Vertu Resort Condo is a freehold, resort-inspired high-rise residential development located at Persiaran Cassia Barat 6, Bandar Cassia, Batu Kawan, Penang. It is part of the larger Aspen Vision City, a mixed-development township by Aspen Group, which aims to be a new integrated Central Business District for Penang. Vertu Resort is the second phase and the first residential offering within this master plan.
Key Features and Concept:
- Resort-Inspired Living: The primary concept of Vertu Resort is to provide residents with a resort-like lifestyle within the comfort of their own home. This is reflected in its extensive facilities and design.
- Green Building Index (GBI) Certified: It is the first condominium project in Seberang Perai to achieve GBI Silver certification, incorporating sustainable features like rainwater harvesting, herb pocket gardens, and automated centralized waste collection.
- Strategic Location: Vertu Resort is strategically located at the landing point of the Second Penang Bridge (Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah Bridge), offering excellent connectivity to neighboring townships like Simpang Ampat, Bayan Lepas, Batu Maung, Seberang Perai, and Juru. It's also within walking distance to IKEA Batu Kawan, UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College, and the upcoming Columbia Asia Hospital and Design Village Mall.
- Comprehensive Security: The development boasts a multi-tier security system with around-the-clock surveillance, including license plate recognition, NFC bracelets for children, buggy safety patrols, and panic buttons in car parks.
Development Details:
- Developer: Aspen Group (Aspen Vision Ventures Sdn Bhd)
- Tenure: Freehold
- Completion: Q2 2021
- Land Area: 7.17 acres
- Towers: 5 high-rise towers ranging from 29 to 42 storeys.
- Total Units: 1,282 residential units, divided into two clusters for exclusivity.
- Orientation: All units are oriented north or south for natural ventilation and lighting.
Unit Types and Sizes:
Vertu Resort offers a variety of layouts to cater to different needs:
- 1-bedroom units: Approximately 740 sq ft
- 3-bedroom units: Approximately 1,030 sq ft
- 4-bedroom units: Ranging from 1,180 sq ft to 1,290 sq ft
- Penthouse: There are also larger penthouse units, with some being 2-storey and having built-up sizes of around 9,766 sq ft.
- Smaller bedrooms in some units are designed with flexibility, allowing conversion into study rooms or nurseries.
Facilities:
Vertu Resort is renowned for its extensive and lavish facilities, spanning a 200,000 sq ft landscape deck on the 8th floor. There are over 70 types of facilities designed for all ages and interests, including:
- Swimming Pools: Including a 152-meter residential swimming pool (one of the longest in Southeast Asia), lap pool, wading pools, and fun pool.
- Fitness & Wellness: Gymnasium, aqua gym, rock climbing adventure, fitness corner, reflexology corner, yoga deck, aero yoga room, outdoor gym, spa with Jacuzzi and massage room.
- Recreation & Leisure: Jacuzzi, BBQ area, alfresco area, games area, cabana, reading lounge, library, karaoke room, music room with musical instruments, virtual games room, kids adventure playground, hanging net & climbing playroom, hanging swing garden, kids classic playground, toddler playground, sandbox playground.
- Gardens & Greenery: Landscaped gardens, reflective pool, tree boulevard, herb pocket gardens, urban gardening, picnic lawn with cabana.
- Conveniences: Convenience store, launderette, automated car wash, smart parcel locker, kindergarten, guest suites for rent, social kitchen (for private hosting), e-concierge platform.
- Others: Multi-purpose hall, function rooms, pavilion, pool deck, playground, 24-hour security, multi egress & ingress points, rooftop social lounge, cycling track, chill out pool, stepping stone path, sunset deck, meditation lawn, cocktail & event deck, cigar lounge, DIY tools room.
- Accessibility: Equipped with handicap access ramps.
Vertu Resort aims to provide a luxurious and comprehensive living experience, integrating convenience, leisure, and a strong sense of community within the rapidly developing township of Batu Kawan.