A look at some of the developments shaping Singapore’s skyline.
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Thomson Impressions
Lorong Puntong
Type: Condominium
Developer: NS Property (Thomson)
Tenure: 99-year leasehold
Facilities: Jogging trail, maze garden, bar counter, banquet lawn, tennis court, jet pool, clubhouse
Nearby key amenities: Singapore Island Country Club, Catholic High School, Raffles Institution, Thomson Plaza
Nearest transport: Marymount, Bishan MRT
Average indicative price (psf): $1,393
Estimated TOP: October 2019
Situated in the popular Thomson neighbourhood, Thomson Impressions is a condominium development that combines the exclusivity of being hidden away amid nature, with the convenience of being close to a large variety of amenities.
Its units include one- to three-bedders, as well as four-room penthouses and strata landed bungalows and semi-detached homes, most of which enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding greenery and the nearby Lower Peirce Reservoir.
Among the many amenities in the vicinity are the Singapore Island Country Club, renowned schools such as Ai Tong School, Catholic High School, CHIJ St. Nicholas Girls’ School, Raffles Junior College and James Cook University, Lower Peirce Reservoir Park, Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, Junction 8, Thomson Plaza, and AMK Hub, as well as multiple eateries and shops along Casuarina Road and Thomson Road.
Travelling to and from Thomson Impressions is convenient, with Marymount MRT station in the area and the upcoming Upper Thomson and Bright Hill MRT stations underway. The project also enjoys excellent connectivity to major expressways, such as the CTE, PIE and SLE, and is a mere 10-minute drive from Orchard Road.
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OUE Twin Peaks
33 Leonie Hill Road
Type: Condominium
Developer: Cove Development
Tenure: 99-year leasehold
Facilities: Gourmet dining suites, outdoor spa pool, laundry rooms, sky gyms with viewing terrace, bar
Nearby key amenities: Holiday Inn, Ngee Ann City, Chatsworth International School, Overseas Family School
Nearest transport: Somerset MRT
Average indicative price (psf): $3,100
Located in the ever-popular Orchard area, Twin Peaks is a high-end luxury condominium development consisting of 462 residential units in two 36-storey blocks. Units range from one- to three-bedroom types, all of which boast designer furnishings.
The project was named for its identical towers resting on the slopes of Leonie Hill and overlooking the Orchard Road shopping belt from its elevated position. Its balconies feature movable timber louvres for an iconic façade, and residents get to enjoy unobstructed panoramic views of the Orchard city skyline
Twin Peaks’ luxurious facilities include gourmet dining suites, sky gyms with a viewing terrace, and a bar. Furthermore, the development’s clubhouse boasts two fully equipped Oriental and Western kitchens, with hotel services available upon request.
Twin Peaks’ unique location means residents get to live in a peaceful, exclusive environment that is just a short walk from Orchard Road. Nearby amenities include schools such as Chatsworth International School, Overseas Family School, countless retail options such as Ngee Ann City, ION Orchard, Wheelock Place, Tangs and many more, and hotels such as Concorde Hotel and Mandarin Orchard.
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