Triuni Residences Batu Uban | Freehold Dual-Key Homes
Triuni Residences is Runnymede's three-tower freehold condominium on the hillside at Batu Uban, set inside the gated Sanctuary estate between the island's two bridges. Every tower is finished and certified, so the decision is about which building and which stack, not about waiting for construction.
What follows is a buyer's assessment rather than a brochure. The strengths are the convertible dual-key plans, a gated estate with a large landscaped podium, and a wide spread of sizes; the weak points are uneven defect cover between towers, a car-dependent location and a choice that takes some untangling.
Project Information
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Development | Triuni Residences Batu Uban |
| Developer | Runnymede (B.U. Developments Sdn Bhd) |
| Property Type | High Rise Condominium (three towers) |
| Tenure | Freehold |
| Land Title | Residential |
| Land Area | 5.36 acres |
| Location | Batu Uban, Gelugor, Penang |
| Total Units | 552 (Tower A 176, Tower B 192, Tower C 184) |
| Total Floors | 21 to 23 storeys |
| Units per Floor | 8 (Towers A and C) or 10 (Tower B) |
| Lifts | three lifts in each tower |
| Security | Gated and guarded estate; four security tiers |
| Expected Completion | Completed, with the CCC issued for all three towers. |
| Local Authority | Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang |
Unit Types & Built-up
| Type | Built-up | Layout |
|---|---|---|
| Type F | ±840 sq ft | 3 Bedroom + 2 Bathroom (Tower B) |
| Type G1 | ±1,076 sq ft | 3+1 Bedroom + 2 Bathroom (Tower B) |
| Type A | ±1,130 - 1,146 sq ft | 3+1 Bedroom + 2 Bathroom (Towers A and C) |
| Type G2 | ±1,216 sq ft | 4 Bedroom + 3 Bathroom (Tower B) |
| Type H | ±1,302 sq ft | 4 Bedroom + 3 Bathroom (Tower B) |
| Type B | ±1,302 - 1,324 sq ft | 3+1 Bedroom + 3 Bathroom (Towers A and C) |
| Type C | ±1,636 - 1,658 sq ft | 3+1 Bedroom + 4 Bathroom (Towers A and C) |
| Type D | ±1,916 - 1,949 sq ft | 4+1 Bedroom + 4 Bathroom (dual-key, Towers A and C) |
Eight plan letters cover the typical floors. Tower B's four compact plans sit between 840 and 1,302 sq ft, while the A to D plans shared by Towers A and C start at 1,130 sq ft and top out just under 1,950 sq ft.
Why Choose Triuni Residences Batu Uban?
- Convertible plans — Tower A's four main plans can each be arranged as a studio with its own pantry and bathroom beside a main apartment, and Tower C sells its Type D this way.
- A gated hillside estate — The Sanctuary is guarded, and Triuni adds tiered security from the guardhouse to the unit door.
- Space given over to landscape — roughly three acres of podium with pools, cabanas, garden walks and a children's zone, plus a sky garden on Tower B's Level 20.
- A wide size range — from an 840 sq ft three-bedroom to dual-key four-bedrooms close to 1,950 sq ft, and a few duplex penthouses.
- USM and Queensbay close by — the university is about 2.4 km away and the mall about 2.8 km, on the developer's figures.
Where Triuni Residences Batu Uban Falls Short
- Defect cover depends on the tower — it has ended for Tower A, ended on 31 March 2026 for Tower B, and lasts until 31 March 2027 for Tower C.
- A car-based address — the LRT stations shown near Batu Uban, Pesta and USM are proposals; everyday trips are by road.
- The same letter is not always the same unit — Tower A and Tower C versions of a plan differ by 16 to 33 sq ft, and their sheets count bedrooms differently.
- Penthouses are one-offs — they are sold unit by unit with their own drawings, so compare them individually rather than as a type.
Who Triuni Residences Batu Uban Suits
Multi-generation families who want a self-contained studio for a parent or adult child, academics and staff at USM, and owner-occupiers moving from George Town who want a gated estate without leaving the island. It is a poorer match for anyone who needs to walk to transport, or who wants full defect cover on a Tower A or Tower B unit.
Where the Build Stands
The towers were permitted in stages: Tower A's advertising permit dates from 2017 to 2018, and Towers B and C were permitted from December 2019 to December 2021. All three now hold their CCC. According to the project summaries, the defect period has closed for Tower A, ran to 31 March 2026 for Tower B and continues to 31 March 2027 for Tower C. Each tower has a mock-up unit that can be viewed by appointment.
Location & Connectivity
Batu Uban lies on the island's east coast, roughly halfway between the two bridges to the mainland, south of Gelugor and north of Bayan Lepas. The Sanctuary sits on rising ground above Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, close to Universiti Sains Malaysia and the expressway along the coast.
- SK Sungai Nibong — 1.7 km
- SMJK Phor Tay — 1.8 km
- Universiti Sains Malaysia — 2.4 km
- Lotus's — 2.6 km
- Queensbay Mall — 2.8 km
- SMK Bukit Jambul — 3.0 km
- INTI International College Penang — 4.3 km
- Penang Golf Club — 4.3 km
- Pantai Hospital Penang — 4.8 km
- Lam Wah Ee Hospital — 7.4 km
How the House Is Laid Out
Most of Triuni's plans keep the living room and balcony on the outer wall and set the master suite apart from the other bedrooms. In the dual-key versions, one bedroom near the entrance becomes a sealed studio with its own pantry and bathroom, while the rest of the home keeps the main kitchen, a yard or laundry, and the family bedrooms. Tower B's compact plans drop the dual-key option and arrange three or four bedrooms around a single living-dining space.
About Runnymede
B.U. Developments Sdn Bhd, the company on Triuni's statutory panels, is part of the Runnymede Group, a Penang developer established in 1994.
Runnymede's earlier homes in The Sanctuary are the Vilaris courtyard houses and the Sanctuary bungalows. Elsewhere it lists Prai Perdana and Prai Tropika in Seberang Perai and an office tower in George Town, and the group presents itself as the owner of The Ritz-Carlton Penang.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Triuni Residences Batu Uban freehold or leasehold?
Triuni Residences Batu Uban is held on a freehold title. The land use is Residential.
How many units and floors does Triuni Residences Batu Uban have?
552 (Tower A 176, Tower B 192, Tower C 184) units over 21 to 23 storeys, at 8 (Towers A and C) or 10 (Tower B) units per floor, served by three lifts in each tower.
What unit sizes are available at Triuni Residences Batu Uban?
8 layouts are offered — Type F at ±840 sq ft (3 Bedroom + 2 Bathroom (Tower B)); Type G1 at ±1,076 sq ft (3+1 Bedroom + 2 Bathroom (Tower B)); Type A at ±1,130 - 1,146 sq ft (3+1 Bedroom + 2 Bathroom (Towers A and C)); Type G2 at ±1,216 sq ft (4 Bedroom + 3 Bathroom (Tower B)); Type H at ±1,302 sq ft (4 Bedroom + 3 Bathroom (Tower B)); Type B at ±1,302 - 1,324 sq ft (3+1 Bedroom + 3 Bathroom (Towers A and C)); Type C at ±1,636 - 1,658 sq ft (3+1 Bedroom + 4 Bathroom (Towers A and C)); Type D at ±1,916 - 1,949 sq ft (4+1 Bedroom + 4 Bathroom (dual-key, Towers A and C)).
Is Triuni Residences completed?
Yes. All three towers have their CCC, and mock-up units are available for viewing by appointment.
Can a Triuni unit be split into two homes?
Several can. Tower A's Types A to D come in a dual-key version with a studio of 272 to 365 sq ft beside the main apartment, and Tower C's Type D is a dual-key plan.
Which Triuni tower faces the sea?
According to the site plan, one long side of the development looks out to sea and towards both bridges while the other faces the hill, so the outlook depends on the stack within each tower.
How many parking bays come with a Triuni unit?
It varies by type: two for Types A and B, two or three for Type C, three or four for Type D, and more for the penthouses; Tower B bays are allocated unit by unit.
Is Triuni Residences Batu Uban completed?
Yes. Completed, with the CCC issued for all three towers. Units are sold by the developer with immediate handover, so there is no construction period to wait out.
Where is Triuni Residences Batu Uban located?
Triuni Residences Batu Uban is located in Batu Uban, Gelugor, Penang.
Who is the developer of Triuni Residences Batu Uban?
Triuni Residences Batu Uban is developed by Runnymede (B.U. Developments Sdn Bhd).
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