Savana @ Utropolis, Batu Kawan, Penang

Savana is a freehold serviced residence in Utropolis Batu Kawan, a university township in Batu Kawan, Penang. Developed by Paramount Property, it comprises 522 units across a single 36-storey tower. Built-ups range from 912 sq ft – 1,255 sq ft, with 3 – 4 bedrooms including a dual-key option.

Savana is the fourth residential phase to be introduced in Utropolis Batu Kawan, preceded by Suasana, Sensasi, and Sinaran Residences.

Strategically located just 1km from the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge (Penang Second Bridge), Utropolis Batu Kawan is Paramount Property’s first university metropolis, a student-centric township integrated with UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College (Batu Kawan).

This development is easily accessible via Lebuhraya Bandar Cassia, the area’s major road. This road connects to the Bandar Cassia Interchange, a cloverleaf interchange which intersects with the Sultan Abdul Halim Muadzam Shah Bridge (Penang Second Bridge). Via this bridge, Penang International Airport is only 30km away.

The 36-storey Savana comes with a total of 522 units. The residences are housed on Levels 8 – 34, with the multi-storey parking podium below it. There are 17 units per floor, served by 4 lifts.

Urban go-getters may opt for the 3-bedroom Type A, while investors may find the dual-key Type C a unique investment opportunity. Built-ups are detailed in full below.

Facilities in Savana are spread across three floors – the Ground floor, Level 8, and Level 9. The Ground floor houses a car wash, reading area, lounge, and surau (prayer rooms).

Facilities offered here include a swimming pool, wading pool, children’s playground, basketball court, and gymnasium among others. Unique additions here include a jacuzzi, aqua gym, steam room, and sauna room.

Utropolis Batu Kawan is integrated with UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College (Batu Kawan), just a 500m walking distance away. Alternatively, Peninsula College Malaysia The Ship Campus (4.4km) is another nearby college.

SK Batu Kawan, SMK Batu Kawan, SJK(T) Batu Kawan, and SK Bukit Tambun are all within a 5km radius. As for international schools, Northern Lights Private School (NLPS) and XCL International School Pearl City are both approximately 10km away.

The upcoming Columbia Asia Hospital Batu Kawan will be conveniently located directly opposite Savana. Sungai Bakap Hospital is the nearest government hospital, about 10.7km away.

This project is only 1km to IKEA Batu Kawan, Klippa Shopping Centre, and Design Village Outlet Mall (DVOM). Meanwhile, Sinaran Avenue will comprise 16 units of double-storey shop offices to serve the nearby catchment.

Savana is surrounded by contemporary commercial centres housing a wide array of eateries – these include Vervea in Aspen Vision City, Utropolis Utama, and Eco Horizon. Residents will also find a cluster of drive-thru restaurants about 1km away, housing McDonald’s, KFC, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, and Starbucks.

Aspen Vision City Central Park is an expansive green park just 1km away, featuring an enchanting display of winding pathways, waterways, and greenery. The popular Stone Dragon Hill trailhead is just about 12km from this project as well.

Batu Kawan is Penang’s third satellite city, following in the successful footsteps of Seberang Jaya and Bayan Baru. Just one of the area’s many high-tech parks, Batu Kawan Industrial Park (2km) houses over numerous multinational corporations and provides employment for over 15,000 people.

Known as “The People’s Developer”, Paramount Property boasts four decades of property development first originating in Sungai Petani, Kedah. The company strives to produce holistic developments guided by three principles – Design for Life, People First, and Uplift Communities. Residential homes aside, their portfolio also includes private schools and universities in Kedah, Penang, and the Klang Valley.

Other high-rise residences by Paramount Property include Berkeley Uptown in Klang, The Atrium in Kuala Lumpur, and ATWATER in Petaling Jaya.

This project is slated for completion in 2027. Keen buyers can request for a visit to the showflat at Paramount Property Gallery @ Utropolis Batu Kawan, G-01, Utropolis Utama, Persiaran Cassia Barat 3, 14110 Bandar Cassia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia.

Savana is sited on 3.5 acres of freehold land within the 44.3-acre Utropolis Batu Kawan, neighbouring Suasana, Sensasi, and Sinaran Residences. Units enjoy a north-south orientation.

All units are tastefully designed to include separate dry and wet kitchens, making it particularly suitable for heavy cooking. All layouts are also equipped with a foyer, balcony, and multipurpose wet kitchen / laundry area.

Residents can expect to pay maintenance fees of RM0.25 psf, which works out to between RM228 – RM313.75, depending on the unit size.

Launch prices start from RM541,000. Based on iProperty listings at the time of writing, current selling prices range from RM488,000 – RM496,700.