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The subject premises is a 1,366 sq ft residence (type B) located on the 32nd floor in Eco-Terraces Condominium - a newly completed residential condominium development in Paya Terubong, Penang island.
Comes newly furnished and renovated, this 3B2B hill and waterfall view home is now for sale at only MYR 872,000-00. Two parking spaces are made appurtenant to the subject premises. View to appreciate.
Eco-Terraces Condominium is developed on 30% of the overall 12.79 acre plot at the base of a hill along the Jalan Paya Terubong main road, comprising the main residential tower, lifestyle centre, access roads and other infrastructure. The remaining land would be set aside for green and natural features. In its plans are wide open lawns with gazebos, sensory gardens, putting green and landscaped walkways set against a terraced hillside. Also mentioned are water features, like a natural waterfall that flows from a cliff behind the property during rainy seasons. These are meant to afford future inhabitants conducive spaces for leisure and recreation.
Eco Terraces’ 33-storey tower is laid out in a V shape, and contains 333 condominium units sized between 1,095 sq ft to 2,008 sq ft. 14 units per floor. There is a purpose behind the tower’s V-shaped layout. Recognising that the existing apartments opposite the development are not exactly captivating sights, the builders have angled it in such a way so that part of the tower looks towards the nearby Air Itam and Bandar Baru Air Itam (Farlim) skylines instead.
These provisions include air conditioners for all living areas and bedrooms, wardrobes for the bedroom, and water heater, mirror and vanity top for the bathrooms. For the kitchen, there are cabinets, hood, hob, oven, sink and refrigerator. Digital locksets for the main doors, laminated timber flooring in bedrooms, porcelain tiles in common areas, and fibre optic high speed broadband, are also included in the package.
The array of lifestyle amenities here, spread across several zones, is comprehensive and what one would expect of a project of this standard nowadays. Directly in front of the tower would be a multi-tiered swimming pool with Jacuzzi, floating beds, aqua gym and kid’s wading pool. Due to the nature of the land, this area is elevated from the public street level, whilst being slightly lower than the tower’s main lobby and driveway. Thus, one can enjoy a dip away from prying eyes.
Besides a gymnasium above the lobby, there is also a separate lifestyle centre located a short distance away. Thus, any noise from these facilities, should not affect residents in the tower too much. Currently serving as a sales gallery, it would be converted upon the project’s completion to have facilities like a multi-purpose hall, karaoke lounge, golf simulation room, theatre, playground, barbeque deck and more.
Adjacent to this would be an acre of elevated gardens (as mentioned near the top of this section). Meanwhile, surrounding the development would be a boardwalk trail that leads to more gardens and a meditation deck.
Safe to say that one would be able to enjoy many of the perks of living in a landed property, in the elevated luxury of a high-rise here. And from the grand entrance to individual units, there are multiple layers of security features for peace of mind.
Paya Terubong, also known as ‘Long Boey’ in the local Hokkien dialect, is located in the heart of Penang Island amidst rolling hills. Like many other places throughout Malaysia, its Malay name is derived from geographical and natural features early settlers observed in the area – in this case a prevalent type of grass.
To the north of it, is the established and vast township known as Air Itam, itself named after a stream with relatively darker waters. To its south, over a hilly ridge, is the fast-growing Relau, which is believed to take its name from charcoal furnaces that used to operate there. Both are connected via the aforementioned Jalan Paya Terubong.
On their part, Eco World has upgraded a stretch of Jalan Paya Terubong directly in front of the development to a 100ft wide dual carriageway. However, some other sections of the main artery still remain only one lane wide each way, invariably slowing down movement. This could be alleviated in the coming years, as the State Government is set to build a new paired road between Farlim and Bukit Jambul. In the meantime, public transport is available via RapidPenang routes 201, 202, 203, 301 and 306.
Amenities wise, there are old-fashioned coffee shops, hawker stalls, food courts, convenience shops, medicine halls and a makeshift roadside market in the immediate vicinity. Econsave Supermarket on the fringes of nearby Farlim is the closest shopping option. Just a little deeper in that township’s commercial hub is Sunshine Farlim, various eateries like Kentucky Fried Chicken, McDonald’s Drive-Thru and Pizza Hut, small cafes, standalone shops, clinics and the All Seasons Place strip mall.
For now, the full retail and lifestyle experience can only be had in places like Queensbay Mall, Kompleks Bukit Jambul, Gurney Plaza, Gurney Paragon Mall, 1st Avenue or Straits Quay, all a considerable drive away.
But with Sunway Property about to construct an integrated development on 24-acre plot just down the road from Eco Terraces in the coming years, one will have an alternative closer to home. Set to kick off sometime in 2016, the RM1.5billion project would have commercial lots, Small-office Home-office units, high-rise residences and a 1.4 million sq ft shopping mall.
Among other conveniences, there is a Petronas petrol station right next to the project. There is another Caltex station near the junction with Lebuhraya Thean Teik opposite Econsave, though it should also be noted that there is a large Chinese cemetery managed by the United Hokkien Association on the other side of said intersection. Also close by are attractions like the famous Kek Lok Si Temple and Penang Hill, and several public schools.