Batu Gantong · Subsale Market
Jesselton Villas (Kensington Gardens) Subsale — Batu Gantong, Penang
Current asking prices, Zac's honest take, and what to check before you buy. Ask for the current shortlist on WhatsApp.
Jesselton Villas (Kensington Gardens) is a completed freehold condominium in Batu Gantong, Penang, completed in 2017 by Berjaya Land Development Sdn. Bhd.. It has 68 units. Subsale asking prices currently run about RM665–772 per sq ft (from roughly RM 3.99M).
Price at a glance
Prices as at November 2026 — Subsale asking prices basis. Last checked 2026-10-06.
| Unit type | Size (sqft) | Price from | PSF from |
|---|---|---|---|
| All units | 6,340–9,688 | RM3.994M | RM665 |
Zac’s Take
Zac Ong
Jesselton Villas is Berjaya Land's freehold masterplan on the former Penang Turf Club land, and the part to know for landed buyers is Kensington Gardens: 68 bungalow lots of about 6,340 to 9,688 sq ft, sold as land on which you build your own house.
Lots were listed in 2026 from about RM4.0M to RM4.63M, roughly RM665 to RM772 per sq ft of land. Add the cost of designing and building the house, which at this level is a major budget line of its own.
It suits buyers who want to build a bespoke bungalow in a gated enclave next to Jesselton Heights. The wider masterplan also includes condominiums and the newer Jesselton Courtyard villas, so make sure you know which part you're being shown.
Reviews and comparisons
- Jesselton Villas Review 2026 — Building Your Own Bungalow at Kensington Gardens
- 11 Brook Residences Review 2026 — Eleven Bungalows Off Jesselton Road, and Why You Rarely See One for Sale
- Jesselton Courtyard Review 2026 — Two Prices, One Title Question, and Who Should Actually Buy
- Indonesian Family Office Guide to Penang Property 2026 — Generational Wealth Anchor
- Tanjung Tokong Bungalow Tier for Taiwanese Family Offices 2026 — the STP Landed Playbook
- Island Resort Semi-D Villas Review 2026 — Batu Ferringhi Freehold Villas Around RM2.6M
Available Listings
No listings currently on file. Zac may have off-market units available.
Ask Zac about availabilityWhy buy a Jesselton Villas (Kensington Gardens) subsale (vs a new launch elsewhere)
Immediate occupancy
Move in within months, not years. Most resales complete in four to six months, a little longer if you need state consent as a foreign buyer.
Verified surroundings
Batu Gantong's noise levels, traffic, neighbour mix, and JMC quality are known quantities at Jesselton Villas (Kensington Gardens).
Established maintenance
The building has a track record. Ask for the management accounts, sinking fund balance and recent meeting minutes before you commit.
Due diligence before buying at Jesselton Villas (Kensington Gardens)
- 1.Individual title status — Confirm whether individual title has issued and is in the seller's name. Master-title landed transactions carry extra steps and time.
- 2.Approved extensions — Most landed resales have some extension. Ask for the approved plan — unapproved structures can be an issue at your own resale or refinancing.
- 3.Drainage and ground level — Walk the perimeter and ask neighbours directly about flooding history. Penang's heavy-rain events are the honest test, not a dry-day viewing.
- 4.Gated scheme fees and rules — For gated-and-guarded schemes, confirm the monthly fee, what it covers, and the collection rate. Poor collection means declining security cover.
- 5.Roof, structure and termites — Commission an inspection for anything over fifteen years old. Roof and termite remediation are the two costs that most often blow a landed budget.
Jesselton Villas (Kensington Gardens) price 2026
What Jesselton Villas (Kensington Gardens) trades at on the sub-sale market, last checked 2026-10-06.
| Asking from | RM3.99M – RM4.63M |
| PSF | RM665 – 772 |
| Built-up | 6,340 – 9,688 sqft |
| Completed | 2017 |
| Units | 68 |
Verified sub-sale asking prices. Asking is not transacted — expect movement between the two.
Recent prices. Kensington Gardens bungalow lots (land) were listed from about RM4.0M to RM4.63M in 2026, roughly RM665–772 per sq ft of land. Plots of about 6,340 to 9,688 sq ft.
The building is 9 years old. Still young. The defects liability period has long expired, so anything outstanding is now the management corporation’s problem and, through the sinking fund, partly yours. Check what was actually rectified.
A foreign buyer can purchase here — the RM3M minimum is cleared. Add the state levy, a flat 8% stamp duty and 3–4 months for state consent.
Selling rather than buying? The RPGT rates and the 21B retention decide what you keep — and if you are near the five-to-six-year line, the date matters more than the price.
Jesselton Villas (Kensington Gardens) for sale & for rent
Looking to buy or rent a home in Jesselton Villas (Kensington Gardens)? Asking prices and rents move with the market and with the specific home — floor, facing, condition — so rather than quote a stale number, message Zac for the current listings and a straight read on what is realistic today.
Jesselton Villas (Kensington Gardens) key facts
- Developer
- Berjaya Land Development Sdn. Bhd.
- Area
- Batu Gantong, Penang
- Type
- bungalow
- Tenure
- freehold · residential
- Completed
- 2017
- Total units
- 68
- Asking PSF
- RM665–772
- Price from
- RM 3.99M
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Jesselton Villas (Kensington Gardens) subsale — common questions
What is the price of Jesselton Villas (Kensington Gardens)?
Kensington Gardens bungalow lots (land) were listed from about RM4.0M to RM4.63M in 2026, roughly RM665–772 per sq ft of land. Plots of about 6,340 to 9,688 sq ft.
Is Jesselton Villas (Kensington Gardens) freehold or leasehold?
Jesselton Villas (Kensington Gardens) is freehold, on a residential title. Those are two separate facts and only the first usually appears in marketing.
Can a foreigner buy at Jesselton Villas (Kensington Gardens)?
Yes. Penang Island sets a RM3,000,000 minimum for foreign buyers of landed property. Add the state levy, a flat 8% stamp duty, and 3–4 months for state consent.
When was Jesselton Villas (Kensington Gardens) completed?
Jesselton Villas (Kensington Gardens) was completed in 2017 by Berjaya Land Development Sdn. Bhd., so homes here are bought from existing owners.
How big are the homes at Jesselton Villas (Kensington Gardens)?
Homes range from about 6,340 to 9,688 sq ft. There are 68 homes in total.
What is Kensington Gardens at Jesselton Villas?
The bungalow-lot part of Berjaya Land's Jesselton Villas masterplan: 68 freehold lots of about 6,340 to 9,688 sq ft, sold as land on which you build your own house.