Vilaris Courtyard Homes, located within The Sanctuary in Gelugor, Penang, offers exclusive 3-storey terrace houses designed with a modern interpretation of Penang's Peranakan charm. This low-density, freehold, gated, and guarded community features only 56 luxury residences spread across 5.3 acres.
Here's a detailed description of the 3-storey terrace houses:
Key Features and Design:
- Architectural Style: A blend of contemporary luxury with Peranakan influences. The design incorporates internal courtyards open to the sky, drawing in natural light and ventilation, and transforming rear access lanes into green pockets.
- Layout Philosophy: The homes are designed to maximize living space and privacy. Generally, the ground floor houses a private guest quarter with an en-suite bath and can also function as a home office, often with direct access to a back garden. The first floor is typically dedicated to communal areas like the reception, spacious living and dining areas (often adjoining the courtyard), and Asian and Western kitchens. The second (top) floor is usually where the main bedrooms and family areas are located.
- Car Porch: Features an innovative inclined ramp car porch, capable of accommodating up to 5 cars.
- Security: A single-entry development with a functional guardhouse and 24-hour security services, including CCTV surveillance. Each unit also has an electronic gate for heightened security.
- Finishing: Units come with proper finishing, including high-quality sanitary wares.
- Landscaping: Adorned with landscaped gardens and lush vegetation, contributing to the serenity and lower temperatures of the environment.
Unit Types and Sizes: Vilaris Courtyard Homes offers several layouts for its 3-storey terrace houses, with built-up areas generally ranging from approximately 3,825 sq ft to over 5,000 sq ft, and land areas often around 1,920 sq ft (for intermediate units).
- Type A1: Approximately 3,825 sq ft built-up area, typically with 4+3 bedrooms and 4+2 bathrooms. (34 units)
- Type A2: Slightly larger than Type A1, around 3,839 sq ft built-up area. Some Type A2 units are equipped with a private home lift. (14 units)
- Type B: Larger corner units, around 5,112 sq ft built-up area, often featuring 5+3 bedrooms and 5+2 bathrooms, and equipped with annexures. (5 units)
- Type C: Approximately 4,664 sq ft built-up area, with 4+4 bedrooms and 4+2 bathrooms. (3 units)
- Units with Lifts: Out of the total 56 units, 19 are equipped with lifts (typically in Type A2a and some others).
Location and Accessibility:
- Address: Located off Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, within the Batu Uban township, specifically at Lorong Batu Uban 1, The Century, Gelugor. The specific road could be Solok Batu Uban 4 or Persiaran Batu Uban 1.
- Strategic Position: Situated strategically between the two Penang bridges, offering excellent connectivity to key areas of Penang Island.
- Connectivity: Easily accessible via major roads like Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah and the Tun Dr. Lim Chong Eu Expressway. Georgetown is approximately 20 minutes away, and the First Penang Bridge is about 5 minutes away, leading to the Bayan Lepas industrial area. The Penang International Airport is about 9 km away.
- Nearby Amenities: Close to various essential amenities and relaxation facilities, including:
- Shopping Centres: Queensbay Mall and Kompleks Bukit Jambul (within 3 km), Lotus's, 7-Eleven, Mydin Wholesale Supermarket.
- Educational Facilities: Numerous private and public schools, and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).
- Healthcare Facilities: Pantai Hospital.
- Recreational: Bukit Jambul Golf Course.
Vilaris Courtyard Homes offers a serene, secure, and luxurious living environment, making it appealing to families and expatriates seeking freehold landed property on Penang Island.