Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss

The 1st tower, called the South Wing, comprises 52 floors with 42 floors of serviced residences. The 2nd tower, called North Wing, is made up of 50 floors. 25 floors are dedicated for the SoFos, while 13 floors will feature serviced residence. The retail component covers both towers on the ground and 1st floor with a link bridge to Tropicana Gardens Mall. The remaining floors are divided into parking, service floors and transfer floors. Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss offers 630 units of serviced apartments and 397 units of SoFos.

Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss offers 11 different layouts, Type A to Type H, for its serviced apartments, ranging from 556 sq ft to 1,111 sq ft in built-up area. On top of that, the SoFo component offers an additional six layouts, Type 1 to Type 3A, ranging from 452 sq ft up to 858 sq ft in built-up area. Being a modern-day high-rise development, Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss offers many facilities and amenities such as a swimming pool, jacuzzi, barbeque pit, children’s playground, reflexology path and cabanas.

Both serviced residences and SoFo’s come with 3-tier security for both tenants and visitors, ensuring the utmost safety. Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss is designed and constructed by adhering to GreenRE Certification standards with Silver Rating. The development takes into account energy efficiency, water efficiency, environmental protection, indoor environmental quality, carbon emission, and other green features.

Furthermore, the development is fitted with low-E glass and insulated RC flat roof, finished off with low VOC paint. Keeping in touch with its green standards, EV chargers will be equipped in the development car park, providing easy charging options for its future residents and tenants.

Located along Persiaran Surian, future residents and tenants of Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss have an easy connection to the road and public transport. The development has a 180m linked bridge to the Surian MRT Station. Persiaran Surian leads into the New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), which provides access to other major expressways such as Guthrie-Corridor Expressway, PLUS Expressway, ELITE and Federal Highway.

Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss has a starting price of RM438,000 for its serviced apartments and RM503,000 for its SoFos. The development is expected to be completed in 2023.

Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss Location

Damansara often resonates with luxury and wealth as it has been one of the poshest enclaves of Klang Valley. The area is near other major areas in Klang Valley, such as Sungai Buloh, Segambut, Bukit Kiara, Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam and Bangsar. This proximity made Damansara both strategic and desirable and led to the soar in property prices.

Though property prices in Damansara are higher than most areas in Klang Valley, it is still lower than other more-affluent areas such as Hartamas, Bukit Kiara, Mont Kiara and parts of Bangsar. In 2017, Damansara Heights was listed in 10 of the World’s Coolest Neighbourhoods to Visit Right Now by Lonely Planet.

Today, more than 17 neighbourhoods in Klang Valley bear the name ‘Damansara’ and is one of the most sought-after areas in Klang Valley.
Damansara extends into many areas such as Sungai Buloh, Damansara, Petaling Jaya and Kuala Lumpur. Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss, in particular, falls under Petaling Jaya. A 2015 population estimate of Petaling Jaya is approximately 517,000, with a population density of 5,291 persons per sq km. This high density makes Petaling Jaya one of the most densely populated places in Malaysia.

Connectivity

Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss’s proximity to the NKVE overcomes any connectivity issues. The expressway can be accessed by driving along Persiaran Surian and then turning into Persiaran Kenanga, which leads to the Kota Damansara interchange. From there, future residents can travel north and connect with the PLUS Expressway at the Bukit Lanjan interchange.

The expressway travels south through Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya and Shah Alam. Near Shah Alam, the expressway directly connects to the GCE and ELITE expressways, while the Damansara interchange leads into the SPRINT Highway.

Exiting the expressway at Subang, residents can access the Federal Highway via Jalan Lapangan Terbang Subang and travel west to Subang Jaya, Shah Alam and Klang. Federal Highway also gives Kuala Lumpur, Bangsar, Bandar Sunway and Petaling Jaya when travelling east. A slip road near Midvalley Megamall leads into Salak Expressway, offering access to the KL-Seremban Expressway and North-South Expressway.

The upcoming Damansara–Shah Alam Elevated Expressway (DASH) will provide easier access from Penchala through Subang and Pinggiran Subang before terminating at Puncak Perdana. Being some of the major expressways in Klang Valley, NKVE and its surrounding highway experience traffic congestion daily.

To overcome this problem, future residents and tenants can utilise the numerous slip roads along Persiaran Surian and the nearby Persiaran Tropicana. These slip roads serve as alternative routes to reach nearby areas without driving through traffic congestion and unnecessary tolls. Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss’s future residents and tenants will only have to use the surrounding expressways for long-distance and interstate travel.

Bus services are also available near Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss, with the nearest stop being located at Surian MRT Station, just 150m from the development. The stop serves both the MRT feeder bus and RapidKL bus service. The nearest form of rail transport is the Surian MRT Station, served by the Kajang Line. The station can be accessed via a 180m pedestrian link bridge from Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss. Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss’s rare benefit is its closeness to the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (Subang Airport), located just 8.5km from the development.

Convenience

Being located in a prime area, future residents of Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss have access to numerous facilities and amenities around Damansara and its surrounding areas. The nearest of such facilities would be in Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss itself, in the development’s retail component. Future residents and tenants would not have to leave the building to get little chores and tasks done.

Just across Persiaran Surian are two well-known commercial hubs, Dataran Sunway and The Strand. The commercial hubs contain many convenience stores such as 7-Eleven, 99 Speedmart and KK Mart, pharmacies, eateries, restaurants, bars, barbeque places, cafés and bakeries. Banks such as Maybank, Public Bank, AmBank, CIMB, RHB Bank and Alliance Bank are also spread out between Dataran Sunway and The Strand.

With regards to shopping options, future residents, and tenants will be spoilt for choices. Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss provides a link bridge to Tropicana Gardens Mall. This mall is home to many local and international brands, including a cinema, a supermarket, a gymnasium, and a boxing studio. Other nearby malls include Sunway Giza Mall, The Strand Mall, Giant Hypermarket Kota Damansara, 1Utama, The Curve and eCurve. Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss is also nearby KidZania Kuala Lumpur.

Future residents will not face any problems sending their children to school as both primary and secondary schools are located about 10 minutes from Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss. Nearby schools include SK Seksyen 6 Kota Damansara, SK Seksyen 11 Kota Damansara, SMK Seksyen 4 Kota Damansara, and SMK Bandar Utama Damansara 3.

International schools such as St. Joseph’s Institution International School Malaysia, Sri KDU School, and The British International School of Kuala Lumpur are also nearby Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss. Tertiary education is found in the form of SEGi University at Kota Damansara, Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST) at Dataran Sunway, and 1st City University College at Bandar Utama.

The nearest hospital, Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara (formerly known as Tropicana Medical Centre), is 4 minutes away by car from Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss, ensuring that prospective buyers can receive top-class medical facilities. The hospital can be accessed via rail through Kota Damansara MRT Station, just one station away from the development.

An alternative choice would be Sunway Specialist Centre at Dataran Sunway. Clinics can be found all around the development, with the likes of Klinik Surian, Klinik San & Surgeri, Klinik Puteri and Klinik Alam Medic, all located less than 10 minutes by foot.
Below is a list of amenities and facilities around Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss: –

Shopping

• 1Utama
• Atria Shopping Gallery
• Citta Mall
• eCurve
• Evolve Concept Mall
• Giant Hypermarket Kota Damansara
• IKEA Damansara
• IPC Shopping Centre
• NSK Trade City Kota Damansara
• Paradigm Mall
• Starling Mall
• Sunway Giza Mall
• Tesco Extra Mutiara Damansara
• The Curve
• The Strand Mall
• Tropicana Gardens Mall

Education

• SK Bandar Utama 2
• SK Bandar Utama Damansara 4
• SK Seksyen 11 Kota Damansara
• SK Seksyen 6 Kota Damansara
• SMK Bandar Utama
• SMK Bandar Utama Damansara 3
• SMK Seksyen 4 Kota Damansara
• SMK Sri Angsana 2
• SMK Tropicana
• SMK TTDI
• Asia Pacific School
• Sri KDU School
• St. Joseph’s Institution International School Malaysia
• The British International School of Kuala Lumpur
• 1st City University College
• Malaysia University of Science and Technology (MUST)
• SEGi University at Kota Damansara

Medical Facilities

• Sunway Specialist Centre Damansara
• Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara
• Yii Lin Chinese Medical Centre
• Alessia Clinic
• Amethyst Dental Surgery
• Dr Natasha Ayla Sunway ENT Specialist Clinic
• HH Plastic Surgery Specialist Clinic
• Ido’s Clinic
• Klinik Alam Medic
• Klinik Anda
• Klinik Idzham
• Klinik Lim
• Klinik Q
• Klinik San & Surgeri, Klinik Puteri
• Klinik Shong
• Klinik SP Care
• Klinik Surian
• Klinik Wong Singh
• Klinik Pakar Gastro & Perubatan Gan
• Klinik Pergigian Salina
• Klinik Perubatan SYNE

Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss Floor Plan

Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss offers 11 different layouts, Type A to Type H, in its serviced residence component, ranging from 556 sq ft up to 1,111 sq ft in built-up area. All layouts feature a balcony except Types A, D, E, F2, and G. Types A, B, B1, and C are all located in the South Wing, while the remaining types are located in the North Wing.

Type A is a 2-bedroom, 2 bath apartment with a built-up area of 692 sq ft. Type B is a 908 sq ft apartment made up of 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 powder room, and 1 yard. Type B1 is similar to Type B but with a different setup and a smaller built-up area of 890 sq ft. Type C features a dual-key layout with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and 1 yard. The built-up area of Type C is 1,085 sq ft.

Type D is the smallest layout offered at the serviced residences component of Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss, with a built-up area of 556 sq ft. This is a 1-bedroom, one bath apartment with the bath separated into a shower area and a lavatory. Type E is a 2-bedroom, 2 bath apartment and 1 yard, within a built-up area of 751 sq ft. Type F is also an apartment with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 1 powder room.

The built-up area of Type F is 925 sq ft. Type F2 is based on Type F, with a similar built-up area but without the balcony. Type F1 has 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 powder room, and 1 utility room, all within a built-up area of 924 sq ft. Type G is a 1,025 sq ft apartment with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 powder room and 1 yard. Type H is the biggest layout offered at Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss, with 1,111 sq ft of built-up area. This layout features 3 bedrooms, 3 baths and 1 yard.

The SoFos offers an additional 6 layouts on top of the serviced residences, all with 1 bath and 1 kitchenette. Units range between 452 sq ft up to 858 sq ft. The SoFo’s are located in North Wing, directly below North Wings’ serviced residences.
Below are the dimensions of all layouts at Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss: –

Serviced Residences

• Type A: 692 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths
• Type B: 908 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 powder room, 1 yard
• Type B1: 890 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 powder room, 1 yard
• Type C (Dual-key): 1,085 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1 yard
• Type D: 556 sq ft, 1 bedroom, 1 bath
• Type E: 751 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 yard
• Type F: 925 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 powder room
• Type F1: 924 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 powder room, 1 utility room
• Type F2: 925 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 powder room
• Type G: 1,025 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1 powder room, 1 yard
• Type F: 1,111 sq ft, 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, 1 yard

SoFo

• Type 1: 452 sq ft, 1 bath, 1 kitchenette
• Type 2: 554 sq ft, 1 bath, 1 kitchenette
• Type 2A: 555 sq ft, 1 bath, 1 kitchenette
• Type 2B: 555 sq ft, 1 bath, 1 kitchenette
• Type 3: 750 sq ft, 1 bath, 1 kitchenette
• Type 3A: 858 sq ft, 1 bath, 1 kitchenette

Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss Facilities and Amenities

Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss will feature many facilities and amenities expected from a modern residence. Residents can utilise these facilities for relaxation and rejuvenation after a long day’s work or just spending some time alone or with their family. The facilities will be located on Level 10.

They will feature a swimming pool, a jacuzzi, cabanas, a yoga/lounge deck, a multipurpose lawn, barbeque pits, a children’s playground, and a reflexology path. What makes the development unique is its beached-theme leisure lawn and turf lawn for lawn bowling.
Below is the complete list of the facilities and amenities available at Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss: –

• Barbeque pit
• Beach-themed leisure lawn
• Cabanas
• Children’s playground
• Covered sunken seats
• Jacuzzi
• Multipurpose lawn
• Pool deck
• Pool shower
• Reflexology path
• Sculptures
• Swimming pool
• Turf lawn with lawn bowling
• Wading pool
• Water feature
• Yoga/lounge deck

Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss Property Analysis

Target Market

Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss’ serviced residence will be suitable for small families and medium-sized families based on its layout. The development will also be a good investment option with a sustainable yield as Damansara is one of Malaysia’s sought-after places for rented properties. Type C with the dual-key layout is perfect for prospective buyers to rent out a portion of their home without sacrificing any privacy.

Looking at its modest price point, it is eminent that Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss will appeal to Malaysia’s M40 and T20 income group, tapping into a larger spectrum of audience. As Malaysia’s property market is projected to grow post-pandemic, Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss will be an ideal investment option for its buyers.

Competitor Analysis

Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss will set back future buyers RM788 per sq ft on average for its serviced residences and approximately RM1,113 per sq ft for its SoFo component. The asking price is relatively modest when considering that Damansara is known for its extravagant property prices. Moreover, the more than ideal location of Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss makes up for the asking price. Observation of similar properties reveals that Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss is a suitable option for buyers.

Consider Lumi Tropicana by Thriven Sdn. Bhd., located 3km from Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss and is scheduled for completion in 2021. This development has a starting price of RM1.14M for its smallest unit, measuring 862 sq ft, with an asking price of RM1,322 per sq ft. The asking price is almost double that of Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss. Comparing both the developments, it is clear that Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss has a far better asking price with all the facilities and amenities offered.

Another comparable development is Reflection Residence by Glomac Bhd., located 4km from Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss and was completed in 2015. This development had an asking price of approximately RM750 per sq ft for its smallest unit, measuring 1,092 sq ft, which is lower than Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss.

Though the price is lower than Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss, Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss is an upcoming property with nearby public transport, something which Reflection Residence lacks. Today, sub-sale prices as Reflection Residence starts at RM940,000 with a starting price of RM860 per sq ft. Since Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss is an upcoming property, it is a good option for potential buyers.

Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss Developer: Tropicana Corp

Tropicana Corp is a household name in Malaysia’s property development market, starting its journey in 1979 as Tropicana Group. The company is the pioneer in resort-style home concepts with a strong track record in residential and commercial developments. Tropicana Corp introduced Tropicana Golf & Country Resort, the first resort-style residential property in Malaysia. Tropicana Corp has won numerous accolades in its illustrious history. The company bagged an impressive 11 awards at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards 2020.

Later in the year, the company was named the 9th Top Property Developer in Malaysia at The Edge Property Excellence Award 2020. Some of Tropicana Corp’s projects include Tropicana Gardens Kota Damansara, Tropicana Metropark Subang, Tropicana Aman in Kota Kemuning, W Hotel & Residence in Kuala Lumpur City Centre, Tropicana 218 Macallister in Penang and Tropicana Danga Cove in Iskandar Puteri, Johor.

Some of their current and upcoming projects include Tropicana Grandhills in Genting Highlands, Tropicana Miyu in Petaling Jaya, and Tropicana Uplands in Gelang Patah, Johor.

Summary

Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss will be perfect for first-time homebuyers as well as an investment option. The numerous facilities and amenities around the development will surely attract potential buyers from a broad spectrum. The modest price point will surely catch buyers’ eyes and place Tropicana Gardens Edelweiss as their number one choice.