Arte S – Serviced Residence in Taman Bukit Gambier, Gelugor

Arte S is a serviced residence in Taman Bukit Gambier, Gelugor, on Penang Island. This page covers its location, nearby developments and practical points to check before you buy or rent a unit here.

About Arte S

Arte S is a serviced residence, a type of property found across Penang Island. How serviced residences are run, what is included and what owners pay can vary a great deal from one building to the next, so it is worth judging each one on its own terms. Arte S sits within Taman Bukit Gambier, part of the wider Gelugor area. If you are comparing options, there are about 80 developments listed in the same area, giving buyers and tenants a good range of alternatives to weigh up alongside Arte S.

Location and neighbourhood

Gelugor is an established, largely residential part of Penang Island, on the island's east side. Taman Bukit Gambier is a built-up neighbourhood with a mix of condominiums, apartments and flats. Several other developments are very close to Arte S. Measured as straight-line distances, these are: Plaza Ivory (condominium) and University Place (Plaza Ivory) (apartment), both about 0.1 km away; Ideal Regency (condominium), about 0.2 km away; and Gambier Heights (apartment), Starhill Luxury Residence (condominium) and Taman Utama (flat), each about 0.4 km away. Actual walking or driving distances will be longer than these figures. Because so many buildings are close together, you can easily compare Arte S with neighbouring developments of different types when deciding where to live.

Living here: what to check before you buy or rent

Before committing, ask the agent or the building's management for the key details in writing. Confirm the tenure, whether freehold or leasehold, and if leasehold, how many years remain. Ask about the monthly maintenance fee and sinking fund, and whether any arrears are attached to the unit. Request a list of facilities and see them in person, checking that they are working and well kept. Always view the actual unit rather than relying on photos. Look for damp, check the water pressure, air-conditioning and windows, and visit at different times of day to judge noise and traffic. Buyers should check the title status, whether individual strata title or master title, and have a lawyer run a search. Tenants should read the tenancy agreement carefully, including the deposit terms and who pays for repairs.