THE Tamarind executive apartments by Eastern and Oriental (E&O) Bhd combine an excellent location with competitive pricing and modern stylishness, and is a great option for young executives, families or aspiring first-time buyers eager to finally realise their dream of owning a nice property.
Strategically located on 7 acres of freehold land in the prestigious Seri Tanjung Pinang neighbourhood on the northeastern tip of Penang Island, it comprises two residential towers housing 552 units each, set against lush landscaped surroundings equipped with comprehensive lifestyle facilities, just a short walk away from the seafront.
Its 1,104 executive apartments are split evenly across both blocks, and come in 3 configurations – the largest being Type A at 1,372 sq ft, followed by Type B at 1,241 sq ft, and the smallest being Type C with a decent 1,042 sq ft.
All feature mindful designs and practical layouts that allow homeowners flexibility. They also come with generous balconies. While these should ensure great vistas for most, the slew of other residential high-rises also being developed in the immediate vicinity could obstruct the views from some units.
The Type As occupy the corners of the towers’ boomerang-shaped cross section, and have a rectangular layout with the bedrooms and bathrooms clustered in the inner half, while the living and dining areas take up the other and become a vast seamless space that opens out to the balcony and beyond.
Meanwhile, the Type Bs and Cs are more squarish and located at the middle sections of the towers. Both have bedrooms and bathrooms built around a central core that comprises the living and dining areas.
There is a compelling case to be made for each of these layouts, so it all boils down to individual preferences. But something worth considering is the living density in this development – which at 19 units per floor – is rather high. Whether it is something that one can live with, or a dealbreaker, it is all up to the prospective buyer.
In line with E&O’s standards, the development would have quality fittings and finishings, along with some nice extras like kitchen cabinets, counter top, hood and hob, air conditioning units, and hot water tanks for all bathrooms.
Floors at the living and dining areas, as well as in the bedrooms, are timber parquet. Besides adding warmth and cosyness to these spaces, it is also easy to maintain. Each unit has a dry kitchen, though one can also use part of the adjacent drying yard as a wet kitchen.
Future residents would enjoy a wealth of resort-style facilities. These cover over 2 acres in the open space between both towers, and located atop the 4-storey carpark podium block.
Spaces here are made for sharing, and the Waterscape certainly embodies that. Taking up almost an acre, it features a signature swimming pool, wading pool, man-made beach area and other water-play areas that all in the family can enjoy and have countless hours of laughter and fun splashing around whilst being buffeted by sea breezes.
Besides these are jogging tracks for those early morning or late evening laps, gymnasium and yoga room to sweat it out, as well as barbeque plaza, al-fresco function area and multipurpose hall for entertaining and celebratory occasions. There would also be a customised kids’ creche and outdoor playground for the youngsters to play safely.
All these should make The Tamarind a nice place to come home to each day, or to while away those lazy weekend hours. And with the seafront just approximately 200 meters away, it is the kind of lifestyle most city folk aspire to today.
The development is named after a leguminous tree native to tropical Africa, but is now widely cultivated throughout Asia. Its name derives from the romanised Arabic word ‘tamar hindi’, which means Indian date. Over time, it became corrupted to ‘tamar indi’, ‘tamarindus’ or ‘tamarandi’.
Regardless, the tree’s edible pod-like fruits – are highly prized for its sweet and sour properties and are used extensively in various cuisines around the world – both as a flavouring agent or ingredient in savoury foods, drinks, jams and confectionaries.
Its developers, E&O, are known for their classy properties. Most recognisable is the venerable E&O Hotel, a five-star establishment in central George Town that celebrated its 130th Anniversary this year. Also of note are the Lone Pine Hotel in Batu Feringghi, and Straits Quay Retail Marina – Penang’s first waterfront mall – located adjacent to The Tamarind. In the Kuala Lumpur city center, there is the E&O Residences, amongst others.
Key Information
| Project Name |
: The Tamarind |
| Location |
: Seri Tanjung Pinang, Penang |
| Property Type |
: Executive Apartments |
| No of storeys |
: 33 stories |
| Total units |
: 1,104 across 2 blocks |
| Sizes |
: Type A – 1,372 sq.ft. |
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Type B – 1,242 sq.ft. |
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Type C – 1,042 sq.ft. |
| Tenure |
: Freehold |
| Title |
: Residential |
| Average Price per Sq.Ft. |
: From RM660 onwards |
| Completion Date |
: 2019 |
| Maintenance Fee |
: RM0.25 (sen) psf |
| Parking bay per unit |
: 2 |
| Developer |
: E&O Property (Penang) Sdn Bhd (wholly owned subsidiary of E&O Bhd) |
Source: propertyguru.com.my