Taman Kristal is a freehold condominium located within Mount Erskine in Tanjung Tokong, Penang on the northeast part of the island. Completed in 2 phases in 1999 and 2002, the oldest of the condominium is as of now 14 years old and is bearing its age well. Taman Kristal consists of 4 apartment blocks with each block standing 21 storeys high, and with approximately 12 units to a floor. The built up of each unit ranges between 700 to 750 sf and consists of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The lowest price that these units are going for are RM320,000, while rental for a whole unit is as low as RM1,000. The maintenance fees for each unit is RM100.Due to the age of Taman Kristal, all the available units for sale are usually partially furnished with the usual kitchen cabinets, hoods and hobs. Most of them also come with water heaters and some of them even come with air-conditioners. Buyers will also have the option of choosing fully furnished units, and all units for rent are fully furnished. Residents will have the choice of getting a sea view unit or a hill view unit.Living in a condominium certainly has it perks, and Taman Kristal offers no less. For exclusive use of the residents is the usual enchilada of facilities such as the swimming pool, tennis court, basketball court, gymnasium, landscaped garden, ping pong table and community hall. Residents will also have the luxury of a car wash bay, and as with the norm, safety is ensured by the 24-hour security.Gurney Plaza is close to Taman Kristal by car, and Phor Tay High School and the primary and secondary Penang Chinese Girls School are within walking distance. Banks, eateries and clinics are all within close driving distance as Georgetown the capital of Penang is only minutes away by car. It is well connected to Penang via Jalan Burma, Jalan Gottlieb and Jalan Bagan Jermal, of which the latter is connected to Jalan Kelawei. Getting the public transport will involve a walk out on Jalan Bagan Jermal where the Rapid Penang bus 101 and 104 from the Weld Quay bus station and bus 102 from the Penang International Airport stops by there.
Property Details
Name: Taman Kristal Address: 10470 Tanjung Tokong, Penang Completion Date Phase 1: 1999 Phase 2: 2002 Type: Condominium Tenure: Freehold No. of Blocks: 4 No. of Storey: 21 No. of Bedrooms: 3 No. of Bathrooms: 2 Built-up: From 700 sf Maintenance Fee: RM100 Subsale Price: Rental: Facilities
Swimming pool Tennis court Basketball court Gymnasium Landscaped garden Ping pong table Community hall 24-hour security Car wash bayAnalysis
Taman Kristal is set minutes away from the city centre of Georgetown and is equally close to Gurney Drive, making it a victim of heavy traffic congestion on the roads between Bagan Jermal to the Gottlieb Road junction. This would cause quite a bit of irritation for residents who use these roads during peak hours. The condominium is in rather high demand as it is fairly peaceful and is mostly occupied by families. Taman Kristal's location is a real boon as it is located in Tanjung Tokong which its land is currently in extremely high demand due to its proximity to town and its higher floors that command sea views.As an investment Tanjung Kristal is a safe bet as many high end high rises are being built in the area, pushing up the prices of properties in the surrounding residential areas. It is also highly suitable as a permanent home; again because of it proximity to everything and because the neighbourhood is family-friendly.
