4 Adjoining Prewar Heritage Shophouses on Pitt Street and Chulia Street, Available to Let
For
RENT MYR 14,000
per month
MYR 13/sq.ft
Title: Freehold
Tenure: 0 Years
Bedroom:
Bathroom:
Built-up Area: 2,000 sq.ft
Land Area: 1,100 sq.ft.
Others:
Tenanted
Rental Return: MYR 0
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The subject premises are four adjoining double storey prewar heritage shophouses located at the junction of Chulia Street and Pitt Street (Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling), George Town UNESCO City, Penang island.
The freehold properties are fully restored and refurbished into an open-space with stair cases to the upstairs. The total land area is 1,100 sq. ft. and the total built-up space is 2,000 sq ft.
Available to Let at MYR 14,000 per month.
View to appreciate.
About the Location
Pitt Street (Malay: Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling) is one of the four major streets in the Original Grid of George Town laid out by Captain Francis Light when he established his trading settlement.
It is said that the choice of name for this street came as an afterthought. After naming the first street of his settlement after himself, the town after the British monarch King George III, the island after the future King George IV, Light realised that he may have offended the prime minister for not naming anything after him. Hence, he decided to name Pitt Street after then then prime minister, William Pitt the Younger.
Accommodation on Pitt Street
- Broadway Budget Hotel (GPS: 5.41789, 100.33867)
- Red Inn Court (GPS: 5.41797, 100.33877)
- Silver Shine Homestay Guesthouse (GPS: 5.41874, 100.33921)
- The Boutique Residence Hotel (GPS: 5.41575, 100.33729)
Street Art on Pitt Street
Sights along Pitt Street
Eateries and Food Stalls on Pitt Street
Businesses along Pitt Street
- AKS Abdul Kassim Gems & Jewellers
- Best Mart Forex (money changer)
- Eu Yan Sang (Chinese medical hall) (GPS: 5.41729, 100.33786)
- Faongg Sdn Bhd (pu-erh tea dealer)
- Gerak Budaya Bookshop
- Habib Jewels
- Haji A. Othman Piliai & Sons (second-hand furniture, antiques)
- Hock Huat Heong (Chinese prayer items)
- Indian Florists
- International Mega Forex (money changer)
- Kheng Sheng Goldsmith & Jewellery
- Kok Seng Antique
- Mohamed Ismail Sdn Bhd (jeweller)
- Nasrat Jewellery Centre
- Oren Sport Concept Store
- Pitt & Chulia Junction Indian Barber
- Pitt Street Indian Barber
- S. Abdul Kassim Gems
- SNOB Hair Dressing
- Tai Loong Jewellers
- Tan Coin Trading
About Pitt Street
Pitt Street was already shown in the earliest existing map of George Town, the Popham map of 1798. During Light's time, Pitt Street was at the very edge of his town, which was bordered by Light Street, Beach Street and subsequently Chulia Street. Today the street, named Jalan Masjid Kapitan Keling after the Indian Muslim mosque along it, is one of the major streets within the George Town World Heritage Site core zone.Pitt Street provides a cross section view of the cosmopolitan nature of George Town. At its outermost section, or rather easternmost, Pitt Street wears a European character. This was where the earliest British officers had their homes, centred upon their house of worship, the St George's Anglican Church.
By the middle part of the 18th century, as the Europeans moved into the suburbs (to North Beach and then later on to Western Road), the properties along the coast were bought over by wealthy Chinese tycoons. People like Koh Seang Tat, Foo Tye Sin and Goh Ban Bee ownest the choicest lots.
As you leave the European section of Pitt Street, you enter the working-class Chinese precinct. This is anchored by the Kuan Yin Teng Temple, which once had an uninterrupted view of the sea down China Street, which was a predominantly Chinese enclave.
You will notice that the space after the Kuan Yin Temple broadens. In the old days, there used to be a police station here, on the site where today you can see kiosks selling flowers. For that reason, this section of Pitt Street was known as Tua33 Ba3lai4 in Penang Hokkien, meaning "big police station".
The right side of Pitt Street, at the junction with Buckingham Street and Kampung Kolam, was once known as Tua33 Chooi1 Ti2 大水池 in Hokkien, meaning "big water tank". This refers to the water tank used by the Muslims of the community for ablution.
The section of Pitt Street between Kampung Kolam and Armenian Street used to be known as Ya3 Kha1 攑跤 , meaning "under the coconut tree", which is self explanatory. You can well imagine the rural nature of Pitt Street back then.
The junction of Armenian Street signals another character change for Pitt Street. This is where Pitt Street ends, and the street following is Cannon Street, named to commemorate the cannons fired during the Penang Riots of 1867.
The only thing Armenian about Armenian Street today is its name. Of course there once were Armenians in George Town, but they have long packed up and left. The appearance of town here is decidedly Chinese, although in the old days, there used to be Malay and Sumatran kampungs in the vicinity. Remnants of this can be seen in the Acheen Street Mosque.
Resurfacing of Pitt Street
A few years ago Pitt Street was surfaced with granite tiles in an attempt to create the appearance of cobblestones. The result drew widespread complaints from users, leading the municipal council to hold a survey, which showed that the public overwhelmingly supported the re-tarring of the street.
About Chulia Street
Chulia Street, or Lebuh Chulia, is one of the major roads in George Town, Penang. Due to its length, part of it is within the core zone of the George Town UNESCO World Heritage Site, until the junctions of Carnavon Street and Love Lane, while the rest is within the buffer zone.
Accommodation on Chulia Street
Sights along Chulia Street
- Anjuman Himayathul Islam (GPS: 5.41952, 100.33305)
- Cheapside (GPS: 5.41805, 100.3365)
- Kapitan Keling Mosque (GPS: 5.41722, 100.33718)
- Masjid Alimsah Waley (GPS: 5.41889, 100.33464)
- Nagore Shrine (GPS: 5.41625, 100.33882)
- Nam Hooi Wooi Koon (GPS: 5.41925, 100.33364)
- Ng Fook Thong (GPS: 5.41876, 100.33497)
- Noordin Family Tomb (GPS: 5.41723, 100.33752)
- Phun Yue Association (GPS: 5.41879, 100.33589)
- Teochew Ancestral Temple (GPS: 5.41669, 100.33814)
Street Art on Chulia Street
Coffee shops, restaurants, bistros and bars along Chulia Street
- Betel Nut Tree Cafe (GPS: 5.41827, 100.33616)
- Coffee, Tea or Me (GPS: 5.41861, 100.33611)
- Eating House Cafe (Chinese coffee shop) (GPS: 5.41883, 100.33556)
- Hong Kong Bar (GPS: 5.41845, 100.33575)
- Kedai Kopi Lam Ah (GPS: 5.41543, 100.3394)
- Kedai Kopi Pak Hock (Chinese coffee shop) (GPS: 5.41871, 100.33526)
- Kedai Kopi Sai Lam (GPS: 5.41822, 100.33641)
- Reggae Club (night club) (GPS: 5.41836, 100.33596)
- Reggae Mansion (night club) (GPS: 5.41845, 100.3356)
- Restoran Kapitan (nasi kandar)
- Restoran Kassim Mustafa (nasi kandar) (GPS: 5.41582, 100.33932)
- Restoran Khaleel (nasi kandar)
- Restoran Nasi Kandar Bathusa (GPS: 5.41844, 100.3364)
- Restoran Ros Mutiara (nasi kandar)
- Sin Kuan Hwa Coffee Shop (Chinese coffee shop)
- Thew Chik Cafe (Chinese coffee shop) (GPS: 5.41886, 100.33546)
- Trois Canon Cafe
- Wai Kei Cafe (GPS: 5.41891, 100.33526)
- Yeng Keng Café & Bar (GPS: 5.41911, 100.33486)
Businesses along Chulia Street
- 7-Eleven
- Asas Dunia Berhad
- Banana Travel & Tours
- Bombay Textiles
- China Handicraft Co.
- Ching Yau (textile)
- Chop Cheng Hai
- Chung Hin Pawn Shop
- Cin Cin Enterprise (fashion accessories)
- CTC Trading (furniture)
- Dynamic Glass & Frame Centre
- EJ Motiwalla (precision instruments)
- Eu Yan Sang (GPS: 5.41731, 100.33782)
- Fazal Mohammed Brother (textile)
- G & C Laundry Service
- Guan Huat Locks & Keys (locksmith)
- Guang Jie Glass & Aluminium
- Jafex Travel & Ticketing
- Kedai Ubat Zhong Yen Trading
- Keow Seong & Co.
- Lean Giap Trading Co. (antiques and curios)
- Lee Soo Kee Rattan
- Likely Enterprise (clothing wholesaler)
- M.A. Tours & Travel
- Medina Store
- Ong Cheng Hock Hardware
- Oriental Arts & Antiques
- Pasaraya Golden Store
- Pearl Frame Maker
- Pitt & Chulia Junction Indian Barber
- Pok Oy Thong Medical Hall (GPS: 5.4184, 100.33588)
- Progressing Frame & Co.
- Rafiq Jewels
- Rahimas Forex (money changer)
- Sengley Glass Merchant
- Shadani Mesra (money changer)
- Tek Wee Machinery
- Thean Guan Hardware
- Vincent Hair Dressing Salon
- Vipin Carpets
- Wee Ling Sdn Bhd (Dragon Ball Biscuit)
- Wing Hup Frame Maker
Chulia Street Today
Today, Chulia Street is the epicentre of budget accommodation in George Town. (To view list of accommodation on Chulia Street, scroll this page to here.) If you are a budget traveller, you will find most of the amenities you need along Chulia Street as well as in neighbouring Love Lane and Leith Street. There are numerous budget guesthouses here, as well as cafes, restaurants, cybercafes, laundrettes, travel agencies that cater to the needs of travellers. Many of the travel agencies along Chulia Street specialize in arranging visa runs for travellers planning extended stays in Penang.The character of Chulia Street has evolved through the 20th century. It only morphed into the backpacker haven towards the mid 20th century. For much of the 1980s and 90s, Chulia Street was the destination of budget travelers. However, since the inscription of George Town as a World Heritage Site, some of the budget establishment began to gentrify, many reinventing themselves into upscale boutique hotels. Only time will tell how far the change will take.
History of Chulia Street
Chulia Street is one of the oldest streets in George Town. It was laid out during the time of Captain Francis Light, and is one of the four main streets of his newly developed settlement, along with Light Street, Beach Street and Pitt Street. In its earliest incarnation, it was known as Malabar Street, after the Malabari Indians. By 1798, it had already acquired the name Chulia Street, or rather, Chulier Street, as it was then written. Until 1803, Chulier Street reached only till Love Lane.When it was extended, the section beyond Love Lane was then known as Chulier Road. Today the whole stretch is called Chulia Street, or Lebuh Chulia. This name is derived from the old Chola kingdom, and like Malabar, refers to the early Indians that settled there.Another name that appears regularly in the Chulia Street area is Keling, most obviously at Kapitan Keling Mosque. The name "keling" also refers to South Indian, and to be specific, was derived from the ancient south Indian kingdom of Kalinga.Among the Hokkien, south Indians are generally called kelinga. Due to the lack of historical appreciation, the term kelinga however, has since been regarded as offensive by the Indians, as it later became associated with South Indian convicts brought into George Town. To the Hokkiens, however, kelinga remains a commonly used word to refer to south Indians. Its use pre-dates the arrival of the first convicts, as the Kalinga has traded with the Malay peninsula for centuries, and contact with the Hokkien living along the coast of the Malay peninsula pre-dates the founding of Penang. The use of Kelinga in Hokkien is not in any way derogatory, as it is based on the historical reference to the Kalinga kingdom.Like most of the streets that run east-west in George Town, Chulia Street was extended in the third quarter of the 19th century following extensive land reclamation. The resulting extension is called Chulia Street Ghaut. Until then, there was a pier where Chulia Street ended.For much of the 19th century, Chulia Street was occupied by Indians, Muslims as well as Hindus. The Indian Muslims contributed to the character of Chulia Street. Among the sights attributed to them, apart from the Kapitan Keling Mosque, includes the Nagore Durgha Shrine and the Noordin Family Tomb. The tomb is one of many properties owned by the wealthy Noordin family that settled in George Town since the early 19th century. Masjid Alimsah Waley is another mosque started by the Indian Muslims.The Chinese, especially the Cantonese, began moving into Chulia Street towards the end of the 19th century where there was a decline in the number of Indian Muslims in Chulia Street as well as within George Town. Their presence is reflected in the number of Cantonese district associations along the road, namely the Ng Fook Thong and Nam Hooi Wooi Koon.
In Other Words ...
Chulia Street was known in Penang Hokkien as Ke1ling2na1 Kay1 , meaning "South Indian Street" (in reference to the predominantly South Indian character of that stretch), between Beach Street and Pitt Street, Tua33 Mui3 Lau2 大門樓 between Pitt Street and Love Lane (in reference to an archway that was once standing in the area), and as Gu3 Gan3 Tang1 牛干冬 , meaning cow pens (from "kandang lembu"), between Love Lane and Penang Road.Source from penangtraveltips.com