The Star - Home with a view from Bay Residence
TROPICANA Bay Residences, under the first phase of the Penang WorldCity development by Ivory Properties Group Bhd and Tropicana Corporation Bhd, is ready for those seeking a great location. Situated in Bayan Mutiara on the island, the project is ideal for young adults and those commuting to work in Bayan Lepas or even to the mainland. In addition, the development could easily be favoured by frequent flyers and expatriates due its strategic location of being minutes away from the Penang International Airport.
The property was completed in 2017 and sits at the gateway of Penang Island, right off the Penang Bridge and the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway. Comprising four 22-storey residential towers covering 10.55 acres of freehold land, the development has a total of 1,248 units with sizes ranging from 400 to 1,945 sq ft.
The project is focused on sustaina-bility and interpersonal connection for residents. Small spaces translate into energy efficiency, while families living together can be close knit. Every resident in this high-rise development will enjoy picturesque views of Penang when facing either the hills or the sea. Tropicana Bay Residence will be surrounded by green belts, which segregate the property from main streets while creating a tranquil ambience. This condominium is packed with community facilities such as a badminton court, tennis court, squash court, and mini theatre. An elevated facilities level is also available, allowing residents to enjoy spectacular views during their leisure.
Other facilities that can be found here include karaoke, covered children's playground, half basketball court, gym, pool deck, infinity pool, landscaped park, walkway, ridge deck for relaxation, lap pool, kid's pool, foot reflexology path, yoga/tai chi plaza and water features. The residence has ample parking lots, a guard house at the entrance and exit, central welcoming area, tower dropoff points, coach and school bus drop-off services, waiting lounges, a clubhouse, management office, retail spaces and a multipurpose hall.
As for educational facilities, the development is not far from Sungai Nibo-ng Primary School, Sungai Nibong High School, Kwang Hwa Chinese School, Uni-versiti Sains Malaysia and the Penang Skills Development Centre. For daily conveniences, an array of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options can e found at the nearby Queensbay Mall and Bukit Jambul Complex - both a short drive away. Strategically located off the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Expressway, Tropicana Bay Residences has easy access to the Jelutong Expressway, Bayan Lepas Expressway, Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah and even the Penang Second Bridge. Public transportation is available at the nearby Sungai Nibong Express Bus Terminal, Sungai Nibong Rapid Penang Bus Hub and Sungai Nibong Taxi Station.
