ARA DAMANSARA, 28 MAY 2024: Sime Darby Property has successfully launched the first stage of Elmina Ridge 1 to a stellar 100% take-up rate, showcasing its ability to draw residents to its wellness inspired and urban biodiverse township of the City of Elmina. Stage 1 of Elmina Ridge 1 comprises 122 units with a Gross Development Value (“GDV”) of RM201.7 million.
The City of Elmina unveils its most exclusive precinct yet, located next to the 2,700-acre forest reserve, featuring sustainable nature-infused living. Photo: Artist’s Impression
Tucked serenely adjacent to the sprawling 2,700-acre Bukit Cherakah Forest Reserve, Elmina Ridge is one of the most exclusive and premium precincts within the City of Elmina. Covering an expansive 572 acres, this exclusive precinct features a nature-infused and family-centric environment, a combination that offers the ideal escape from the city’s hustle and bustle.
This low-density precinct comes with 6.5 units per acre amidst 220 acres of verdant green spaces, 83 acres of serene lake parks, and surrounded by nature’s blessings with natural hilly terrains and tropical green.
Elmina Ridge 1 offers 228 units consisting of superlink, cluster and semi-detached homes with a total GDV of RM373 million. The Superlink homes, boast 4 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and a built-up area ranging from 2,265 to 2,697 sq. ft., priced from RM1.2 million. The Cluster homes, with 4+1 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, have a built-up area of 2,732 sq. ft., and start from RM1.5 million. The Semi-D homes come with 4+1 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and a spacious family area on the first floor, offering a built-up area of 3,237 sq. ft., and is priced from RM2.0 million.
Elmina Ridge 1 is a gated community offering a private, low-density neighbourhood. Residents will have exclusive access to 20 premier facilities, such as tennis and badminton courts, a putting lawn, hiking trails, a CrossFit zone, a children’s playground, and more. The development also has close to 10 acres of lush green spaces.
Sime Darby Property’s Chief Operating Officer – Township Development, Appollo Leong, said this project is the first biophilic-concept home in the City of Elmina. It is designed with dedicated indoor planting areas, skylight panels, and large window openings to integrate nature and natural lighting into the home, creating a harmonious blend of modern comforts and eco-friendly living.
This project is the first biophilic-concept home in the City of Elmina. It features a nature-infused and family-centric environment, a combination that offers the ideal escape from the city’s hustle and bustle. Photo: Yong Kim Lian
“When developing Elmina Ridge, our mission was to design a space that harmoniously integrates nature-inspired landscapes and contemporary architectural features, reflecting Sime Darby Property's dedication to sustainability and eco-conscious living. We envision Elmina Ridge as a low-carbon and sustainable precinct that perfectly embodies our commitment to sustainability and lifestyle values,” he added.
To meet the ever-evolving needs of greener living initiatives, each residence comes fitted with solar panels and battery, EV charger isolator point, roof insulation using glass mineral wool materials, digital locksets for the main door, and skylight roof panel for more natural lighting and indoor planting.
The Elmina Ridge precinct is conveniently accessible to the upcoming Elmina Lakeside Mall, Elmina Central Park, Guthrie Corridor Expressway and proposed future connectivity to the Damansara–Shah Alam Elevated Expressway (“DASH”) Highway.
Stage 2 of Elmina Ridge 1 is now open for priority registrations. For more information, visit https://staging.simedarbyproperty.com/city-of-elmina/elmina-ridge-1/.
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About Sime Darby Property Berhad
With over 50 years of experience, Sime Darby Property leads in creating master-planned communities, setting the benchmark for quality, innovation, and sustainability in residential, integrated and high-rise projects within its 25 townships and developments across Malaysia.
As it transitions into a real estate company by 2025, the company drives the industrial and logistics segment in Elmina Business Park, Bandar Bukit Raja, Hamilton Nilai City, and the Pagoh Special Economic Zone. Propelling its recurring income portfolio, Sime Darby Property is also the first public-listed property developer in Malaysia to venture into the creation of development funds in the industrial and logistics sector.
The company has pledged to achieve Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050, referencing the science-based target of limiting global temperature rise to 1.5°C. A consistent champion for biodiversity, Sime Darby Property is a constituent of the MSCI ACWI Small Cap Index with MSCI ESG Rating of BBB and is rated by the Carbon Disclosure Project.
A part of the respectable Malaysian consortium which successfully regenerated the iconic Battersea Power Station in the United Kingdom, Sime Darby Property also owns the multi-award-winning Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club, host to the prestigious LPGA-sanctioned Maybank Championship.
Driven by its Purpose to be a Value Multiplier for People, Businesses, Economies, and the Planet, Sime Darby Property through its philanthropic arm, Yayasan Sime Darby, continuously creates positive social impacts for the communities it serves.
Sime Darby Property is recognised as the World’s Best with Gold and Silver wins at the FIABCI World Prix d'Excellence Awards 2023, with other notable achievements, including All-Stars at the StarProperty Awards 2023, a Platinum ranking in the Property Development category at the Putra Brand Awards 2023, a Top 10 Developers (Malaysia) Award at the BCI Asia Awards 2023, a People’s Choice Award at the PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia 2023, as well as named one of the nation’s top three property developers at ‘The Edge Malaysia’s Top Property Developers Awards 2023’.
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