Radia Residences will be one of the first high-rise serviced apartments in Bukit Jelutong, Shah Alam. The freehold is a part of a bigger Radia project, in which it will include Radia Retail and Radia Offices. The construction giant Sime Darby joined hands with another heavyweight, UEM Sunrise for this project. 2018 will be the year when Radia Residences will be ready to be occupied.Five blocks of Radia Residences will line up on top of parking bays, flanked by two office buildings. The residential buildings will be either of 11 or 12 floors, with the 640 units going off starting at RM487,000. A famous French architecture firm, J+H Boifills is the designer of the property, elevating the premium feel of it. The wide paths of the small town of Le Faubourg and the lush greenery of Las Ramblas in Spain have been said to be the inspiration behind Radia Residences.Those who stay in the upper floors of Radia Residences can enjoy a nice view of Bukit Jelutong, as there are not many high-risers there just yet. Another interesting feature of Radia Residences is the certification of BCA Green Mark, which means that the development will carry energy efficient lighting system, water efficient fittings and rainwater harvesting systems. Plus, the owners of the units will be able to enjoy fire rated doors, private gardens (attached with certain units), shoe rack (also with certain units) and built in kitchen cabinet.The facilities of Radia Residences are many. Other than the standard findings on serviced apartments such as barbecue area, gymnasium, playground, swimming pool, multipurpose hall and surau, there are also the unusual car wash area, orchid garden, lily pond, butterfly garden, koi pond, spa pool, putting green, pergola garden, jogging trace and lap pool. Radia Residences will offer the residents with many shop options, as retail lots are also available in the same big building. If it happens, a mall will also be opened in the area of Radia. Thus, basic amenities will not be a problem. Then, there are colleges such as Management & Science University (MSU), Al-Madinah International University, Malaysia Institute for Supply Chain Innovation (MISI) and Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) nearby. A secondary school called SMK Bukit Jelutong can be found in the vicinity too. In addition, Guthrie Golf Academy Pitch & Putt Course, Darul Ehsan Medical Centre and the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport are also nearby.A plethora of highways can be travelled from the area of Radia Residences. These are North Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE), Guthrie Corridor Expressway (GCE), Federal Highway, Shah Alam Expressway (KESAS), Kemuning - Shah Alam Highway (LKSA), North - South Expressway Central Link (ELITE) and the proposed Damansara - Shah Alam Highway (DASH).
Property Details
Name: Radia Residences Address: Persiaran Singgahsana, Bukit Jelutong, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor Developer: A JV between Sime Darby & UEM Sunrise Completion Date: 2018 (estimate) Type: Serviced Apartment Tenure: Freehold No. of Blocks: 5 No. of Storey: 11 - 12 No. of Units: 640 No. of Bedrooms: 1 - (3+2) No. of Bathrooms: 1 - 4 Built-up: 695 - 2,126 sf Maintenance Fee: RM0.40 Launch Price: From RM487,000 - RM1,000,000Layouts
Type 1A1 1 bedroom + 1 bathroom (695 sf) Type 2A1 2 bedrooms + 1 bathroom (879 sf) Type 3A1 (2+1) bedrooms + 2 bathrooms (1,033 sf) Type 4C2 (2+1) bedrooms + 2 bathrooms (1,253 sf) Type 5A1 (3+1) bedrooms + 3 bathrooms (1,521 sf) Type 6A2 (3+2) bedrooms + 4 bathrooms (2,100 sf) Type 6C1 (3+2) bedrooms + 4 bathrooms (2,126 sf) Type 6D2 (3+2) bedrooms + 4 bathrooms (1,989 sf) Type 6F1 (3+2) bedrooms + 4 bathrooms (2,018 sf)Facilities
Gymnasium Barbecue area Garden Lap pool Children's pool Children's water play Children's playground Reading room Jogging track Pergola garden Putting green Tennis court Nursery room Koi pond Butterfly garden Leisure pool Spa pool Sun terrace Lily pond Community garden Orchid garden Function lawn Sauna and changing room Multipurpose hall / badminton court Table tennis Billiard games Car wash area SurauAnalysis
Clearly, Radia Residences is an interesting option. Sime Darby and UEM Sunrise are companies with proven track records, hence the brand is already assured. The serenity and the light density that comes with Bukit Jelutong mean that future residents can be sure of relaxing after work at home. The facilities that will be at bay will no doubt help the process. There are numerous layouts on offer, giving buyers options, and the fact that a famous French architecture is behind the design, the potential of this property is definitely enviable. Surely, the BCA Green Mark certification is a product of the smart design from the French.However, it must be noted that the surrounding areas are very light in term of population. Hence, there is that worry that the commercial section of Radia will not take off. What more with failed commercial blocks that are already there in Bukit Jelutong.The promise of the project looks to be a positive one. Only the unproven Bukit Jelutong looks to be the barrier between Radia Residences and instant success. Fortunately, the smart brains at Sime Darby and UEM Sunrise have surely thought this through, and will do their best to ensure that Radia will be a well known social and shopping hubs.
