Featured Article from Sabah Property Magazine - Jade Residence

Jade Residence

As a symbol of health, wealth and status, Jade has always been prized both by the Asian and Western communities worldwide. Inspired by this gemstone, the new residential project called Jade Residence aspires to bring the same qualities to a resort lifestyle development, in a location that is poised to become the most-sought after and desirable address in Kota Kinabalu.

Built in a secluded enclave in the heart of Kota Kinabalu city, adjacent to Jalan Fung Yih Ting, Likas en route to Taman Iramanis, the upcoming resort lifestyle development consisting of 135 exclusive living units will be surrounded by lush landscape and a serene ambience that is a rarity in any city in the world. Once completed, Jade Residence offers a lifestyle par excellence to those who wish to live in these comfortable settings.

In keeping with the architectural theme of its namesake, the focal point of this exclusive residential project will be a massive jade-coloured feature wall spanning from the top to the ground floor of the building, down to the waters of landscaped pools below.

This upcoming resort lifestyle and residential development project by construction mogul company Sara Timur Sdn. Bhd., has taken two years of careful planning to fully tap into the potential of the site as well as to ensure that future investors can make the best from the living spaces, comfort and facilities provided for an intended gated community residence.

Sara Timur Sdn Bhd. has been involved with the construction of numerous highprofile projects and has vast experience in constructing buildings for the resort and hospitality industry in Malaysia. The company that started in 1995 is run by a stable of competent building industry professionals with more than 30 years of experience and expertise in the construction business. Starting with a spartan crew of 10 staff, the company has grown exponentially with the demands of the country’s building industry needs and now commands a workforce of 350 dedicated staff that oversees all of its projects in Sabah, Sarawak and West Malaysia.

Broadening its horizons with a portfolio of successful undertakings, Sara Timur Sdn. Bhd. has now expanded its focus towards developing new and exciting resort and residential projects around Malaysia. Among the notable projects that the company has successfully completed are Sabah’s own prestigious Sandakan Harbour Square, an award winning project for the best Commercial Redevelopment Category of the CNBCAsia Pacific Property Awards in 2009 and upcoming projects in West Malaysia such as Mersing Laguna in Johor and Bandar Baru Tunjong, Kota Bahru. Its pioneering residential project in Sibu – Taman Tiong Ung Siew – received a lot of positive feedback from the local industry and has even been described by some as ‘a groundbreaking approach to Sibu’s residential housing design’.

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With all the luxuries of today’s modern living environment, Jade Residence will offer the convenience of 24-hour surveillance, the beauty of landscaped gardens, the comfort of gymnasium facilities and the novelty of a sky garden for residents to enjoy and entertain their guests. The design of Jade Residence will also feature a rooftop infinity wading pool – a first in Sabah - with views overlooking Likas Bay and South East Asia’s highest mountain, Mt. Kinabalu, where residents can spend quality time with family and friends while enjoying the marvelous views of suburban KK, and the Crocker Range beyond.

According to Sara Timur Sdn. Bhd.’s Managing director, Mr. John Loi, the city of Kota Kinabalu has a market for the gated, upscale residential lifestyle. “With the development of Jade Residence, we hope to offer a choice to the potential investor of choosing a lifestyle of quality over quantity”, referring to the company’s intended direction of having low-density but high-quality residential units for this project. “Having a low-density residential project at such a strategic location in the city, not only offers a more tranquil and peaceful ambience but also elevates the prestige and standing of our upcoming project of Jade Residence”.

Potential homeowners will be happy to know that each unit at Jade Residence comes ready equipped with tasteful built-in furnishings for kitchen facilities and concealed air conditioning piping which means less hacking into walls for renovation and the convenience of effortlessly transitioning into this environment of comfort and luxury. The overall concept and layout of each residential unit is designed by Sabah based architect Paul Lau and caters for all the needs of a modern family living in Kota Kinabalu. Amongst the project consultant team are Zaidun Leeng Sabah Sdn. Bhd. – Civil and Structure Engineer, Jurutera Perunding Intelek Sdn. Bhd. – Mechanical and Electrical Engineer, FSquared Sdn. Bhd. – Interior Designer and PUBM Quantity Surveyors Sdn. Bhd. – Quantity Surveyor.

The upcoming project of Jade Residence is ready to become a new landmark of modern living in Kota Kinabalu with its exciting new design and lifestyle environment. Be inspired by the promise of a quality lifestyle and first-class living in the heart of the city.

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