Sekinchan’s first high-rise condominium

The One Residence@Sekinchan development that rises over this sleepy fishing village known for its paddy farming is poised to boost economic activities here.
By YVONNE YOONG
yvonneyoong@thestar.com.my

THE coastal town of Sekinchan which is known as a hub for eco-tourism heralded by emerald green paddy fields and rustic fishing villages woke up to its maiden high-rise development named One 

Residence@Sekinchan in Sabak Bernam, Selangor that integrates high quality city living with serene countryside ambiance.

Located in the heart of Pekan Sekinchan and situated about 28km from Kuala Selangor, this development representing the first-ever condominium developed in a small coastal town in Malaysia was undertaken by Bina Variamas Development Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of KM Land Group.

One Residences@Sekinchan comprises 286 condominium units.  It is complemented by seven units of three-storey shop offices. Tower A, with its 15 storeys that has been named “Ally” was launched in 2011. To date, it has recorded sales of over 100 of its units ranging from 1,000sq ft to 1,200sq ft. With the key handover taking place in November 2013, Tower A is now sold out to owner occupiers in the form of local residents who also purchased the units as holiday homes while investors have also purchased the remaining units priced at around RM360 per sq ft or from RM350,000.

Known for its lively fishing village, abundant paddy fields and fresh seafood, the tourist destination of Sekinchan welcomed its first high-rise condominium named as One Residence@Sekinchan in this peaceful small coastal town.

Having obtained the Certificate of Completion & Compliance (CCC) this August, the 178 units at Block A have vacant possession and ready for moving in.

Following the successful take-up rate of ‘Ally’, over 70% of the 102 units at the 18- storey Block B with built-up areas ranging between 1,200sq ft and 1,400sq ft named as ‘Bliss’ which will be completed by mid-2015 has already been sold.

“One Residence@Sekinchan has now become a sought-after residence as it integrates a high quality lifestyle within the development while enabling residents to enjoy the pleasant countryside environment,” said KM 

Land Group founder and managing director Kee Lian Yong.

The leasehold development spread across 3.95 acres (1.59 ha) of land that comes with a GDV (gross development value) of approximately RM120mil is located in the picturesque countryside overlooking the 

Straits of Malacca. He said that it will form a new eye-catching landmark and will spur economic activities for the community, given the potential of the low-built village famous for being a major rice producer in the central Peninsular of Malaysia and a pivotal supply point for seafood.

The One Residence@Sekinchan boasts panoramic views of paddy fields in the distance and that of the Straits of Malacca.

 This first of its kind development in Sekinchan will be boosted by 24-hour guarded security facility coupled by full condominium facilities which include a half-sized Olympic infinity swimming pool, jogging path, children’s playground, badminton/basketball multipurpose hall and a fitness gymnasium. There will be three-storeys allocated for car parks and each unit will come with a free car park. The maintenance fee will be priced at an estimated 15 sen per sq ft per month.

According to Kee, he undertook this development with PKNS (Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor) and the Selangor State Development Corporation because of the value creation the project could generate for the community here while establishing high quality residences.

He added that this was a consolidated effort to kick-start the transition of a normal agriculture, fishing village towards the path of urban development using the instruments of value creation, sustainable development and quality enhancement.

Established in 2010, KM Land Group’s aims include bringing integrated commercial and residential developments to suburban areas in its attempt to improve social values and contribute to the economic progress of suburban areas.

These include developments such as One Kesas in Klang and SB Perdana, Sabak Bernam in Selangor and Sungkai Perdana in the old town of Sungkai.

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