
A popular mall, a bustling hub hosting multinational companies and a beautiful green park – these are proven elements to form a successful residential development. Many wish they have taken the first-mover advantage to invest in such a project to enjoy its liveability and the handsome capital appreciation thereon.
The good news is such an opportunity is open now.
Versa is the latest high-rise residential offering at Aspen Vision City (AVC), a smart integrated master plan in Batu Kawan, Penang’s third satellite city. Jointly developed by Singapore-listed Aspen and Ikano Retail, AVC is also the northern region’s first smart eco-city.
Spanning over 247 acres of prime freehold land in Bandar Cassia, AVC is home to IKEA Batu Kawan, the first IKEA store in the northern region of Malaysia and the IKEA-affiliated Klippa Shopping Centre that opened its doors last year.
With an IKEA outlet typically drawing more than five million visitors per year, IKEA Batu Kawan and Klippa is a major attraction that has created a vibrant neighbourhood at AVC – a vital value creator for both residential and commercial properties in the township.
AVC is also a stone’s throw away from the Batu Kawan Industrial Park (BKIP), providing more than 36,000 job opportunities at over 160 companies, including multinationals such as Boston Scientific, Hewlett-Packard, Honda, Broadcom, Flex, Haemonetics, Hotayi, Inari Amertron, Penang Automation Cluster, PKT, QDOS, Sunningdale, UWC, VAT and Western Digital.
With construction for BKIP 2, BKIP 3 and the Bandar Cassia Technology Park currently underway, the industrial parks will undoubtedly attract even more talent to the township – further driving the demand for residential and commercial properties in AVC.
Aspen is also known to focus on community wellbeing through initiatives such as the Central Park – a green lung that is regularly frequented by the public since its opening in 2018.
Connected to everything everywhere all at once
Strategically located at the landing point of the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge or the Second Penang Bridge, AVC enjoys unparalleled connectivity to Bayan Lepas on Penang Island, as well as easy access to the northern states of Malaysia via the North-South Highway.
It is also an ideal location for frequent flyers as the Penang International Airport is only a 30-minute drive away.
Ready amenities within the vicinity are Columbia Asia Hospital Batu Kawan, UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College, Vitrox College and Peninsula College Malaysia.
Besides IKEA Batu Kawan and Klippa Shopping Centre, another retail therapy option is The Design Village, the largest shopping mall in North Malaysia, which is just a four-minute drive away.
For residents’ daily convenience, there is a commercial hub within AVC offering several well-established F&B choices for either a quick bite or a coffee to go.
To cater to its visitors, whether for business or leisure, AVC will soon be complemented by Aloft Hotel, set to be completed by the fourth quarter of this year.
Hard-to-resist entry price
Supported by these factors, all the earlier projects launched in AVC have achieved impressive take-up rates, namely its Vertu Resort Condominium (100%), Vivo Executive Apartment (92%) and Viluxe landed residences Phase 1 (89%). All its commercial lots in Vervea – the largest gated-and-guarded commercial precinct in Northern Malaysia, complemented by the Vervea Trade & Exhibition Centre – are also fully sold. In fact, in eight years since their launches in 2015, prices for Vertu Resort and Vervea have appreciated by 30%.
For those who have missed out on the earlier opportunities, Aspen is now launching Versa condominium.

With a gross development value of RM380 million, Versa comprises 980 units across two 35-storey residential blocks and nine commercial units. With built-up sizes from 703 to 868 sq ft, the four types of layouts of up to two bedrooms and two bathrooms come with either a balcony or private terrace.
Believing that “everyone should be given the opportunity to own a home”, Versa is priced from RM370,000 to allow homebuyers the opportunity to tap into all the benefits that AVC and Batu Kawan has to offer without breaking the bank.
Smarter, sustainable living
Featuring three levels of dedicated areas on the Ground Floor, Level 5 and Sky Garden at Level 35, Versa offers myriad facilities for all ages to unwind, exercise and connect with others.
The list includes a swimming pool, gym and outdoor gym, sauna, putting green, reading lounge, reflexology garden, yoga & aerobics room, games room, adventurous kids’ playground, kids’ pool, skating rink, BBQ garden, multipurpose hall, multipurpose sports court for futsal, badminton or tennis, cycling paths and edible herb gardens.
Versa is designed to be a Green Real Estate (GreenRE)-certified building that incorporates modern elements with innovative, green home technology that empowers a smarter, more sustainable lifestyle.
For example, Versa utilises a rainwater harvesting system and recycling facility, and the units are equipped with water-efficient fittings, which can further enhance energy consumption..
Notably, a centralised pneumatic waste disposal system, which saves on storage space and eliminates foul odours, makes waste segregation and recycling easier.
Besides the standard security features, Versa is enhanced with the License Plate Recognition system. The project is also equipped with electric-vehicle charging stations.

To further enhance security and communication, residents at Versa can use the proprietary community app to interact with one another, highlight neighbourhood issues and facilitate property management.
Homebuyer rewards
Whether you are looking to own your first home, hunting for living quarters for your undergraduate child, an executive working at Batu Kawan or an investor eyeing profitable returns, Versa is a golden opportunity you must not miss.
Buyers of Versa will also enjoy rewards worth up to RM3,888 and stand a chance to win a set of JBL Bar 1300 speakers worth RM7,999 when you sign up on EdgeProp START from now till the end of the year.
For more information:
Contact number: +604 227 5000
Fax: +604 227 5005
WhatsApp link: https://wa.me/60175500233
Address: Aspen Vision City Sales Gallery, Lebuhraya Bandar Cassia, 14110 Batu Kawan, Penang
Waze: https://waze.com/ul/hw0zmvd4b1
Website: www.aspen.com.my/AVCSalesGallery
Email: [email protected]
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