RUNNYMEDE Group of Companies is a niche property developer in Malaysia with projects in Penang and Klang Valley as well as in Australia. The nature of its developments include commercial and residential properties.

Among Runnymede's completed projects are the Giant Kota Damansara Mall in Klang Valley, Menara KWSP in George Town, as well as The Sanctuary Bungalows and Vilaris Courtyard Homes in Penang.

Exclusive homes on Penang Island

The Sanctuary by Runnymede on Penang Island is situated in Batu Uban. Spanning over 27.8 acres of premium elevated freehold land, The Sanctuary holds three distinct developments – The Sanctuary Bungalows, Vilaris Courtyard Homes and Triuni Residences.

The exclusive estate is gated and guarded, and accessible via Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah and the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu expressway.

The city centre of George Town, Penang International Airport, University Sains Malaysia, Free Trade Zone, Queensbay Mall, Bukit Jambul Golf Club, Fairview International School, Pantai Hospital and a host of key amenities such as police stations and fire stations are all close by.

The pioneer residential development is The Sanctuary Bungalows, which showcases a 69-unit gated and guarded, low-density luxury bungalows built across 12 acres.

Shades of Peranakan

The next phase of this development is the Vilaris Courtyard Homes, which incorporates an elegant modern rendition of traditional Peranakan design.

As part of The Sanctuary master plan, the Vilaris is set to replicate the success and celebrated appeal of The Sanctuary bungalows. It also marks the final phase of landed properties of this precinct.

The development is crafted with 56 units of three-storey landed courtyard homes extended across a 5.3-acre elevated luxury parcel.

Vilaris is designed as a freehold strata development, with each unit assigned an individual title. Each unit comes with a generous footprint of 24 by 80ft and built-ups ranging from 3,940 to 5,264 sq ft.

The premium units are fitted with Mitsubishi home lifts imported from Japan.

Inside Vilaris, the shades of Peranakan are painted throughout the development which also features tall ceilings and wide windows that promote natural ventilation and light.

Each Vilaris home has two entrances, which affords privacy to residents.

Living and dining areas as well as Asian and Western kitchens are located on level one of each home which is elevated from the street for more privacy. Each home can accommodate up to four vehicles.

Vilaris offers a generous four-plus- one bedroom configuration with en- suite baths. Three bedrooms are located on level two and the remaining ones are on the ground floor, with one bedroom having its very own lounge and garden.

Luxurious living in the air

For those favouring high-rise living, The Sanctuary also offers a luxury condominium parcel called Triuni, which is designed as an urban resort with an extensive array of lifestyle facilities. This development is presented in three towers that will sit on a verdant 5.36 acres.

This low-density gated and guarded property will feature a three-tier security system, round-the-clock security measures and private lobbies for each tower, accessible only by residents.

The facilities podium offers resort- style facilities spread across a 2.95-acre landscaped expanse that is designed by an award-winning Australian landscape architect.

Facilities include a 40m cascading infinity lap pool, leisure pool, wading pool, jacuzzi, cabanas, and children’s outdoor jungle gym and tree cubby.

Residents will be able to convene at the observatory deck, indoor gym and function room for social activities or take relaxing walks through manicured gardens with pebbled pavements that double-up as reflexology paths.