Bayswater Condominium, Gelugor, Penang

Real Estate Review: Bayswater Condominium, Gelugor

Bayswater Condominium is a condominium in Gelugor, Penang. It was completed in 2007. Comprising 2 blocks on freehold land at Lebuh Tunku Kudin 2, it was named after the Bayswater neighbourhood in London. The condominiums are 26 storeys tall, and have a size ranging from 1173 to 1636 square feet. Standard units have 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. There are a total of 396 units. The estimated selling price ranges from RM380,000 to RM500,000. Estimated rental is RM1500 to RM2500. Maintenance fee is RM0.12 per square foot.

Bayswater Condominium (20 September 2009)
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Facilities

Facilities at Bayswater Condominium include security services, sheltered car park, swimming pool, gymnasium, jacuzzi, landscaped garden, enclosed lift lobby with CCTV and card access.

Location

Bayswater Condominium is 8.3 km from Magazine Circus. It is ideal for executives working in the Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone, as it is along the coastal expressway. If you are working in the city, it is still within a manageable distance, though you can also consider other properties that are nearer.

Public Transport

People staying at Bayswater don't usually rely on public transport. Nonetheless, Rapid Penang Bus 206 goes to Tesco Penang across the road from Bayswater.

Amenities

The nearest schools are Sekolah Menengah Hamid Khan, Sekolah Menengah Chung Hwa Confucian, and Sekolah Kebangsaan Jelutong Barat. The nearest market is the Jelutong Market and the Batu Lanchang Market. The nearest hypermarket is Tesco Penang across the road. The nearest shopping mall is Queensbay Mall. The nearest petrol station from Bayswater is Caltex Gelugor. The nearest hospital is Lam Wah Ee Hospital. E-Gate is a popular place nearby with a good selection of restaurants.

Traffic

Traffic along Jalan Tunku Kudin is very heavy during much of the day, as it is one of the main the exits from the Penang Bridge. Access to Bayswater is through the Jelutong Expressway, Jalan Tunku Kudin, Jalan Faraday and Jalan Akuarium. Apart from Jalan Akuarium, the other three may experience jams especially during the evening rush hour, and particularly on Friday.