The 3-storey Water Villas in The Light Collection 1, located in Jalan Pantai Sinaran, Gelugor, Penang, offer a luxurious and exclusive waterfront living experience. Developed by IJM Land, this award-winning development is part of the larger "The Light Waterfront Penang" project, known for its integrated residential, shopping, dining, recreational, and commercial components.
Here's a detailed description of these water villas:
Key Features & Design:
- Property Type: The Water Villas are typically classified as 3-storey bungalows (some sources mention 4-storey including a basement). They are freehold properties.
- Built-up Area: A typical 3-storey water villa has a built-up area of approximately 3,132 sq ft. Some listings might mention a larger main parcel and accessory parcel, for example, around 7000+ sq ft main parcel and 3000+ sq ft accessory parcel.
- Layout: They generally feature 4 bedrooms and 5 or 6 bathrooms. Some layouts might include a private rooftop or a 3+1 roof terrace.
- Waterfront Living: The defining characteristic is their unique "float on a water garden of coral reefs and colourful marine life" concept. Ingeniously designed spaces between units ensure residents enjoy clear sea views and proximity to the water, with some units offering views of the first Penang Bridge.
- Contemporary Design: The villas showcase stunning contemporary designs, emphasizing light, space, water, and greenery to evoke exclusivity and relaxed luxury. Large glass windows and balconies open to breathtaking views.
- Green Concept: The development incorporates sustainable practices, including a lush landscape, green roofs to reduce heat and insulate, selective use of recycled materials, rainwater harvesting, filtered water systems, and even green energy generated by hybrid solar panels and wind turbines.
- Smart Home Features: Residences are internet-ready with fast broadband (fibre optics and UTP cabling) and offer an advanced home automation system for alarm activation or lighting control. Wi-Fi hotspots are available in common areas.
- Parking: Each water villa typically comes with 3 covered parking lots, often with a private garage.
- Furnishing: Units are generally partially furnished with kitchen cabinets, hoods, hobs, and ovens. They also include a centralized vacuum facility, inverter air conditioning units, a centralized water filtration system, and water heaters for all bathrooms.
Amenities & Facilities within The Light Collection 1: Residents of The Light Collection 1 enjoy access to a comprehensive range of facilities, some of which are shared across The Light Collection phases:
- Recreational: Infinity-edge swimming pool, wading pool, floating gymnasium (overlooking the pool), jogging track, bicycle track, green park, yoga pavilion, children's play area, BBQ pit, games room, reading room, fitness station, function room.
- Sports: Tennis court, basketball court, squash court (shared with The Light Collection III).
- Leisure & Social: Common marina (at The Light Collection II), sky lounge, Jacuzzi, viewing deck for poolside parties, community hall.
- Security: State-of-the-art modern security system with 24-hour security, CCTV monitoring, and access card entry for a safe environment.
Location and Accessibility:
- Strategic Location: Situated along the coastline of eastern Penang, in Gelugor, next to the iconic Penang Bridge, providing easy access to mainland Penang.
- Proximity to Amenities:
- Walking distance to The Waterfront Shoppes, E-Gate and Lotus's Penang (for daily shopping).
- Close to Georgetown (approx. 7 km from Magazine Circus).
- Healthcare: Medical facilities nearby include Klinik Desa Gelugor, Hospital Lam Wah Ee, Optimax Eye Specialist Hospital (Penang), and Georgetown Specialist Hospital, .
- Approximately 20 minutes' drive to Penang International Airport and Penang Free Trade Zone.
- Close to various pre-schools, primary, and secondary schools.
The Light Collection 1 Water Villas are designed for discerning individuals or families seeking a luxurious, secure, and well-connected waterfront lifestyle with an emphasis on modern amenities and a green living environment.