Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia continues to amaze and inspire. The KLCC area, in particular, continues to develop, with both commercial and residential buildings springing up in the vicinity. Property here is highly sought after due to its prime location right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. However, with so many choices available, it can get rather daunting when choosing the perfect property to live or invest in. Here, we weigh in on four properties in the KLCC area that have caught our attention.
YOO8 serviced by Kempinski at 8 Conlay
With its completion scheduled for 2021, YOO8 serviced by Kempinski will be Kuala Lumpur’s latest branded serviced residence. This one-of-a-kind branded serviced residence is part of 8 Conlay, a freehold three-tower development featuring a five-star Kempinski Hotel, a four-story lifestyle retail quarters and two towers devoted exclusively to YOO8. Although 8 Conlay is KSK Land’s first-ever project, it is a masterpiece that has already made its mark in the KLCC property market with its amazing architecture.
There are a total of 1062 units spread across the two towers. Units here have 1- to 3-bedroom configurations, with a build-up size ranging between 700 square feet to 1,308 square feet.
YOO8’s location on Jalan Conlay is a strategic one. It is easily accessible via main roads such as Jalan Tun Razak and Jalan Raja Chulan. The Raja Chulan Monorail Station is within walking distance and a little further away is the KLCC LRT Station and the Ampang Park LRT Station.
YOO8 is also within walking distance to the Bukit Bintang Shopping District where Pavilion Shopping Mall, Starhill Gallery, and Lot 10, among others, are situated. In addition to this, one can head over to Jalan Alor for some amazing street food that will not fail to tantalize taste buds.
Nasi lemak and teh tarik
The best part of YOO8 is that it is serviced by Kempinski, the most well-established of hoteliers in Europe. Known for their old school hospitality, Kempinski offers every service imaginable. Residents will not need to worry about any housekeeping or laundry. A la carte services include and is not limited to private chef services, personal fitness trainer, car rental and car care services, an on-call tailor, daycare services and residence provisioning.
In addition to this, as the tallest twisted twin residential towers in the world, residents of YOO8 will be able to enjoy undiluted views of the Petronas Twin Towers.
YOO8’s interior design is by YOO, with Steve Leung leading the way for Tower A and Kelly Hoppen for Tower B. Units at Tower A have a modern stance combined with soft touches of Asian accentuations across two concepts, Water and Wood, while Tower B units attempt to exude understated glamour with its Urban and Spring concepts.
Perhaps the only downside of purchasing a unit at YOO8 is that units here are already fully furnished and there is little chance for one to be able to design the interior of their units.
Highly sought after, YOO8 is now the benchmark for urban luxury in KLCC.
Pavilion Suites
Developed by the Pavilion Group, Pavilion Suites is a project that speaks of prestige, luxury and distinction. There are a total of 383 units in a single 51-storey skyscraper.
Investors have a choice of one-bedroom or two-bedroom units, with build-up sizes ranging from 718 square feet up to 1,254 square feet. Completed in 2018, the launching price of Pavilion Suites was a record-breaking RM3,000.00 per square feet.
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Pavilion Suites is located on Jalan Bukit Bintang, right in the Golden Triangle of Kuala Lumpur. It is on prime land with a freehold tenure. Being right in the centre of the Golden Triangle means that Pavilion Suites enjoys good connectivity via main roads such as Jalan Raja Chulan, Jalan Tun Razak, and Jalan Sultan Ismail.
If one is afraid to brave through the traffic during peak hours, the Raja Chulan and Bukit Bintang Monorail Stations are within walking distance. The KL Sentral Station, where one can take the KLIA Express to the airport, is just two stations away.
Residents of Pavilion Suites will be able to enjoy Couture Concierge Services. This includes access to a private yacht, jet and limousine. Residents here will also be able to enjoy the benefits of the Pavilion Diamond Card which includes privileges at couture brands as well as access to the private Pavilion Diamond Lounge.
The Pavilion Suites is not only connected to Pavilion Shopping Mall, but also the Petronas Twin Towers with KLCC’s pedestrian bridge.
Besides the hustle and bustle of Jalan Bukit Bintang on which Pavilion Suites is located, the only other downside of this property is that the building exterior is nothing spectacular in terms of architecture and design.
With the prestigious luxury and bespoke services, being a resident of Pavilion Suites is akin to setting the new benchmark of couture living in KLCC.
The Troika
Located on Persiaran KLCC, The Troika is a luxury condominium that was completed in 2010. Consisting of three glass-clad towers, The Troika was developed by Bandar Raya Developments Berhad and designed by Foster and Partners, a British firm.
This property has won the Cityscape Best Developer Award 2008 and CNBC Asia Pacific Property Awards 2008 for the Five-Star Best High Rise Residential and Five-Star Best Architectural.
It is an integrated development consisting of eight penthouses, 164 apartments, 57 SOHOs, The Sky Lobby and The Necklace.
Units here have a build-up size that ranges between 92 square meters to 263 square meters, with configurations of 1, 2, 3 or 4 bedrooms. Spacious and elegant, the units here are designed to be functional yet stylish. Those who live here will be able to enjoy magnificent views of the Kuala Lumpur skyline.
The Troika’s penthouses range from 690 square meters to 1,041 square meters, are fully furnished with 4 to 6 bedrooms. These penthouses are the epitome of exclusive stunning luxury.
Troika’s Sky Lobby is a 25,000 square feet feature that spans the three towers via two sky bridges. While The Necklace is a four-storey circular podium that houses shops, restaurants and offices. Residents’ recreational facilities are on the roof of The Necklace.
With its superb architecture, stylish yet functional interior design and amazing facilities, those who live at The Troika will be able to enjoy all the KLCC has to offer.
8 Kia Peng
Developed by Marcom Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of KLSE Berhad, 8 Kia Peng’s address is No 8, Jalan Changkat Kia Peng, KLCC. An impressive 50-storey tower, 8 Kia Peng has a total of 442 units. These units have 1 to 3 bedrooms and have build-up sizes ranging from 716 square feet to 1,749 square feet. Built on 1.05 acres of freehold land, this development will be completed in 2020. With a launching price of RM1,600 per square feet, units here are selling fast.
Dubbed as King of the Hill in KLCC, one of the most prestigious areas in Kuala Lumpur, 8 Kia Peng is close to numerous amenities, making it convenient for those who live here. Easily accessible via main roads, 8 Kia Peng is also close to public transportation, with the closest MRT station located just 200 meters away.
One of the outstanding features of 8 Kia Peng is its international standard Skylounge on level 46 and level 47. With its amazing view of Kuala Lumpur’s skyline, it is the perfect place to host a private function.
8 Kia Peng’s modern and unique glass exterior makes it a commanding building, and with its eco and green building materials, 8 Kia Peng has made its mark in sustainable development.
Units here are fully furnished and its 5-star Wyndham Suite receives only the best hospitality provided by Wyndham. In addition to this 8 Kia Peng’s Duplex Living Concept for selected units makes it possible for multi-generation living.
Conclusion
With the numerous developments in KLCC in recent years that are all offering spectacular services and amazing facilities, it takes quite some research before being able to decide on the perfect project. One should consider factors such as location, the pros and cons, and of course the price before embarking on investing in the KLCC property market.