Hilltop homes in Genting Highlands

Mention Genting Highlands, and the first things that come to mind are probably the refreshing temperature, the casino, the entertainment shows and the amusement park; in short – it is a holiday destination. However, new developments are opening up another dimension to the alpine enclave – that as a residential neighbourhood.

Spurred by the 10-year Genting Integrated Tourism Plan launched in 2013, several serviced apartment projects are springing up in the hilltop resort area, along with supporting amenities and infrastructure. 

Among them is Windmill Upon Hills by OSK Property. Located at Genting Permai, Bentong, Pahang, the freehold development is strategically located midway between the popular tourist spot and the heart of the capital city, which is reachable in under 40 minutes by road. Ampang and Gombak are only about half an hour away.

For daily conveniences and a host of F&B choices, Gohtong Jaya town is within a mere five minutes’ driving distance, while educational needs can be met at the nearby SK Sri Layang or the Highlands International Boarding School, which is within walking distance.

With Genting Highlands drawing up to 20 million visitors annually, Windmill is also a very attractive option for short-term rent seekers. Besides its holistic design, holidaymakers will find the location very convenient as it is only minutes away from the Genting Skyway and bus station. This means it is only 15 minutes’ drive to Resorts World Genting, the “City of Entertainment”, equipped with indoor and outdoor theme parks, casino, entertainment, cinema, dining and retails. Among its latest attractions is the future world-class 20th Century Fox World theme park. This is also where the new cable car station with 100 gondolas with the capacity for 4,000 passengers per hour is situated. 

Another new attraction is the Genting Premium Outlet. Located merely 10 minutes away, the first hilltop Premium Outlet Centre in Malaysia and South East Asia houses 150 designer brands in its 300,000 sq ft of gross leasable area.

Golfers seeking a game in mountain air will also find Windmill to be most convenient as the Awana Golf Course, as well as the Bukit Tinggi Golf and Country Club are nearby.

All aspects considered

Built on 5.57 acres of freehold land, Windmill comprises three blocks of residential units and a three-storey block of commercial units.

The windmill-based layout structure allows all the units in the two 42-storey towers and one 32-storey block a wide view of the mountainous vista.

The many plus points of this RM711 million GDV resort home have not escaped savvy investors’ attention, whereby 70% of the development are sold.

Totalling 1,108 units, multiple layout designs are offered in Windmill, ranging from 688 sq ft to 1,268 sq ft, featuring 2 bedrooms, 3 bedrooms, duplex units and dual key Sky Villa. Typical units are provided with a total of 1,744 car park bays.

The units are priced from RM560,000. Buyers only have to wait for about a year for handover, as it is slated for completion next year.

Already, the place is a bustling township with a host of new hotels, retails and F&B outlets. Notably, the future 20^th Century Fox World theme park and the newly-opened Genting Premium Outlet have been drawing not just a big market for short-term rents, but also for housing employees.

The natural green suroundings and hilly topography with the cooling climate also make Windmill an ideal retirement home and second home for expatriates.

Boasting a comprehensive range of facilities, its level-5 podium features a dandelion garden, jogging tracks, tea and party gardens, barbecue area, hammock swings, hot spa, playground, reflexology footpath, parcourse and outdoor gym, which caters well to corporate team-building events.  

A squash court, tennis court and games room can be found at its lower levels while at level 9, occupants can relax in its terraced garden with brooks and bridges. A rooftop sanctuary at the uppermost three levels feature a sunken deck, sky deck, lap pool, kids’ pool, Jacuzzi, Celebration Alcove, sauna, changing room, gym, fitness room and community hall.

With thoughtful touches, such as laminated timber floor (instead of cold-absorbing tiles) and fully-furnished units, the developer ensures optimal comfort and hassle-free moving-in for its buyers.

For those keen on rental gains or buying it as a holiday home, they can go for selected units which will be managed by Swiss-Garden International. Under the hands of the well-known hospitality management company, investors can be rest assured their units will always be in tenant-ready conditions.

For more information, please visit www.windmilluponhills.com or call 03-6100 2339.

The Windmill Upon Hills Sales Gallery is located at B-P7 & B-P8, Jalan Permai, Genting Permai Avenue, Genting Highlands, 69000 Bentong, Pahang.