More photos of progress for Ameera Residences at SS2. The construction on the tower block has reached rooftop and progress is good. The photo above is a shot of the plant boxes for the low-rise block. Kinda strange actually as I don’t see such boxes in the scaled model. The scaled models had more criss-cross vertical bars to minimise the view of the low cost blocks. Let’s wait and see if the above turns out to be better.

For the tower block, the louvered windows at the lower floors are installed. The other villas have their coat of paint on. Looks really good, almost like the rendering. Also I have managed to obtain photos from unit B-15-3A. I’m not too sure if I’m entirely happy if I were to see Ken signages everytime I look out from the balcony/living room…!

More photos after the jump.

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The 20trees at Melawati by one of my favourite developers, Selangor Dredging Berhad (SDB), was launched 3Q last year. Of course I couldn’t afford the landed ones, so my focus was obviously on the apartments. I already caught wind on this early last year when I was property hunting. I was totally mesmerised by what it could potentially offer: breathtaking view, streamlined façade, up-on-the-hill development, and a chance to own a place where your neighbours are millionaires! Decided to contact the sales team and they then sent the floor plans (DHL-ed it infact) here.

With that, I started to dream this as my first humble abode. Prices started at about RM500,000 for an entry level apartment for about 1,854 sq ft (prices have increased since). When it was finally officially launched, I decided to check out the location and the product itself.

Didn’t really like the area, as it proved to be way too far in. It says “10 minutes to KLCC” in its brochure, but for anyone to take 10 minutes to reach KLCC they must had to drive at middle of the night, definitely! The product in its flesh was a bit of a disappointment. Didn’t like how thick balustrades were, and bedroom 2 and 3 would have a view of the retaining wall. Irregardless, it does look impressive and the sales charts seem to prove this. I would say about 80% have been taken up. The leftover units have their bedrooms facing retaining walls (level 1 & 2) and few penthouse units.

More progress photo and sales chart after the jump.

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