Manhattan Condo Ipoh Review | Freehold Furnished 998 sqft from RM410k

Manhattan Condo is a freehold condominium in Pengkalan — 998 sq ft, three bedrooms and two bathrooms, sold fully furnished with branded furnishing, on high floors with a city view, in a low-density building. From around RM410k.

Nearly a thousand square feet, freehold, furnished, and you never touch a paint brush. For the right buyer that combination is worth a lot.

Quick facts

What stands out

• Fully furnished means genuinely move-in ready. After a deposit and legal fees, most buyers have nothing left for furniture. This removes that problem entirely and puts the cost inside the loan.
• 998 sq ft is a proper family size. Three real bedrooms, not a compact starter unit.
• Freehold — cleaner financing and a wider resale pool.
• Low density. Fewer units means less queuing for lifts and parking, and usually better maintained facilities.
• No exterior to maintain. No roof, no garden, no repainting — useful if you travel or do not want the upkeep of landed property.

What to think about honestly

• Get the furnishing list in writing, item by item. “Branded” is a word, not a specification. Ask for the brands, the exact items, and whether appliances — fridge, washing machine, aircon — are included or not.
• Ask for the maintenance fee per square foot and multiply it out for 998 sq ft. On a condominium this is a permanent monthly cost that never goes away.
• Confirm the car park allocation for your specific unit. Two cars needs two bays.
• Check which part of Pengkalan the building is in and drive it to your office — the area is spread out.
• A city view on a high floor is priced differently from a low floor facing the car park. Ask what is actually left before you picture the view.

Who Manhattan Condo suits

• Buyers who want a move-in-ready home with no renovation budget or effort
• Small families or professional couples who want space without maintaining land
• Investors — furnished freehold units rent faster and to better tenants
• Anyone who travels often and wants a lock-up-and-go home

Who it does not suit: you want land, a garden, or room to extend. For the same money Pengkalan Suria gives you a single storey semi-D on your own plot.

Compare before you decide

Against Pengkalan Suria (semi-D from around RM397k) the price is nearly identical and the lifestyle is opposite — land and stairs-free space versus a view and zero maintenance. Against Anderson Condo in Ipoh Town (from around RM199k) you pay more for size, furnishing and freehold. Full comparison: all 10 Ipoh areas.