Last updated: May 2026 | By Ian Fan | Reading time: ~12 min
If you are searching for a freehold, gated and guarded landed home in Damansara — whether a terrace house, semi-D, or bungalow — this is the most complete list you will find. We handpicked all 20 residential communities across the Damansara corridor in Petaling Jaya that tick all three boxes: freehold tenure, individual or strata title, and a genuine gated-and-guarded setup. Watch the full video tour below, then read the complete breakdown of all 20 tamans.
TOP 20 Freehold Gated & Guarded Tamans in Damansara (IpropFans)
When searching for a landed property in Damansara, buyers typically look for three things above all else:
Freehold tenure — perpetual ownership with no lease expiry or renewal premium
Gated and guarded (GnG) — controlled access with 24-hour security; not just a neighbourhood watch scheme
Landed property type — terrace house, semi-D, or bungalow (not a high-rise condo or apartment)
All 20 communities in this guide meet all three criteria. Note that the list is in no particular order or ranking — each community has its own character and price range. Some are terrace-house-only; others are bungalow-only enclaves. Some are in Aman Suria; others deep in Ara Damansara or Mutiara Damansara. Browse the full breakdown below to find the one that fits your needs.
Part 1: Tamans 1–10
1. Aman Suria
Location
PJU1, between Taman Bukit Mayang Emas, Kampung Chempaka, Ara Damansara, Tropicana, and Bandar Utama
Gym, playground, swimming pool, wading pool, jogging track, BBQ area
Aman Suria is one of the most diverse freehold GnG communities in PJ — offering terrace houses, semi-Ds, and bungalows within a single guarded enclave. Its central location between Ara Damansara, Bandar Utama, and Tropicana makes it a perennial favourite for families who want variety and security.
2. The Grove Waterscape Villas
Location
SS23 Taman Sea, Petaling Jaya
Tenure
Freehold
Completed
2011
Total units
35
Property types
3-storey bungalows only (gateless bungalows within a GnG enclave)
Unique feature
Bungalows are gateless — The Grove is a gateless-bungalow GnG taman
The Grove is one of PJ’s most exclusive addresses — only 35 bungalows, freehold, within SS23 Taman Sea. The fact that the bungalows themselves are gateless (the security perimeter is at the taman level, not the individual house) is a unique premium feature sought by buyers who want openness within privacy.
3. The Effingham (Bandar Utama 5)
Location
Bandar Utama (BU5), Petaling Jaya
Tenure
Freehold
Completed
2013
Total units
98
Property types
Zero-lot bungalows only
Facilities
Clubhouse with gym, swimming pool, multipurpose hall, playground, BBQ pit
The Effingham is Bandar Utama’s flagship gated-and-guarded bungalow enclave. 98 zero-lot bungalows on freehold land in one of PJ’s most prestigious postcodes — BU5. The zero-lot format maximises built-up area while retaining individual bungalow ownership.
4. Mudora Zone A
Location
Mutiara Damansara (PJU7), Petaling Jaya
Tenure
Freehold
Property types
Double-storey terrace houses only
5. Mudora Zone B
Location
Mutiara Damansara (PJU7), next to Mudora Zone A
Tenure
Freehold
Property types
Double-storey terrace houses only
6. Mutiara Homes (Phase 10)
Location
Mutiara Damansara (PJU7), Petaling Jaya
Tenure
Freehold
Completed
2012
Total units
123 (79 superlink terrace houses + 44 semi-Ds)
Developer
Mutiara Rini (subsidiary of Boustead Properties)
Property types
2-storey 26×80 superlink terrace houses and semi-Ds
7. Mudora Zone C
Location
Mutiara Damansara (PJU7), Petaling Jaya
Tenure
Freehold
Property types
Mixed — double-storey terrace houses, semi-Ds, and bungalows
8. Mutiara Hills
Location
Mutiara Damansara (PJU7), Petaling Jaya
Tenure
Freehold
Property types
Individual-style bungalows only (each bungalow uniquely designed)
Mutiara Hills is notable for its individually designed bungalows — unlike The Grove or The Effingham where the units share a common architectural language, each Mutiara Hills bungalow has its own bespoke design. This makes it one of the most distinctive landed enclaves in Mutiara Damansara.
9. Ara Idaman
Location
Ara Damansara (PJU1A), Phase 1
Tenure
Freehold
Property types
Double-storey terrace houses only
Notes
The 1st phase of Ara Damansara; earliest GnG landed enclave in the township
10. Ara Impian
Location
Ara Damansara (PJU1A), Phase 2
Tenure
Freehold
Property types
Double-storey terrace houses only
Notes
The 2nd phase of Ara Damansara; adjacent to Ara Idaman
Part 2: Tamans 11–20
11. Alissia & Atilia (Ara Putri)
Location
Ara Damansara (PJU1A)
Tenure
Freehold
Property types
Double-storey terrace houses only
Also known as
Ara Putri
12. Winchester
Location
Ara Damansara (PJU1A)
Tenure
Freehold
Property types
Double-storey terrace houses only
13. Ara Putra
Location
Ara Damansara (PJU1A)
Tenure
Freehold
Property types
Double-storey terrace houses only
14. Ara Vista
Location
Ara Damansara (PJU1A)
Tenure
Freehold
Property types
Semi-detached houses only
15. Seri Pilmoor
Location
Ara Damansara (PJU1A)
Tenure
Freehold
Completed
2013
Character
Luxurious, low-density, mixed residential (Seri Pilmoor Bayu Utara, Bayu Selatan, and Bayu Timur sub-precincts)
Property types
Semi-Ds and bungalows
16. Damansara Lagenda
Location
Ara Damansara (PJU1A)
Tenure
Freehold
Completed
2006
Total units
116
Property types
2.5-storey to 3-storey semi-Ds and bungalows
Character
Luxurious, low-density GnG development
17. Idaman Villas
Location
Ara Damansara (PJU1A)
Tenure
Freehold
Total units
54
Property types
Semi-detached houses only (gateless semi-Ds within a GnG enclave)
Unique feature
Gateless semi-Ds — like The Grove, the individual units are gateless within the secured perimeter
18. Damansara Idaman
Location
Ara Damansara (PJU1A)
Tenure
Freehold
Completed
2010
Total units
136
Property types
Bungalows only
Facilities
Resort-style clubhouse — infinity pool, wading pool, jacuzzi, gym
Damansara Idaman is the closest thing to resort living in freehold Ara Damansara. The 136 bungalow units on freehold land, served by an infinity pool, jacuzzi, and full clubhouse, make this one of the most facility-rich GnG enclaves in the Damansara corridor.
19. Aragreens
Location
Ara Damansara (PJU1A)
Tenure
Freehold
Property types
Landed GnG residential
20. Laman Ara
Location
Ara Damansara (PJU1A)
Tenure
Freehold
Character
Low-density, bungalow-only GnG enclave
Property types
Bungalows only
Summary: All 20 Freehold GnG Tamans in Damansara
#
Community
Location
Property Type
Units
1
Aman Suria
PJU1 / Kampung Chempaka area
Terrace, semi-D, bungalow
285
2
The Grove Waterscape Villas
SS23 Taman Sea
Bungalow only
35
3
The Effingham (BU5)
Bandar Utama
Zero-lot bungalow only
98
4
Mudora Zone A
Mutiara Damansara
Terrace only
—
5
Mudora Zone B
Mutiara Damansara
Terrace only
—
6
Mutiara Homes (Phase 10)
Mutiara Damansara
Superlink terrace + semi-D
123
7
Mudora Zone C
Mutiara Damansara
Terrace, semi-D, bungalow
—
8
Mutiara Hills
Mutiara Damansara
Individual bungalow only
—
9
Ara Idaman
Ara Damansara (Phase 1)
Terrace only
—
10
Ara Impian
Ara Damansara (Phase 2)
Terrace only
—
11
Alissia & Atilia (Ara Putri)
Ara Damansara
Terrace only
—
12
Winchester
Ara Damansara
Terrace only
—
13
Ara Putra
Ara Damansara
Terrace only
—
14
Ara Vista
Ara Damansara
Semi-D only
—
15
Seri Pilmoor
Ara Damansara
Semi-D and bungalow
—
16
Damansara Lagenda
Ara Damansara
Semi-D and bungalow
116
17
Idaman Villas
Ara Damansara
Semi-D only (gateless)
54
18
Damansara Idaman
Ara Damansara
Bungalow only
136
19
Aragreens
Ara Damansara
Landed GnG
—
20
Laman Ara
Ara Damansara
Bungalow only (low-density)
—
Frequently Asked Questions
What does gated and guarded mean in Malaysia?
A gated and guarded (GnG) community in Malaysia refers to a residential enclave with a controlled access point (usually a guardhouse with a boom gate or security card system) and 24-hour security guards patrolling the perimeter. This is different from a neighbourhood watch scheme, which operates on public roads. GnG communities typically have a residents’ committee managing the security arrangement, and monthly maintenance fees to fund it. Freehold GnG developments combine permanent land ownership with the security and exclusivity of a managed community.
Are all 20 tamans freehold?
Yes — all 20 communities in this guide sit on freehold land. This distinguishes them from the many GnG developments in the Damansara corridor that are on leasehold land (such as those in Kota Damansara PJU5, Damansara Perdana PJU8, or the leasehold high-rise portions of Ara Damansara). Always verify the specific land title (geran) of any unit before purchasing, as tenure can vary even within the same township.
Which area has the most freehold GnG options in Damansara?
Ara Damansara (PJU1A) has the highest concentration of freehold GnG landed communities in the Damansara corridor — with 12 out of 20 communities in this list located there (Ara Idaman, Ara Impian, Alissia & Atilia, Winchester, Ara Putra, Ara Vista, Seri Pilmoor, Damansara Lagenda, Idaman Villas, Damansara Idaman, Aragreens, and Laman Ara). Mutiara Damansara (PJU7) contributes 4 communities (Mudora Zone A, B, C, and Mutiara Hills), while Aman Suria, The Grove, The Effingham (Bandar Utama) and The Grove (SS23) round out the list.
Can I find terrace houses, semi-Ds, and bungalows in these GnG tamans?
Yes — all three landed property types are represented across the 20 communities. Terrace houses are most common and available in Aman Suria, Ara Idaman, Ara Impian, Mudora Zone A & B, Alissia & Atilia, Winchester, and Ara Putra. Semi-Ds are found in Aman Suria, Mutiara Homes, Mudora Zone C, Ara Vista, Seri Pilmoor, Damansara Lagenda, and Idaman Villas. Bungalows are available in Aman Suria, The Grove, The Effingham, Mutiara Hills, Mudora Zone C, Seri Pilmoor, Damansara Lagenda, Damansara Idaman, and Laman Ara.
What is the difference between a gateless and gated bungalow?
In most GnG communities, individual houses have their own gates (personal gates or compound gates) in addition to the community perimeter gate. In “gateless” GnG developments like The Grove Waterscape Villas and Idaman Villas, the individual bungalows and semi-Ds do not have their own front gates — the security is entirely at the community perimeter level. This creates a more open, uncluttered streetscape within the enclave while maintaining full perimeter security. Some buyers strongly prefer this layout for its aesthetic cleanliness and sense of space.
Read the Full Written Guides
For the complete written breakdown of all 20 communities with photos and details, read our two companion posts:
Disclaimer: Community details are based on information available as of May 2026. Unit counts, facilities, and tenure should be verified directly with the relevant community management or a licensed property agent before making any purchase decision.
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