Taman Lone Pine Apartment is a freehold, medium low-cost apartment complex located in Ayer Itam, Penang. It was completed in 1995 by the Lone Pine Group. The development comprises both high-rise (14-storey) and low-rise (4-storey walk-up) blocks, offering a total of 256 units.
Property Details:
- Tenure: Freehold
- Completion Year: 1995
- Developer: Lone Pine Group of Companies
- Number of Blocks: 2 (Blocks 21 & 23 for high-rise, Blocks 22 & 24 for low-rise)
- Number of Storeys: 14 (high-rise) and 4 (low-rise, walk-up)
- Total Units: 256
- Built-up Area: Approximately 500 sq ft to 850 sq ft, with units in the high-rise blocks typically around 700 sq ft and low-rise blocks around 800 sq ft.
- Unit Layout: Commonly features 2 or 3 bedrooms and 1 or 2 bathrooms.
Facilities:
- 24-hour security with a guard house and card access system
- Covered car park (some units come with one allocated car park)
- Swimming pool
- Children's playground
- Mini-mart
- Lift (in high-rise blocks)
Location and Accessibility: Taman Lone Pine is strategically situated in Ayer Itam, specifically along Lebuhraya Thean Teik and Jalan Paya Terubong. It offers good accessibility to various parts of the city via major roads and highways like Jalan Paya Terubong, Thean Teik Highway, Jalan Bukit Kukus, Jalan Air Itam, and Jalan Masjid Negeri.
Nearby Amenities: Residents of Taman Lone Pine enjoy close proximity to a wide array of amenities, including:
- Commercial Centers: All Seasons Place, Sunshine Farlim Shopping Mall, Econsave Ayer Itam.
- Markets: Farlim Market (wet and dry market), Ayer Itam market, Friday Pasar Malam.
- Dining: Numerous food stalls, restaurants (e.g., Eight Heng Food City), fast-food chains (McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hut).
- Education: Several schools such as SJK(C) Kong Min Cawangan Kedua, SJK(C) Chiao Nan, Tadika Sarjana Jaya, Melody Kindyland.
- Healthcare: Klinik Kesihatan Bandar Baru Air Itam, Klinik Desa Thean Teik, Klinik Desa Paya Terubong, Hospital Lam Wah Ee, Optimax Eye Specialist Hospital (Penang), Penang General Hospital.
- Recreation: Lone Pine Club is just across the road.
- Public Transport: Bus stops along Lebuhraya Thean Teik are served by Rapid Penang buses (e.g., 202, 203, 306).
- Other: Banks, petrol stations, convenience stores, and more.
Traffic: Traffic along Lebuhraya Thean Teik, which borders Taman Lone Pine, can be heavy during much of the day.
Overall: Taman Lone Pine is a well-established and affordable apartment option in Ayer Itam, suitable for individuals and families looking for a home with essential facilities and good access to amenities and public transportation.