Menara Jentayu Apartment

Updated:19th February 2021 Menara Jentayu Apartment is a relatively old yet well-maintained medium-cost leasehold apartment located along Keramat AU3, Ampang, Taman Setiawangsa, Kuala Lumpur. Completed sometime around 1987, the Menara Jentayu Apartment stands 15-storey tall within a single residential tower, and its leasehold tenure will be expiring on 5th April 2083. All units come with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom spanning across standard 872 sq ft built-up size. Menara Jentayu Apartment or simply known as Menara Jentayu and is set to be an affordable home for individuals who wish to own an apartment close to the city area surrounded by amenities without emphasizing its age but rather it's quality and durability. The size of the apartment is deemed a good fit for small families. Located within the Ampang district neighboring matured township of Wangsa Maju and the Bukit Bintang Golden Triangle city area, residents have great accessibilities to amenities more than sufficient for a living. Served by several highways and major roads, including the MRR2, AKLEH, DUKE, and Jalan Ampang, residents can easily connect to the main Kuala Lumpur city area and beyond, such as Petaling Jaya, Bandar Sunway, Shah Alam, Kajang, and Bandar Puchong. Mainly served by the LRT Kelana Jaya Line, some of the nearer stations within minutes drive away include Setiawangsa (KJ5), Jelatek (KJ6), and Dato Keramat (KJ7) and the said Kelana Jaya LRT line connects residents to various other areas such as Wangsa Maju, Pasar Seni, KLCC, Ampang Park, Asia Jaya, Kelana Jaya, Ara Damansara, Glenmarie, etc, and most importantly the main transit hub KL Sentral. All units within Menara Jentayu Apartment come with a standard layout of 872 sqft comprising 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. While the apartment stands 15-storey tall, it has 2 passenger lifts and each unit is being allocated with 1 covered parking bay. The apartment offers the most basic facilities, including 24-hour security surveillance, a children's playground, and a mini-market. Some public schools around the neighborhood include SMK Keramat Wangsa, SMK Taman Setiawangsa, SK Setiawangsa, and Sekolah Rendah Integrasi Teras Islam (SRITI). While many preschools are available around the neighborhood for families with young kids, the Brighton International School and Fair View International School are also located mere minutes' drive away. Some of the nearer hospitals and medical centers are located less than 15 minutes drive away include Hospital Wanita dan Kanak-Kanak Naluri, Pusat Rawatan Islam Sdn Bhd, HSC Medical Center, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, Ampang Hospital, KPJ Tawakkal KL Specialist Hospital, and Pantai Hospital. The Government medical services serving residents of Menara Jentayu Apartment is Klinik Kesihatan Sri Rampai, located around 9 minutes drive away. Some of the nearby hypermarkets and malls to Menara Jentayu Apartment are AEON Big Wangsa Maju, Wangsa Walk Mall, and Ampang Point, all of which are located less than 10 minutes drive away. Slightly further away but still within close reach via LRT and Monorail include Suria KLCC, Sungei Wang Plaza, Berjaya Times Square shopping mall. Another plus point is the Sunday night market located approximately 1 kilometer away, where residents can hop over to enjoy a variety of local delicacies and good bargains. Ampang has some of the most affordable yet delicious food and restaurants to offer and is widely regarded as home to many legendary eateries serving mouthwatering local delicacies from delicious satay to Yong Tau Fu and tandoori chicken. Individuals or families can make a half to one day trip to nearby Zoo Negara located mere 6 minutes drive away during weekends or holidays. Especially for families with kids, it serves as a quality family bonding activity. It has educational values as well. Other well-maintained recreational parks in less than 20 minutes' drive include the KLCC Park, KL Forest Eco Park, and Taman Tasik Titiwangsa. While for those who enjoy books, the National Library of Malaysia is simply 13 minutes drive away. Kuala Lumpur has one of the highest job counts in Malaysia with various corporate towers around the vicinity; meanwhile, with Malaysia being one of the highly sought-after regional hub locations in recent years, this place is perfect for working individuals of different levels and sectors. As of Q1 2021, the selling price for an 872 sq.ft unit within the Menara Jentayu Apartment ranges between RM250,000 to RM270,000, depending on the furnishing and interior maintenance. That said, the average price psf. is around RM297. For other projects within the same price range, check out this list of properties. Overall the apartment condition is well-maintained despite its age. Units for sale at the price mentioned above are considerably affordable, allowing for its location and condition; meanwhile, the rent potential is high, again credited to its proximity to amenities and its quality that is witnessed through its durability these years. For an almost 35-year-old apartment yet carrying as high as 4.6 stars overall rating in Google, the condition and community for the said property are self-explanatory.