A look at some of the developments shaping Singapore’s skyline.
NEW LAUNCH
The Wisteria
Yishun Ring Road
Type: Mixed development
Developer: Northern Resi and Northern Retail
Tenure: 99-year leasehold
Facilities: Gym, lap pool, aqua lounge, yoga lawn, children’s water-play area, barbecue pavilion, Wisteria Mall
Nearby Key Amenities: Northpoint Shopping Centre, SAFRA Yishun, Naval Base Primary School, Khoo Teck Puat Hospital
Nearest Transport: Khatib MRT
Average Indicative Price (psf): $1,030 — $1,050
Estimated Date of Vacant Possession: December 2018
The Wisteria is a mixed development featuring 216 one- to four-bedroom residential units across three nine-storey blocks, directly connected to two levels of retail space at the basement and level 1. Located at the junction of Yishun Ave 4 and Yishun Ring Road, the project is accessible via major expressways like the TPE and SLE with Khatib MRT a 10-minute walk away.
Wisteria Mall, the project’s commercial component, will feature an estimated 63 retail and 42 F&B units, including anchor tenants, FairPrice Finest and Kopitiam. Other malls in the vicinity are Northpoint Shopping Centre, Junction 10, and the upcoming Northpoint City, slated to open in 2018. Additionally, Chong Pang Market Food Centre is a mere three-minute drive away.
Naval Base Primary School and Northland Primary School are only a five-minute walk from The Wisteria. Other schools nearby include Orchid Park Secondary School and Chung Cheng High School (Yishun).
Furthermore, new Smart Home features will feature in every unit. These include a digital main door lock and the ABB-free@home system, which allows residents to remotely control the air-conditioning, lighting and main door, as well as bedroom door access.
RECENT LAUNCH
Kingsford Waterbay
Upper Serangoon View
Type: Condominium
Developer: Kingsford Development
Tenure: 99-year leasehold
Facilities: Water zen garden, two lap pools, gym, tennis court, sky bar, water slide playground
Nearby Key Amenities: Hougang Mall, Punggol Park, Holy Innocents’ High School, Hougang Sports and Recreation Centre
Nearest Transport: Hougang MRT
Average Indicative Price (psf): $1,108
Estimated TOP: December 2018
Kingsford Waterbay is a 1,165-unit condominium development consisting of one- to five-bedroom, strata terrace and strata semi-detached units.
The project is located in the private enclave of Upper Serangoon View, with Sungei Serangoon right behind it. The place is ideal for families and active individuals, with many facilities within the compound itself, and its natural surroundings making the area conducive for water sports and activities.
For dining and shopping needs, Hougang Mall is just a five-minute drive away. The upcoming The Midtown, located right next to Hougang Mall and slated to open in 2017, is bound to provide more of such options for residents.
As for daily needs, there are commercial units within the development, so residents will not have to travel far to buy household items.
Schools in the vicinity include Serangoon Secondary School, Holy Innocents’ Primary School and High School, and CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity.
The development is easily accessible via the TPE, KPE and Upper Serangoon Road.
The Terrace
Junction of Punggol Drive and Edgedale Plains
Type: Executive condominium
Developer: Kheng Leong Group
Tenure: 99-year leasehold
Facilities: Waterfront gym, 50 m beach pool, sports bar and games room, dance studio, dining pavilion
Nearby Key Amenities: Rivervale Mall, Punggol Waterway Point, Coney Island, Punggol Secondary School, Sengkang Riverside Park
Nearest Transport: Kadaloor LRT
Average Indicative Price (psf): $805
Estimated TOP: March 2018
The Terrace is a 747-unit executive condo (EC) development consisting of three- to five-bedroom units.
The project is located right next to Kadaloor LRT and is mostly surrounded by residences and schools. For a food and groceries, there is a food court and mini supermarket directly opposite the development. For shopping and dining, Punggol Plaza, Rivervale Mall and the brand new Punggol Waterway Point are all a five-minute drive away.
Schools in the neighbourhood include Horizon Primary School, Greendale Primary and Secondary School, Mee Toh School, CHIJ Saint Joseph’s Convent, Punggol Secondary School and Compassvale Secondary School.
The development consists of three 13- to 16-storey blocks and nine 17-storey blocks. It is poised to be part of the wave of revitalisation surrounding the Punggol district. The future Seletar Regional Centre and Seletar Aerospace Flyover are within a 10-minute drive from The Terrace, and this will have an effect on residential prices in the future.
The Terrace is easily accessible via major expressways such as the TPE and KPE, as well as via Punggol Road.
RECENTLY ACHIEVED TOP
Leedon Residence
Leedon Heights
Type: Luxury condominium
Developer: GuocoLand Limited
Tenure: Freehold
Facilities: Gym, lap pool, discovery playground, tennis courts, dining lounge, floating pavilion, kids’ pool
Nearby Key Amenities: Holland Village, Dempsey Hill, Singapore Botanic Gardens, Anglo-Chinese School (International)
Nearest Transport: Farrer Road MRT
Average Indicative Price (psf): $1,980
TOP: 2015
Leedon Residence is a 381-unit condo development consisting of two- to four-bedroom units and penthouse units.
The project is located next to the Leedon Park Good Class Bungalow (GCB) enclave, so residents will definitely have sufficient privacy. It is also one of the largest freehold developments in District 10.
For a quick bite or grocery haul, Holland Village is a five-minute drive away. For heartland shops and local hawker fare, Empress Market and Food Centre is about a five-minute walk away.
Schools in the neighbourhood include Nanyang Primary School, Raffles Girls’ Primary School, Hwa Chong Institution, National Junior College, Nanyang Girls’ High School and Anglo-Chinese School (International).
The development consists of 11 blocks, each 12 storeys high. Residents will enjoy ample space at Leedon Residence — something not many projects provide these days. Floor areas of the units are much larger than those of a typical condo. Furthermore, GuocoLand’s partnership with SCDA Architects means the units will feature top-notch design and layouts.
Leedon Residence is easily accessible via major expressways such as the PIE and AYE, as well as via Farrer Road and Holland Road.
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