The Effingham is a high-end guarded residence comprising of 212 units in total over several phases. It is situated in a strategic location within Damansara, at Bandar Utama. The tenure for the units is freehold, and is wholly developed by none other than Bandar Utama Development.For Phase 1 of The Effingham development, a total of 100 units were built. All units are three storeys but the developer has offered an extensive selection of layout designs. There are a total of nine types of designs with substantial variations. Certain units feature a rooftop terrace for those who want more space to enjoy the view; others opt for more usable space and would settle for a balcony. Certain units also come with a lower ground floor, enabling conversion to AV rooms or wine cellars, or any other uses for that matter. All units at The Effingham come with a water feature of differing sizes in the ground floor. Prices start from RM4.3 million up to a staggering RM9.7 million at launch. The developers want to provide the wholesome purchase satisfaction to the homeowners; therefore the units come with proper furnishing. Each of the units are fitted with air-conditioners, kitchen cabinets, closets, built-in oven, microwave, cooker hood and hob, dishwasher and water heaters.The 24 hour security patrol integrated with CCTV is in place at The Effingham to allow residents to enjoy their lifestyle with a peace of mind. The Balai Polis Mutiara Damansara is less than 1 km away from the site of The Effingham. The prestigious Effingham Clubhouse is located right in front of the main entrance. The clubhouse is open to all residents and is equipped with a gym, swimming pool and multipurpose hall. A barbecue corner is also located within the gated grounds of The Effingham, along with a playground for the children. The developers were also thoughtful enough to include a surau to cater for the Muslims’ religious needs.In terms of access to amenities, the location of The Effingham could not be any better really. Three established shopping complexes could be found within a 2-km radius of the residential area. The malls that are nearby and less than 10 minutes’ drive away are Ikano Power Centre, Ikea, Cineleisure Damansara, 1 Utama, The Curve and Sunway Giza Mall. Damansara Utama and Taman TTDI are two other affluent townships that neighbours Bandar Utama, amenities could also be easily accessed from these townships. The nearest hospitals from The Effingham are the Alpha Specialist Centre in Kota Damansara and the Apollo TTDI Medical Centre. There are three schools in the immediate vicinity, which are SK and SMK Bandar Utama 4, and SJKC Puay Chai II. Other institutions nearby include The British International School and SMK Sri Angsana 2. Accessibility to The Effingham is very convenient, though the traffic could be extremely heavy during peak hours. The Effingham is very accessible and well-connected via Lebuhraya Damansara - Puchong (LDP), the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), the Sprint Highway, the North - South Highway (PLUS) and Jalan Damansara. Bandar Utama is also a transport hub for buses and coaches heading to and from Singapore, Genting Highlands, Penang, the Kuala Lumpur International Airport and the Low Cost Carrier Terminal in Sepang.
Property Details
Name: The Effingham Address: Jalan BU 4/12, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Developer: Bandar Utama Development Completion Date: Jan 2013 Type: Zero-Lot Bungalow Tenure: Freehold No. of Units: 212 No. of Bedrooms: (6+1) or (7+1) No. of Bathrooms: 7 - 9 Land Area: 3,680 - 10,753 sf Dimension: From 46 ft X 80 ft - 50 ft X 95 ft Built-up: 5,654 - 12,713 sf Maintenance Fee: RM600 Launch Price: From RM4,300,000 - RM9,700,000 (RM735 - RM988 psf) Subsale Price: RM5,000,000 - RM10,500,000 Rental: RM9,000 – RM15,000Layouts
Type A 6+1 bedrooms + 7 bathrooms (5,942 sf) 4,000 – 4,951 sf of land area Type B 6+1 bedrooms + 7 bathrooms + Roof terrace (5,933 sf) 4,000 – 4,951 sf land area Type B1 6+1 bedrooms + 8 bathrooms + Roof terrace (6,155 sf) 4,500 sf land area Type C 6+1 bedrooms + 7 bathrooms + Roof terrace + Lower ground floor(7,850 sf) 7,685 sf land area Type D 6+1 bedrooms + 7 bathrooms + Roof terrace (6,879 sf) 6,480 sf land area Type E 6+1 bedrooms + 9 bathrooms + Roof terrace + Lower ground floor (12,713 sf) 10,753 sf land area Type F 6+1 bedrooms + 7 bathrooms (6,717 sf) 4,750 sf land area Type G 6+1 bedrooms + 8 bathrooms + Roof terrace (8,720 sf) 7,750 sf land area Type RB 6+1 bedrooms + 7 bathrooms (5,654 sf) 3,680 sf land areaFacilities
24-hour security with CCTV Clubhouse with gym Multipurpose hall Barbecue corner Swimming pool Playground SurauAnalysis
Located in the affluent township of Bandar Utama, and being so centrally located; the location factor of the units at The Effingham are not in question; it is very strategically located. Construction works for the MRT is also visibly under way and would allow the residents of Damansara to benefit from this new infrastructure in the near future. The past decade has seen the surrounding townships of Damansara Uptown and TTDI flourish; therefore capital appreciation over the long haul is definitely foreseeable by the investors. However, since having received its certificate of completion in January 2013, the asking price for The Effingham have moved significantly from the launch price, but it is unclear whether transacted prices really reflect the asking price at RM5.5 million for 6,000 sf, merely 8 months after completion.
