilets
- Children’s Pool
- Broadband Ready to keep you linked in and connected
- 24-hour multi-tier security system
- Reflexology Path
- Exercise Deck
- Yoga Deck
- Games Room
- Jacuzzi
- Gym
- Dining Hall, Kitchenette and BBQ Pit
- Laundry Collection Centre
- Conference Room
- Management Office
- Surau
- Multi-Purpose Hall
- Jogging Track
- Parcourse
- Gazebos
- Children’s Playground
- Sky Lounge (above both towers on 34th floor)
Unique Selling Points:
- High Prestige: SouthKey Mosaic Residences is part of a first-of-a-kind lifestyle, residential and business integrated development comprising 4-storey boutique pods, 4-storey shop offices and retail areas around Residential areas
- Desirable Location: Located within the prestigious and unrivalled about-to-be-born, city-within-a-city of SouthKey in Iskandar Malaysia Flagship Zone A
- Fresh Air & Sunshine: with Green Lung component provided by 18-acre Central Park within SouthKey City
- Partially Furnished Residences (value for money) for easy move-in comfort and convenience with Built in Kitchen Cabinets with Island Counter (3 bedroom units only)
- Spacious Units: Distinctive High Ceilings for space and style
- Unmatched Convenience with amenities just around the corner: Shopping, Work, Education, Medical needs (Columbia Asia Hospital), Shopping (MidValley Megamall) and in International School are located within this township, not to mention outlets for dining, hotels, shopping etc
- Super Accessibility (Accessible by land, rail, air and sea): see below
Singapore is just 2.5km away!
+ Located within a triangle for Tri-Frontage served by Jalan Tebrau, newly-upgraded 6-lane Jalan Bakar Batu, and the Eastern Dispersal Link (EDL).
+ Township flanked by 5 highways: 1) Tebrau Highway, 2) EDL, 3) North-South Highway, 4) Pasir Gudang Highway and 5) Skudai Highway
+ 4 minutes to CIQ via EDL
+ Close to 2 international Airports: Senai International Airport and Changi International Airport (Singapore)
+ JB Sentral 8 minutes away
+ Close to proposed Rapid Transit System (RTS)
Project Details
SouthKey Mosaic is the mixed residential-commercial development comprising four interesting components: (See the illustrations in the Introduction above).
- Boutique Pods: 5 pods of 4-storey stand-alone flagship boutique pods for impressive presence
- Shop Offices: 41 units of 4-storey shop offices
- Serviced Residences: 584 units of elegantly-designed serviced residences spread over 2 towers at 34 storeys each.
- High Street: SouthKey Mosaic’s main thoroughfare filled with retail, F&B and flagship outlets
This cluster is meant to be self-sustaining, with residentials and lifestyle intertwined to provide a delightful lifestyle experience.
SouthKey Mosaic Layout showing the layout of the 3 components (not inclusive of High Street which is the walkway between) and the units’ orientation to the road
The 3-D model at the showroom
SouthKey Mosaic Serviced Apartment
In this regard, the residential aspect plays an important role as you will be living here. Here are the individual unit types and their built-up:
Of course, you’d like to know what kind of materials you would be living in. Here is an insight.
The 584 units within the two towers, A and B, have been designed with spatial consideration and style in mind; living spaces that incorporate high ceilings, some very clever interior design ideas especially for the smaller units such as Type 1A (676sq ft) and Type 1B (Type 1B) where spaces are limited, and lots of added extras.
To this end, the SouthKey Mosaic Serviced Apartments demonstrate the Live WELL philosophy of Working Delights ~ Environmental Focus ~ Leisure Enjoyments ~ Living Pleasures. Don’t you think?
Below are the visuals.
Type 1A Showroom unit – 1 bedroom + 1 bath at 676sq ft
This is what your pad will look like. This is the view of the hall of the Type 1A, the smallest unit at 676sq ft
This is the view of the same hall from the entrance
Your very cosy bedroom. Love the wall panelling. Adds oomph and a delightful focal contrast to the walls
Are you ready for some magic? Watch this space!
Now you see it, now you dont! Want some more magic? Scroll down
The magic wall — the TV swivel panel. Isnt that nice. You can watch the same TV from the bedroom or the hall. Beats buying two TVs!
Type 3A Showroom unit – 3 + 1 bedrooms + 3 baths at 1,465sq ft
Here is the bigger unit at 1,465sq ft.
The master bathrooms of the three bedroom units, like this one, are spacious enough for a bathtub. The placement of the wooden louvered folding door to the bathroom is an absolutely charming idea.
The built in Kitchen Cabinets with Island Counter for a modular-designed cooking workspace is another charming and modern idea. Take a look:
The expansive hall and dining view from the entrance. Definitely can fit a good-sized family
The kitchen. Note the Island Counter which will come free, and the cabinets too
Nice divan and study of the 3rd room
The second room
The +1 room or utility/maid’s room
And last but not least, the palatial Master Bedroom. Ah…now wait for it…let’s look at the Master Bathroom…
Just love the louvered folding doors idea! This bathroom, along with that bathtub is where you can soak among scented flowers of a Spa…aaah. Isnt that’s the life!
Here is another look at the bath tub and the spaciousness of the bathroom — your very own ‘slice of tranquility as it were
Is the bathtub for free? Well no. Sorry. You can stop day dreaming now. For an official picture of what’s free and what’s not, take a look below.
What’s Free and What’s Not
It’s in black and white. Observe the HP of the aircons
As a last note on the units — Tower A has been completely sold out. But you still have a chance with Tower B.
Facilities
SouthKey Mosaic Serviced Apartments come with large scale facilities. More than 105,000sq ft large across the 7th floor to be precise, all laid out with some of the most out-of-the-box enjoyments.
The Outdoor Camping Facility is a first–of-a-kind, along with outdoor exercise with the Par Course. There is also the smart Electric Vehicle Charging Station incorporated in the parking areas. Now you don’t have to worry where to recharge when you buy yourself an electric car.
Take a look at the Facilities below:
And if 105,000 sq ft does not provide enough outdoorsiness, you can always take a jog in 18-acre Central Park
Location
The SouthKey Masterplan
The entire SouthKey development is a strategy to turn 330 acres of prime commercial land, 4km from the city centre of Johor Bahru, into a shot in the arm for the Iskandar Malaysia vision. SouthKey is an investment invite for big things to come to the southern tip of Peninsular Malaysia and judging by the response thus far, yes…it looks like the RSVPs are coming in.
Located at the very heart of Iskandar Malaysia Flagship Zone A, and bordered at its three sides by Jalan Tebrau, Jalan Bakar Batu and the Eastern Dispersal Link (EDL) for unrivalled accessibility, Southkey is the last large tract of city centre land available for development.
Yeah, its a biggie
In fact, it is the largest piece of urban development ever to descend on Johor Bahru, which, understandably, constitutes why the developer has revised and finetuned plans – with help, of course, through ace masterplanner GDP Architects − to ensure they hit the ground running. Go check them out by clicking on the link given above.
City Within A City
SouthKey City Sdn Bhd, formerly known as Selia Pantai Sdn Bhd in a partnership with the Johor State investment company, Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor, is the developer of SouthKey.
The almost triangular-shaped SouthKey parcel. Actually, it’s four sided but who’s really counting, right?
The bigger picture of the same google map. SouthKey is tri-fronted by Jalan Tebrau, Jalan Bakar Batu and the EDL
The life-changing township (and you can see its exact location in the maps above), put together with some carefully thought-out vim and verve components such as shopping, dining and recreation, has been designed to assert the development’s position as the living, breathing, thumping pulse of Johor Bahru, thereby adding oil, as it were, to the cogs and wheels of the Malaysian economy.
Already, the engines have started and things are revving.
Jalan Bakar Batu, once a narrow road leading out of the small subsistence village of Kampung Bakar Batu, has been upgraded into a 6-lane thoroughfare by the developer, in readiness for the big traffic that will surely be driving into and out of SouthKey. There are other roads of course, plenty in fact, and they are: Jalan Tebrau and the EDL, Pasir Gudang and the North-South Highway. The CIQ is only 4 minutes away via the EDL.
The whole area is accessible by road, air and rail; there are two airports in close proximity – Senai and Changi (Singapore), and JB Sentral for those who wish to travel by KTM as well as the RTS, said to be coming in 2018 and the HSR in 2020.
A clear map to where it’s all happening. Note: Jalan Bakar Batu
MidValley SouthKey Megamall – the much anticipated shopping and leisure component − costing RM6 billion and which has begun earthworks and piling, will see its completion sometime in 2018. It will span 32 acres and will, apart from retail outlets and recreational activities, also comprise hotels, office suites, and residences, much like its KL sister.
Shopping has been identified as the No:#1 spark to add vibrancy to any development. Hence, the presence of SouthKey Megamall
Mid Valley Southkey Megamall will be the largest shopping mall in the southern region of Malaysia and everyone is excited about it. It is a joint venture project between IGB Corporation Bhd (the same guys behind MidValley City, KL ) and Southkey City Sdn Bhd with a shareholding proportion of 70:30.
Click on this link for The Star Metro story on: Urban lifestyle Megamall project in Southkey, Johor Baru.
Pic from Facebook -SouthkeyProperties. Site progress of MidValley SouthKey taken in Nov 2015
Pic from SouthkeyProperties on Facebook — Central Park taking root. Site progress pic taken in Nov 2015
Pic taken from Southkey website on the upgrading of Jalan Bakar Batu
Columbia Asia Hospital has also come on board. They are expected to begin construction on a 1.42ha parcel in 2016.
The international private school and college has not been finalised yet but a few institutions of higher learning have shown interest. Apparently there was inquiry from City University College of Science & Technology.
(Incidentally, did you know Educity in Nusajaya under Iskandar Malaysia Flagship Zone B, has a whopping 10 universities under one very large roof? Say what you will but the development of Johor as a whole is coming along very nicely, thanks to the hard working people behind the Iskandar Development Plan).
Of course, the green lung comprising 18-acres of lake and pond and tree-lined Central Park which was integral to the blueprint from the very beginning, is already taking shape.
The green enclave spanning 18 acres. It is called SouthKey Central Park
A closer look at the Park-In-The City called Central Park. Right now it is the artist’s impression of course
Environmental focus is imperative in any development, particularly for SouthKey City Sdn Bhd who is expounding the “Live WELL” philosophy: Working Delights ~ Environmental Focus ~ Leisure Enjoyment ~ Living Pleasures.
Central Park is therefore, a crucial incorporation into the big picture as it provides the green constituent conducive for enhancing the physical, emotional and spiritual well-being of the community as a whole. Nothing like a walk among greenscapes everyday to soothe the soul.
Let’s take a look at how “Live WELL” fits into the scheme of things at SouthKey Mosaic, the 9.44 acre of self-sustaining residential and retail mixed development offering some pretty nifty components of boutique pods, shop offices, serviced residences and a High Street.
The 4 components of SouthKey Mosaic
Iskandar Malaysia
Of course, one can’t even begin to talk about properties and development in Johor without referring to Iskandar Malaysia. Economic development in Johor Bahru owes its thrust and thanks to the very-focused Iskandar Malaysia plan. Here is some information about Iskandar Malaysia, its relevance and impact and how it has been working to reshape Johor Bahru into what she is today:
Analysis
SouthKey Mosaic’s new-fangled property type — Boutique Pods! These are the first ever in Johor Bahru too. If you’re having a business and need a great shop frontage for display, these boutique pod units will do your product and brand great justice
We shall do a price comparison analysis with the “other big thing” but still “not as big” at 116 acres coming to Johore Bahru in the near future − The China waterfront development R&F Princess Cove located at Tanjung Puteri.
| Name | Tenure | Unit Size | Average Price PSF | Maintenance Fee PSF | Approx Start Price per Unit |
| SouthKey Mosaic Serviced Apartments | L hold | 676 −1,509 sq ft | RM700 –RM800 | RM 0.40 | Studio: From RM600K |
| Princess CoveServiced Apartments | F hold | 469−1,343sq ft(biggest units:Dual Key) | RM1,000 forPhase 1 | RM 0.42 | Studio: From RM610K |
* Rental Rates in Taman Sentosa 1 storey 3R+2B terraced house unfurnished is around RM1,200 per month. Bayu Puteri 1 in Taman Bayu Puteri 3R+2B 1,130sq ft unfurnished Apartment but with facilities is RM1,600 per month. SouthKey the Lakefront Shop Units at 1560sq ft located beside Taman Sentosa main road to Permas Jaya is asking RM3,500 per month.
Taman Sentosa is located just behind SouthKey. It is 3 minutes away. Taman Bayu Puteri is in close proximity with other housing estates within the area such as Taman Iskandar, Taman Sri Intan and Taman Sentosa.
Summary
In terms of developer stability and strength, you know you can put your mind at ease with this investment. There are big guns behind this project, namely Kumpulan Prasarana, IGB Corp and many more.
If you think you’d like to be a part of it all, whether you are Malaysian or non-Malaysian, SouthKey Mosaic represents a good, strong deal. For one, it is where you can safely put your money down.
SouthKey has nine precincts and the entire initiative will take about 15 years to complete. But it is now that opportunity knocks. And you know, it’s as they say: Opportunity knocks only once.
