4 reviews for this Condo
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5
karina 8888 (1 reviews )
Reviewed on May 2, 2023 0 helpful votes
So quite but near city
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Mr. David Lim (1 reviews )
Reviewed on April 4, 2017 5 helpful votes
Poor choice
The noise from the freeway and the poor quality of finishes make this a poor choice of a condo. Also the layout is very cramped. -
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2.2
Mr. Joaquim Barros (1 reviews )
Reviewed on March 20, 2017 4 helpful votes
Bad choice if you have problems to sleep
I am a tenant in this Condo and I regretted to rent it since the first night. I was told that the windows had 2 ply glasses but have only 1 which does not insulate the sound coming from the road. The Siena is locate just in front of the entrance of the Farrer Flyover which makes it to be just in front of 10 traffic lanes! The noise is a never rest during 24 hours. Yes, during the night there is less traffic but the noise is created by crazy drivers that use the free ways of Singapore to drive their machines during the nigh with modified engines and speeds I don't understand how can they not be caught. I contacted the National Environment Agency (NEA) regarding the legality of building such projects with 1 ply glass in from of 10 traffic lanes. Here's their answer; "...With regard to ‘The Siena’ development on Farrer Road, during the Temporary Occupation Permit clearance in 2016, the NEA highlighted to the developer that the development was located along Farrer Road and potential occupants could be affected by traffic noise. The developer was advised to inform the potential occupants at the development that they may be affected by traffic noise. The developer was also advised to manage any feedback from the potential occupants and inform the potential occupants on any noise mitigation measures to be implemented..." There is nowhere to be read any information about that advice. But worst is the silence of the agents who sell or rent those flats. None of them have mentioned about it. Personally I never knew what it was to have problems to sleep until I moved to this Condo and I am counting the days to finish my contract and get out from here. Just be aware of it. It is a nice design but is not worth the lack of rest one can't have by living in there. -
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5
Mr. Micah Lim 林益才 (1305 reviews )
Reviewed on February 14, 2016 0 helpful votes
The Siena
The creative design, flexible spaces with a strategic location makes it an ideal condo as compared to other condos in Singapore. SOHO presents an integrated living concept where living, working and leisure combines in a single structure standing at Farrer Road. The wide range of amenities, well designed infrastructure, advance health care facilities, first class international and local schools and the facilities of safe and sound public transportation makes the condo more demanding for expatriate. This product of SOHO shifted the trend and market a complete lifestyle in this condo rather than a single residential unit. The space planning concept and the unique layout urge the architecture to speak for itself. The design reflexes that contemporary trends and the creative ideas embedded together to allow the spirit to grow, simply defines this condo. Although the size of the apartments may seem small but with the rising costs of land it is a compromise everyone has to make older condos built during the times when land was cheap are obviously spacious, but the semi white plan and smart planning of our condos allow the buyers to live in a very comfortable and spacious environment. Smart designing has also enabled it to be very good functionality wise and has made it look bigger and more spacious. It is located in the residential area of Bukit Timah surrounded with the wide range of amenities, from international/local preschools to diverse shopping areas and restaurants, the condo also embraces the lush green landscape of Singapore. Some of the best local schools like Raffles Girls primary school, Methodist Girls School, Nanyang Girls High School and Hwa Chong Junior college are located in the neighborhood residential area of Bukit Timah. Moreover, the Downtown MRT line and Circle MRT line also passes through the area and connects the residents to the Central Business District and Marina Bay area within minutes. -