Five homes with amazing views in Malaysia

Do you have a must-have feature in the home of your dreams? Could it be a swimming pool, a spacious kitchen or a Jacuzzi in the master bathroom? For some people, a wonderful view they could wake up to every morning is all they want. One can imagine how the view of the ocean or the mountains can bring a sense of peace and tranquility, or how the view of a remarkable piece of architecture or skyline can make a person feel in awe of what mankind can do. Indeed, a beautiful view can do wonders to the mind and spirit.

Many properties that are built on a hill or adjacent to water bodies, greenery and landscaped areas often come with a premium simply because they offer exclusive views of their surroundings.

According to Exastrata Solutions Sdn Bhd chief real estate consultant Adzman Shah Mohd Ariffin, with the rising trend in lifestyle homes, views — especially those that capture the beauty of nature — are often among the top of the list for luxury homebuyers.

A property with a nice view can garner a 10% to 15% higher premium compared to an identical property without the view, Adzman tells TheEdgeProperty.com.

“In my opinion, the premium could be as high as 15% depending on whether the other one has a detrimental view such as an oxidation pond or dumping site. If the view is exceptional and exclusive, the premium could be even higher depending on the perception,” he adds.

Meanwhile, Oregeon Property Consultancy Sdn Bhd managing director Wong Wen Chet pointed out that homebuyers definitely prefer a nice view but the attached price tag could put them off.

TheEdgeProperty.com did a quick search and found five homes that offer varied but wonderful views at different price points. Their multi-million ringgit price tags may be debatable despite the views they offer, but beauty does lie in the eyes of the beholder.

If you are now dreaming of having a drink at home while enjoying the view in front of you after a long day at work, one of these could be your dream home! Take a look at these five picks and enjoy their views.

Condo at The Binjai on The Park, Kuala Lumpur

Location: Persiaran KLCC, Kuala Lumpur

Tenure: Freehold

Unit built-up size: 3,628 sq ft

Selling price: RM9.4 million

Layout: Three bedrooms, one maid’s room, one study room and five bathrooms

In-house features: Private lifts, fully equipped kitchen, fitted wardrobe, Jacuzzi, centralised air-condition, individual central vacuum system, smoke detectors and sprinkler system, gas leak system and sliding louvres

Common facilities: Squash court, tennis court, swimming pool, heated Jacuzzi, sauna, gym, yoga room, multipurpose function hall, casual lounge, 24-hour concierge service, piped-in music at the lobby, concealed sprinkler and smoke detector, ducted air-condition system to the unit, automated waste disposal, handicapped-friendly access, storage room at basement and driver’s room

Located next to the KLCC Park and a few hundred metres away from Suria KLCC, The Binjai on The Park is a luxury condominium developed by Layar Intan Sdn Bhd — a subsidiary of KLCC Property Holdings Bhd. The 171 units housed in two towers are oriented to offer unobstructed views of the iconic Petronas Twin Towers — the symbol of modern Malaysia — as well as Kuala Lumpur city centre views. The twin towers, designed by Argentine architect César Pelli, are among the tallest buildings in the world and an engineering and construction marvel. It takes your breath away no matter how often you look at it.

Duplex unit at The Véo, KL East

Location: KL East, Kuala Lumpur

Tenure: Freehold

Unit built-up size: 2,949 sq ft

Selling price: RM2.3 million

Layout: Two master bedrooms, one bedroom, one maid’s room, one utility room and three bathrooms

In-house features: Ultra-large size balcony, high-speed broadband WiFi, full kitchen and equipment package with hood and hob, oven, fridge plus washing machine and dryer

Common facilities: Gym, sauna, infinity pool, wading pool, pool deck, children’s playground, landscaped gardens, multipurpose hall, function hall, BBQ area and games room

The Véo is the first residential high-rise in KL East near Melawati, Kuala Lumpur. Developed by Sime Darby Property Bhd, the property arm of Sime Darby Bhd, it comprises 30-storey twin towers housing 175 condo units with prices ranging from RM480,888 to RM3.28 million. The units are made up of studios, 3-bedroom units, dual-key units and duplexes, ranging from 735 sq ft to 3,638 sq ft. With a price of RM2.3 million, residents of the 40 duplex units get to enjoy views of not just the city skyline but also of a wonderful work of nature — the Klang Gates quartz ridge. The quartz ridge is 16km long and 200m wide, and soars 380m high, making it the largest natural quartz dyke in the world. For nature lovers, this view would be a feast for their eyes and soul.

Water Villas at The Light Collection IV

Location: Gelugor, Penang

Tenure: Freehold

Unit built-up size: 10,000 sq ft

Selling price: RM15 million

Layout: Five bedrooms, one study room and seven bathrooms

In-house features: Private berth, lap pool, private function room, entertainment room, wet and dry kitchen, study room, rooftop terrace, a garage that could fit four cars, maid’s room with bathroom, lift, walk-in shoe cabinet and wine cellar

Common facilities: Swimming pool, wading pool, gymnasium and function room

Developed by IJM Land Bhd, the Water Villas is part of The Light Collection IV at The Light Waterfront development located along the eastern coastline of Penang island. It comprises 19 units of 4-storey (including a basement) water villas that are partially built on water. Every water villa is distinguished by an above-water assemblage and pontoon for the owners to park their yachts in front of their villas.

The owners of these exclusive units enjoy panoramic views of the Penang Straits and the Penang Bridge. The picture-perfect view of the open sea and open sky with the bridge in the background is hard to beat.

Sky Residence at M City, Kuala Lumpur

Location: Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur

Tenure: Freehold

Unit built-up size: 856 sq ft

Selling price: RM1.14 million

Layout: One bedroom, one bathroom

In-house features: Sky Garden at level 35, only accessible for certain units in the development including the Sky Residences

Common facilities: Business centre, meeting rooms, conference room, yoga and meditation room, Sky Gym, rock-climbing wall, table tennis, golf simulator, games room, squash court, aerobics room, sauna, mini theatre, childcare room, infinity pools, children’s pool, Jacuzzis

Mah Sing Group Bhd’s M City at Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur is a mixed development that consists of three towers housing a total of 1,585 boutique retail shops, Small-office Home-office units, and serviced apartments including the Sky Residences on the topmost floors. Residents at the Sky Residences get to enjoy the excellent view of the Ampang Hilir lake at Taman Tasik Ampang Hilir and Kuala Lumpur city view as Sky Residences is on the highest level of the development.

The Island Villas at Emerald Bay, Johor

Location: Puteri Harbour, Johor

Tenure: Freehold

Unit built-up size: 6,728 sq ft

Unit land area: 7,471 sq ft

Selling price: RM12 million

Layout: Five bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms

In-house features: Private berth, veranda, lift, wet and dry kitchen, maid’s room with bathroom, yoga deck and lap pool

Common facilities: Swimming pool, wading pool, gymnasium, meeting rooms and function room

Developed by Haute Property Sdn Bhd, a joint-venture company by BRDB Developments Sdn Bhd and UEM Sunrise Bhd, the exclusive 12-unit villas have a selling price ranging between RM12 million and RM18 million. These 3-storey stratified waterfront villas that offer exquisite waterfront views are part of the 111-acre Emerald Bay waterfront development built along canals. Each unit comes with its own private berth that offers a unique lifestyle to its owners.

This story first appeared in TheEdgeProperty.com pullout on June 23, 2017. Download TheEdgeProperty.com pullout here for free.