Skyridge Apartment

Updated: 18th April 2021 Taman Skyridge Apartment is a freehold apartment project located at Persiaran Halia 3, Mount Erskine, Tanjong Tokong, Barat Daya, Penang. Taman Skyridge Apartment comprises a 35-story building developed on freehold land by OHM Group, making it a high-density yet a mixture between affordable housing and low medium-cost apartments of a total of 306 units. This project was completed in the year 2018. Taman Skyridge Apartment or is simply known as Skyridge Apartment and is an affordable housing development in Mount Erskine, Penang. The indicative prices during the launch of affordable housing units and low and medium-cost housing units are RM 200,000 and RM182,000 respectively. The current indicative price for both ranges between RM400,000 and RM 450,000. The project has a conventional layout as all the units are facing each other and it has a remarkable overview of Gurney Drive, Tanjung Tokong Sea View, as well as the City View. Nestled within a residential area, Taman Skyridge Apartment has a road network to all major places though there is a lack of public transportation facilities around the area. Besides that, given its strategic location close to the Mount Erskine Market, it is never an issue for food and grocery shopping. There are multiple petrol stations near Taman Skyridge Apartment, among them are Shell and Caltex which are situated along Jalan Tanjong Tokong. Given that Taman Skyridge Apartment is situated in Mount Erskine, Penang, many schools and colleges are located within the area making it convenient for families with school-going children. Taman Skyridge Apartment is an affordable housing apartment that constitutes 35 story tall residential towers with a total of 306 units with built-up from 700 sf to 1,000 sf and has three bedrooms. A total of 306 unit is made up of 123 and 183 of affordable housing units and low and medium-cost housing units respectively. There are three primary types of design layouts available in the Taman Skyridge Apartment, the difference is mainly on the size of the unit.Type 1: 3R, 1,000 sq ftType 2: 3R 750 sq ftType 3: 3R 850 sq ftThe most popular layout and size combination at Taman Skyridge Apartment is 3-bedroom of 1,000 sf with a median price of RM450 psf. On the other hand, the most expensive layout is a 3-bedroom of 750 sf with a median price of RM570 psf; while the cheapest one is a 3-bedroom 1,000 sf with a median price of RM450 psf. Each unit owner is entitled to one multi-storey covered parking bays and each unit owner is allowed to purchase or rent extra parking bays. Taman Skyridge Apartment features a good number of facilities for its residents that are built on an area of more than 80,000 sq ft. Among the facilities are a gymnasium, basketball court, indoor table tennis, landscaped garden, garden lounge, lounge, viewing deck. At the same time, Taman Skyridge Apartment is also safeguarded with 24-hour security. Moreover, residents can enjoy facilities such as the study area, function area, conference room, and multi-purpose hall, children's playroom, dancing room, and barbecue deck. Taman Skyridge Apartment is situated in Mount Erskine, Penang where many schools and colleges are located. For instance, there are a number of schools and colleges spilling over within the vicinity including but not limited to Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan (Cina) Hun Bin, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tanjong Bunga, Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Perempuan China Penang, and Tunku Abdul Rahman University College. Taman Skyridge Apartment is a stone’s throw away from Penang Adventist Hospital that is a Christian nonprofit medical institution in Penang. It is also part of an International Adventist Network of some 600 not-for-profit hospitals, clinics and dispensaries worldwide It is convenient for residents in Taman Skyridge Apartment to live comfortably as it is closed to the permanent market. The Mount Erskine Market offers a variety of hawker food for breakfast and at the same time serving as a wet marketplace for fresh meat, fish, produce as well as other perishable goods. The market is busiest in the morning when it is in session. During that time, it may be difficult to find an empty parking space. However, residents in Taman Skyridge Apartment can choose to walk to the market and could forget about the anxiety of looking for a parking space during that time. Moreover, Taman Skyridge Apartment residents who are fascinated about different shopping experiences can have a relaxing shopping experience at well-known shops and shopping complexes such as Island Plaza, Tesco HyperMarket, Straits Quay, Gurney Plaza, and Gurney Paragon that are within a short distance from the property. Taman Skyridge Apartment is close to Precinct 10 Food Mall, which is a great food and beverage spot where one can spend time enjoying a variety of food with friends and family. Besides that, the Mount Erskine area is filled with multi-cuisine restaurants and bars. The place has some really amazing lunch and dinner locations. For more details of Mount Erskine lunch and dinner locations, please click here. One point worth noting is that, Taman Skyridge Apartment offers its residents a good number of facilities that are built over a span of an area larger than 80,000 sq ft. It has a basketball court and garden for residents. Besides that, residents can enjoy bicycling and jogging on the designated bicycle track and jogging track. Out of Taman Skyridge Apartment, residents can travel to a nearby Gurney Drive which is a location ideal for leisure. You may enjoy a relaxing evening stroll on the seaside pavement along Gurney Drive that is sea facing and completely free. Alternatively, you can keep fit by practising a spot of tai-chi or yoga here or jogging along its length. Owing to the reason that Taman Skyridge Apartment is in near proximity to shopping complexes, offices, businesses as well as academic institutions, there is seen to be a large number of job opportunities in Tanjong Tokong. Hence, Taman Skyridge Apartment is a perfect accommodation option for students as well as working adults. OHM Group is an established home builder in the Northern Region of Malaysia. It is in the industry for more than 30 years and the Company has successfully developed numerous property projects. Currently, the group is a property conglomerate and has an abundance of property development projects. Throughout the decade, the Company have grown into an established property developer in Penang. The Company’s project portfolio includes Luxury Condominiums, Bungalows, Semi-Detached Houses, Terrace Houses, Town Houses, Apartments, Shop Office, Shop Lots, Retail Stores, Light Industrials and Petrol Stations. Other similar projects by the same developer are Nautical Bay, Shineville Park, Skyridge Garden, The Uban Residence and Zan Pavillon. The indicative prices of Taman Skyridge Apartment during the launch of affordable housing units and low and medium-cost housing units are RM 200,000 and RM182,000 respectively, where the price per square feet of at least RM260. The current indicative price for both range between RM400,000 and RM 450,000. If you are interested in other projects within the same price range, please check here. Taman Skyridge Apartment is a suitable property for nearby working adults and families with school-going children. It is also a popular choice for people who prefer tranquillity. Unit price is affordable for those who wish to purchase while the monthly rental is reasonable for those who are still undecided if they and their family wish to settle down in the location permanently.