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KUALA LUMPUR: Casa del Rio (M) Sdn Bhd sold — prior to the launch — seven of its 32 luxury Casa del Rio Residences in Melaka, said group executive director Noorusa’adah Othman.
The luxury apartments, launched yesterday, are part of an integrated development overlooking the Melaka River that includes a boutique hotel.
“It is the first residential development to share the name and pedigree of The Boutique Collection by HPL Hotels & Resorts, bringing with it the high level of hospitality that is synonymous with the luxury brand,” said Noorusa’adah.
HPL Hotels & Resorts is a hospitality management company owned by Hotel Properties Ltd led by Datuk Ong Beng Seng, who partnered with Tan Sri Syed Yusof Syed Nasir and Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of Selangor to form Casa del Rio.
The fully-furnished luxury apartments come with two or three bedrooms and are from 1,421 to 2,745 sq ft.
Prices range from RM1.84 million to RM4.11 million, bringing its gross development value to around RM60 million.
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| The apartments in Melaka's World Heritage Site come fully furnished. |
Furnishings include custom-made furniture, built-in air conditioners, a fully-equipped kitchen with microwave oven and refrigerator, hot water system and glass shower screens in the bathrooms, a home entertainment system, washing machine and dryer, as well as soft furnishings and linen.
Other facilities include 24-hour security services, covered car park, three types of pools — an outdoor infinity swimming pool, children’s pool and outdoor Jacuzzi — two guest lifts and a multi-purpose meeting room.
Residents will also be able to use Casa del Rio Hotel’s facilities and services, such as the gymnasium, Satkara Spa, River Café, The River Grill and Bar Rio.
Casa del Rio is located within Melaka’s World Heritage Site, a stone’s throw from other tourist destinations such as Jonker Walk, The Stadthuys, Menara Taming Sari, A Famosa and Porte de Santiago.
This article first appeared in The Edge Financial Daily, on Nov 30, 2012.
