From:
Malaysia Home & Apartment Trends
Magazine Vol: 19. No: 09
TrendsArticles.com
Living in a high-rise doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy an outdoor lifestyle. The
Maple at Sentul West offers the best of all worlds lush greenery, expansive lawns, woodlands, a lake and a picturesque stream - it
sounds more like a holiday resort than a condominium development. But a new
private sanctuary now being developed at Sentul West, 5km from the heart of
Kuala Lumpur, offers all the benefits of a resort lifestyle combined with
sophisticated apartment living.
The Maple at Sentul West is the first development to be launched in Malaysia's
first private gated park, The Park at Sentul West. Developed by Sentul Raya, the
freehold development located in the 100-year-old railway town of Sentul,
features two 30-storey towers set within a picturesque 14ha park.
A private,
meandering, tree-lined driveway through the park acts as the entrance to The
Maple, helping make the transition from the main road to the arrival forecourt a
gradual, seamless process. A three-storey lobby, which extends to include a
porte cochere, adds a touch of grandeur to each tower block, while the design
of
the towers and the interiors reflect both contemporary and tropical influences.
There is extensive use of glass throughout The Maple, giving the exterior a
modern perspective, so the walls become views. Large floor-to-ceiling windows
seamlessly merge the indoors and outdoors, framing views of the park and city
skyline. Residents can also take advantage of Sky Terraces, large, individual
balconies that allow the living space to be extended outdoors.
All 318 units at The Maple have three bedrooms and an additional utility room,
with three different sized units: 158m2, 146m2 and 143m2. Both towers are
designed to ensure that the six units on each floor are on corners, with
generous living spaces and privacy. Residents will also have the convenience of
two covered carpark bays, with strata titles that come with each unit.
Each apartment has a contemporary influence, which is evident in the selection
of materials such as ceramic and mosaic tiles and timber shelving. The kitchens
are designed to allow residents to enjoy the view while preparing meals. They
are also designed for easy entertaining. Similarly, the dining room allows
guests to enjoy the spectacular views while seated at the table.
Timber
flooring in all the bedrooms provides another contemporary accent. Along with
the floor to ceiling windows that invite the outdoors in, the wood floors enhance the
natural ambience of the bedrooms.
Dato' Yeoh Seok Kian, the deputy managing director of YTL Corporation says residents at The Maple will wake to the
sounds of nature, in a setting that feels a long way from the rush of the city.
To provide peace of mind, a state-of-the-art security system is in place and
includes panic buttons, intercom lines and closed-circuit television. In
addition, infrared fencing surrounds the development, which helps to ensure a
safe environment for residents.
Resort-style facilities on hand at The Maple include a 25m-long infinity-edge
lap pool with Jacuzzi, a children's pool and play area, two squash and tennis
courts and a basketball court. The complex also offers a gymnasium, a clubhouse,
a t'ai chi court and four themed gardens that comprise a hard court for roller
blading, a kitchen garden, a meditative garden and a water garden.
Life at The
Maple also comes with lifetime access to The Park at Sentul West that allows the
residents to enjoy its numerous outdoor attractions, which include boating,
camping, outdoor movies and concerts. The picturesque setting is also ideal for
outdoor weddings.
The park landscape was designed by SekSan Design as a series of outdoor rooms,
which include a woodlands area, several fields, lawns and lakes. The environment
has been kept as natural-looking as possible, following a gardening theme common
in England in the 18th century, as the landscaping plan avoids formality and
artificiality, providing instead a relaxed, tranquil sanctuary.
Dato' Yeoh
Seok Kian says The Maple at Sentul West is an unprecedented development in the
city. "Where else in Kuala Lumpur can homebuyers find serenity, lush greenery
and lifetime access to a 14ha park, all immediately accessible from the front
door?" he says. "Discerning homeowners appreciate and understand the importance of having a park
they can also call home. This follows examples set in London and New York where
the values of properties overlooking Hyde Park and Central Park have soared in
recent years. We expect homeowners investing in The Maple to experience similar
capital gains."
Other benefits of the location include its close proximity to transport
facilities. As well as existing rail networks, there are new rail lines and
highways nearby due to be completed in the next three years.
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I The slender towers of The Maple at Sentul West are designed to reflect both
contemporary and tropical influences. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow each of the
318 units maximum views of the surrounding parkland and the city in the
distance. Each unit is also positioned on a corner of the tower.
II The condominium development is set within the 14ha Park at Sentul West, which
includes lawns, fields, wilderness areas and lakes. Boatsheds and shelters
provide alternative outdoor living areas for residents.
III In typical English tradition, there are boats and sun decks within the park.
IV Having a picnic in the woods is one way to while away a lazy afternoon. The
bird-watching station is located on the forest walk.
V The entire area is designed to be a safe haven for all the family.
VI This cantilevered sun deck features a hammock.
VII The living room is spacious and extends to the Sky Terrace, overlooking
either The Park at Sentul West or the city skyline.
VIII The interiors are designed to complement the contemporary design influence
of the apartment towers.
IX Dining areas are positioned to maximise the outlook. Each apartment also
opens to a Sky Terrace, a large balcony that extends the living areas outdoors.
X Apartments at The Maple at Sentul West offer a sophisticated, yet relaxed
lifestyle set in the tranquil surroundings of The Park at Sentul West. The
apartments feature a spacious, open-plan layout. Floor-to-ceiling windows
maximise the picturesque outlook.
XI The kitchen also reflects a modern influence. As it is open to the living
area, there is a lot of natural light.
XII The ceramic and mosaic-tiled walls of the bathroom add a touch of luxury to
the bedroom suite.
XIII Each apartment has a contemporary influence.
XIV Large windows in the master bedroom ensure the view is maximised.
XV Camping out is another way to enjoy the tranquil woodland setting of The Park
at Sentul West.
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