WHEN someone is considering a new home to set their roots, whether it be a landed property or an apartment block, a common question is ‘Can I raise my family here?’
While a house is what is traditionally expected, increasing urbanisation and the subsequent concentration of home, work, and leisure in a more compact area means that an apartment, centrally located with all the necessary amenities nearby, is more in line with what many people want nowadays.
Easily accessible public transportation, the neighbouring community, shopping outlets, are just some of the key factors that can elevate an apartment beyond what can be found within its four walls.
When it comes to raising a family, these services, as well as access to schools, are of the utmost importance. Everyone knows about the congested roads of Kuala Lumpur – limiting time spent in gridlock can do so much for soothing one’s state of mind.
Combined with proper development policies, urban living can help people reach even greater heights of success and fulfilment.
Let’s look into some of the reasons why apartment living is advantageous for the modern Malaysian.
Connectivity
The 4.75 acre Sentral Suites serviced apartment in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, right next door to Malaysia’s largest transportation hub at KL Sentral, has all the benefits of urban living that a prospective homeowner would find essential.
Under the purview of Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd (MRCB), the experienced developer of KL Sentral has a long and extensive track record when it comes to erecting transit-oriented development (TODs) residential properties.
Other notable MRCB projects include PJ Sentral Garden City, Penang Sentral, Kwasa Sentral and Cyberjaya City Centre.
With the benefit of the nearby transit hub, Sentral Suites residents enjoy unparalleled connectivity via seven rail networks that serve an average of 150,000 commuters daily.
The surrounding area itself serves as a central business district in Kuala Lumpur, replete with many office towers and all the accommodations that come with that, such as eateries and shops.
With many new businesses setting up shop in the area, there are more than enough job opportunities. The fact that many Fortune 500 companies have chosen it as their homebase highlights a long and fruitful future as a bustling business hub.
The combination of business opportunities, leisure options, and cultural landmarks, makes Sentral Suites an attractive home for Malaysians looking to the future.
Maximising space
Apartments can come in many sizes, but they do tend to be smaller than the average house, which builds on the impression that they are meant for people starting out professionally – not for those with a family in mind.
There’s no capacity for physically growing and expanding an apartment, so residents have to maximise the potential of every spare centimetre.
Living in an apartment encourages its inhabitants to constantly edit their lives by making decisions on what they keep.
Clutter is a very real menace, and we sometimes give in to it without realising.
So, if you are interested in training yourself to exhibit some self control, there is no better way than downsizing your necessities and learning how to efficiently use the space that you have.
World-class comfort
Ideally, living in an apartment is synonymous with peace and relaxation.
Our well-being is generally derived from how safe and secure we feel in our daily routines as well as our surroundings. Due to the seemingly never-ending urban migration, choosing a home that provides a sense of calm is of utmost importance.
A major appeal of apartments and condominiums is that they come with dedicated amenities like a children’s play area, gymnasium, swimming pool, clubhouse, paved pathways for jogging and many others. Properly maintained by attentive staff, these facilities will give an added luxury to soothe the stresses of urban living.
Sentral Suites has all these and more, providing an immersive view of the stunning surrounding cityscape. The development offers sky-themed gardens (Herbs, Japanese, Balinese, Hammock and Outdoor Game Space) and sky-pods across all three towers.
Connecting the base of each tower is the serviced apartment’s podium level, which houses about 27 facilities such as exercise decks, an outdoor gym, an infinity swimming pool, basketball court and jacuzzi and BBQ area, a playground as well as a jogging route.
Another primary benefit of apartment living is professional security, a concern that is taken care of by experienced and trained guards, each of whom have received an extensive background check.
Location
Located on Jalan Tun Sambathan, a major historical road, in the iconic Kuala Lumpur neighbourhood of Brickfields. Built in 1982, it was named after Tun V.T. Sambanthan, former Minister of Works and Communications and among the nation’s founding fathers.
Brickfields is the perfect place for those interested in a local take on food and culture, with local fares that have been serving the residents and businesses for decades. Exploring the byways of the nation’s largest and most popular Little India is all too easy with the vibrant neighbourhood just outside the doors of Sentral Suites.
Beyond Brickfields there is the nearby Nu Sentral Mall, conveniently located within walking distance. It is an eight-storey mall with a cinema and plenty of entertainment and dining options.
Development in the area is still very much apace with economic growth. Featuring a mix of the past and the future, there is plenty of charm to be found. – September 26, 2023
* This article was written in collaboration with MRCB