8 Gurney Beachfront Skymansion, Gurney Drive, Penang

Real Estate Review: 8 Gurney Beachfront Skymansion, Gurney Drive

8 Gurney Beachfront Skymansion, also called 8 Gurney @ Gurney Drive, is a condominium presently under construction (as of end 2009) at Gurney Drive, Penang. According to artist impression, it will comprise two blocks. The main tower block will be 40 storey tall, and will blend in with the other skyscrapers in the neighbourhood including One Persiaran Gurney, Eleven Gurney Drive, Sri Pangkor Condominiums, Northam Tower and Northam All Suite Hotel. There will be a total of 90 units. The standard units will have 5,800 sq ft in area, and priced from RM2 million upwards whereas the penthouse units will have a floor area of 10,740 sq ft and priced at RM3.44 million.

8 Gurney Beachfront Skymansion, under construction (22 December 2009)
© Timothy Tye using this photo

Facilities

Facilities include 24-hour security, parking lot, 24-m lap pool, waterfall fountain, beachfront restchairs, water slide, steam room, sauna, gymnasium, tennis court, squash court, walking path, children's playground and landscaped garden.

Location

8 Gurney Beachfront Skymansion is just 2.4 km from Magazine Circus. It is ideal for business owners wishing to live within George Town and yet enjoy the luxury of a beachfront.

Public Transport

If you can afford to live here, you won't be taking the bus. But in case your maid asks, Rapid Penang 103 pass along Northam Road from Kelawei Road.

Amenities

The nearest petrol station is the Shell at the junction of Kelawei Road and Birch Road. Tenby International School is one of the nearest schools, along with Wellesley Primary School. The nearest market is the Pulau Tikus Market. The nearest shopping is at Gurney Plaza. The nearest hospital is Island Hospital.

Traffic

Traffic along Northam Road is usually smooth but fast. Traffic along this stretch of Gurney Drive is light, but other parts of the promenade may get congested.