What sets it apart
Manor Born is a gated strata enclave of just 18 bungalows inside The Dales, one of Ipoh's most exclusive addresses, so residents pass two guardhouses on the way home. The house Sean tours, listed in the episode title at RM2.7 million, sits on a squarish 70 by 88 ft lot with 7,631 sq ft over three floors, eight bedrooms and eight bathrooms.
Windows on all four sides, a central air well and windows in the basement keep even the middle of such a large house bright. Residents share a pool, gym and barbecue area.
Where it is
It is on Jalan Tambun, the road between Tambun and Ipoh town, on the same high-end stretch as The Thompson, The Enclave and Tiger Lane. Limestone hills rise behind the houses; a highway runs in front.
A basement that doesn't feel like one
Sean worried the lower level would be dark, but windows along the side and an air well make it read as a garden floor, room for a car display, an entertainment space or an office away from family life. A central void does the same for the middle of the house.
3 on 3
The three things Sean likes and the three he doesn't, from his own list at the end of the episode.
- 1Practical design at every scale: the squarish lot gives every room real width, length and height, and the air well and basement windows solve the dark spots a house this big usually has.
- 2Strata inside an already guarded estate: two guardhouses, a uniform design, a shared pool and gym, and because it is completed, you can see who your neighbours are before you buy.
- 3The setting: Ipoh's top addresses on one street, and a limestone backdrop that Sean says looks like a painting from the staircase window.
- 1Highway noise: fine once the windows are shut, but it intrudes on the balconies and outdoor spaces.
- 2An awkward entrance: the way into The Dales is a narrow road through a small corner under a bridge that feels accidental, though it keeps the address discreet.
- 3Thin common areas: most of the land went to the 18 private plots, so roads, verges and landscaping are minimal and the arrival doesn't match the houses.
For buyers who want a large, practical bungalow in a small, known community, provided the highway in front doesn't bother them.
Editorial Note: This summary is distilled from Sean Tan's public video breakdown and verified episode documentation. All property specifications and opinions reflect the recording date and should be verified for present-day listings.
PROPERTY REVIEW #159 | RM 2.7 MIL BUNGALOW IN MANOR BORN, IPOH
Sources & Verification Data
Based on Sean's full English captions for this May 2021 episode. The 3 on 3 follows the three things he likes and the three he doesn't, in his order, at the end of the video. The developer's team invited Sean to view the project.
