Kiara 9, Mont Kiara

Kiara 9 is another new condominium sited in the posh Mont Kiara enclave. It is located along Jalan Kiara 3, right opposite Kiara 1888 and just a stone throw away from Kampung Segambut. It is situated on a 3-acre freehold land and comprises 2 low-rise blocks and a 41-storey condominium tower.

Kiara 9 was launched from RM1.2 million onwards or around RM790 psf, while the Garden Villas were launched from RM3.8 million. Initial purchasers were offered the 90:10 package whereby the buyers only need to put 10% down payment until its completion date. Furthermore, there is no interest payment for 24 months after vacant possession, as well as the normal free legal fee and disbursement on SPA.

Kiara 9 features an 11-metre high water feature (waterfall-like water feature) and a 75-meter long linear garden with life-size deer sculptures that separate the 2 low-rise Garden Villas blocks. Plus, residents are welcomed home by a grand and exclusive lobby at the tower ground floor. The low-rise blocks house only 16 3.5-storey Garden Villas (terraces), and the condominium tower contains 192 condominium units. The tower consists of 8 units per floor and there are 3 types of layout to choose from.

Besides that, Kiara 9 also offers modern recreational facilities which located on the 7th floor of the tower block that locates the fully-equipped gymnasium, a two-tiered swimming pool and sky lounge. There are also tennis court, squash court, par course, children’s playground, and yoga deck.

Property Details

• Name: Kiara 9
• Address: Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur
• Developer: Kina Bijak (a subsidiary of Mitrajaya Holdings)
• Completion Date: Early 2011
• Type: Condominium
• Tenure: {Tenure}
• Maintenance Fee: RM0.30psf
• No. of Blocks: 3
• No. of Storey: 3.5 & 16
• No. of Units: 208
• Condominium: 192
• Garden Villas: 16
• Land Area: 3 acres
• Built-up
• Condominium: 1,661 – 2,694 sf
• Garden Villas: 4,450 sf
• Launch Price
• Condominium: RM1.2 million onwards (from RM790 psf)
• Garden Villas: RM3.8 million (from RM970 psf)
• Subsale Price: {Price Range}
• Rental: {Rental Range}

Layouts

• Condominium
• Type A: 2,201 sf
• Type B: 1,661 sf
• Type C (Duplex): 2,694 sf
• Garden Villas
• Type A: 4,450 sf
• Type B: 4,450 sf

Facilities

• Two-tiered swimming pool
• Water cascade and lap pool
• Sky gymnasium
• Sky lounge
• Tennis court
• Squash court
• Par course
• Children’s playground
• Yoga deck
• Cafe
• Wellness centre

Analysis

Type A unit consists of 2,201 sf built-up area with 3+1 bedrooms and 3+1 bathrooms. Among the distinctive features of Type A is a large entry hall which is built with a small garden, a store/utility room and a powder room for guest. Besides that, there is a door from the entrance to the wet kitchen area. Due to these not-so-practical areas waste, its master bedroom seems small. It comes with a lanai.

Type B layout seems more practical than Type A. Perhaps it explains why the units were already sold out compared to the former. It comprises 1,661 sf of built-up size and comes with 3+1 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The master bedroom is larger but there is neither a lanai nor balcony. The most exclusive units at Kiara 9 are Type C units, the penthouses, where residents are served with an exclusive lift lobby with private lift access. It comprises of 2,694 sf built-up size and comes with 3+1 bedrooms and 4+1 bathrooms.

The Garden Villas are luxurious terraces which each unit is equipped with a private rooftop garden with a plunge pool and private lift. Each has built-up size of 4,450 sf on a 24′ x 50′ land area. It comes with 4+1 bedrooms, 4+1 bathrooms and 2 powder rooms. There are 6 and 10 unit of Type A and B respectively.