1 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, Penang (19 May 2017)
1 Persiaran Gurney (GPS: 5.42994, 100.32035) is a condominium comprising two blocks located along Gurney Drive in George Town, Penang. The two blocks are 27 and 31 storeys in height, holding total of 198 residential units. It was developed by Billand Sdn Bhd at a cost of RM60 million1. The condominium blocks were built on freehold land between 1984 and 1988, making them two of the earliest condominium blocks in George Town. The units range in size from 1,270 to 1,818 sqft.
1 Persiaran Gurney occupies a historic site. The plot was the site of the bungalow of Kapitan Cina Chung Thye Pin, the last Kapitan Cina of Perak, and son of the equally imminent Kapitan Cina Chung Keng Kwee, who built Hai Kee Chan, today known as Pinang Peranakan Mansion.
There are a total of 192 units at 1 Persiaran Gurney, with about 4 units to a floor. Each unit occupies an area of between 1,400 to 3,000 sqft. There are duplex as well as penthouse units here.
My opinion of 1 Persiaran Gurney
In terms of location, 1 Persiaran Gurney is hard to beat. Located on Gurney Drive, it is just a stone's throw from the city centre. However, due to the one-way traffic in the area, going from A to B may require taking a long circuit. Built in the 1980s, 1 Persiaran Gurney does show its age. Having said that, you can still find many beautifully maintained and furnished units here.
Facilities at 1 Persiaran Gurney
Facilities include security services, multi-storey parking, car wash bay, visitor parking, swimming pool, wading pool, gymnasium, sauna, tennis court, squash court, barbeque pit, children's playground, intercom system and landscaping.
Market: Pulau Tikus Market (GPS: 5.43052, 100.31204; 1.8 km)
Hypermarket: Lotus's Tanjung Pinang (GPS: 5.4588, 100.30867; 4.7 km)
Petrol station: Shell Jalan Kelawai (GPS: 5.431126, 100.316347; 850m)
Chinese primary school: SJKC Perempuan Pulau Pinang (GPS: 5.433153, 100.301027; 3.4 km)
International School: St Christopher's International Primary School (GPS: 5.42405, 100.30648; 2.8 km)
Hospital: Gleneagles Medical Centre (GPS: 5.42675, 100.31967; 1.3 km)
Traffic along Persiaran Gurney is heavy but compared to other parts of the road, is smooth here. Having said that, exiting the premises can be a challenge due to the fast-moving traffic.
Entrance to 1 Persiaran Gurney, Penang (23 February 2019)
Entrance to 1 Persiaran Gurney, Penang (23 February 2019)
1 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, Penang (21 December 2009)
1 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, Penang (21 December 2009)
1 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, Penang (21 December 2009)
1 Persiaran Gurney, George Town, Penang (21 December 2009)
1 Persiaran Gurney, as seen from Sri Pangkor Condominium. (21 December 2009)
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