Kenwingston Platz

This area where Kewingston Platz is located is easily accessible to major highways and LRT stations in its vicinity. At Kenwingston Platz, residents will get all of the luxury finishing to go with their respective units. There will be a signature Grand Hotel Lobby upon entrance to the building. Kenwingston Platz is poised to become the landmark of Setapak, boasting a KLCC view at Sky Lounge and other five star facilities.

Kenwingston Platz, upon completion, will have a total of 12 commercial spaces and 849 condominium units. Kenwingston is set to become the talk of the town in the Setapak area with its luxurious design and one-of-a-kind facilities. This development will be the perfect fit for those looking for a taste of class for their dream home.

Kenwingston Platz Location

Kenwingston Platz is situated in Taman Setapak located in Kuala Lumpur. Setapak itself is a township in the Gombak District. This area was formerly a tin-mining and rubber-growing area and it is close to Kuala Lumpur city. Setapak is one of Kuala Lumpur’s oldest suburbs and within the area is Wangsa Maju, one of the largest townships in the city. This area is mostly populated by students due to the many educational institutions available.

Over the years, Setapak has seen the development of many condominiums, shopping malls and commercial properties. There are shopping malls such as Setapak Central Mall (formerly KL Festival City, AEON Alpha Angle, Melawati Mall, AEON BiG and Wangsa Walk Mall which cater to the residents located in this area.

Local developers such as Sunway Property, Beverly Group Sdn Bhd and Beneton Properties Sdn Bhd have projects in the area. The notable residential developments are Henna Residence, a joint venture between Beverly Group, Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd and Lai Sun Development Co Ltd; Beneton Properties’ Irama Wangsa and the upcoming Sunway Avila Residences by Sunway Property.

The Setapak area is also famous for its affordable cuisine for people from all walks of life. As for places of attraction here, Air Panas in Jalan Genting Kelang, Setapak, is a worthy stop. The name “Air Panas” — meaning hot water in Malay — was derived from the area’s well-known natural thermal pools back in the 1960s and 1970s. In those days, the residents in the area gathered every morning to do their laundry or bathed there.

Even though the popularity of the hot springs has waned, one can still find a pool in the compound of Resource Springs Apartment. The Royal Selangor Pewter visitor centre is located in Setapak Jaya. Visitors can join in workshops to craft pewter pieces, walk through the museum to learn about the history and stop the café for a meal. The P. Ramlee Memorial and National Zoo of Malaysia are located near this area as well.

Connectivity

Kenwingston Platz is accessible via major highways including Duta-Ulu Klang Expressway (DUKE) and Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road (MRR2). The DUKE Expressway is 12 minutes (5.5km) away from where Kenwingston Platz is located and the MRR2 is 28 minutes (22km) away. As a result, residents will be able to commute to the city freely and other nearby regions with ease.

The public transportation system in the area surrounding Kenwingston Platz is focused on buses, MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) and LRT (Light Rail Transit). The train lines are made up of the Kelana Jaya Line (Desa Setapak/Melati Station), and the Sri Petaling Line (Titiwangsa Station). The Titiwangsa Station also connects to the KL Monorail Line and is said to connect to the upcoming MRT Putrajaya Line in 2022.

The Wangsa Maju LRT Station is a 20-minute walk (1.6km) and to get to the Taman Melati LRT Station on the Kelana Jaya Line is a 7-minute car ride or 25-minute walk (2.8km) from Kenwingston Platz. The Titiwangsa LRT Station is only 5.6km away and the soon-to-be-completed Titiwangsa MRT Station is 5.5km (15-minute car ride) away from this development.

Alternatively, residents of Kenwingston Platz can choose to take Bus 202 to Hospital Kuala Lumpur MRT station and it’s a 30-minute ride. From that station the residents are able to get to other areas in the city. And to get to a nearby mall, residents of Kenwingston Platz can walk to Setapak Central Mall in just less than 5 minutes.

From where the property is situated, the residents can also choose to take the Bus 250 to Wangsa Maju LRT. From these public transport options available in this area, the location of Kenwingston Platz provides great overall connectivity for its future residents.

Transportation

• Hospital Kuala Lumpur MRT Station
• Wangsa Maju LRT Station
• Titiwangsa MRT Station
• Desa Setapak/Melati Station

Convenience

Parents who are concerned about their children’s education will be pleased with the abundance of options for schools available in this area. There are 4 public schools and an international school within 6.5km radius from this property. These schools include Chong Hwa Primary School, Mun Yee Primary School and Setapak High School.

In terms of tertiary education, there are 7 institutions options nearby. Some of these include Tunku Abdul Rahman University College, VTAR Institute and Institute CECE.

There are major shopping malls and grocery stores available in the vicinity, thus ensuring all residents’ shopping needs are fulfilled. Setapak Central Mall is a 4-minute walk from the development. Other malls and hypermarket options such as AEON Mall Alpha Angle and Giant Hypermarket Setapak are just a 7-minute ride by car.

Columbia Asia Hospital (Setapak) takes only 4 minutes by car. Another hospital option, Hospital Kuala Lumpur, is only 4.4km away from where this development is located.

Other amenities in the vicinity of Kenwingston Platz include banks, F&B outlets, pharmacies, clinics, petrol stations and other shop lots.

To see a piece of history, residents of Kenwingston Platz can choose to visit the P. Ramlee Memorial (8-minute drive, 2.6km) and The Royal Selangor Pewter Visitor Centre (7-minute drive, 2.7km).

Education

• Tunku Abdul Rahman University College
• Institute CECE
• VTAR Institute
• Al Diwan International Centre for Teaching Arabic
• Setapak High School
• Air Panas Girls’ School
• Mun Yee Primary School
• Chong Hwa Primary School
• Chiao Nan Primary School
• Sekolah Sri Utama
• Fairview International School
• Lai Chee Chinese Primary School
• Malaysian Institute of Art
• Sri Utama Private School
• Chong Hwa Independent High School
• Methodist Boys School
• Wesley Methodist School Kuala Lumpur (International)
• UTM Kuala Lumpur

Shopping/Grocery

• The Palette
• Setapak Central Mall
• AEON MALL Alpha Angle
• Wangsa Walk Mall
• AEON BIG Wangsa Maju
• Melawati Mall
• Giant Hypermarket Setapak

Hospital

• Columbia Asia Hospital
• Hospital Kuala Lumpur
• KPJ Tawakkal Health Centre
• KPJ Sentosa KL Specialist Hospital
• Institut Jantung Negara (IJN)

Recreation

• P. Ramlee Memorial
• Air Panas Hot Springs
• Choo Sian Temple
• Sure Tinggi Kampung Bandar Dalam
• Masjid Zaid bin Haritsah
• Titiwangsa Recreational Park
• The Royal Selangor Pewter Visitor Centre
• National Zoo of Malaysia

Kenwingston Platz Floor Plan

Type A is the largest of all of the units offered by this development. At 1,010 square feet, the unit comes with 3 bedrooms, 1 utility room, 2 balconies and 2 bathrooms. Note that one bathroom is located in the master bedroom itself and the other bathroom is situated in between the other 2 bedrooms. Type B and Type B1 are both at 808 square feet. Both of these units come with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1 balcony.

Type B and B1 are slightly similar in layout except for the bathrooms. The Type B units have the bathrooms situated almost side by side, while the Type B1 units 1 bathroom is in the master bedroom and the other is shared between the second and third bedrooms. These units are more suitable for smaller families when compared to Type A, which has more living spaces.

For residents who would like to turn their units into a future AirBnB or have some extra privacy, Type A and B1 units would match their intentions, as these units come with a dual key option.

Type C, C1 and C2 have a median size of 650 square feet each. The floor plans are similar in terms of configuration and size. These units come with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and 1 balcony.

There might not be glaring differences in each of these units, except for the size and amount of rooms, so it’ll depend on which block, view, or floor, the resident or investor would prefer.

Kenwingston Platz Facilities & Amenities

When it comes to facilities and amenities, Kenwingston Platz promises the luxurious five stars experience to its residents. This includes the much-lauded Sky Lounge with a 360-degrees panoramic view of the Kuala Lumpur city skyline on the 50th floor. Looking at the facilities available at the podium and sky areas, one can tell that the developer truly had its residents’ well-being in mind. From the Yoga and Tai Chi elevated lawn to the futsal, half basketball court and meditation area, the term ‘Rest, Relax and Play’ describes the facilities available at Kenwingston Platz perfectly. Kenwingston Platz also offers enhanced safety with multi-tier security with 24-hr surveillance.

Podium Facilities:

• Elevated Lawn for Yoga & Tai Chi
• Jogging Trail
• Swimming Pool
• Jacuzzi
• Infinity Pool
• Shallow Water
• Water Play
• Wading Pool
• Pool Deck (Under Sun)
• Playland
• Sunbathe Terrace
• Sun Lounge
• Kids Play Deck
• Gym
• Viewing Deck
• Squash
• Futsal
• Half Basketball Court
• Central Lobby
• Relaxing Yard

Sky Facilities:

• Viewing Terrace
• Barbecue Area
• Gathering Space
• Turf Mound
• Meditation Area
• Visitor’s Lounge
• Pre-Function Area
• Multistep Seating Lounge
• Rooftop Lounge
• Open Stage

Kenwingston Platz Property Analysis

The construction project of Kenwingston Platz is expected to be completed in 2023. With its location, five-star facilities and amenities, this service residence is built for those who would want to live in a luxurious building at an affordable price of RM560 PSF.

The location of Kenwingston Platz promises easy connectivity to major highways and will attract those who like to live near the city and also have access to other suburbs in Kuala Lumpur. Despite that, some of the roads leading to the development might be congested due to the other properties in the area.

The pros seem to outweigh the cons for Kenwingston Platz. First of all would be its price point. The affordable price range of RM 350,000 – RM 570,000 (at market price) even for the biggest unit would be a steal for investors and those who have a huge family to support. In terms of safety, the neighbourhood is considered ideal due to nearby educational institutions such as Chong Hwa High School, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College and more. The Setapak Police Station is located 2.5km away from Kenwingston Platz.

Additionally, this project offers one of the best facilities versus price ratio considering the density and freehold status in Setapak. There aren’t many freehold projects in Setapak currently offering such facilities at this affordable price.

Target Market

Kenwingston Platz targets small to medium-sized families and investors. This is particularly evident from the size and bedrooms they have for the units offered by this project.

The dual key concept will catch investors’ eyes as it could be catered to students who could be looking for rooms to rent. Families who have kids who are in school, be it primary, secondary or tertiary will be a good fit for this project as well.

The price tag of Kenwingston Platz definitely attracts the attention of people from the average to higher economic spectrum due to the affordability of the units. This is clear from the PSF average of RM560 for the units available when compared to the other properties in the vicinity. Kenwingston Platz is affordable and promises more high-end facilities for the residents.

Competitor Analysis

Several condominium developments can be found near this project. Residensi Berlian and KL Traders Square are selected for comparison in terms of locations, built-up, land tenure and prices. KL Traders Square with 2550 units of shop lots and service residences is ultimately a high-density project. When viewed side by side, Kenwingston Platz has a lower density than KL Traders Square and the price PSF would be more worthwhile for the resident’s or investor’s pocket.

Residensi Berlian that is situated in the same area as Kenwingston Platz has larger units for sale but it is also near many high-rise developments and other lower range condominiums, which can make the location of the property less than desirable. The amenities and facilities available at Residensi Berlian are not as detailed and varied when compared with Kenwingston Platz.

KL Traders Square offers 2,550 residential units with three design options with built-up size ranging from 824 – 940 PFT. When KL Traders Square was first launched, the price was RM 530 PSF which is higher than what Kenwingston Platz is offering now at only RM 396 PSF.

Regarding these developments, Kenwingston Platz in Setapak still offers one of the best facilities versus price ratio and unit PSF for its density and freehold status.

Kenwingston Platz Developer: Kenwingston Sdn Bhd

Incorporated in 2010, Kenwingston Sdn Bhd started with two divisions, engineering and construction and machinery. Then, the company made its foray into property development back in 2015. The company was involved in building semi dees and bungalows in Pulau Indah and linked houses in Salak Tinggi. After a year, the company entered the hospitality business and launched its second project, the RM500 million Kenwingston Square Garden in Cyberjaya. Following the good response, the company then transformed itself into a property developer and disposed of the hospitality business.

To date, Kenwingston has launched Kenwingston Sky Lofts in Subang Jaya (GDV: RM 185 million) and Kenwingston Avenue in Sungai Besi (GDV: 345 Million). The second phase of Kenwingston Square Garden comprising 912 small offices/home offices and 28 shop lots have been fully sold. Meanwhile, Kenwingston Avenue, located 400m away from the upcoming Taman Naga Emas MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) station, offers 619 serviced apartments in two 41-storey blocks. The towers sit on a 3.3-acre freehold parcel. Both of these projects are slated to complete in 2022 and have been fully sold. According to their track record, the company is set to make a name for itself in the property developer market locally with their promise of affordable luxury living, especially with the current Kenwingston Platz project.

Summary

Overall, the benefits of staying at Kenwingston Platz are reserved for someone who is looking forward to living in a luxurious service residence at an affordable price. The property allows its residents to take advantage of its amazing facilities and easy access to the surrounding areas of the city.