• Caitlyn
  • 5 February 2021

Sunway Montana is an ecological and low-density freehold project with a gross development value (GDV) of RM590 million. The 56.4-acre development has a 5-unit per acre scheme, and it is located in Desa Melawati, Ulu Klang.

The 56-acre development consists of 2 phases of villas, semi-detached houses, and townhouses. The first phase comprised 3-storey courtyard villas and 3-storey semi-detached houses. The subsequent phase consisted of courtyard villas, and Sunway Montana’s final phase is the townhouse series which was launched in December 2012.

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The development’s award-winning clubhouse is 19,000 sq ft, featuring an overhang structure for shade and natural ventilation, sunshade louvres, photovoltaic panels, rainwater harvesting, and an open layout for natural light and ventilation.

The residents-only clubhouse has function rooms, a fully fitted gourmet kitchen, yoga room, infinity swimming pool, a library, and a viewing deck that offers views of the Petronas Twin Towers.

The green concept is consistent throughout the development, especially in the clubhouse. Residents of Sunway Montana could conserve a lot of energy and also save money, from features such as slow water heater, water harvesting, and solar lighting. 

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Sunway Montana attained a LEED Platinum certification for its RM10 million clubhouse. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a green rating system developed by the US Green Building Council.

The green concept is consistent throughout the development, especially in the clubhouse, which is designed to reduce energy costs by 40% and water use by 48% annually. Residents of Sunway Montana could conserve a lot of energy and also save money, from features such as slow water heater, water harvesting, and solar lighting. 

Sunway Montana offers residents the privilege of a balanced living, as it is surrounded by a 14-acre private forest, and a linear garden at their backyard. The development is also just 10km away from the KL City Centre (KLCC).

Unique features

  • Freehold landed property in KL
  • Gated and guarded with CCTVs, perimeter fencing, and 24-hour security patrol
  • 14-acre private forest with skywalk
  • 1km jungle trail
  • Low density; only 5 units per acre
  • 32ft wide townhouses that are larger than Semi-D
  • Modern facade with spacious and practical layout
  • Strategic location, with great accessibility
  • Award-winning clubhouse with exclusive amenities

Sunway Property, the property division of Sunway Bhd, unveiled the Sunway Montana’s townhouse show units, along with 14-acre private forest in 2015. For a better view of the development, take a look at the several videos on Sunway Montana on Sunway Property’s YouTube page.

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Address: Jalan 6/4, 53100 Kuala Lumpur

Property Type: Villas, Semi-detached houses & Townhouses

Land Title: Residential/Strata

Total Units: 

  • 3-storey courtyard villas: 57
  • 3-storey semi-detached houses: 50
  • 2-storey townhouse: 48
  • 1½-storey townhouses: 110

Tenure: Freehold

Year of Completion: 2015

Built-up Area: 

  • Courtyard villas: 3,584 sq ft – 3,674 sq ft
  • Semi-Ds: 4,166 sq ft – 4,340 sq ft
  • Townhouses: 2,293 sq ft – 2,750 sq ft

Facilities:

  • Swing garden
  • Play garden
  • Basketball half court
  • Private forest – Jungle walk with sky bridge
  • Wading pool
  • Open pool deck
  • Sauna
  • Function rooms
  • Fully fitted gourmet kitchen
  • Infinity swimming pool
  • Yoga room
  • Library
  • Prayers room
  • Meeting room
  • Karaoke room
  • Gymnasium
  • Executive lounge
  • Viewing deck

Launch Price: From RM1.46 million

Maintenance Fee: 18 sen psf (townhouse)

Awards:

  • South East Asia Awards (SEAPA) 2014 – Best Housing Development in Central Malaysia
  • LEED Platinum Certificate – New Construction 2014

Project Details

Sunway Montana is a low density residential project, with country homes, semi-detached houses, courtyard villas and townhouses. For the semi-detached houses, all bedrooms are en suite, and the master bedroom features a luxurious walk-in wardrobe and balcony.

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Residents entering the main entrance are greeted by a grand foyer, leading into the living area. The backyard and terrace can be accessed via sliding glass doors from the dining room. All units come with a private courtyard, and a spacious extended kitchen. The houses are also equipped with private home security systems.

The 19.67-acre phase 1 was complete March 2015, while the 22.73-acre phase 2 was completed in end 2015. The phase 2 development is next to a 14-acre private forest, with a 25m skywalk, a 1km hiking trail and pavilions overlooking Kuala Lumpur’s skyline.

One of the unique selling points of the Sunway Montana’s townhouses is its double volume. Plus, the townhouses are 32ft wide, which is wider than most townhouses, with balconies showcasing views of the Kuala Lumpur city centre (KLCC).

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Types

Key Facts

Launch Price

3-storey courtyard villas

 

·         57 units

·         26ft x 82ft (approx. 2,153 sq ft)

·         3,584 sq ft – 3,674 sq ft

·         5 bedrooms

·         6 bathrooms

 

 

From RM2.3 million

 

 

3-storey semi-detached houses

·        50 units

·        44ft x 82ft

·        4,166 sq ft – 4,340 sq ft  

·        2 different layouts

·        5 bedrooms

·        5 bathrooms

From RM2.99 million

2-storey townhouse

 

 

·         48 units

·         32ft x 85ft

·         Upper level: 2,750 sq ft

·         Lower level: 2,449 sq ft

From RM1.57 million

 

1½-storey townhouses

 

·         110 units

·         32ft x 85ft

·         Upper level: 2,718 sq ft

·         Lower level: 2,293 sq ft

From RM1.46 million

 

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Location

Sunway Montana is accessible via the Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR 2), Duta-Ulu Klang Expressway (DUKE) that takes motorists to Federal Highway, NKVE and ELITE, and Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AKLEH), and is 12km from KLCC and 16km from Mont Kiara.

Plus, the development is near 2 LRT stations, Wangsa Maju station and Taman Melati station (about 3km away). There are also bus stops at Jalan Taman Melawati or Jalan Lingkaran Tengah 2.

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The gated and guarded development is 60% green, with extensive landscaping. Several educational institutions in the vicinity include The International School of Kuala Lumpur (Melawati), Islamic Smart School, and SK Taman Melati.

For shopping, residents can take a short drive to Wangsa Walk Mall or Setapak Central Mall, both of which has a selection of retail outlets, supermarkets, and entertainment options.

Here are Sunway Montana’s distance to 3 popular and highly populated areas:

  • 12km to KLCC
  • 16km to Mont Kiara
  • 27km to Petaling Jaya

With Setiawangsa Pantai Expressway (SPE) , Desa Melawati will also have direct links to major developments in Kuala Lumpur including the Tun Razak Exchange, Bukit Bintang City Centre and Bandar Malaysia.

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Accessibility

  • Middle Ring Road II (MRR2)
  • Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE)
  • New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE)
  • Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Highway (AHLEK)
  • Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway
  • Proposed Kuala Lumpur Outer Ring Road (KLORR)
  • Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Elevated Expressway (SUKE)
  • Wangsa Maju LRT station – 3.1km
  • Taman Melati LRT station – 3.6km

Education

  • Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) – 3.5km
  • International School of Kuala Lumpur
  • International University of Islam
  • Fairview International School
  • SK Taman Melati
  • SMK Taman Melati
  • International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL)
  • Islamic International University Malaysia
  • Islamic International School
  • Malaysia Institute of Art (MIA)
  • Consist College
  • Saudi School Kuala Lumpur
  • Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Medical Care

  • Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital
  • Gleneagles Medical Centre
  • Damai Service Hospital
  • Hospital Angkatan Tentera Tuanku Mizan
  • Columbia Asia Hospital

Shopping

  • Setapak Sentral (previously known as KL Festival City)
  • AEON
  • Giant
  • Wangsa Walk Mall
  • Great Eastern Mall

Recreation

  • Zoo Negara
  • Batu Caves
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Analysis

For the higher-end market in Desa Melawati, Sunway Montana could be an attractive option. Located just opposite KL East, Sunway Montana is an exclusive residential development offering a balance between the city centre and greenery. Units are designed in a low-density layout, ideal for residents who appreciate privacy and freedom.

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The project includes 14-acre private forest and landscaped parks, allowing residents to enjoy the best of nature right at their doorstep. Apart from facilities at the award-winning clubhouse, the development is bordered by a natural reserve to the east, encompassing Klang Gates Dam and Sungai Congkak Forest.

A 2,700 sq ft semi-detached house listed for sale in January 2021 in PropertyGuru is from RM1.33 million to RM1.8 million, while rent is from RM3,500 to RM4,000 per month.

So, for a unit purchased at RM1.33 million that is rented out at RM3,500 per month, the gross rental yield is 3.15%.

Here’s a look at properties in/close to Taman Melawati.

Project

Land Tenure

Property Type

Completion

Built-up

Approximate Launch Price

Sunway Montana by Sunway Property

Freehold

Semi-detached houses

2015

4,166 sq ft – 4,340 sq ft 

From RM2.99 million

The Ridge @ KL East by Sime Darby Property

Freehold

Serviced Apartment

2020

651 sq ft, 850 sq ft & 865 sq ft

From RM516,888

Quarza Residence  @ KL East by Sime Darby Property

Freehold

Serviced Apartment

2020

651 sq ft – 865 sq ft

 

From RM536,000

Serini Melawati by Sime Darby Property

Freehold

Serviced Apartment

2018

633 sq ft – 1,494 sq ft

 

From RM540,000

Wangsa 9 Residency (Tower A) by Mitrajaya Holdings

Freehold

Condominium

2019

1199 sq ft – 2,454 sq ft

 

From RM855,760

Infiniti3 Residences by Setapak Heights Development

Leasehold

Condominium

2017

1,085 sq ft – 2,266 sq ft

From RM638,000

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Summary

Sunway Melawati is a subsidiary of Sunway Properties, are a massive real-estate developer with award-winning projects throughout Malaysia, Singapore and China. Established in 1974, their diverse portfolio encompasses both residential estates and commercial projects.

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The organisation is most well-known for their planned communities such as Sunway Penang and Sunway City Ipoh, and have consistently been ranked one of Malaysia’s top developers over the past decade.

The developer behind this project is Sunway Melawati Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Sunway Properties. They developed other projects including Casa Rimba, Sunway Rydgeway, and Sunway SPK 3 Harmoni, among others.

With more modern developments making its presence felt in Melawati and Wangsa Maju, the value of Sunway Montana could certainly appreciate further. During its launch, many opined that the project might be too highly priced for the area. Nevertheless, the developer might’ve leveraged on the development’s branding, exclusivity, privacy, nature elements, and security.

Here are estimated loan figures for a Sunway Montana unit priced at RM1.33 million.

  • LTV / margin of finance: 70%
  • Down payment (30%): RM399,000
  • Loan amount: RM931,000
  • Loan term: 30 years
  • Interest rate: 3.2%
  • Monthly repayment: RM4,026
  • Approximate required gross annual income: RM162,000*

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

If you’re interested in calculating Debt Service Ratio (DSR), you may refer to the PropertyGuru Home Loan Pre-Approval tool. It is FREE to use and helps you avoid loan rejections. It has a 99.9% accuracy so you can be sure of home loan approval!

* 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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Eric Wong

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