Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Latest in Historical Melaka



UNRAVEL THE HIDDEN GEM AT THE MOST COVETED LOCATION IN MELAKA
                     "an artful blend of the new with the old"






old Dutch map of Fort and Town  






 drawing by anonymous artist of  Dutch Melaka at the end of 18th century


      
     


Hatten Group's latest offering is The Hatten Suites in the upmarket township of Hatten City which sits on the sea front of The Straits of Melaka. Hatten City is an integrated mixed development in the heart of Melaka Raya; close to the city center with its vibrant nightlife and minutes away from the UNESCO Heritage area of Jonker Street, the Stadhuys, the Melaka River community and A'Formosa.

This latest development is poised to lift off as Melaka is about to take off on a long awaited journey into the vibrancy of the business world; yet a different and unique one with tourism at the heart of historical Melaka.

Present statistics show that Melaka's present hotel rooms of 4,000 is insufficient to cater to the present number of weekend tourists. Any local would testify to the fact of ending up without accommodation on an impromptu visit during weekends and public holidays.
The projected figures compiled show that Melaka will need at least 8,000 rooms by 2015.

Double Tree Hilton will make its mark in Melaka by then and it will be located side by side with the Hatten Suites. The Double Tree Hilton is also built by Hatten Group.


Melaka on the verge of Renewal - video

Upcoming Launch is in on 24th May 2013. Pre-launch special rates are available now till then.
Please call or email Christine at
012 3821107
christinelgc@gmail.com









Tuesday, March 12, 2013

KL Properties - The Reserve @ Ulu Klang: Only 8 Units available









The Reserve - an enclave of 37 designer bungalows.
Sited at foothills of the Klang Gates Quartz Ridge, 100 million years and the world's longest Quartz Ridge - this unique setting together with the views of the surrounding rain forest and the pristine waters of the natural stream that meanders across this land.

A total of 21 acres sub-divided into 37 bungalows means a land-to-home ratio of less than 2 units per acre. 
350,000 sq ft is designated common ancillary areas artfully landscaped with mature trees and shrubs.

The Reserve is gated and guarded with high-tech security surveillance, perimeter fencing, CCTV,  24hr security and fibre-optic intruder detection systems. Security of the community is a major priority of the developer.

Each bungalow is unique. There are 8 designs and each bungalow is individual in its setting.....whether it is by the stream or it offers a vista of the Quart Ridge or the tropical rain forest.

The built-up areas range from 7,000sq ft to 11,000sq ft. Features include swimming pools, gymn rooms,
decks and courtyards for entertaining, full wall/ceiling panels of glass to take advantage of the breath-taking scenery and expansive driveways to park a minimum of 3 to 4 luxury sedans.
All bedrooms have ensuite bathrooms.

There are only 8 units left. 85% of the 37 bungalows have been sold. Expected completion date is mid-2013.

Sunday, March 10, 2013

The Rice Miller Development - A Vanguard Project in the Inner City






Spurred by a commitment to preserving historical legacies, The Rice Miller Project is a mixed use real estate development in a UNESCO World Heritage Site in George Town. It consists of four adjoining parcels of freehold land on a 3-acre site by old Penang harbor - bounded by Beach Street on the west, the well-known "Banking Street" on the island and Weld Quay to the east. With just 83 units of private residences, The Rice Miller Hotel and Residence will be an urban oasis where life's amenities are never more than a short walk away.



Project Features:
  • Boutique Hotel
  • Private Residences
  • Select Commercial Office/Retail
  • Conservation and adaptive reuse of two shophouses and five godowns

This multi-featured project is expected to have the following in addition
to the hotel and residences: event centre, private club, lifestyle pavilion with spa and gym, diagnostic/healthcare and lifestyle amenities.



Welcome to Vintage Penang - where Classic meets Contemporary.














George Town is Penang's historic inner city with architecture and communities going back to the time of early traders and settlers in the late 1700s. A substantial part of the old fabric and cultural vibrancy still lingers today. It is this encounter with inner city living that makes Penang a unique heritage experience.




Waterside Urban Oasis

Set against George Town's old waterfront, The Rice Miller Hotel and Residence is the perfect old-world setting to live, play and work. It is a place to enjoy the character and elegance of vintage Penang, and yet fulfill modern life's demands in contemporary comfort.

The attraction that made Penang a popular port-town with migrants from Europe, the Middle East, India, Ceylon, Thailand, Burma, Indonesia and China over 200 years ago is being renewed at The Rice Miller Hotel and Residence.


The Rice Miller Hotel and Residence is an international class development, an in-city harbor-side resort with all the amenities of George Town close at hand - living in the heart of a historic city adjacent to the harbor with all the services and amenities right at one's fingertips.

Beach Street back in the day

The clock-tower atop the Malayan Railway building, built in 1907, was the landmark that greeted ships and boats that came into Penang harbor. A short stroll across is Tanjung City Marina, the only marina within the city. It is in a natural harbor and once aboard, the open sea is just minutes away.



City Living in a Heritage Setting - Enjoy History in Luxury.

The Rice Miller Hotel and Residence is a unique haven in a comfortable, safe, resort-style environment - offering a complete lifestyle in the heart of the port-city, not just near the port-city. Soothing pastels predominate in the resort.



It is located in a prime location, just steps away from Tanjung City Marina and across the street from Swettenham Pier. This development enhances the surrounding community at Weld Quay to a place where any number of pleasures is never more than a short walk from home.


The Rice Miller Hotel and Residence is cool sophistication and refined culture, complete with restaurants and eclectic retail shops. It boasts a boutique hotel with incentive and meeting rooms, trendy shops and restaurants, private residences, event centre with theatre facilities, diagnostic centre, lifestyle pavilion for gym and spa, private club, and an urban grocer.


Enjoy lunch on the terrace and watch the boats pass by. Take an architectural walk through Heritage Row and stop off at the old Malayan Railway building where the past comes to life behind time-honored walls.



Rice Miller Residence - a Luxurious Private Community. Turnkey Convenience.

Discover urban living in a historic city and yet stay close to many other interests. And all part of a place called The Rice Miller's. This resort-like enclave of town homes and a boutique hotel blends the spirit of the home with a waterside resort. It is a place with all the amenities of a five-star resort in an easy-going nature.



The residences are comprised of City Suites which are condominiums with the prospect of lease option with the hotel. With only 83 City Suites, Rice Miller Residence will establish a market for affluent real estate in the heart of George Town.


Buyers do not have to wait months to fit out their units. Just unpack and you are home. Residences range from 600 to 6,000 square feet from US$180 thousand to US$2.5 million.




The Rice Miller Hotel - a Landmark Boutique Hotel



The Rice Miller Hotel sits on the old waterfront, but radiates a new form of cool. It is distinctly Asian in character with snazzy innovations and a scale of elegance unequalled on the island. ITs enviable location on Weld Quay is perfectly centered in George Town's cultural and heritage district.


The Rice Miller Hotel offers a delightful balance of Asian hospitality, life at the perfect temperature, modern amenities and impeccable services. Its neoclassical architectural meets modern-day amenities that include plasma-screen TVs and wireless Internet access.



A Complete Lifestyle all at One Venue - Services and Amenities only Moments Away.

Located in the heart of George Town's financial corridor, The Rice Miller offers a downtown address of privileged refinement and entertainment. It is your urban oasis in a UNESCO World Heritage Site, yet a private waterside haven.



Concierge amenities, shop, entertain, sip your favorite tipple or smoke a cigar, do business with your office in any part of the world, or relax in the library, these are among the many serves that The Rice Miller offers.


The Rice Miller Health & Healing Centre will offer preventive medicine and wellness services.

The setting is legendary and the concept unprecedented in Penang. All residents and hotel guests will have full access to the Rice Miller Club amenities seven days a week.



City Living, George Town - Second to None.

In George Town, you will have a real connection to local history. To live in George Town is to be constantly in awe of the communities that live there and the many festivals that are held. IT is the melting pot of a port city from the Old World.



The Rice Miller Hotel and Residence offers an upscale downtown living the heart of a historic city with all of the services and amenities right at their finger tips.




The world is just beginning to discover all vintage Penang has to offer.



Developer's Rationale

The developer, Asian Global Business (AGB), is a private limited company with interests in urban revitalization and historic preservation. The project will help unlock the value of the inner city in George Town and rebuild its mosaic of people, and transform it into a vibrant, opportunistic and innovative centre in the region.



Rebuilding in an old district is a challenge and they aim to advance sustainability at every level. The goal is to create that great place that would draw people together.



Floor Plans & Specifications



1. Rice Miller Residence I
2. Rice Miller Residence II
3. The Rice Miller Hotel
4. 1880s building to be conserved
5. Commercial block for banking & specialized services
6. Pier Market
7. Main Entrance & Security Check
8. Heritage Row 0 Event Centre with theatre facilities, Rice Miller Club, library, lifestyle pavillion
9. Landscaped courtyard



Specifications

Structure: Reinforced concrete
Walls: Brick / Reinforced concrete
Internal Wall: Bricks, dry wall partition, reinforced concrete (where app.)
Roofing: Reinforced concrete slab
Ceiling: Skim coat / plaster board / paint (where applicable)
Windows: Powder coated aluminium frames glass panel
Doors:
Main Entrance: Timber fire rated door
Balcony: Powder coated aluminium frame sliding door, Bi-Fold door (where app.)
Bedrooms: Flush timber door
Bathrooms: Flush timber door
Others: Flush timber door
Locks: Quality locksets
Flooring:
Foyer,Living,Dining,Bedrooms: High range tiles/Engineered Timber Strips (where app.)
Bathrooms: Homogeneous tiles
Kitchen: High range tiles
Utility / Balcony / Terrace: Selected high quality tiles
Wall Finishes:
General: Plaster and painting
Bathrooms: Homogeneous tiles, full ceiling height
Kitchen: Homogeneous tiles
Sanitary Ware & Fittings (Bathrooms): Sanitaryware with accessories comprising long bath, water closet, wash basin, shower, vanity tops (where app.)
Built-ins:
Kitchen: Cabinet with fittings as per ID's specification
Bedroom: Cabinet with fittings as per ID's specification
Electrical Installation:
Electrical points: Lighting & power points will be provided acc. to M&E specs.
A/C system: Suitable system to bedrooms, living, dining, kitchen acc. to M&E specs.
Telephone point: Suitable points will be provided acc. to M&E specs.
Doorbell point: 1
Hot water system: Kitchen & bathrooms
Security:
CCTV system to main access points
Card access control to all main access points
24-hour guard service & specially designed security system acc. to M&E specs.


The Rice Miller Architectural Model







The Rice Miller Development Site







TOTAL OF 83 CITY SUITES ONLY
Residences range from 600 to 6,000 square feet
Price Per Square Foot: RM 1000 - RM 1500 psf

Please call me at +6 012 3821107
email  christinelgc@gmail.com