
Forescape Metrioplace
Forescape Metrioplace | Batu Kawan, Penang | Freehold Dual-Key Homes
In short
Forescape Metrioplace is a high rise condominium in Batu Kawan, Penang by Metrio Group. The development holds 398 units, 28 storeys, 3 to 4 bedroom layouts, built-ups from 904 to 1,098 sq ft. The land is freehold, completion is set for End of 2029.
About Forescape Metrioplace
Forescape Metrioplace sits in Batu Kawan, Penang, on a site of 2.79 acres. It is planned as 1 block, 398 homes, 28 floors, 16 units to a floor.
There are 2 layouts on offer covering 3 to 4 bedrooms between 904 and 1,098 sq ft. The spread means Forescape Metrioplace is not aimed at one buyer profile alone.
Forescape Metrioplace is developed by Metrio Group on freehold land. The land usage is classified as commercial under HDA.
The numbers behind it: 28 floors at 16 units each, 4 lifts serving them, a site of 2.79 acres, a commercial under HDA land title.
Unit types
Get the floor plans →Forescape Metrioplace is released in 2 layouts from 904 to 1,098 sq ft. The entry plan is Type B at 904 sq ft with 3 bedrooms. The largest is Type A at 1,098 sq ft running to 4 bedrooms.
| Type | Built-up | Bedrooms | Bathrooms |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1,098 sq ft | 4 | 3 |
| B | 904 sq ft | 3 | 3 |
Floor plans
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7 artist impressionsWhy buyers take it
Layouts running to 4 bedrooms. Family-sized stock is a smaller pool than studios and twos, which cuts both ways: fewer competing units when you sell, and fewer comparables when a bank values it.
Freehold. No lease to run down and no state consent needed on a future sale — which also means no lease-extension cost landing on a later owner.
Completion set for End of 2029. A published target gives the liquidated damages clause in the sale and purchase agreement something to bite on. Ask for the date in the agreement, which is the one that counts.
Why some walk away
It sits on a commercial title. Housing-development protections still apply where the title says under HDA, but assessment and utility tariffs can follow the commercial schedule. Ask the developer to confirm in writing which one applies before you budget the monthly cost.
It is not built yet. What you are buying is a drawing and a delivery date. Completion is set for End of 2029, and dates set by developers move. Read the sale and purchase agreement on the liquidated damages clause, not the brochure.
No facility list is on record here. Ask for one in writing. What is shared decides a good part of the monthly charge, and a render of a pool is not a commitment to build one.
Every figure on this page comes from the developer. Unit counts, built-ups, distances and completion dates are as published by the developer or its appointed agents, and none of it is independently verified. Check anything you intend to rely on against the sale and purchase agreement.
Project details
| Developer | Metrio Group |
|---|---|
| Location | Jalan Perniagaan Vorteks, Simpang Ampat, Batu Kawan |
| State | Penang |
| Property Type | High Rise Condominium |
| Tenure | Freehold |
| Land Title | Commercial under HDA |
| Land Area | 2.79 acres |
| Towers | 1 Block |
| Total Units | 398 |
| Total Floors | 28 |
| Units per Floor | 16 |
| Lifts per Floor | 4 |
| Completion | End of 2029 |
What it costs a month
Full calculator →Starting price RM 544,500, at a 90% margin over 35 years at 3.7%. Change any figure and the instalment follows.
An indication only. The starting price moves with each release, and a floating rate moves with the OPR.
Every Unit Is Dual-Key
A dual-key home splits one title into two lockable, independently accessed spaces — a main unit and a self-contained studio, each with its own front door and its own bathroom. Most developments offer this on a handful of units. Here it is the entire building.
What that actually buys you depends on your household. A parent or an adult child gets their own entrance and bathroom without anyone sharing a kitchen. A home office can take clients in and out without them walking through your living room. And if you only need the main side, the studio simply locks off.
The split is real, not nominal. On the 1,098 sq ft plan the main unit is 863 sq ft and the studio is 235 sq ft. On the 904 sq ft plan it is 688 sq ft and 216 sq ft. In both cases the studio is a genuine standalone space rather than a partitioned corner.
### Unit Types at Forescape
Two layouts. The developer’s own material describes them as “two main unique layouts — 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom”.
| Type | Size | Main Unit | Studio | Bedrooms | Bathrooms | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Type A | 1,098 sq ft | 863 sq ft | 235 sq ft | 4 | 3 | | Type B | 904 sq ft | 688 sq ft | 216 sq ft | 3 | 3 |
On the floor plans these two appear under position labels — A1, A2, A3 and B on the Block A side, A4, B1 and B2 on the Block B side, plus Type I and Type J — which identify where the unit sits on the plate and which way it faces rather than a different plan. There are also Garden Villas on the ground floor and at Level 8, and Sky Villas at Level 27. Ask us for the plan of the specific unit number you are considering; the position labels change the outlook, not the layout.
The Title: Commercial Under HDA, and No Short Stay
Read this part before you shortlist. Forescape is a serviced apartment on a **commercial title held under the Housing Development Act**. That is the standard classification for serviced residences in Malaysia, and it means utility and assessment rates follow commercial schedules rather than residential ones.
More importantly, the developer states plainly that **short stay is not allowed**. If your plan involved short-term letting, this is not the development for it. Long-term occupancy only.
Facilities
The facility deck is Level 8. Below it, Levels G to 7 are the multilevel car park, and residential runs from Level G to 27.
**Level 8** — infinity pool, leisure wading pool, children’s pool, forest jacuzzi, pool deck cabana, sunken seat cabana, forest deck, meditation deck, forest pavilion, forest reading pavilion, forest cascade with water feature, Amazon lily stepping stones, BBQ floating pavilion, BBQ area, tree house pavilion, forest step seating, green roof study room, indoor forest lounge, children’s play room, giant pot garden and a multi-purpose hall.
**Ground floor** — guard house, drop-off area, tree lantern lobby, lift lobby, forest alfresco, giant tree pot lounge, hanging tree lanterns with water feature, indoor tree-mound play, floating trees, curve seatings and a nursery.
Security runs on three tiers: guard house, lift lobby, and lift access restricted to your own floor and the facility level. Car parking is two to three bays per unit depending on the layout, with one EV charging point provided.
Location & Connectivity
The address is defined by one number: **Batu Kawan Industrial Park 3 is 0.6 km away**. Forescape sits at its gateway, which is the whole reason this site exists where it does. Penang Science Park is 3 km and Bukit Minyak Industrial Park 5.5 km, with Batu Kawan Industrial Park 1 and 2 at 9.5 km.
For getting out, the North-South Expressway is 2.1 km and the Second Penang Bridge 8.2 km, which puts the island within reach without going through George Town traffic.
Schools are close and varied: SK Bukit Tambun and SRJK (C) Keng Koon are both 1.2 km, SMK Batu Kawan 3.3 km, Northern Lights Private School 4.5 km, UOW Malaysia KDU 6.1 km and Peninsula College 9.3 km.
Day to day, a Caltex station and the commercial hub are both 0.2 km — effectively at the door. Design Village Outlet Mall is 6.7 km, IKEA and Klippa Shopping Centre both 7.0 km, Central Island Park 7.3 km, and Columbia Asia Hospital 6.0 km.
Completion: Two Dates on Paper
Worth knowing before you ask. The developer’s advertising permit lists an expected completion date of **December 2028**. The current project guidance is **end of 2029**, on the basis that the sale and purchase agreement runs 48 months from signing. Construction is at Stage 2A.
Neither figure is wrong — the permit date was filed earlier, and your own handover clock starts when you sign. Plan against the 48-month clause from your own signing date, and ask for the current construction programme when you view.
Developer Background
Forescape @ Metrioplace is developed by Metrio Group, through Metrio Jaya Development Sdn Bhd, based at Pusat Perniagaan Vorteks in Simpang Ampat. The development occupies 2.79 acres of freehold land in a single 28-storey block of 398 units, with three passenger lifts plus a service lift. Levels 2 to 7 carry only four units per floor; from Level 8 upward the plate carries sixteen. The sales gallery is at 1818-3, Jalan Perniagaan Vorteks 1, open daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
**Is Forescape @ Metrioplace freehold?** Yes. The land is freehold. The title is commercial held under the Housing Development Act, which is the standard classification for a serviced residence.
**What unit types are available at Forescape?** Two layouts, both dual-key. Type A at 1,098 sq ft with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, and Type B at 904 sq ft with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. On the floor plans they appear under position labels such as A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, I and J, which indicate where the unit sits rather than a different plan.
**What does dual-key mean at Forescape?** Each unit is divided into a main home and a self-contained studio, each with its own entrance and bathroom, under a single title. On Type A the split is 863 sq ft and 235 sq ft; on Type B it is 688 sq ft and 216 sq ft. Every unit in the development is built this way.
**Can I use a unit at Forescape for short stay?** No. The developer states that short stay is not allowed.
**How many units and floors does Forescape have?** 398 units in one 28-storey block. Levels 2 to 7 have four units per floor; Level 8 and above have sixteen. Levels G to 7 are the multilevel car park and Level 8 is the facility floor.
**How many car parks come with each unit?** Two to three bays depending on the unit, on Levels G to 7. One EV charging point is provided.
**When will Forescape be completed?** The advertising permit lists December 2028; current project guidance is end of 2029, with the sale and purchase agreement running 48 months from signing. Construction is at Stage 2A.
Want to know the price for Forescape @ Metrioplace? PM us now — our consultant will contact you immediately.
Location
Forescape Metrioplace is located in Batu Kawan, Penang at Jalan Perniagaan Vorteks, Simpang Ampat, Batu Kawan. The immediate surroundings include George Town UNESCO heritage core, Gurney Drive & Gurney Plaza, Queensbay Mall and Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).
Day-to-day convenience at Forescape Metrioplace comes from what is already built nearby. Close by are George Town UNESCO heritage core, Gurney Drive & Gurney Plaza, Queensbay Mall, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone and Penang Bridge. One more is listed below.
- George Town UNESCO heritage core
- Gurney Drive & Gurney Plaza
- Queensbay Mall
- Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
- Bayan Lepas Free Industrial Zone
- Penang Bridge
- Penang International Airport
Developer: Metrio Group
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Forescape Metrioplace, answered
Is Forescape Metrioplace freehold or leasehold?
Forescape Metrioplace in Batu Kawan, Penang is held on a freehold title on a commercial under HDA land title.
What unit types are available at Forescape Metrioplace?
Forescape Metrioplace offers 2 layouts from 904 to 1,098 sq ft — Type A at 1,098 sq ft, Type B at 904 sq ft.
How many units does Forescape Metrioplace have?
Forescape Metrioplace in Batu Kawan, Penang has 398 units across 28 floors at 16 units per floor.
When will Forescape Metrioplace be completed?
Completion for Forescape Metrioplace is scheduled for End of 2029 Dates are set by the developer and can move.
Who is the developer of Forescape Metrioplace?
Forescape Metrioplace is developed by Metrio Group.
Where exactly is Forescape Metrioplace?
Forescape Metrioplace is in Batu Kawan, Penang at Jalan Perniagaan Vorteks, Simpang Ampat, Batu Kawan Malaysia.
How much is Forescape Metrioplace?
Forescape Metrioplace in Batu Kawan, Penang starts from RM544,500 as an indicative developer list price for built-ups from 904 sq ft. Ask us for the current price list, which moves with each release.
How do I get the floor plans for Forescape Metrioplace?
Message us on WhatsApp and a licensed representative sends the floor plans, the current developer price list and unit availability for Forescape Metrioplace. There is no fee to the buyer.
Is Forescape @ Metrioplace freehold?
Yes. The land is freehold. The title is commercial held under the Housing Development Act, which is the standard classification for a serviced residence.
What unit types are available at Forescape?
Two layouts, both dual-key. Type A at 1,098 sq ft with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, and Type B at 904 sq ft with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. On the floor plans they appear under position labels such as A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, B2, I and J, which indicate where the unit sits rather than a different plan.
What does dual-key mean at Forescape?
Each unit is divided into a main home and a self-contained studio, each with its own entrance and bathroom, under a single title. On Type A the split is 863 sq ft and 235 sq ft; on Type B it is 688 sq ft and 216 sq ft. Every unit in the development is built this way.
Can I use a unit at Forescape for short stay?
No. The developer states that short stay is not allowed.
How many units and floors does Forescape have?
398 units in one 28-storey block. Levels 2 to 7 have four units per floor; Level 8 and above have sixteen. Levels G to 7 are the multilevel car park and Level 8 is the facility floor.
How many car parks come with each unit?
Two to three bays depending on the unit, on Levels G to 7. One EV charging point is provided.
When will Forescape be completed?
The advertising permit lists December 2028; current project guidance is end of 2029, with the sale and purchase agreement running 48 months from signing. Construction is at Stage 2A. Want to know the price for Forescape @ Metrioplace? PM us now — our consultant will contact you immediately.
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