Bougainvilla (also known as Bougainvilla Condominium) is an older apartment which is conveniently located right besides Berjaya Times Square, within the up and coming Bukit Bintang area. Not to be confused with the other Bougainvilla apartment in Segambut. This peaches & cream colored condominium comprises of one 18-storey tower with only 4 units per floor that make up a total of 64 units (4 penthouse duplexes). It was recently refurbished whereby they have upgraded the entry point with new guard post, fence, etc. - which enhanced its looks from outside. The interior lobby has been renovated and the common areas such as the swimming pool and entry ways are also undergoing a makeover.Situated in the south side of Bukit Bintang, Bougainvilla is actually quite suitable for families with kids as there are two schools immediately adjcacent: SRJK (C) Jalan Imbi and SMK (P) Bandaraya and SRK (P) Dato Abu Bakar 1 & 2 are within a 3 minute walk. Berjaya Times Square (8th largest building in the world) is right across the street with innumerable stores including a Cold Storage supermarket and a 24 hour 7-11. In addition, there are several more renowned shopping malls within walking distance; Pavilion, Sungai Wang Plaza, BB Plaza, Lot 10, Fahrenheit 88, Low Yat Plaza and Starhill Gallery. Numerous excellent restaurants are located on adjacent streets. Accessibility-wise, Bougainvilla is conveniently located at the end of the Smart Tunnel exit or can be reached from either Jalan Imbi or Jalan Changkat Thambi Dollah. Jalan Tun Razak, Jalan Pudu, Jalan Kg Pandan are very nearby. Alternative to driving, residents here can use public transport at the Imbi Monorail station inside times Square. Also, Hang Tuah RapidKL LRT station is about a 10 minute walk away.
Property Details
Name: Bougainvilla (also known as Bougainvilla Condominium) Address: Jalan 1/77B, Off Jalan Imbi, Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur Type: Condominium Tenure: Freehold No. of Blocks: 1 No. of Storey: 18 No. of Units: 64 Built-up: 1,529 sf Subsale Price: Rental: Facilities
Swimming pool Gymnasium Squash court 2 Saunas individual covered parking 24-hour security with extensive CCTV and electronic access control system high Speed fiber-optic internet connections available Market Trends
Analysis
Location makes Bougainvilla highly desirable in spite of the somewhat tarnished reputation of the nearby neighborhood. But this is improving as the general area is slated for major new developments for example the massive Islamic Financial District will be just across the street. Being situated in the heart of the city naturally traffic congestion can be bad during peak hours. It is also quite hard to drive in and out from the condominium in the morning and afternoon as the area is full with parent's cars and school buses. The building management of Bougainvilla recently changed from a Joint Management Board to a Management Council format and many improvements are underway to further upgrade the building's quality and reputation.
