Units Of The Week Issue #49
This week is a pretty special one, as we’ve been recently seeing an uptick of people looking at old resale developments – primarily because of the much bigger living spaces that you would get.
So we’ve decided to look at some of the old big developments in Singapore – think Pandan Valley, Bullion Park etc. These developments all boast massive land sizes, big units, and the ability to customise the space however you would like – something many buyers are now looking for as WFH becomes a semi-reality for many Singaporeans.
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Here we go, these are the Units Of The Week for the week of 10 February 2021.
1Lakepoint Condo
$2,080,000
| Project: | Lakepoint Condo |
|---|---|
| District: | 22 |
| Address: | 2 Lakepoint Drive |
| Tenure: | 99-year Leasehold |
| Size: | 3,120 sqft |
| $PSF: | $666.67 |
| Developer: | Jurong Town Corporation |
| TOP: | 1983 |
Why I like it
As with all the developments on this list, the Lakepoint condo is not one that is blessed in the looks department. Sporting a facade of mismatched colours, its outlook is messy and is definitely not one for those that have a penchant for good design.
Where it comes in, is really the size it brings you. With a land size of over 500,000 square feet housing just 304 units, you can understand why those who harbour thoughts of spacious living would be interested in an old development such as this. It is also pretty conveniently located, at just a 6 minutes walk to Lakeside MRT station.
This unit is pretty special too, its the penthouse, so 3,120 square feet of space with 5 bedrooms. The layout is pretty unorthodox too, it’s hard to explain in words – you should take a look at the floor plan for that. The furnishing of the space is definitely old – you will need to allocated a good sized budget if you want to revamp it properly.
– Ryan
2Bayshore Park
$1,150,000
| Project: | Bayshore Park |
|---|---|
| District: | 16 |
| Address: | 66 Bayshore Road |
| Tenure: | 99-year Leasehold |
| Size: | 937 sqft |
| $PSF: | $1,227.32 |
| Developer: | Ocean Front Pte. Ltd. |
| TOP: | 1986 |
Why I like it
Alongside Costa Del Sol, Bayshore Park has been one of the mainstays on this side of the East, having been around since 1986. Even for those who don’t stay at the East, I’m sure you might be familiar with it during the taxi rides down the ECP on the way to Changi Airport.
While there are 1,093 units here, you do have to know that this development sits on an absolutely gigantic plot of over 900,000 square feet of land. While Costa Del Sol is admittedly closer to the upcoming Bayshore MRT station on the Thomson East Coast Line, it isn’t as bad a walk as you might think. More so because there was never even an MRT station near here to begin with!
Either ways, for those looking for a good sized 2 bedroom unit. This one comes in at 937 square feet, with a decent sized balcony.
– Druce
3Clementi Park
$2,100,000
| Project: | Clementi Park |
|---|---|
| District: | 21 |
| Address: | 125 Sunset Way |
| Tenure: | Freehold |
| Size: | 1,755 sqft |
| $PSF: | $1,196.58 |
| Developer: | City Development Limited |
| TOP: | 1985 |
Why I like it
Let me just start by saying that this unit at Clementi Park doesn’t have an interior design that one might describe as cutting edge. Instead, its eclectic varied nature does kinda suit its immediate environment – and at best, I might say that it is homely. I’d reckon most would look at a revamp though, and ideally so as it is certainly blessed in the size department.
At 1,755 square feet in size, it is pretty spacious for a 3 bedroom unit – just note that rather sizeable balcony and courtyard area.
What I really like is that it almost feels as if you are staying in a landed home. There’s a ton of greenery on the outside, and you are set on an elevated hilltop overlooking private houses so it feels pretty exclusive and private right here. Plus, did I mention that this is a freehold development?
– Reuben
4Loyang Valley
$1,198,000
| Project: | Loyang Valley |
|---|---|
| District: | 17 |
| Address: | 208 Loyang Avenue |
| Tenure: | 99-year Leasehold |
| Size: | 1,485 sqft |
| $PSF: | $806.73 |
| Developer: | Loyang Valley |
| TOP: | 1985 |
Why I like it
Frankly the name of this development has always rubbed me the wrong way, but this is certainly one of the more iconic structures in the area, with that red-bricked exterior. It sits on a land size of over 800,000 square feet housing just 362 units, so it is no exaggeration to say that the land space that you are afforded is very very generous here.
The interior of this 3 bedroom unit is also in a huge contrast to its exterior. Clad in white tiles, that all-white look makes the place look really bright and cheery.
At 1,485 square feet it is spacious and comes with a wet and dry kitchen. Although I do have to say from the floor plan it does look as if you’ll need to go through a common bedroom to get to the other bedroom – which could be really limiting to say the least.
– Stanley
5Costa Rhu
$2,000,000
| Project: | Costa Rhu |
|---|---|
| District: | 15 |
| Address: | 1 Rhu Cross |
| Tenure: | 99-year Leasehold |
| Size: | 1,346 sqft |
| $PSF: | $1,485.88 psf |
| Developer: | Amcol Gardens Pte Ltd |
| TOP: | 1998 |
Why I like it
Out of all the listings this week, this is easily the most premium of them all. It features one of the best views that you’d get in Singapore – which is of the Bay Area and even comes with private lift access. While you do have the option of the upcoming Tanjong Rhu MRT station, its location fronting the Tanjong Rhu Promenade means that the walk to the station can be considered to be quite far for some.
And unlike many of the other selections this week, you could say that this is in a move-in condition. It’s modern and sleek looking, with lots of built-in cabinetry for storage.
At 1,346 square feet in size, this unit is definitely spacious for a 2 bedroom unit.
– Sean
