The Sanctuary

The Sanctuary in Batu Uban is a gated hillside community that offers prestige, security, and panoramic views of Penang Bridge and the sea. This estate comprises of bungalows, semi-detached houses, and town villas. Formerly a military quarters for high ranking officials, it has now been transformed by an Australian architect who specializes in contemporary and minimalist design.Phase 1 of The Sanctuary was completed in April 2008, and consists of 21 detached bungalows and 11 semi-detached houses. Phase 2 has 35 units of 3-storey bungalows called Vogue, Glamourette, and Magnifique. All homes come with a car porch that can accommodate up to 5 cars, while the guest room can be turned into a SOHO. All houses also have built-in security systems with CCTV, and electronic gates for residents' peace of mind.Bungalows have a built-up area of 3,500 - 6,000 sf. The key to these bungalows are the finishing touches. Imported granite tiles are at the entrance portico, while Burmese teak flooring was chosen for the bedrooms and living rooms. Tiles are used in the dry kitchen, guest room, and the bathrooms. Granite vanity tops are used in the bathrooms, while the master bedroom en-suite has double wash basins. The tap fittings and sanitary wares are imported from Japan and Europe, and brands used include TOTO, Kaldewei, Remer, and Grohe.Semi-detached houses at The Sanctuary have a built up area of 4,200 sf. They have 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. The town villas are slightly smaller, with a built-up area of 2,500 sf. The town villas cost RM700,000 onwards. The Sanctuary is strategically located in the Batu Uban Growth Triangle, and is close to an international school, Universiti Sains Malaysia, shopping centres, and golf courses. It is accessible through Lebuhraya Bayan Lepas.

Property Details

Name: The Sanctuary

Address: Jalan Batu Uban, Batu Uban, Penang

Developer: Prima Prai

Type: Residential

Tenure: Freehold

Launch Price

Town Villa: RM700,000 onwards

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The Sanctuary is a luxurious housing development with beautiful panoramic views of the sea and Penang Bridge. Lucky residents will also get to wake up every morning or get back from work every evening to the view of islands dotting the coast. The houses itself are magnificent, and fit with luxurious fittings such as granite, internationally well known brands for sanitary ware and tap fittings, and more.In addition, as The Sanctuary is close to an international school, USM, shopping centres, and golf courses, The Sanctuary definitely has enough space to create your ideal living area that is near to many excellent facilities.