Desari Apartment is a freehold condominium in Air Itam, Penang. The condominium was completed 15 years ago in 1998, and is rather pricey in spite of its dilapidated state. Neighbouring this condominium is Penhill Condominium, Penhill Apartment and Penhill Perdana. Density in Desari Apartment is moderate with only 32 units. At 6 storeys tall it is a low rise with approximately 5 units on each floor. The units are big enough for a moderate family at 900 sf - 1,000 sf with the penthouse at 1,600 sf. The penthouse comes with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms while the rest of the units come with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Units at this condominium come at an average price of RM500,000.As with all old condominiums, all units for sale or rent in Desari Apartment are pre-owned; hence the majority of them come either semi-furnished or fully furnished. Most of the units being released are furnished with kitchen cabinets, hoods, hobs, lightings and water heaters, a factor that adds to the price tag.Residents of Desari Apartment will have the privilege of having a swimming pool and barbecue pit that is exclusive to the condominium. Each unit will come with 1 parking lot, and the 24-hour security will guard the safety of residents and vehicles alike. Situated on a hill top, residents will enjoy the benefit of having clear and clean air to breath away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Being a well planned establishment, Desari Apartment is located where amenities are within easy reach. Just a short distance from their homes there are eateries, banks, schools and shops which residents will undoubtedly find convenient. Travelling to the mainland and the city of Georgetown will take approximately 25 minutes. Commuting is easy as the Penang Hill Railway Station and Penang Hill Cable Car station is only a short walk from the apartment.
Property Details
Name: Desari Apartment Address: Jalan Taman Lintang, 11500 Air Itam, Penang Completion Date: 1998 Type: Condominium Tenure: Freehold No. of Blocks: 1 No. of Storey: 6 No. of Units: 32 No. of Bedrooms: 3 - 4 No. of Bathrooms: 2 - 3 Built-up: 900 sf - 1,600 sf Subsale Price: Rental: From RM800Facilities
Swimming pool Barbecue pit Parking lot 24-hour securityAnalysis
Desari Apartment is set apart from the hustle and bustle from the city therefore traffic congestion in the neighbourhood is almost non-existent. Residents will only experience traffic congestion if they choose to exit the neighbourhood and enter town during peak hours. The neighbourhood is quiet, exclusive and peaceful making living there a pleasure as residents of Desari Apartments will not experience air and noise pollution from the city, and safety of the neighbourhood has not been an issue, so evening walks in the area are also highly possible.As an investment Desari Apartment has a chance of bringing profit in the future as property prices in Penang are increasing constantly. Being set in such an attractive area, Desari Apartment is bound to attract attention from developers soon. Adding a new coat of paint to the outside of the condominium will probably bring the price up as well as prospective buyers will not be too impressed with the exterior. Buying the condominium as a permanent home will also be good for families who are looking for a peaceful place a little out of town but not too far from civilization.
