Regency Heights, Sungai Ara, Penang

Real Estate Review: Regency Heights, Sungai Ara

Regency Heights is a condominium complex at Changkat Kenari, Sungai Ara. It comprises four 18 storey blocks totalling 529 units on freehold tenure. The apartments have a built-up area of 1,258 to 1,300 square feet. Estimated selling price is from RM260,000 to RM300,000 while rental is estimated between RM1,000 to RM1,500 per month. Maintenance fee is RM100 per month.

Facilities

Location

Regency Heights is 17.7 km from Magazine Circus. By Penang standard, it is far from the city. If you work in the city, you should think twice before considering a home in this neighbourhood - after all, you will be travelling through other people's neighbourhoods before you get home. It is best for people working in the south side, such as at the Bayan Lepas Industrial Zone - though even then, I would say it is a bit remote.

Public Transport

Rapid Penang Bus No. 302, 305 and 308 pass through Jalan Dato Ismail Hashim. The walk to the nearest bus stop is terribly far - something to consider if you rely on public transport.

Amenities

The nearest school is Sekolah Menengah Sungai Ara, followed by Sekolah Rendah Jenis Kebangsaan Chong Cheng and Sekolah Kebangsaan Mutiara Perdana. The nearest market is the Desa Ria Market in Desaria as well as the Sungai Ara Market. The bigger market in the area is the Bayan Baru Market. The nearest shopping centres include Sunshine Square and Giant Hypermarket. The nearest petrol stations include the Shell in Bayan Lepas town and the Esso, Caltex and Shell in Bayan Baru. The nearest hospital is Pantai Hospital.

Traffic

Traffic along Jalan Dato Ismail Hashim is heaviest between the Sungai Ara village and the junction of Jalan Kenari. The junction of Jalan Bayan and Jalan Dato Ismail Hashim is a source of congestion, especially during rush hour, when traffic queues can slow traffic to a crawl.