Hudson Place Residences Review: A 327-Unit One-North Condo Priced From $1.4M

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Project:	Hudson Place Residences
District:	5
Address:	Media Circle
Tenure:	99-Year Leasehold
No. of Units:	327 Units
Site Area:	~82,125 sqft
Developer:	Qingjian Realty, Forsea Holdings, CYZ Land, Jianan Capital
TOP:	Est. Q3 2029

Hudson Place Residences is the newest condo to break ground at Mediapolis in the one-north precinct. The 327-unit development is developed by a consortium of Chinese developers comprising Qingjian Realty, Forsea Holdings, CYZ Land, and Jianan Capital. The public preview of the condominium on Media Circle began on May 1 and attracted over 3,500 visitors over the long weekend.

This is the second time that a Qingjian-led consortium will launch a new condo in the one-north precinct. Last year, Qingjian and its partners (Forsea, ZACD, Jianan) launched the 358-unit Bloomsbury Residences in March 2025.

Keen-eyed buyers will note that Qingjian and its partners paid a lower land rate for the site being developed into Hudson Place Residences, compared to the bid price they submitted for Bloomsbury Residences.

The site which is being developed into Bloomsbury Residences was awarded to the Qingjian-led consortium after it put in the winning bid of $395.28 million for the 114,442 sq ft site in January 2024. This works out to a land rate of $1,191 psf per plot ratio (ppr).

Meanwhile, the Hudson Place Residences site saw a top bid of $315 million for the 82,125 sq ft site when the tender closed in March 2025. The bid price translates to $1,037 psf ppr.

The question that some buyers will ask is: should we read more deeply into the relative difference in land rates for two neighbouring plots? This is something we’ll unpack later in this article.

Both sites are along Media Circle and are across the road from each other. Bloomsbury Residences and Hudson Place Residences, along with other recent new projects on one-north such as Lyndenwoods, are part of a new wave of residential developments springing up on the precinct.

This is the latest phase of the one-north master plan by JTC, and represents a notable shift in the profile of the area from a predominantly business park and commercial precinct into a more vibrant mixed-use locale with more homes.

What makes the perceived pairing of Bloomsbury Residences and Hudson Place Residences particularly noteworthy is how these developments fit into the broader repositioning of the one-north precinct.

In our review of Bloomsbury Residences last year, we pointed out that the precinct didn’t fit the typical residential neighbourhood that most buyers would be familiar with in Singapore. At the time, the general perception of the area was shaped by its concentration of business parks, research hubs, and start-up clusters.

But the introduction of new condos like Blossoms by the Park, The Hill at One-North, Lyndenwoods, and Bloomsbury Residences have progressively introduced pockets of new residential enclaves.

This has contributed to a more diverse residential profile within one-north, which was previously investor-led due to the large catchment of professionals working for the companies who took root there. While investors tend to scrutinise factors like tenant depth and yield sustainability, homeowners prefer to prioritise the area’s liveability and network of supporting amenities that cater to families.

That said, the Media Circle enclave offers a different living environment compared to the other built-up parts of one-north. The area there is less developed and leans closer to an urban garden city-fringe setting, heightened due to its proximity to the low-rise conservation houses that populate the neighbouring Wessex Estate.

This balance gives this part of Mediapolis a relatively more serene and exclusive environment.

The move by Qingjian and its partners to secure two of the recent government land sale (GLS) sites in this enclave suggests a long-term ambition to shape the residential and commercial style of this part of Media Circle.

It echoes how GuocoLand has played a significant role in shaping the profile of the new Lentor Hills private residential estate, positioning it as a sort-of ‘master developer’ there. GuocoLand, together with its partners, are behind at least five projects there.

Turning back to one-north, it’s worth noting that Media Circle remains a work in progress and lacks the everyday conveniences you’d typically expect in a more established residential neighbourhood. This may shed some light into the different land rates that the developers have paid for the two neighbouring sites.

First, it is important to acknowledge that the site which is being developed into Hudson Place Residences is smaller compared to the Bloomsbury Residences site. This factors into the difference in bid prices.

Next, while the gap in the bid prices may appear curious to casual buyers, the difference is attributed to how the commercial components in each plot are structured. Each site is zoned ‘Residential with Commercial on the 1st storey’.

At Bloomsbury Residences, the commercial component will be retained and managed by the developer. On the other hand, at Hudson Place Residences, the commercial component will be managed by the Management Corporation Strata Title (MCST) of the new condo.

According to caveats downloaded on May 4, the 358-unit Bloomsbury Residences is about 83% sold to date. The condo has sold 297 units and set an average selling price of 2,518 psf. It is becoming clear that this part of one-north has established a level of buying demand, but there are more questions prospective buyers are still asking themselves.

Against this backdrop, Hudson Place Residences enters the market as the next new condo in the developing story of one-north, and it’ll be interesting to see how it builds on what has come before.

At Hudson Place Residences, the indicative prices start from above:

• Two-Bedroom Premium: $1.4 million ($2,167 psf)
• Three-Bedroom Deluxe: $2 million ($2,240 psf)
• Four-Bedroom Premium: $2.7 million  ($2,344 psf)

Read our comprehensive Pricing Review of Hudson Place Residences here.

Still A First Mover’s Advantage: Qingjian’s Dominance in one-north’s Media Circle Neighbourhood

The positioning, architecture, and concept of Hudson Place Residences feels like a continuation of the standards that the Qingjian-led consortium showcased when it launched Bloomsbury Residences last year.

Both projects sit in a relatively less developed part of Mediapolis, which is already characterised by clusters of media companies, such as MediaCorp Campus and Alice @ Mediapolis. Aside from these business zones, not much has been built up yet and it shows when you walk around the site.

If you walk around the area today, it feels tucked away from the bustle of the main office areas. The area around Hudson Place Residences also benefits from the greenery pocketed around the Wessex Estate and the nearby Rail Corridor and Queensway Node.

But expect most of the area to be eventually developed into new homes. Based on the Master Plan, most of the surrounding plots are zoned for future mixed-use developments. So the projects that have broken ground so far are just the start. 

Over time, you can expect more residential mixed-use projects, more commercial activity, and eventually more amenities to take root. In that sense, buying a new home here would be com[elling to those buyers who are keen to get an early foothold in this growing estate.

With Qingjian and its partners setting the benchmark for new private homes on Media Circle, it’s also less likely that their projects end up competing directly with each other. The consortium of Chinese developers are doubling down on their foothold there. In March, Qingjian, Forsea, and Jianan emerged as the top bidders for a GLs site at nearby Dover Drive in the Dover-Medway area.

They put in the top bid of $951 million ($1,556 psf ppr) for the residential site. This latest addition to their landbank in one-north makes it quite clear that they’re keen on building a significant presence in the precinct.

One-north’s unique location and lifestyle – greenery & proximity to established neighbourhoods

The one-north precinct has always had a different profile compared to most of the typical residential areas in Singapore. With JTC appointed as the lead agency to master plan the precinct, the initial development of the area largely positioned it as an area to work, rather than an evenly mixed residential and commercial locale.

This is demonstrated by the profile of corporate tenants, with companies like Razer, Walt Disney, and A*STAR all based in the area. This shapes the catchment of residents and the supporting types of amenities that follow. This won’t appeal to everyone, especially those who prefer a more familiar residential  neighbourhood profile like Clementi or Pasir Ris.

On the other hand, the area around Media Circle – especially surrounding the nearby one-north MRT station on the Circle Line – doesn’t feel as work-driven as you might expect. In fact, parts of it are surprisingly green. With the Wessex estate nearby and its cluster of black-and-white conservation houses, the surroundings feel less dense.

Hudson Place Residences and Bloomsbury Residences are positioned to take advantage of the views overlooking the low-rise surroundings, which boosts their appeal among prospective homeowners.

But it’s also worth noting that the Wessex site is marked for future planning under the URA Master Plan, so these views shouldn’t be taken as a given in the long term.

At the same time, you’re not completely cut off. Areas like Holland Village, Queenstown, and Alexandra are all a short drive away, so access to more established amenities is still fairly convenient.

Few heartland amenities and a distance away from MRT

While the area has several appealing qualities, there are still some practical trade-offs. The limited extent of development to date means that the immediate surroundings are quite limited in terms of day to day amenities.

This is very much a business park environment, with landmarks like the Mediacorp headquarters nearby. Most of the F&B options are tied to office clusters, so the area can feel noticeably quieter once the workday ends.

You won’t find the usual heartland conveniences here either, no wet markets or neighbourhood shops within walking distance. For daily essentials, residents will likely rely on Fusionopolis or The Star Vista, or head towards more established estates nearby.

At the same time, this also gives the area a more exclusive feel. Low density areas like Portsdown Avenue and Woking Road, as well as the surrounding Alexandra Forest and Rail Corridor help to manage the concentration of high-rise buildings.

In terms of public transport accessibility, this is an area where some buyers may have to adjust their expectations, given the existing infrastructure on the ground.

In our view, Hudson Place Residences is not within comfortable walking distance to an MRT station, so getting around will likely involve a short public bus ride or drive. For those who prioritise walkability or direct MRT access, this could be a sticking point.

That said, it’s not entirely inconvenient. There are some convenient bus services close to the cluster of condos here that link to one-north MRT and the surrounding estates.

Looking ahead, bus service 191, which runs through this part of Mediapolis, is expected to become Singapore’s first fully autonomous route by 2026. The developer will also provide a shuttle service to one-north MRT, Buona Vista MRT, and the National University of Singapore, for the first year after the condo is completed.

And if you don’t mind a short drive, areas like Holland Village, Queenstown, and Alexandra are still relatively close by.

The area stands out for its proximity to educational institutions. For example, Tanglin Trust School is within walking distance, while National University of Singapore, Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), and Anglo-Chinese Junior College are relatively close.

This makes the area more appealing for families with older school-going children, and also supports a steady pool of rental demand, particularly from students and expatriates working or studying nearby.

A glaring gap is the limited number of easily accessible primary schools. There aren’t any well-known primary schools within a 1-km radius, with Fairfield Methodist Primary School estimated to fall within the 1 to 2 km range. For families with younger children, this could be a consideration.

Hudson Place Residences: A nod to New York, with a familiar design approach

The design and concept of Hudson Place Residences takes its inspiration from New York City’s newest neighbourhood – Hudson Yards on the West Side of Midtown Manhattan.

You can see some of the signature elements of this swanky neighborhood reflected in spaces throughout the condo, such as the courtyard-style spaces, which are quite typical in many New York developments.

Previously, the design and concept of Bloomsbury Residences also took inspiration from another landmark district – London’s Bloomsbury district in the West End. The continuation of taking inspiration from landmark urban districts and adapting them to the project is turning into a signature of Qingjian among its developments in Media Circle.

Drawing inspiration from New York’s Hudson Yards is a pretty spot on comparison for Hudson Place Residences. Since one-north is characterised as a vibrant commercial cluster, anchored by places like National University of Singapore and A*STAR, it reflects the urban vibrancy of living in a bustling central district.

In one-north, the Media Circle enclave sits slightly away from the main activity nodes. It’s quieter, less dense, and still feels like it’s coming together. While Hudson Yards features prime waterfront views, Media Circle benefits from the neighboring greenery from the Wessex estate and the surrounding low-rise landscape. It’s not the same, but it serves a similar purpose in softening the environment.

Hudson Place Residences will also come with a ground floor retail component of about 4,300 sq ft, and this will directly face the shops at Bloomsbury Residences. The developer says that the idea is for both of these public spaces to  complement each other and form a shared commercial and lifestyle cluster.

There is a slight difference in how each of the commercial spaces are managed.  At Bloomsbury Residences, the retail mix is curated by the developer. But at Hudson Place Residences, the selection and management of the retail mix falls under the MCST, so tenants are decided collectively by residents. In return, rental income from these units will help offset the condo’s maintenance fees, which is not something we commonly see.

Hudson Place Residences will likely be one of the tallest developments in the area, with two residential towers of 15- and 23-stories. The blocks are oriented to maximise views towards the Wessex estate, so a good number of units will face greenery.

As for the difference in the heights of the residential towers, the developer shares that it aligns with the broader masterplanning influence by celebrated architect Zaha Hadid – who contributed to the master plan design of one-north – and envisioned a more tiered skyline. So the variation here follows that overall master planning direction.

The residential towers are raised such that the lowest floor units start elevated from the street level, and the lowest floor units start about 17m above ground, so even the lowest floors will enjoy some level of elevation. The upside is clear, offering better views and more privacy for residents.

Beneath the blocks, the space is utilised for amenities and facilities, though more for casual, communal areas rather than full facilities. You’ll find things like lounging spots, a swing garden, outdoor fitness areas, and some quieter corners like reading lounges and study pods.

For the main facilities, there’s a 50m lap pool, BBQ pavilion, a few smaller gyms, and a tennis court. While these are fairly standard for new launches, it’s worth noting that Hudson Place Residences and Bloomsbury Residences are the only new private residential developments in Mediapolis to include a tennis court, to date.

Hudson Place’s Unit Mix and Layout Design 

Unit Type	Size (sqft)	No. of Units	% of Unit Mix
Two-Bedroom	646 – 689 sq ft	183	55.96%
Three-Bedroom	893 – 1,055 sq ft	71	21.71%
Four-Bedroom	1,152 – 1,432 sq ft	68	20.84%
Penthouse	1,744 – 2,196	5	1.53%
Total		327	100%

In general, the unit mix at Hudson Place Residences nearly matches Bloomsbury Residences which preceded it, and the overall unit breakdown is quite close. The new condo has 327 units, made up of two- to four-bedroom units, along with a handful of five- and six-bedroom penthouses.

That said, there are a few small but noticeable tweaks to the unit configuration.

A noticeable one can be seen in the two-bedroom units. At Bloomsbury Residences, there was some pushback on the two-bed, one-bath layouts, with many buyers preferring the two-bedroom configuration that came with two bathrooms. The developers have learnt from this and all the two-bedders at Hudson Place Residences come with two bathrooms, and there are no one-bedroom units.

It’s a subtle adjustment, but quite telling. In a precinct like one-north, where one-bedroom units tend to be the safe bet for investors, the absence of one-bedroom units at Hudson Place Residences suggests the developers are keen to position this condo differently, especially since two-bedders are increasingly the preferred unit type for young couples and families.

While nearly 56% of the units at Hudson Place Residences are two-bedroom units, the layouts themselves do not reflect the configuration that would be appealing to landlords.

Some of the larger-sized units have also had an adjustment. From what we understand after speaking to the developers, buyers at Bloomsbury Residences who were considering bigger units tended to lean towards the four-bedders rather than the three-bedders. Hudson Place Residences reflects that preference, with a slightly stronger emphasis on four-bedroom units.

As a result, rather than focus on smaller, rental-appealing units there’s a wider spread of units at the new condo, including five- and six-bedroom penthouses which are rare in this area.

Hudson Place is also part of the recent batch of new projects following post-GFA harmonisation. In simple terms, things like aircon ledges are no longer counted within the unit size, so what you see is generally more usable space. For a neighbourhood that’s typically associated with more compact units, that should be a plus.

2 Bedroom Premium + Study Showflat – Type B3 (689 sqft) 

In the two-bedroom category, there is a Two-Bedroom Premium unit that spans 646 sq ft, and a Two-Bedroom Premium plus Study unit of 689 sq ft. As cited earlier, each of the two-bedroom units feature two bathrooms.

Having just two layouts in this category also makes the intended buyer profile fairly straightforward. If you want a unit with an additional study, most buyers will gravitate towards the larger-sized option. If not, the smaller unit already covers most of what you need.

The showflat displays the Two-Bedroom Premium plus Study unit. Based on the original layout, it features a Jack and Jill setup between the study and the common bedroom, so it can still function as a guest bathroom when needed. Some of the internal walls between the bedrooms can be adjusted, so you’re not completely fixed to one configuration.

Overall, this layout is a standard dumbbell format, which is what we typically see for two-bedroom units in most new projects these days. The unit comprises two ensuite bedrooms, a balcony, a study, and an enclosable kitchen, which makes it fairly workable for a small household.

Meanwhile, the living areas come with porcelain tiles, while the bedrooms use vinyl flooring. In terms of provided fixtures, there is a Franke sink with Hansgrohe mixers, and Smeg appliances for the hood, hob, oven, and fridge.

The unit has a 2.85m ceiling height, which is slightly above the typical 2.8m. It’s not a huge difference on paper, but it does help the space feel a bit more open.

The layout of the living and dining area is fairly straightforward. The dining area fits a compact four seater dining table along with a three seater sofa and TV console without feeling too tight. Altogether, the entry, dining and living areas come up to about 21 sqm.

Meanwhile, the balcony, at 4.5 sqm, is smaller than what we typically see, which is usually closer to 6 sqm. But it means that there is proportionately more indoor living space available, which some buyers prefer. The balcony works more as a small open-air lounge rather than a full outdoor area, and there’s a power point but no water point.

For stacks like 13 and 14 that face towards the Wessex Estate, the greenery and landed views still make this a pleasant extension of the living space.

Turning back indoors, the kitchen is about 5.3 sqm and sits as its own enclosed nook. It doesn’t have a window, but it’s functional enough for a simple, no-frills setup. One thing to note is that the washer dryer is found next to the DB box near the entrance, rather than in the kitchen. It might feel a bit unusual at first, but it does free up more space in the kitchen.

An interesting element in this layout is the position of the study. At Bloomsbury Residences, the study was combined with the dining area. Here, it’s still placed near the entrance, but instead shares a Jack and Jill access with the common bathroom.

As a result, you can combine the study with the common bedroom to form a second master, which is demonstrated in the showflat. It’s a practical option, especially for those who might find the standard wardrobe space in the master bedroom a bit tight. If not, you can simply keep the original layout.

The common bathroom connects both the study and the common bedroom, so it still works as a shared or guest bathroom in this setup. It’s sized at about 5.4 sqm, slightly compact but functional. Finishes are consistent with the rest of the unit, with AXOR mixers and Laufen sanitaryware.

It does feel like the design and layout of newer two-bedroom units are turning to emphasize liveability, rather than just pure efficiency.

The common bedroom is 9.2 sq m, which is slightly more generous compared to other new two-bedroom unit configurations on the market. It fits a queen sized bed and the standard two panel wardrobe comfortably, so it does feel a bit roomier overall.

The AC ledge sits just outside this room, so you won’t get full height windows here. That said, it still comes with its own bathroom access, so it functions as an ensuite in this configuration.

The master bedroom is 10.4 sq m, so it isn’t that much larger than the common bedroom. It still fits a king sized bed with two bedside tables and a wardrobe comfortably, but the difference in size isn’t as pronounced as it appears on plan.

The wardrobe comes with the modular shelving system we first saw at Coastal Cabana, which is something Qingjian Realty has been incorporating more consistently in recent projects.

The master bathroom is about 4.3 sqm, similar in size to the common bathroom. Like the rest of the unit, both bathrooms rely on mechanical ventilation as there are no windows. Fittings are fairly standard, with AXOR mixers and Laufen sanitaryware, along with a rain shower.

Overall, this feels less like a new direction and more like a refinement of what worked at Bloomsbury Residences and Coastal Cabana.

3 Bedroom Premium + Study Showflat – Type C4 (1,055 sqft) 

There are three different configurations of the three-bedroom units: the 893 sq ft Three-Bedroom Deluxe, the Three-Bedroom Premium that is 1,012 sq ft and 1,023 sq ft, as well as the Three-Bedroom Premium plus Study that spans 1,055 sq ft.

Collectively, three-bedders make up about 20 percent of the unit mix, so there’s a decent selection depending on what you’re looking for.

The showflat displays the largest configuration – the 1,055 sq ft Three-Bedroom Premium plus Study. In general, this layout follows a more traditional format, with a T shaped configuration. You get a deeper living space, and a hallway that leads to the bedrooms, so everything feels a bit more tucked away.

There are three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a study. The common areas include the living and dining space with a balcony, and a split kitchen setup with a dry and wet kitchen. The wet kitchen also comes with a yard, home shelter, and WC.

We reckon that this is not the kind of layout that prioritises big, open living spaces, but it works in a practical sense. There’s a clear separation between living and dining, which many families prefer.

Finishes are consistent with the rest of the units in the condo. Common areas are tiled, bedrooms use vinyl flooring, and the ceiling height comes in at 2.85m for most of the spaces.

After the entrance, there’s a small foyer, which helps with privacy since you’re not looking straight into the living area. Next to this is the wet kitchen, while the living, dining, and dry kitchen sit off to the right.

The wet kitchen follows a galley layout and extends into the yard. With the window at the end, it can be fully enclosed, which should work well for those who prefer cooking with open flames. In total, the wet kitchen and yard come up to about 8.7 sq m.

In terms of fittings, you get a Franke sink with Hansgrohe mixers, along with a freestanding fridge from Smeg. The main difference here is the cooking setup, with a Fotile cooker hood, gas hobs, and built in combi steam oven. It’s not the most typical brand we see, but Qingjian has used it in projects like Jadescape and Forett at Bukit Timah, so it’s not entirely unfamiliar either.

In our view, there isn’t a huge amount of countertop space for the preparatory work for cooking, but it’s still a functional setup that doesn’t take up too much room.

The yard is an extension of the kitchen, which offers a much needed service area. A washer dryer from Smeg is also provided. You also get a WC at about 1.5 sqm and a home shelter at 3.9 sqm, which can work as additional storage or, for some households, a helper’s space.

Turning towards the living area, the space is organised around the dry kitchen, dining, and living area, which opens out to the balcony. Altogether, this comes up to about 34.6 sqm. The balcony frontage is around 3.3m, so it’s a bit deeper than it is wide.

The dry kitchen is a countertop with storage and no appliances are provided, so it’s more of a flexible space if you want to add your own setup. It flows well into the dining area, which can comfortably fit a six seater table.

The living area sits on the other side and could accommodate a compact four seater sofa, along with a coffee table and TV console without feeling too tight. It opens out towards the balcony, and since this stack faces the Wessex estate, the greenery and low rise views do add a bit more to the overall feel of the space.

The balcony comes in at 6.2 sqm, which is enough to fit a compact dining set if you prefer to free up space in the living area. There’s an electric point provided, though no water point.

The common bathroom is 4.2 sqm and will likely see more frequent use, as it serves both the two common bedrooms and guests. It is finished in porcelain tiles with a simple, neutral palette. Fittings include AXOR mixers, along with a wall hung WC and basin from Laufen. There is also a window here, so you do get natural ventilation.

The two common bedrooms are both sized at 8.9 sqm, and with full height windows for both, they’re pretty similar. Each room can fit a queen sized bed with the standard two panel wardrobe. As with most of Qingjian’s layouts, there’s also the option to combine the two rooms by hacking the wall in between, which some might find useful depending on how they want to use the space.

This unit also comes with a 4.2 sqm study. One thing I quite like is that it faces the window, so it doesn’t feel too enclosed. In the original layout, it’s shown as a separate space, but there’s some flexibility here.

You could extend the master bedroom slightly and incorporate the study, for example as a larger wardrobe area. So it’s not fixed to just one use, which I think makes it a bit more practical depending on how you want to accommodate your needs.

The master bedroom is the largest of the three bedrooms and spans 11.6 sqm. It can comfortably fit a king-sized bed along with the standard two panel wardrobe and still feel reasonably spacious. You also get full height windows here, which helps with natural light.

The master bathroom comes in at about 5 sqm and follows the same palette as the common bathroom. Fittings are consistent, with AXOR mixers including a rain shower, along with a wall hung WC and basin from Laufen. There’s also a window here, so you do get natural ventilation.

4 Bedroom Suite + Flexi Showflat – Type D2a (1,432 sqft) 

Similar to what we saw at Bloomsbury Residences, there are two 4-bedroom options at Hudson Place Residences, namely the 1,152 sq ft Four-Bedroom Premium and the 1,432 sq ft Four-Bedroom Suite plus Flexi unit.

In addition, the condo also offers a rare mix of five- and six-bedroom penthouses.

What’s worth noting is that the four-bedders make up close to 21% of the unit mix. That’s quite a sizable proportion, especially for a new project in one north where the homeowner catchment is nascent. It suggests that the developers are confident that they can appeal to a wider range of local homeowners.

The showflat features the larger 1,432 sq ft unit, which also benefits from views towards the Wessex Estate greenery. The layout is quite similar to the three-bedroom unit, with a T-shaped configuration. The bedrooms are set deeper into the unit, so the private living areas feel more separate from the main living area.

Apart from the penthouses, this is also the only layout that comes with a private lift lobby, which gives it a bit more exclusivity compared to the rest.

In terms of layout, you get four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living and dining area with a balcony, and a dry kitchen, along with a flexi space. There’s also a separate wet kitchen with a yard, WC, and home shelter, along with a service entrance. It’s a fairly complete setup, and should work well for larger households.

Finishes are consistent with the rest of the project, with tiled common areas, vinyl flooring in the bedrooms, and a ceiling height of 2.85m across most of the unit.

From the private lift, it opens out to a private lobby of about 4.5 sqm. It creates a clear buffer before entering the home and adds to its privacy. It’s also a practical space. You can use it for shoe storage or an entry console, so it doesn’t feel wasted.

The first space you see after the private lobby is the flexi area, sized at 4.9 sqm. It’s quite well placed. You can keep it as a study or cosy corner, or choose to open it up either to the common bedroom or the living area. It also has access to the balcony, so it gets good natural light and ventilation, which makes it feel less like an afterthought space.

In the showflat, it is combined with the living area, which gives a much wider frontage of about 6.025m, with the combined space coming up to around 43.7 sqm. It does feel noticeably more open this way.

If you keep the original layout, naturally the living area will be more compact. And for those of you who choose to hack the wall, there’s still a column along the balcony that cannot be removed since it is part of the facade design, so you won’t get a completely uninterrupted frontage. This isn’t entirely new since we saw this showcased at Bloomsbury Residences in the Four-Bedroom Suite plus Flexi unit there.

Based on the original floor plan, the living, dining, and dry kitchen area comes up to about 38.8 sqm.

The living area can comfortably accommodate a four seater sofa, coffee table, and TV console. On the other side, the dining area is large enough for an eight to even ten seater table, which gives a good sense of the overall space.

The dry kitchen features a good selection of cabinetry and countertop for kitchen preparation or serving. Aside from the built-in Smeg fridge, no other appliances are provided, so there’s room to customise if needed.

The balcony, at 11.9 sqm, is quite generous. Given that this stack faces towards the Wessex estate, it makes sense to lean into the outdoor space. There’s enough room to move the dining out entirely if you prefer to free up the living area. There is an electric point provided, though no water point, so that’s something to keep in mind.

This leads into the wet kitchen, which is about 13.1 sqm. It’s set up with two facing countertops, so it’s not especially wide for a typical four-bedder. Fittings include a Franke sink with Hansgrohe mixers, while the cooker, gas hob, and built-in combi oven are from Fotile.

A Chinese brand, Fotile is not the most common brand used in new condos in Singapore, but Qingjian has used it before in projects like Jadescape and Forett. The kitchen also features a built-in dishwasher and a fridge from Smeg.

One thing some might pick up on is the lack of a clearly defined yard space. In this layout, the yard is essentially part of the kitchen itself. It does come with a window, so the space can be fully enclosed with natural ventilation. A washer dryer from Smeg is provided, though some may have preferred a separate washer and dryer for a unit of this size.

This area also includes a WC at about 1.4 sqm and a home shelter at 3.9 sqm, which can work either as storage or as a more private space for a live-in helper. The service entrance is located here as well.

The common bathroom will likely see the most use, as it serves bedrooms 2, 3 and 4, along with guests. It’s sized at 4.2 sqm and has a Jack and Jill setup, connecting directly to Bedroom 4 and effectively making it ensuite.

Finishes are straightforward, with porcelain tiles, AXOR mixers, and a wall hung WC and basin from Laufen. There’s also a window here for natural ventilation. While it’s on the smaller side, it’s still functional for daily use.

Bedroom 4, which connects to this bathroom, is about 9 sqm and is the largest of the three common bedrooms. It sits on the opposite side of the corridor, so it doesn’t get the Wessex-facing views. It also faces the AC ledge, so there are no full height windows.

In return, you do get a slightly larger room and direct access to the bathroom. It can fit a queen sized bed with the standard wardrobe and still leaves enough space to move around.

Bedrooms 2 and 3 are very similar in size at 8.8 sqm and 8.9 sqm. Both come with full height windows facing the Wessex estate, so they do enjoy greenery views.

Each room can fit a queen sized bed along with the standard two panel built in wardrobe, so they work as expected. For those who prefer a larger room, there’s also the option to combine the two by removing the partition wall, which adds a bit more flexibility for different household needs.

Finally, the master bedroom stands out as the largest at 14.8 sqm. Including the walk in wardrobe, the total comes up to about 18.3 sqm, which is noticeably larger than the common rooms.

The bedroom itself comes with full height windows facing the Wessex estate, and there’s enough space for a king sized bed along with a small vanity or writing desk. The walk in wardrobe is a step up from the standard two panel setup, with six panels in total, mostly for hanging space, along with a section for folded items or accessories. It also incorporates the modular storage system we saw earlier at Coastal Cabana.

There’s an additional window by the wardrobe area as well, so airflow across the room is generally quite good.

The master bathroom is sized at about 5.1 sqm and follows the same palette as the rest of the unit. Fittings include AXOR mixers and a shower set, along with a wall hung WC and basin from Laufen. There’s also a window here, so you do get natural ventilation.

Writer’s Commentary from Cheryl, contributing writer 

Hudson Place feels like one of those projects where the location does most of the heavy lifting (for better or worse) in the minds of most buyers.

Media Circle isn’t a typical neighbourhood. Even within one-north, it sits in a part of the district that still feels quite early in terms of its residential development journey. A lot of the surrounding plots haven’t been launched or developed yet, so what you see today is probably not what you’ll get in a few years’ time.

That’s part of the appeal. But it’s also where the hesitation comes in.

The failed tender for the Media Circle Parcel B site stood out. When the tender closed in March 2025, no bids had been submitted. That’s not a result you see very often, especially in a relatively fast growing area like one-north. If anything, it suggests that developers are still trying to understand the housing demand and level of pricing that most buyers would find palatable.

At the same time, Qingjian Realty and its partners don’t seem to be approaching this area cautiously. Between Bloomsbury Residences, Hudson Place Residences, and the Dover-Medway site, it feels like they’re trying to establish a foothold for themselves here.

Whether that strategy works out will depend on how the rest of the area fills in, and developer appetite and competition for land escalates.

Part of the challenge is that one-north is marked by its early perception as a business park and commercial precinct. It still fundamentally feels like an office district, and that shapes how it feels on the ground to most buyers.

The influence from planners like Zaha Hadid gives parts of the area a more futuristic, almost campus-like feel. It’s quite distinct. But at the same time, it doesn’t quite have the same “lived-in” feel as more traditional estates (or at least not yet).

You’re not completely cut off though. Places like Holland Village and Queenstown are still within a short drive, so there’s access to more established amenities when you need them.

Looking at Hudson Place Residences, it feels like a continuation of what we saw showcased at Bloomsbury Residences, with a few adjustments that respond to the latest buyer preferences.

There’s a bit more focus on liveability this time. More two-bed, two-bath units, and a heavier tilt towards four-bedders. It likely comes from earlier takeaways where buyers looking for space didn’t really settle for three-bedders, and just went straight for the four-bedroom options.

But all of this circles back to the same point. My take is that Hudson Place Residence is quite dependent on how Media Circle evolves in the coming years.

Right now, the area still feels like it’s in-between: not quite fully formed, but no longer completely new either. If the surrounding plots come together well, this could turn into a fairly cohesive pocket within one-north. If not, it may take a bit longer for the area to feel more settled.

So in a way, buying here isn’t just about whether you like the project. It’s really about whether you’re comfortable with where the area is today and where you think it’s heading.

So, keeping this in mind, these are the considerations I would make if I were thinking of buying a unit at Hudson Place: 

1. The wider master plan of the area
One of the bigger things to be aware of is how much of Media Circle is still in flux. A good number of the surrounding plots are zoned for future residential or commercial use, which means the neighbourhood you see today is unlikely to stay the same for long.

That’s usually the nature of emerging areas: you’re getting in early, but with that comes a degree of uncertainty. Some buyers are comfortable with that, especially if they’re thinking longer term. Others may prefer something more established.

2. Proximity to schools and employment nodes
Hudson Place is relatively close to institutions like Tanglin Trust School and the National University of Singapore, which have traditionally supported housing demand in the area.

On top of that, being within the one-north cluster with its mix of research hubs, tech firms, and startups. It does give the location a certain level of built-in tenant appeal. It’s not hard to see this being a practical option for those working nearby.

3. Developer conviction in the area
With Qingjian Realty and Forsea Holdings behind both Bloomsbury Residences and Hudson Place (and also involved in the nearby Dover-Medway GLS site),  it does feel like a more deliberate push into this part of Singapore.

In a neighbourhood that’s still taking shape, early projects often play a role in setting the tone. Whether that translates into a stronger identity for the area will depend on how things unfold, but it does suggest this isn’t just a one-off bet.

4. Your intention of purchase and eventual exit
For a location like Media Circle, your reason for buying probably matters a bit more than usual.

If you’re looking at own-stay, then it comes down to whether you’re comfortable with the area still evolving. If it’s more investment-driven, then the timeline becomes important; this isn’t the kind of location where changes happen overnight.

Either way, it’s less about what the area is today, and more about what you think it could become over time.

5. Upcoming GLS sites and what that might signal
There are also additional GLS plots nearby, including Media Circle Parcel B, which is worth paying attention to for a different reason. The site was launched for tender but closed with zero bids.

That’s not something you see often, especially in a location like one-north.

Read plainly, it suggests that developers aren’t fully convinced (at least not at the price or risk profile that was being asked). This could be due to a mix of factors, from existing supply in the area to how recent launches have been received.

For buyers, this cuts both ways.

On one hand, it likely means fewer new projects coming up in the immediate term, which reduces competition. On the other, it also tells you that the area is still very much in a price discovery phase, where even developers are cautious about how much to commit.

So if you’re buying here, you’re not just betting on the project itself, but also on how the neighbourhood matures from here.

That said, there are a couple of considerations worth keeping in mind.

1. Walkability to the nearest MRT station
While Hudson Place is within the one-north cluster, the walk to the nearest MRT station isn’t exactly what most would consider as “walkable”. In fact, those travelling into the CBD might find more convenience with the Bus Service 191 which goes into the CBD area. 

For those who rely heavily on public transport on a daily basis (especially MRTs), this could be something to factor in.

2. The nature of the one-north environment
One-north has always had a slightly different feel compared to more traditional residential estates.

It’s more of a work-live-play environment, centred around offices, research hubs, and business parks. While that brings a certain convenience for those working nearby, it also means the area can feel quieter (and at times, less “lived-in”), outside of office hours.

For buyers who prefer a more familiar, heartland setting with neighbourhood shops, hawker centres, and a stronger local flavour, this might take some getting used to. That said, one-north still has your standard food and grocery options within the Fusionopolis area (which does require a fair bit of walk); hopefully the curated retail offerings within Bloomsbury Residences and Hudson Place will add to the amenities of the area. 

3. Lack of established primary schools within close proximity
For families with younger children, school proximity is often a key consideration.

At the moment, there aren’t many well-known primary schools within a 1km radius of Hudson Place. This doesn’t affect every buyer, but for those prioritising enrolment within that distance, it could be a limitation compared to more established residential areas.

Frequently asked questions

What is the address of Hudson Place Residences?

Hudson Place Residences is located on Media Circle in District 5.

What is the tenure of Hudson Place Residences?

Hudson Place Residences has a 99-year leasehold tenure.

How many units are there in Hudson Place Residences?

There are 327 units in Hudson Place Residences.

When is the expected TOP date for Hudson Place Residences?

The estimated TOP date is in the third quarter of 2029.

What are the starting prices for the different types of units at Hudson Place Residences?

The starting prices are above $1.4 million for the two-bedroom premium, $2 million for the three-bedroom deluxe, and $2.7 million for the four-bedroom premium.

Who are the developers of Hudson Place Residences?

The developers are Qingjian Realty, Forsea Holdings, CYZ Land, and Jianan Capital.