Taman Desa Ara Permai in Tasek Gelugor, Penang, is a freehold mixed development by Kuntum Bina Sdn Bhd, completed around 2021. It's designed to be a clean and peaceful residential area, offering a relaxing environment while being conveniently located near town amenities.

The development is strategically positioned approximately 1km from the Penang-Kedah border, providing easy access to the Penang Bridge, North-South Expressway, and Kulim Hi-tech Park. It's also close to Kepala Batas, Tasek Gelugor, and Lunas, with the KTM Station Tasek Gelugor about 8.1km away.

Taman Desa Ara Permai features various property types across its phases, including 2-storey shop offices and 1-storey houses (terrace and semi-detached).

Here's a breakdown of the typical characteristics for each:

2-Storey Shop Office in Taman Desa Ara Permai:

• Type: Double Storey Shop Office.
• Purpose: Designed for commercial activities on the ground floor (shop) and office space or additional commercial use on the first floor.
• Layout:
• Ground Floor: Typically features an open layout for retail or business operations, often with a built-up area around 1,100 sq. ft. to 1,600 sq. ft. or more.
• First Floor: Generally has a similar or slightly larger built-up area (e.g., 1,300 sq. ft. to 1,430 sq. ft.), suitable for offices, storage, or other commercial purposes.
• Total Built-up: Can range from approximately 2,200 sq. ft. to over 2,600 sq. ft. for a single unit.
• Land Area: Varies but typically provides sufficient space for the building footprint and perhaps some front parking.
• Features:
• Often located facing main roads for high visibility and accessibility.
• Designed with modern aesthetics suitable for commercial enterprises.
• May include basic facilities like restrooms on both floors.
• Availability: Units are available for both rent and sale, with various sizes and configurations depending on the specific lot (e.g., intermediate, end lot, corner lot).

1-Storey House (Terrace) in Taman Desa Ara Permai:

• Type: Primarily single-storey terrace houses, with some semi-detached and detached options.

Layout:

• Bedrooms: Typically features 3 bedrooms.
• Bathrooms: Usually comes with 2 bathrooms.
• Built-up Area: Commonly ranges from approximately 800 sq. ft. to 1,450 sq. ft., with some larger units for end lots or semi-detached homes.
• Land Area: Varies, but commonly around 1,300 sq. ft. to 1,600 sq. ft. for intermediate terrace units. End lots can have significantly larger land areas (e.g., over 2,000 sq. ft.).

Features:

• Tenure: Freehold.
• Design: Modern and attractive designs, aimed at providing comfort and satisfaction for residents.
• Parking: Typically includes a car porch suitable for at least two vehicles.
• Condition: Many units are relatively new, with some described as "newly completed" or "like new."

Amenities within the development (for residents):

• Surau (prayer hall)
• Playground
• Multi-purpose hall
• Mini-mart
• Landscaped garden
• Car Park

The project emphasizes a healthy development environment, being close to institutions like Institut Kemahiran Mara and green spaces like Perda Veggie Park. It aims to offer affordable housing options to the local community.