Desa Samudra is a freehold condominium set strategically in the heart of Georgetown. It is located along Jalan Logan in a well established neighbourhood. It was completed in 1993 by an unknown developer, and is in high demand due to its location. Desa Samudra is an exclusive 1 block condominium with low density at only 28 units available. It is a pretty low rise at 7 storeys high, giving it a total of 4 units per floor only. The units are adequately spacious at approximately 1,100 sf with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms each. Prices are expectedly high at an average asking price of RM600,000, and rental here is also expensive at the lowest asking price of RM2,000 per month. Interested buyers of Desa Samudra will find that they have the option of picking either semi-furnished or fully furnished units. Semi-furnished units will come with kitchen cabinets, hoods and hobs, and quite a number of the units have also had renovations done on them to expand the space and to beautify the home. Residents here will find that they are not overwhelmed with facilities, but are furnished with a swimming pool and gymnasium. Each unit will have their own personal parking bay, and the condominium is gated, guarded and taken care of by the 24-hour security. Being set in the centre of Georgetown, residents will find eateries, banks and shops a mere walk down the street. Directly opposite Desa Samudra is the Penang Specialist Maternity Hospital, and the Loh Guan Hospital is a mere 3 minutes drive away. The Penang Plaza is in the area where residents can indulge in a bit of shopping. There are a number of reputable schools in the area, namely the Methodist Girl's School, Pykett Methodist School, Convent Dato' Kramat and Francis Light School. Desa Samudra does not get anymore well connected than being located in the heart of Penang. By walking out to Anson Road, residents can catch the Rapid Penang bus 10 or 104 or they can take bus 101 at Perak Road. The Farquhar taxi stand is less than 2 kilometres away, and the Weld Quay bus terminal is just slightly further. Motorists will find that they are well connected to all the major roads of Penang.
Property Details
Name: Desa Samudra Address: Jalan Logan 11600, Georgetown Penang Completion Date: 1993 Type: Condominium Tenure: Freehold No. of Blocks: 1 No. of Storey: 7 No. of Units: 28 No. of Bedrooms: 3 No. of Bathrooms: 2 Built-up: 1,100 sf Subsale Price: Rental: Facilities
Swimming pool Gymnasium Parking bay 24-hour securityAnalysis
Desa Samudra has the advantage of being set in the perfect location right in the heart of Georgetown the capital of Penang. This means that residents who work in Georgetown might not even need to drive to work. This should be a cause of relief, as roads in the city centre can get quite congested during peak hours. Staying in the heart of Georgetown will also give residents access to all parts of Penang easily.The residents of Desa Samudra enjoy the exclusivity of knowing all their neighbours which gives them an advantage as they will know the moment a stranger steps onto the premises. This is a luxury that is not enjoyed by many condominiums today unless buyers are willing to pay millions for the exclusivity for staying in such a low density high rise. As an investment Desa Samudra is an excellent bargain as prices of residential units in the heart of any capital can only be expected to rise. Rental will also be good if buyers of Desa Samudra are looking to buy and rent out, as renters will look for homes with a good locations. Families will find this an excellent home as children will have a healthy social life being able to grow up with other children of the same age group in the community.
