Brezza One Residency

The leasehold medium-density development comprises 4 blocks of 15-floors of mid-size serviced apartments that are generously spread over 4.56 acres of land surrounded by lush greenery. Built on an elevation of over 280m above sea level, Brezza One Residency offers an unmatched breath-taking panoramic showcase of the Kuala Lumpur city skyline lined with world-renowned landmarks such as the KL Twin Towers, KL Tower, Exchange 106 and the upcoming PNB 118.

The project comprises only 660 serviced apartments that are equally divided into four blocks. The spacious roomy residential units, with built-ups of between 1,253 sq. ft. to 1,472 sq. ft., are priced from RM420 psf. The first block- Bauhinia was launched in September 2020 and will be followed by Alstonia in December.

Brezza One Residency is developed by Setia Awan, a property developer with two decades of experience in mixed-property project development and crowned winner of the Iproperty Development Excellence Award (IDEA) in the 2019 affordable property development category.

Brezza One Residency Location

Brezza One Residency is a residential condominium of Serviced Apartments located at the eastern fringe of Kuala Lumpur in the locality of Bukit Ampang that is adjacent to the prized Ampang Forest Reserve (known in Bahasa as Hutan Lipur Ampang or Taman Rimba Ampang).

The Ampang Forest Reserve forms part of the larger reserve water catchment area of Bukit Sungai Puteh Forest Reserve which stretches from the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur and spills over to Hulu Langat and Cheras in Selangor. This forest reserve, gazetted in 1932, is among the closest to the bustling metropolis of KL and has become a go-to spot for avid hikers and nature lovers. The forest also shares some grounds with the Sungai Puteh Wildlife Reserve, which spans 40 hectares.

The Bukit Ampang locale straddles the two mature and populous housing areas of Ampang and Taman Muda Bukit Saga in Cheras. The immediate neighbourhood is sparsely developed with mostly landed residences scattered around. Besides the two nearby public housing blocks of apartments – Merdeka Villa and Permai Ria Apartment, most of the residential properties in the locality are older, individually built single-storey homes. The closest new-ish project in the area is the low-density guarded and gated-development of Permai Villa comprising three-storey terrace houses. Pretty much of the natural surrounding is intact, with a feel of noise and pollution-free country-side setting. Scantily populated and free from high-rise buildings, the Bukit Ampang location is very much undiscovered and is definitely a choice location for its ‘au naturel’ surroundings.

The Ampang-Hulu Langat highway adequately connects this remote constituent at the eastern fringe to Greater KL, while the close-by EKVE Ampang interchange opens up a wide web of inter-urban highways such as the SILK and DUKE connecting to other Klang Valley suburban areas. The convenience of daily essentials such as eateries and banking services may not be close by, but they are also not too far away. Within the 3km radius of Brezza One Residency, grocers, wet markets, health clinics and schools are available within the older and established townships of Ampang, Pandan Indah and Cheras.

Connectivity

Even though the project is lodged next to the wilderness of nature, it is also not far from the heart of KL city centre. Only about 10km from KL city centre, it is easily accessible using Jalan Ampang-Hulu Langat and the inner-roads of Pandan Indah. Driving in the north-western direction, the Ampang-Hulu Langat highway connects Brezza One Residency at Bukit Permai to Ampang town centre, Ulu Klang and KL city centre.

Headed down south, the highway leads to Pandan Indah and parts of Cheras. Residents can also access several existing highways e.g. SILK, LEKAS, AKLEH, DUKE and MRR2 using the new intra-urban East Klang Valley Expressway (EKVE) linkage by means of the Ampang EKVE interchange located 3 km north of Brezza One Residency. With the upcoming completion of the Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Elevated Expressway (SUKE) at the end of 2020, connectivity to the southern and western parts of the Klang Valley will be greatly enhanced.

Convenience

Living at Brezza One Residency, residents may not have the convenience of daily essentials and services such as banks, eateries and grocers at their doorstep but one will be spoilt for choice at more mature nearby localities such as Ampang Waterfront, Ampang New Village, Ampang Point town, Shamelin Perkasa and Pandan Indah, which are all within a 7km radius. Within these established townships, there are wet markets, convenience stores such as 7-eleven and KK Mart. As for household essentials of groceries, they can be readily obtained at Giant (Ampang Point anchor tenant), Lulu at Shamelin Perkasa, Aeon Big at Ampang and also Jaya Grocer at Great Eastern Mall. Setia Awan has made plans to build a commercial centre on its nearby 10-acre land parcel in their upcoming development phases.

The shopping malls located at the nearby townships mostly cater for shopping of essentials and not so many urban-lifestyle products. However, KL City centre malls such as Suria KLCC, Avenue K and Pavilion are only a short drive away. Essential primary healthcare clinics and medical services are nearby. Residents have a choice of public and private providers. Established private hospital services are also attainable, conveniently accessible within 7km radius along Jalan Ampang.

The complete range of private schooling, from primary to college education is available and easily accessible from 3km to 9km radius of Brezza One Residency. These institutions are all conveniently accessible via Jalan Ampang-Hulu Langat. Within the vicinity of Bukit Ampang, public primary and secondary schooling are also easily attainable. The focus point of Brezza One Residency is its proximity to the lowland forest park of Ampang Forest Reserve which is one of the 25 terrestrial national and state parks. It is the go-to spot for avid hikers and nature lovers to find the joy of being outdoors and enjoy the marvellous nature.

This magnificent forest park is home to hundreds of wildlife species which includes tapirs, leopards, slow loris, gibbons, pit vipers and great angle-head lizards. There are also recreation sites such as the Bukit Saga Waterfall, Big Rock Waterfall, Sungai Tekala Waterfall and the Sungai Tekala Recreation Forest for visitors to have picnics, wade in the cool and clear waterfall or just laze around on a family outing.

Below is the complete list of amenities and facilities around Brezza One Residency

Day-to-day essentials

• Ampang Waterfront
• Ampang New Village
• Pandan Indah
• Shamelin Perkasa
• Ampang Point
• Pasar Besar Pekan Ampang
• KLCC, Pavillion and city centre shopping malls

Hospital and healthcare facilities

• Ampang Public Health Clinic
• Klinik Sentosa
• Ampang Hospital
• Pantai Hospital Ampang
• KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital
• Gleneagles Medical Centre
• HSC Medical Centre
• Prince Court Medical Centre
• Kuala Lumpur Hospital

Education

• SMK Tasek Permai
• SK Tasek Permai
• Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Tasik
• SMK Taman Tasik
• Tadika Sri Tulip
• REAL International and Private Schools, Cheras Campus
• The International School of Kuala Lumpur (ISKL)
• Sayfol International School
• Taylor International school
• Fairview International School

Shopping malls

• AEON BIG Ampang
• The Store Paragon Point Shopping Center
• Great Eastern Mall
• Wangsa Walk Mall
• Suria KLCC
• Pavilion KL

Houses of Worship

• Masjid Al Ubudiah
• Surau Al Iman
• Kuil Raja Rajaswari
• Kuil Sri Maha Mariamman

Leisure and recreation

• Bukit Saga Waterfall
• Big Rock Waterfall
• Sungai Tekala Waterfall
• Sungai Tekala Recreation Forest
• Hutan Lipur Ampang
• Apek Hill Trail
• Hill Wangsa Cheras
• BMC Blue Lake
• Bukit Saga Trail
• Bukit Kembara Trail

Brezza One Residency’s Floor plan

Each Brezza One Residency residence is designed to be spacious, mimicking the open vastness of the natural surroundings of the project. Ingeniously incorporating high-ceilings with oversized windows for optimum natural light and airflow, residences are always filled with natural cool crisp positively charged forest air.

The living and dining area, uninhibited walls and pillars deliver a voluminous roomy feeling to the home. The simple and well-organised layout allows for flexible placement of furniture with decorative and optimal use of space.

There are four carefully laid out designs with spacious and open common living areas. Every unit has 3 bedrooms and bathrooms, all aligned to one side of the residence demarcating a large usable open common living and dining area unobstructed by walls and corners. Every unit has a dedicated yard next to the kitchen, with the larger units enjoying a larger yard area.

Floor Plans

• Type A Built-up: 1,472 sq. ft. 3 Bedrooms + 3 Bathrooms
• Type B Built-up: 1,253 sq. ft. 3 Bedrooms + 3 Bathrooms
• Type C Built-up: 1,465 sq. ft. 3 Bedrooms + 3 Bathrooms
• Type D Built-up: 1,283 sq. ft. 3 Bedrooms + 3 Bathrooms

The larger type A and C variants may be the choice units for larger young family households who are looking for properties with spacious common living areas, but at the same time not compromise on the number of rooms. Older couples living apart from their children or retirees who are looking to downsize may find the smaller type B and D more attractive.

Alstonia
Each condominium floor, starting from level 2 to 15, comprises 10 apartment units. Each floor houses 2 corner units of type C (the largest of all units in this block), 2 corner units of type D with the remaining 6 units of type B, the smallest square footage variant.
Buyers with a preference for corner lots, have a choice of larger or smaller units while all the 6 intermediate units are smaller in size.

Bauhinia
Similar to Alstonia, each Bauhinia condominium floor, starting from level 2 to 15, comprises 10 apartment units. All corners on each floor of Bauhinia houses only the larger type A and C variants. The remaining 6 intermediate units are of type B, the smallest square footage variant.

Brezza One Residency Facilities and Amenities

The facilities are well thought of to cater to a wide range of interests and activities. Whether one is a health freak who enjoys gym and racquet sports or a tranquil individual who spends quiet alone time practising yoga and taking walks, the in-house facilities cater to the lifestyle needs of all. The facilities are also family and children-centric with a barbeque area and kiddy area with a playground and wading pool.

Within the enclosure of the Brezza One Residency property, the shared communal areas are accentuated with activity and event areas to make the most out of the invigorating natural elements surrounding the project. All of the Brezza One Residency featured lifestyle facilities and amenities are focalised on the ground podium floor of the 2 condominium blocks of Alstonia and Bauhinia. The centre-feature of a waterfall flowing into the swimming pool area is nestled in between the 2 condominium blocks. Surrounding the main swimming pool, are several jacuzzi coves for the ultimate outdoor spa experience and also a wading pool for young children.

There are also several open-air outdoor activity areas to entice dwellers to head outdoors rather than stay holed-up indoors. Apart from the inviting water features, there are generous wide terraces and scenic walkways surrounding the residential blocks. Other outdoor-centric facilities for family and communal activities such as the BBQ family dining pavilion next to the children’s playground, sky lounge and seating cabana area for group gatherings.

Residents who are into health and wellness can find exercise focal facilities such as outdoor gymnasiums, a yoga & dance room and squash court organised at the podium level of Bauhinia.

Below is the complete list of amenities and facilities within Brezza One Residency.

Facilities and amenities:

Security

• Gated & Guarded
• 24 Hour Security
• Perimeter & Common Area CCTV

Sports

• Swimming Pool
• Creche, Infinite Pool
• Tennis Court
• Badminton Court
• Basketball Court
• Squash Court
• Gymnasium
• Activity Area
• Multi-Purpose Hall
• Function Area
• Games Room
• Surau
• Library BBQ Pit
• Dance Studio

Open Activity Areas

• Sun Deck
• Rooftop Garden
• Communal Park
• Landscaped Garden
• Reading Room

Children’s Area

• Children Playground
• Wading Pool
• Children’s Play Area

Health and Wellness

• Yoga Room
• Meditative Garden
• Sauna
• Jacuzzi
• Steam room

Utilities

• Cargo Lift
• Meeting Room
• Media Room
• Bicycle parking
• Car Park
• Driver’s Room
• Car Wash Area
• Dry and chilled storage rooms
• Storage

Services

• Concierge
• Convenience Store
• Launderette
• Cafeteria
• Postal Room

Brezza One Residency Property Analysis

The appeal of Brezza One Residency lies in the uniqueness of its location at an affordable price point for medium and high-income buyers. The allure of healthy, noise and pollution-free country-side living located not too far from the hustle and bustle of KL city life. The diminishing land supply in KL, coupled with the newly imposed limited plot ratio by the local authorities are factors that are driving up square footage prices of new strata property projects in KL city centre and also areas of Greater KL. Brezza One Residency is a good value asset in its segment and for the location.

The selling price from the smaller units starts from RM530,000. The affordable mortgage of RM2,000 per month is definitely a draw factor for many medium to high-income households opting for a better quality of life without compromising the convenience and vibrancy of urban living. The first 2 blocks, Alstonia and Bauhinia, that were launched in 2019 are scheduled for completion in 2022.

Target Market

Brezza One Residency is a quality project most suited for families who are looking for a home closer to nature and also retirees retiring to a quieter slower-paced lifestyle. City dwellers who are caught up in the daily hustle-and-bustle of city life may also want to consider Brezza One Residency as an option for weekend getaways. There is a growing number of parents who are putting a greater emphasis on a well-balanced environment for bringing up their young families. Many are looking for a home that is closer to nature where children have the luxury of breathing cleaner air and spending more quality time outdoors in a natural setting, yet at the same time not too disconnected from society and everyday life essentials.

Brezza One Residency offers a great step-back to a slower serene pace of life but not jolts one out of the comfort of urban-lifestyle that one is used to or too remote to access the daily basic needs. There are plenty of facilities for nurturing the health and wellness aspects of life that one may never have had the time for. The larger type A and C variants may be the choice units for young families who are looking for comfortable spacious homes. Older couples or retirees who are looking to downsize may find the smaller type B and D more attractive.

Competitor Analysis

The pricing of less than RM450 psf for a new condominium that is close to the heart of KL city centre is now a rarity. In Q1 2020 the price trend for secondary sub-sale of condominiums around the Ampang area-averaged RM625 psf. During the same period, high-rise residential properties within 10km of KL city centre averaged between RM600 to RM1,300.

If buyers are location-centric, there are not many new developments within the 2km radius of Brezza One Residency. The Bukit Ampang area is relatively undeveloped. One known residential development at Bukit Ampang is the low-density, landed, gated and guarded leasehold Permai Villa 3-storey Terrace/Link house project with sub-sale asking prices which are comparable at around RM420. Permai Villa definitely offers larger homes for young growing families but may not be suitable for buyers looking to downsize. The selling price, surpassing the RM1 million mark also constricts the pool of buyers to only the higher middle to higher-income households.

As for the Jalan Ampang area, there are several new launches and a few newly completed projects. These projects are very much closer to the heart of KL city centre but they offer a very different experience and living environment in comparison to Brezza One Residency. There are projects such as Neu Suites and Arte Plus Jalan Ampang that come in smaller dimensions and NOVO Jalan Ampang and M-City that offer a wider range of apartment sizes.

However, in comparison to Brezza One Residency, the two common factors that these Jalan Ampang residences share is the higher density and also a much higher sale price point. These properties are able to command a higher psf due to their proximity to KL city centre, and NOVO and M-City ‘s property value is further enhanced by their freehold land tenure. The price differential of leasehold Arte Plus and Brezza One Residency is much lesser due to their similar land tenure. Generally, freehold properties are more desirable and can command higher prices. In comparison to Brezza One Residency, the freehold tenure NOVO is asking RM1,730/sq.ft, that is 4 times higher, and as for M-City’s recent transactions are trending 2 to 2.5 times higher at RM800 – RM1,090/sq.ft.

Both Neu Suites and Arte Plus offer compact suite units starting from 500 sq. ft. which are more sought-after by young, single urban professionals. The larger units of Arte Plus with a built-up of 1,000 sq ft. would comfortably accommodate young urban couples but may not be suitable for growing families. Novo and M-City offers a wider range of apartment sizes that can accommodate households of various sizes. However, for a residence of similar size to Brezza One Residency’s 1,200 to 1,500 sq.ft. property, buyers should be prepared to pay closer to RM1 million with monthly mortgage repayment of RM4,000.

The Brezza One Residency is guaranteed to be the optimal choice for families seeking good sized homes in a noise-free and pollution-free countryside environment at an affordable price for middle-class residents.

Brezza One Residency Developer: Setia Awan Sdn. Bhd.

Brezza One Residency is developed and built by Setia Awan, a reputable property developer from Perak with more than two decades of experience in building residential homes, malls and commercial properties. As of the year 2020, the group owns a substantial land bank of 5,000 acres across Malaysia.

In the two decades, Setia Awan has completed 120 property projects comprising 7,005 units of properties. Some of its better-known projects are D-Mall, D-Hotel, Seri Iskandar Business Center, Sri Melaka Residensi, Uni Suites and Lekir Apartment. Recently, the company bagged the Winner of the 2019 Iproperty Development Excellence Award (IDEA) for the best affordable development category. Currently, Setia Awan has a well-diversified development portfolio of ongoing projects worth an estimated RM5 billion in total gross development value (GDV).