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Making Cyberjaya a home for all
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Imagine your home overlooking a lake, rimmed with manicured, pasture-like
lawns. At the rim of the lake at the north is a skyline of the commercial hub
and shops. And surrounding the homes are delightful and verdant greenery.
That is what homeowers of Areca’s Contempo Homes can expect at this
residential parcel in the Areca Cyberjaya township. Ground works for this parcel
has already begun along the south rim of the lake.
Within this 150-acre (60.7ha) landed residential development, residents enjoy
the 45-acre (18.2ha) lake, which has five parcels surrounding it.
Executive director of Areca Properties, Aidan Hamidon, said “The lake
complements the development, and vice versa. People get to live by the lakeside
and also experience the lifestyle by the lake. The lakeside becomes a working
feature that we like to integrate into the lifestyle here.”
The residential homes are distinct from the central business district to
create a stress-free environment though it is just a leisurely stroll away. It
is lower density in terms of car park spaces and the integration of cul-de-sacs
encourages neighbours to mingle, to create a sense of community.
When it comes to car park spaces, the houses are designed in such a manner
that the driveway has a capacity of holding four cars within, so parking cars
alongside roads become unnecessary.
Residents can even buy extra car parks, for along the perimeter of the
development will be garages available for purchase by homeowners. Each are
fitted with pipes for washing cars and ventilation.
And when it comes to Contempo Homes, Areca tries to make them smarter, by
redefining how two-storey terrace houses should look, especially compared to
those from established developments such as Petaling Jaya or TTDI.
The first type of homes, which are about 2,500sq ft, has four bedrooms with
en-suite bathrooms, for maximum and individual privacy.
In terms of space optimisation, the homes were flexibly planned with an open
living concept that maximises space from the living area all the way to the
dining and kitchen.
This concept is very much de rigeur in modern homes overseas.
It makes the living area more airy, allowing more natural light to enter
through. In this generous space, homeowners have ample opportunities to make
their home uniquely theirs. All they have to do is to bring in their personal
belongings such as furniture, televisions, additional lamps and so on.
The kitchen is ready with a refrigerator and fully fitted stove, so is the
laundry area.
For those purchasing for investment or rental purposes, this concept makes it
even more convenient as owners need not add any more fittings to the home.
Contempo Homes was constructed using the industrialised building system,
known overseas as prefabricated construction or off-site construction.
This new building technique manufactures components within a controlled
environment, either on- or off-site. These parts are then assembled at the
construction site.
This method increases productivity and quality as it is faster, cleaner and
more environmentally friendly.
Contempo Homes’ walls are made of poured concrete – not bricks – making them
stronger with a more even finishing.
Though Contempo Homes are priced for higher income earners and even foreign
investors, ultimately they are buying into sturdy, fully fitted homes, all ready
for families to move into within three months.
These landed houses are ideal for families who have outgrown apartments and
would like to upgrade to a landed piece of property.
Homeowners also enjoy the amenities – open fields, the lakeside and parks. A
nearby clubhouse has a swimming pool, a wading pool, lounge and cafeteria, gym,
surau and a barbecue area. The sports facility next to that has a tennis,
badminton and basketball courts.
The sports facility also acts as a function hall so it can easily be
converted into a community hall for parties, kenduri and gatherings.
Overall, upcoming developments include a mosque, shopping areas and a market
place, even a school.
Cyberjaya is recently coming into its own as a self-sufficient township, with
developments like Areca Cyberjaya.
Developments like DPulze – a completely integrated development – with
international schools such as Alice Smith School, will draw more people to
consider settling within this cosmopolitan setting.
