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The Locus @ KLCV is on the rise (Source: http://thelocusklcv.com/~brunsfi2/locus/gallery)
The Locus @ KLCV is a 26-storey serviced residence that offers affordable residential properties along the hustling bustling road off Jalan Cheras. With 160 units ranging from one-bedroom to two-bedroom units, The Locus @ KLCV offers a commendable RM1,000 psf. The selling price starts at RM590,000.
Project: The Locus @ KLCV, Jalan Cheras
Address: Jalan Cheras, Cheras Batu 2 ½, 55200, Kuala Lumpur
Property Type: Serviced Residence
Land Title: Mixed
Tenure: Leasehold
Land Area: 1 acre
No. of Towers: 1
No. of Storeys: 26
No. of Units: 160 units
Built Ups: 550 sq ft – 1,000 sq ft
Unit Types:
Type A 2 bedrooms 1,033 sq ft
Type B 2 Bedrooms 962 sq ft
Type C 2 Bedrooms 831 sq ft
Type D Studio 552 sq ft
Type F 1 Bedroom 669 sq ft
Type G 2 Bedrooms 804 sq ft
Type H 2 Bedrooms 805 sq ft
Type J 2 Bedrooms 802 sq ft
Facilities:
- Sky Gym
- Multi-Purpose Area
- Sauna
- Sky Pool
- Wading Pool
- Playground
- BBQ Area
Selling Price Range: RM592,000 – RM1.2 mill
Price per sq. ft.: RM1,000 psf
Expected TOP: 2019
Sales Office: Call 03-928 19898
The Developer
Brunsfield International Group is a premier global property development – engineering and construction – real estate investment and management group. It is recognised as a progressive and innovative industry leader with a portfolio of catalyst buildings and sustainable world-class community development.
Their strength lies in their diversified ability to operate as an integrated global value chain enterprise that continues to deliver real value added solutions and services to ensure the sustainable success of their clients and stakeholders. Brunsfield International Group is fully committed to the greatest innovation and creation of the best built environment – at work, at home and in the community, where people can experience an exceptional quality lifestyle and enjoy the harmony of a high-quality design, technology and eco-friendly sustainable, scalable and replicable environment.
Their other works include Brunsfield Iskandar Waterfront, Brunsfield Highland Reserve, Oasis Rio, PJ Midtown, Brunsfield Residence U Thant, Brunsfield Embassyview, Subang Avenue and Kenny Hills Residence.
(Source http://www.brunsfield.com/)
Project Details
The Locus @ KLCV is an up and coming intergrated development that is on the verge of changing the conventional landscape of Jalan Cheras. In an area dominated by older structures and townships, the high-rise development tower will inject a much needed metropolitan feel in giving a grand facelift to the area.
Location, location, location… The Locus @ KLCV is located along Jalan Cheras
Rising high at 26 storeys, The Locus @ KLCV promises affordable residential pads within the edge of the city centre. With 160 units, the development is offering smaller layouts by countering it with great conveniences and amenities that are at one’s doorsteps. Potential buyers here are those who would seek for ‘easy to maintain’ property in meeting the demands of a hectic lifestyle.
The development is rising steadily
The units here range from 550 sq ft to 1000 sq ft with a minimum of RM1,000 psf.
The regular and cheaper unit, Studio (Source: http://thelocusklcv.com/~brunsfi2/locus/residential)
Among the common layouts here are the studio units. Sized at 552 sq ft, these units have a reasonable layout along with one bath. Such units come with a small pantry along with additional space that surrounds the sleeping area.
Dual Key Units (Source: http://thelocusklcv.com/~brunsfi2/locus/residential)
The Dual Key units are a great delight. Type A is sized at 1,033 sq ft and comes with two bedrooms and two baths. This Dual Key unit features an additional pantry area and bathroom for the smaller compartment of the unit. As we are aware that dual key units can be a motivation to earn a side income by renting out the additional space while still keeping the bigger compartment for personal usage. Given the desirable location tagged along with great indoor facilities, such units would definitely garner demands from buyers and renters. Other dual key units also come in 962 sq ft and 831 sq ft options.
Then there are also the regular two bedrooms and one bath units, sized at 801 sq ft to 805 sq ft. They are smaller in sizes and there is only one bathroom in these layouts.
Facilities are promising (Source: http://thelocusklcv.com/~brunsfi2/locus/residential)
The facilities here are another main draw to The Locus @ KLCV. The crowd puller would be its sky pool and sky gym that are located on the 25th floor.
The sky gym and the sky pool are indeed breathtaking given the skyline view of KL (Source: http://thelocusklcv.com/~brunsfi2/locus/gallery)
Residents will be able to enjoy the metropolitan skyline view from here while engaging in recreational activities, de-stressing themselves away from work. There is also a multipurpose area for residents to organise small and intimate events with friends and family. The facility floor continues at Level 6 as the playground and BBQ area are situated here for more gathering and recreational activities.
Location
Another bubbling and booming area located right at the edge of Kuala Lumpur’s city centre. Jalan Cheras imposes great possibility as the sky’s the limit given the potential it has to become the ‘next go to’ area of residential properties, shopping and working.
Getting there from the city center
Jalan Cheras is located close to Jalan Pudu and it is situated right at the edge of Jalan Tun Razak. This makes the city centre accessible within 15 minutes, given good road and traffic conditions. It also has immediate access to smaller streets such as Jalan Peel, Jalan Lombong, Jalan Shelly, Jalan Jejaka and Jalan 3/39a.
Jalan Cheras is dubbed as the connecting route between Ampang and South of Kajang. There are two major highways aligned with Jalan Cheras – Maju Expressway (MEX) that is 9 minutes away via Jalan Chan Sow Lin heading towards Lebuhraya Kuala Lumpur-Seremban and Besraya Eastern Extension Expressway that is located 7 minutes away via Jalan Chan Sow Lin. Meanwhile DUKE’s entrance can be found at the end of Jalan Cheras.
Jalan Cheras, the heart of Cheras
The road networks here are simply efficient and such great connectivity certainly has brought in the crowd over from various places around Kuala Lumpur. With bigger crowds and an influx of integrated developments here, the area is definitely a hot spot for bottlenecks.
There is a high frequency of vehicles around here
A superior form of public transportation is needed to overcome such a major dilemma among folks living and working around the area. As the population increases, so do the vehicles around the area. Thankfully, the government and local municipal are taking mammoth initiatives to curb this nagging problem by extending the reach of public transportation.
MRT Sungai Buloh – Kajang Line is on the rise (Source: http://www.mymrt.com.my/download/SBK-Alignment.pdf)
MRT Sungai Buloh – Kajang Line hopes to reduce such congestion. Folks here will also be pleased to know that there will be a handful of stations encompassing Jalan Cheras. These include stations at Cochrane, Maluri, Taman Pertama, Taman Midah, Taman Mutiara and Taman Connaught. The Sungai Buloh-Kajang route will connect folks to areas like Sungai Buloh, Mutiara Damansara, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Pasar Seni, Bukit Bintang, Bandar Tun Hussein Onn and of course, Kajang. Plus, feeder buses will be provided en route to these stations. The construction of the rail system is expected to end by July 2017. This could definitely minimise the usage of personal mode of transportation.
Ampang Line Station Miharja is the closest train station while waiting for the MRT
For the time being, folks can opt for current light rail transit services at the Ampang Line Station Miharja, which is a 10-minute walk via Jalan Lombong.
What makes this area more tempting is the fact that amenities of all sorts are on all sides of the area. Among them are:
- AEON Big via Jalan Peel
- AEON Taman Maluri via Jalan Jejaka
- VIVA Home via Jalan Lombong
Vivatel is located close by to The Locus @ KLCV
- Vivatel via Jalan Cheras
- Southgate Commercial Center via Jalan Dua
- Pudu Wet Market via Jalan Pudu
The newly opened IKEA situated at the heart of Cheras
- IKEA via Jalan Cochrane
- KWC Kenanga Wholesale City via Jalan Gelugor
- Zouk Club via Jalan Tun Razak
- SRJK (C) Naam Khueng via Jalan Cheras
- Sekolah Kebangsaan Seri Bintang Selatan
- YPC International College via Jalan Jejaka
- Kolej Universiti Ply-Tech MARA via Taman Shamelin
Residents will never be short of supply of good and functioning amenities in this enviable area. There are also rows of shop lots that have been around for decades. They offer basic and on-the-go needs for the residents nearby. There are numerous of petrol stations, workshops and even mom and pop food stalls that might bring some nostalgic memories of the good old days.
Do have an open mind while choosing to reside here. The development will have an immediate view of Jalan Cheras and this will come with the sight and sound of traffic on a daily basis. There is a massive construction taking place opposite of The Locus.
Sunway Velocity is on the rise and will be completed by 2019
Sunway Velocity Mall is a 7-storey mall with approximately 1 million sq ft. It will come with a serviced residence called V Residence 2. This massive project is undergoing construction and will be done by 2019. Meanwhile, Warisan City View is the development’s next door neighbour, which is a stone’s throw away. It is a high density residential development that also offers few floors of retail outlets.
Warisan City View is the closest neighbour to The Locus @ KLCV
There is no denying that the area will be hectic in the coming years when it comes to constructions. With malls and high density developments mushrooming here, we do hope that the great road networks and rail systems are able to mitigate the frequency of vehicles. Close proximity to the city centre is another factor in luring many to reside here while making it possible to work in the heart of the city. The area is a diamond in the rough as potential is boundless for Jalan Cheras.
Analysis
Price Analysis
| Name | Land Tenure | No. of Blocks | No. Storey/Units | Selling Price |
| The Locus @ KLCV, Jalan Cheras By Warisan Tradisi Sdn Bhd, Brunsfield International Group and DBKL (Completion by 2019) |
Leasehold | 1 | 26 storeys /160 units | Starts from RM590,000 |
| V Residence 2 @ Sunway Velocity By Sunway Property (Completion by 2018) |
Freehold | 1 | 334 units | Starts from RM976,000 |
| Warisan City View, Jalan Cheras By Brunsfield International Group and DBKL (Completed in 2005) |
Leasehold | 4 | 17 storeys/ 1,128 units |
Starts from RM340,200 |
Rental starts around RM1,300 to RM1,500.
Summary
Due to the stiff market competition in the heart of Kuala Lumpur that comes with extremely steep pricing, many are seeking properties away in search of affordable properties and even homes. Cheras or Jalan Cheras in this perspective offers a solution when it comes to owning affordable property that is still close to the city centre.
The place is booming with rapid developments as developers are creating an environment as close as possible to the vibrancy of Kuala Lumpur. Undeniably, the prices are cheaper. Location is almost as convenient as the city centre. With the construction of the MRT Line Sungai Buloh-Kajang, most areas in KL and Selangor are definitely getting nearer and commute will be quicker.
The Locus @ KLCV ticks all the right boxes for a great buy. The sizes are smaller in an effort to increase the chances of owning one. Amenities are a short commute away, from malls to educational institutions. Even Sunway Velocity Mall is just at one’s doorstep upon its completion in 2019. This could be the best place to witness the rise of a new metropolitan city in the years to come.
