Updated: 25th January 2021 Desa Cantik is a low-rise freehold apartment located at Ayer Itam (also known as Air Itam), Timor Laut, Penang. Desa Cantik is a very dated, low-density apartment, with a total of 11 apartment units, in a single block of 4 storeys building. The size of the apartment units is around 700 square feet. Desa Cantik is a very dated and basic apartment. The main selling point of the apartment is the location itself, where it is located in a secluded area, close to the hills. It is the perfect property for those who are seeking to get away from the city but yet still maintain a connection. Residents of Desa Cantik can access other areas of Penang Island through Jalan Taman Cantik, which is connected to Jalan Air Itam and other main roads. Public transportation is readily available, where the 2 nearest bus stops are within 10 minutes walking distance from the property. Desa Cantik is a low-rise, low-density freehold apartment. It is a single block apartment, 4 storeys tall, with a total of 11 units. The unit size is around 700 square feet and each unit consists of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The apartment is not equipped with lifts, hence it is not suitable for residents who are not mobile. Desa Cantik is a very basic apartment, where the developer did not include many facilities. There are no swimming pool, landscaped garden, and things as such. However, a covered car park and 24-hour security are available. In terms of schools, there are quite a number of schools within the vicinity. These schools include pre-schools, primary and secondary schools. Within 10 minutes' driving distance, there are primary schools such as SJK (C) Kong Min Center and SK Sri Aman; while secondary schools such as Chung Ling Private High School and SMJK Chung Ling are also within 10 minutes' driving distance. Access to clinics is not an issue for residents of Desa Cantik, where plenty of clinics are within 10 minutes' driving distance from the property. If one requires more comprehensive medical attention, Georgetown Specialist Hospital is just 3.5 km away. Convenience stores and shops can be found within 10 minutes' driving distance from Desa Cantik, where residents can purchase basic and necessary items from these stores and shops. Besides that, there is also a shopping mall located in the same area, which is All Seasons Place. Ayer Itam is one of the famous spots to hunt for food in Penang Island. From morning to night, from spicy to sweet, there are plenty of restaurants and eateries available to serve the residents of Desa Cantik. Some of the eateries are within walking distance from the property, while others are just a short driving distance away. Desa Cantik is strategically located at Ayer Itam, which is surrounded by some of the famous recreational, leisure, and tourist attractions of Penang Island. Within a short walk from Desa Cantik is the Penang Hill Lower Station (Stesen Bukit Bendera Pulau Pinang), where one gets to enjoy the scenic view of Penang Island from the top of Penang Hill. Besides that, Kek Lok Si Temple, Bats Cave Temple, Air Itam Dam, Penang Turf Club, and Permata Sports Complex are within a short driving distance from the property. As the location of Desa Cantik is at Ayer Itam, job opportunities are quite limited in comparison to other areas in the island, such as Georgetown and Bayan Lepas. If you are interested in the property, you can own a unit at the price of around RM 280,000, depending on the unit availability. The maintenance fee is reported to be around RM 60. If you are interested in other projects within the same price range, check out this list of properties. Desa Cantik is a very dated apartment and it is not appealing for most people, due to the condition and the need for maintenance or refurbishment. However, the advantage of the property is its low density and privacy that the residents can enjoy, without losing touch with the city. It is very rare that there is any unit available, be it for sale or rent, so if you are interested, you should take immediate action to grab one.