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sorry small picture :bash: :bash:

It's still in Sentul...

What's wrong with Sentul?

here's the link..

http://www.propertynetasia.com.my/NewDevelopment/sentulraya/TheSaffron/

Why name it after a spice? Whats next? "The turmeric"?

Why name it after a spice? Whats next? "The turmeric"?


I have no idea....maybe they wanna 'spice it up' a lil :lol: I think naming it after native spices makes it sounds more exotic......like The Tamarind.....very original! :okay:

I have no idea....maybe they wanna 'spice it up' a lil :lol: I think naming it after native spices makes it sounds more exotic......like The Tamarind.....very original! :okay:

The Tamarind also in Sentul right? how about The Maple at Sentul West..kinda funny too..but none of it can top MyHabitat..:lol:

Yeah weird names. Luckily Binjai was named based on the street it is located else can't rationalise it at all! We have Jalan Petai and Jalan Jering in *cough*Taman Cheras*cough*.
MyHabitat..sounds like some forum username.

LOL MyHabitat cracks me up.

We have Jalan Petai and Jalan Jering in *cough*Taman Cheras*cough*.



Eh......Taman Cheras where got Jalan Petai and Jalan Jering? We have Jalan Lobak, Jalan Durian :D, Jalan Serai Wangi, Jalan Bawang, Jalan Pelaga, Jalan Selasih, Jalan Kaskas, Jalan Halia Bara and Jalan Ketumbar.

Luckily I stayed at Jalan Ketumbar and not Jalan Durian ( which is the street behind mine :D ). Wah.....Imagine Jalan Ketumbar in English - Coriander Street :okay: :D

oops..no jalan petai..but got jalan jering..more powerful than petai :lol:

http://www.asiamaya.com/kualalumpur/sungai_besi/jalan_ketumbar.gif

Eh? That part called Jalan Jering meh? I tot the whole stretch is Jalan Halia Bara? :? Gotta ask my uncle since he's staying there :D Actually the map not that accurate esp the Jalan Cheras Lama part. ;)

Now if they really want to spice up their building names... how about naming them... say, menara belacan, petai towers, the cincalok.

soon we'll hav mamak tower, laksa tower, curry tower, mutabak tower, cempedak tower and etc... i think i've heard of a street in Penang called cempedak street and cabai street.. :uh:

Nothing wrong with a name liao. :lol:

Yeah..come to think of it Menara Multipurpose sounds funnier

what i heard about the project in sentul by YTL is :
Sentul east - development for shopping paradise (vibrancy & hapenning places) condo's name using spice... red & hot
Sentul west - park living concept (greenery & art) condo's name using tree - green & relaxing

WELCOME TO THE FORUM SK2000 :D

YTL’s The Saffron secures 60pc pre-launch sales
July 8 2006
BusinessTimes


YTL Land & Development Bhd’s latest residential development in its Sentul East development — The Saffron —has registered pre-official launch sales of 60 per cent.
The Saffron consists of four high-rise towers containing a total of 467 freehold units.

“When we started our registration exercise for The Saffron last year we were consciously aware of the soft market conditions, and the general health of the local real estate market,” YTL Land & Development executive director Datuk Yeoh Seok Kian said in a statement.

He said Malaysia’s relaxation of legislations on property purchases by foreigners has led the company to successfully court buyers from across Asia and Europe.

Yeoh said buyers for Saffron have come from as far as Hong Kong, the US, the UK, and mature Middle Eastern markets like Dubai and Qatar.

With two blocks at 17 storeys and two blocks at 24 storeys, The Saffron’s outstanding façade is set to alter Sentul’s already changing skyline, the statement said.

This is further complemented by the extensive landscaping provided within the condominium complex, comprising three separate pools for both serious swimmers and kids, themed gardens with play structures for children, and the 0.4ha Saffron Park.

Units are priced from RM239,000 onwards. They are available in different layouts starting from 1,000 sq ft onwards.

The Sun Daily, 11 July 2006

By Loo Pik Kwan

PETALING JAYA: The Saffron, the second condominium in Sentul East under YTL Land & Development Bhd's billion-ringgit urban renewal development, has registered 60% sales.

According to the developer, the RM150 million project has attracted foreign buyers from Hong Kong, the US, the UK, United Arab Emirates and Qatar.

On the foreign interest, its executive director Datuk Yeoh Seok Kian said: "Given Malaysia's climate for foreign investment, we saw a large opportunity for the local property sector in foreign markets. The relaxation on foreign purchases and the Malaysia My Second Home programme have made it easier for developers to market their products overseas. The impact has been tremendous, as we've successfully courted property markets across Asia and in the UK and Europe as well."

Yeoh added that when the company started its registration exercise for The Saffron last year, the property market conditions were soft. "The only way to ride this dip in the cycle was by providing homes that meet the most stringent quality standards."

Developed by a subsidiary, Sentul Raya Sdn Bhd, The Saffron comprises 467 units housed in four blocks. With two blocks of 17 storeys and another two of 24 storeys, the built-ups are from 1,000 to 1,873 sq ft. Prices start from RM239,000 and the maintenance fee is 25 sen psf.

Sited on 4.6 acres of freehold land, the units come in five sizes and layouts. There are 3-, 3+1 and 4+1 bedroom units. Some units on the podium deck offer a private garden and water features. It is scheduled for completion in March 2009.

The surroundings will have extensive landscaping and features three pools, themed gardens and a one-acre Saffron Park. The Tamarind, which is the first development by YTL Land & Development in Sentul East, was launched in 2002. The four-block development has a total of 498 units and a gross develop ment value of RM130 million.

Meanwhile, the Sentul Link, which will connect Lebuhraya Mahameru to Sentul, is sched uled to open next month. With the opening of the flyover, motorists can expect smoother travel between Lebuhraya Mahameru and Jalan Sentul. The link, a Design & Build project under Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur, is undertaken by a YTL subsidiary, Syarikat Pembenaan Yeoh Tiong Lay Sdn Bhd. It was to have been completed by the middle of the year.

Tamarind - Asam
Saffron - Kunyit

Likely curry themed spices :)

Possible other names -
Coriander
Clove
Lemongrass
Nigella
Nutmeg
Paprika
Turmeric

whereas the tree themed -
Maple (existing)
Oak
Pine
Fir
Spruce
Sequoia
Baobab
Cypress
Birch
Beech
Mahogany
Aspen
Poplar
Willow
Juniper

How's the Sentul East apartments and development going? Any news?

From developers page.
Progress as of November 2006

Tower A
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Tower B
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Tower C
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Tower D
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Great update Greg!! Looking very nice!!

The Saffron updates
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The Tamarind which located next to The Saffron
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The Tamarind from distance
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i just dont like sentul area :(

hmm...but for what it's worth, it is getting better. It is not Bangsar, Hartamas or Damansara. ;)

true. didnt deny that. i been there couple of times...

dunno wat all the names of spices is about but the result is poor. have you guys been into one of these units??

20 Aug 2007: City & Country: Finding success in Sentul
By Allison Lee
THEEDGEDAILY

There was a time when many would have thought twice about moving into a condominium in Jalan Sentul, Kuala Lumpur. Now, it is a different story in the more-than-a-century-old railway town.

Five years ago, YTL Land & Development Bhd unveiled its 10-year master plan for the freehold 294-acre Sentul West and Sentul East development. While acknowledging that the general public perception of the area does linger, executive director Datuk Yeoh Seok Kian says he is proud of the success achieved in the area’s renewal.

That the RM7-billion Sentul West and Sentul East represent YTL Land’s flagship project also means success is crucial to the developer.

The masterplan boasts a mixed development project comprising residential, commercial and retail portions but the developer does not intend to be rigid. “We recognise that for a long-term masterplan to succeed, it is important to have flexibility in product offerings and to be continually attuned to market conditions. Thus, the masterplan has been designed to adapt to trends, ensuring that it remains suited to market needs at every economic turn,” Yeoh shares.

While changes abound in Sentul, Yeoh will not allow himself to forget what he describes as the colour, soul and spirit of Sentul’s rich history, which led to YTL Land’s vision for the town’s renewal.

Sentul West is a haven of greenery, anchored by the country’s first private and gated 35-acre park — Sentul Park. The area will comprise exclusive condominium residences, offices and shops. It currently houses The Maple residences, Sentul Park, The KL Performing Arts Centre (KLPac) and the Sentul Park Koi Centre (SPKC).

Sentul East is conceptualised as a blend of Malaysian flavours that sets the tone for modern downtown living. Among the housing products in Sentul East are The Tamarind, completed in 2005, and The Saffron, launched last March. A new commercial project, d7, will be launched here soon.

The Maple
Evidence of YTL Land’s success in Sentul would be secondary market transactions of The Maple’s units at RM420 psf or capital appreciation of 60%. The Maple has 318 condos housed in two 30-storey towers and according to Yeoh, the units can fetch rental yields of 13%.

“The Maple is much sought-after because it is the only residence in Malaysia that offers a landscaped private gated park, akin to London’s Hyde Park. Residents get to enjoy a host of activities, like boating, jogging, scenic picnics, bird watching, camping, outdoor movies and concerts, in a rare, green lung in the city,” Yeoh explains.

Unique selling features of the project include its unusual and attractive designs, such as a one-acre landscaped podium deck, three pools, four themed gardens and a porte cochere grand lobby entrance.

“With more than 50 years of experience in construction, we are able to be creative with our designs, taking bold steps in layouts and project concepts. Also, our expertise ensures our projects are built safely at an affordable cost,” Yeoh continues.

The Maple is not the only YTL Land condominium here that is doing well. The value of the 498-unit Tamarind, the first condominium to be launched in 2002 at RM180 psf, has appreciated to RM260 psf.
The 490-unit Saffron, launched in March 2006 at RM220 psf, has since seen prices on the secondary market rise to RM280 psf. The Saffron is 90% sold with completion slated for March 2009.

One of the factors that have helped increase the appeal of YTL Land’s projects in Sentul is recent improvements to infrastructure, thanks to the Sentul Link that connects Lebuhraya Mahameru to Jalan Sentul and the Duta-Segambut Link designed to ease traffic flow at Jalan Segambut and the Jalan Duta roundabout.

The widening of Jalan Ipoh has also enhanced accessibility to Sentul. Another boon is the completion of the Duta-Ulu Klang Expressway (DUKE), which offers residents direct access to the SPRINT, Federal, North-South and Karak highways.

Going forward
So, what’s next for YTL Land? According to Yeoh, while most of the components in Sentul West are already in place (Sentul Park, KLPac and SPKC), there are more projects coming up in Sentul East, like the RM80-million d7, YTL Land’s first commercial project in the area.
“d7 is perhaps the most significant point of progress in our vision because the launch of any commercial property depends on the community already having in place a solid foundation to ensure demand and value for office and retail spaces,” says Yeoh.

d7 offers 109 duplex offices, office suites and bridge units. It is open for registration and will be launched in two to three months. d7 offers lush landscaping, water features and artistic sculptures in the atrium area, and it fronts the Sentul Walk.

After d7, YTL Land will be putting on the market more condos around the Sentul Park. It is planning for the Sentul Park Fine Arts Gallery, which will be the visual arts complement to the performing arts offerings at KLPac.

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what a beauty!!! the pool area is definitely a tranquil! maybe cause there ain't n o one there? Like the wooden deck extended off into the pool...very unique.

The Maple at Sentul West

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Thanks for the pics rizalhakim. YTL truly stands for quality.

rizal u really work so hard for this forum.

Do u have any unit in every condo u visited? i mean own unit. Anyway, it is really nice there.

Your pic taken all b4 i moved in. I moved in Saffron October 2008. Almost a year i stay here.

Keep it up work.
:)

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