Taman Harmoni is a freehold apartment located in the town of Air Itam in Penang. It is located north of the highly famed city of Georgetown, surrounded by other similar housing developments. It is very centrally located at a mere 15 minutes away from the Penang Bridge and approximately 20 minutes away from the Penang International Airport.Considered to be one of the older developments in the area, Taman Harmoni is a low rise consisting of two separate blocks that stand 5 and 6 storeys tall. Density is very low with only a total of 68 units with an average of 8 units to a floor, with every unit sized at about 1,020 sf housing 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Selling prices start from RM550,000.Completed in 1994, Taman Harmoni is a fully occupied apartment that is relatively well maintained as compared to other developments of that age in the market. Buyers can generally expect to get a partially furnished unit that come already furnished with built-in kitchen cabinets and sanitary ware in the bathrooms.Many of the units in Taman Harmoni have also been renovated upon, giving each unit its own unique design. Air-conditioners are also common fixings that come with these subsale properties. Residents also have the luxury of many facilities, such as covered as well as outdoor parking, a landscaped garden and a children's playground. 24-hour security is also provided.The closest shopping centre to cater to the residents of Taman Harmoni is the ever popular Gurney Plaza that is only 10 minutes away, located along the same road as the famed Gurney Drive. Local banks are aplenty a mere 5 minutes drive out from home as are primary and secondary schools, while the nearest medical centre is the Penang Adventist Hospital.Taman Harmoni is well connected via a myriad of trunk roads such as Jalan Air Hitam, Jalan Scotland and Jalan Masjid Negeri. Access point to the heavily traveled highway of Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu is only 10 minutes away, as is Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah which is a dedicated highway to the Penang International Airport.
Property Details
Name: Taman Harmoni Address: Solok Sekolah La Salle, 11400 Air Itam, Penang Completion Date: 1994 Type: Condominium Tenure: Freehold No. of Blocks: 2 No. of Storey: 5 & 6 No. of Units: 68 No. of Bedrooms: 3 No. of Bathrooms: 2 Built-up: From 1,020 sf Maintenance Fee: RM100 Subsale Price: From RM550,000 Rental: From RM1,500Facilities
Outdoor parking Landscaped garden Children's playground 24-hour securityAnalysis
Taman Harmoni is located in one of the most central areas to town, with easy access to all amenities. There are however drawbacks to this busy area, as traffic congestion is always at its worst around the area during peak hours. Traffic on Jalan Scotland are at crawls at the best of times, where it can come to a complete standstills at the junctions.Despite being located in one of the busiest areas in Air Itam, residents of Taman Harmoni enjoy much peace and quiet within the grounds of their apartment where sound pollution from the traffic ebbs and disappears. There have been no reported break-ins, and residents feel safe in their chosen homes.The market price of Taman Harmoni has risen drastically over the years due to its very central location and freehold status. Many have bought a unit at this apartment for the investment opportunities it provides on the Penang Island. Most of the units here are however still privy to owners who choose to call this place their home.
