This article provides a tour of the Country Garden Danga Bay property in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, focusing on the newly released 16A block and its various unit types. It highlights the property's key features, amenities, and potential benefits and drawbacks for prospective buyers.
Introduction to Country Garden Danga Bay
Country Garden Danga Bay is described as a valuable civil property in Johor Bahru, offering stunning sunset views. The newly released 16A block boasts unblocked sea views. The development is a township with numerous amenities, including commercial lots, a shopping mall, a movie theater, and a supermarket. More details about the surrounding area can be found on the speaker's channel. This tour will cover two-bedroom, three-bedroom, and three-plus-one bedroom units, all featuring sea views.
Amenities and Facilities
Before entering block 16A, the speaker showcases the facility area.
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Children's room
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Yoga room
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Tennis court
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Playground
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Gym room
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Children's pool
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Adult pool (located on level five)
The landscape is noted as being well-maintained with abundant greenery.
Unit Type B: Two Bedroom, Two Bath
The first unit type explored is a two-bedroom, two-bath layout (Type B), spanning 808 square feet. It lacks a yard but includes a large balcony with views of both the sea and a protected forest. The forest is part of the Sultan's land. The sea view looks towards the Johor Bahru area.
Key Features:
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Master bedroom and a smaller second bedroom.
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Full window, air conditioning, and wardrobe in the master bedroom.
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Bay window in the second bedroom with the air conditioning compressor underneath.
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U-shaped kitchen with a window for ventilation.
This unit is praised for being compact and providing everything needed. A potential drawback is the absence of a yard, depending on personal preference. The unit benefits from a ventilation design where opening the main door and balcony allows for good airflow. Country Garden Tengah Bay's architectural design is more squarish compared to other Johor Bahru condominiums, offering greater privacy with fewer neighboring units.
Unit Type C: Two Bedroom, Two Bath with Yard
Next is a two-bedroom, two-bath unit (Type C) with a yard and a wider kitchen, measuring 875 square feet. Upon entry, the kitchen and yard are immediately visible. The unit offers a stunning sea view.
Key Features:
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Glass railings on the balcony to maximize the view.
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Adequately sized living room and dining area.
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Space for a bar counter near the kitchen.
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Yard for a washing machine.
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Dumbbell-shaped room layout for enhanced privacy between bedrooms.
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Bay window in the second bedroom.
This room type also offers a compact layout with nice sea views encompassing greenery and city buildings, allowing for sunset viewing. It's suggested this unit is good for investment as an Airbnb or for long-term stays.
Unit Type F: Three Balcony Unit
The unique Type F features three balconies and double the views.
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A major, long balcony with sea and city views.
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Living room is wide.
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Kitchen is smaller.
Balcony Access
One smaller balcony is attached to a bedroom. Opening both this balcony door and the main living room balcony door creates a strong breeze throughout the unit. This smaller balcony offers a sea view and could be used as a study.
Other Features
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Common bathroom (described as a bit dark).
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Second bedroom.
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Master bedroom with a large balcony.
This unit is described as a lifestyle type, suitable for short-stay rentals and vacation living, offering both income potential and personal enjoyment.
Unit Type E: Three Bedroom, Three Bath
The Type E is a popular three-bedroom, three-bath unit known for its functionality and practicality.
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Foyer and yard combined at the entrance.
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Open kitchen.
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Balcony accessible from the living room.
The speaker notes that the unit may experience some west sun exposure, leading to potential afternoon heat, but also providing sunset views. The open yard design allows for ventilation when the balcony door is opened.
Key Features:
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Two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms.
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Master bedroom with full sea view.
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Study area.
This unit is well-suited for long-term stays and retirement due to its functional layout, yard, and large kitchen. It also presents subletting potential by partitioning the living room into an additional rentable space, supported by the sufficient number of bathrooms.
Three Plus One Bedroom Unit
The final unit is a spacious three-plus-one bedroom layout at 1400 square feet. It features the largest and most impressive views.
Key Features:
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Gigantic open-space kitchen with potential for a kitchen island.
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Large living room.
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Very Large Balcony.
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View encompassing greenery, Singapore, and the Sungai Buloh wetlands.
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Master bedroom with an L-shaped window providing sea and facility views.
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Ensuite bathrooms for all bedrooms.
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Yard and maid's room.
The yard serves as a ventilation area. This unit is recommended for retirement, especially for those accustomed to large living spaces, with the maid's room providing assistance with household chores.
Pricing and Considerations
The pricing for units ranges from 650,000 to 1.4 million, depending on the sea view and size.
Advantages of Buying:
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Unblocked sea views.
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Convenient amenities downstairs.
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Shuttle bus service to the customs checkpoint.
Disadvantages of Buying:
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The building is older (from 2017), potentially requiring some touch-ups due to existing defects.
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Lowest price per square foot compared to the JB CIQ area.
Conclusion
Interested buyers are encouraged to contact the speaker via the provided contact information for more details about the project.