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Daniel Leong
Jun 25, 2007, 2:36:17 PM6/25/07
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By Nicholas Fang
Rolling, shady roads that wind around both mature condos and spanking new
developments, quaint sprawling bungalows and lush greenery characterise the
residential estates that line the busy Bukit Timah Road. With pockets of
eateries and retail establishments sprinkled liberally throughout, the area
offers a peaceful and convenient existence for those looking to get away
from the hustle and bustle of the city. Nicholas Fang explores.
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JALAN JURONG KECHIL/BUKIT BATOK
Mature estate with affordable units
TAKE YOUR PICK OF HOMES ranging from HDB flats in the Cheng Soon Crescent
area on the left to private shophouses and terrace houses. -- ALPHONSUS
CHERN
THE Jalan Jurong Kechil district features a blend of mature low-rise HDB
flats, shophouses and older condominiums.
Condo prices in the area range from $489 per sq ft (psf) for the 99-year
High Oak Condominium at the junction of Toh Tuck Road and Toh Yi Drive to
$623 psf for the Grand Regency at Jalan Selanting.
The area marks the end of Bukit Timah Road proper and the start of Upper
Bukit Timah Road.
With many older developments that are situated close to one another, the
neighbourhood bears little resemblance to its Bukit Timah Road counterparts,
with their far more exclusive feel.
Residents can take advantage of the shops and restaurants at Bukit Timah
Plaza and Beauty World Centre, as well as the Bukit Timah Food Centre and
market located nearby.
Resale HDB flats in the nearby Bukit Batok area have averaged $214.58 psf
for three-room units, which range in size from 645 sq ft to 807 sq ft.
An executive flat sold for an average of $236 psf in the second quarter of
this year, said property consultancy CB Richard Ellis.
The area is also a short bicycle ride from Bukit Timah Hill and Nature
Reserve, which offer outdoor types and fitness fans many options to get up
close with Mother Nature.
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KING ALBERT PARK
Mix of condos and low-rise homes
CONDOS LIKE THE NEW NEXUS prominently line the Bukit Timah stretch leading
to King Albert Park and its host of amenities such as Cold Storage and
McDonald's. -- ALPHONSUS CHERN
THE stretch of Bukit Timah Road leading to King Albert Park is dominated by
a prominent cluster of condominiums, which include Maplewoods, the new
Nexus, The Sterling and The Cascadia.
Prices range from $888 per sq ft (psf) for Maplewoods to $924 psf at The
Sterling, based on transactions in the second quarter of this year.
These developments enjoy the convenience of being located near the King
Albert Park Cold Storage and McDonald's, as well as the Tan Chong Motors
showroom along Bukit Timah Road, which is particularly busy during weekends.
But travel further in along Wilby Road and Old Holland Road and the hustle
and bustle give way to quiet undulating roads sparsely dotted with low-rise
houses and condominiums.
The presence of large plots of as-yet-undeveloped state land and the Malayan
Railway Track which cuts across Bukit Timah Road, give a rustic feel to the
area - a sharp contrast to the contemporary feel closer to King Albert Park
itself.
Families with young children will appreciate the proximity of Methodist
Girls' Primary School situated along Old Holland Road.
_____
HILLVIEW
Rich in history and tradition
RISING UP like a rhapsody, Symphony Heights on Hume Avenue offers a serene
hideaway in an area rich with old-world charm. -- ALPHONSUS CHERN
THE area bordered by Hillview Avenue and Upper Bukit Timah Road owes its
old-world charm to the presence of the sprawling Bukit Batok Nature Park and
nearby Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.
The Old Ford Factory, which dates back to World War II, contributes to the
air of history and tradition, as does the Bukit Batok Memorial located at
Lorong Sesuai.
There are a number of condominium developments in the area that have taken
advantage of the natural beauty to create a scenic atmosphere that blends in
with the surrounding greenery.
The freehold Petals development near Hillview Terrace was priced at $424 per
sq ft (psf) in transactions carried out in the second quarter of this year.
During the same period, the Summerhill and Symphony Heights, both on Hume
Avenue, saw prices of $652 psf and $569 psf respectively.
Residents in the area also have the option of shopping at the Rail Mall
opposite Hillview Road, which boasts eateries, pubs, a hairdresser, a Cold
Storage outlet and other amenities.
_____
HINDHEDE
A hit with nature lovers and trekkers
NESTLED INTO the side of Bukit Timah Hill on Hindhede Road, The Raintree, a
99-year leasehold condo, is featching $568 psf. -- ALPHONSUS CHERN
LUXURIANTLY green, the area in and around Hindhede Drive is a hit with
nature lovers who make the most of the proximity of Bukit Timah Nature
Reserve.
Large trees and shrubs line the roads criss-crossing the neighbourhood,
which has a sleepy feel for most of the day.
This is broken only by groups of trekkers making their way up and down Bukit
Timah Hill, Singapore's highest natural summit.
The area is also a hit with cycling enthusiasts who want to be near the
popular Bukit Timah mountain-biking track, which stretches all the way to
Mandai.
Besides the soothing presence of the nature reserve and Angsana Park,
residents also enjoy the convenience of being a minute's drive from the Pan
Island Expressway as well as the main Bukit Timah Road.
Prices for condominiums in the neighbourhood range from $450 per sq ft (psf)
for the 99-year Le Wood project to $568 psf for The Raintree, also 99 years,
at the end of Bukit Drive.
_____
BINJAI
Exclusive turf that also draws in food lovers
HUGE TREES with their lush foliage offer shaded seclusion for the good-class
bungalows clustered around Yarwood Avenue (centre).-- ALPHONSUS CHERN
THE shady Binjai Park area's exclusiveness is boosted by the presence of the
Swiss Club, the Belgian embassy and the British Club nestled deep in the
estate.
Narrow winding roads shaded by immense trees lead to large sprawling
good-class bungalows along Yarwood Avenue and Binjai Park itself.
Away from the main Bukit Timah Road are many low-rise bungalows and
semi-detached houses, and the neighbourhood boasts a cosy, friendly
ambience.
One of the main attractions is the Binjai Park cluster of eateries just a
stone's throw away from the turning on to Bukit Timah.
A perennial favourite with many Singaporeans is the Ivins Peranakan
restaurant, but there is a wide variety of restaurants to choose from.
Developments in the area include the Binjai Crest cluster housing project,
priced at $451 per sq ft (psf) based on transactions in the second quarter.
The 99-year leasehold Gardenvista condominium, which is eight years old,
recently transacted at $806 psf, said property consultancy CB Richard Ellis.
_____
WATTEN
Good access to schools and eateries
along Greenwood Avenue, which features a stretch of eateries such as
Sebastien's, with terrace houses opposite at Hillcrest Road. -- ALPHONSUS
CHERN
WITH the Adam Road Food Centre located nearby and the Greenwood Avenue row
of eateries, bistros and pubs nestled in the heart of the Watten estate,
foodies will never be short of options here.
There also many leading schools within a one-km radius, including National
Junior College, Hwa Chong Institution and Nanyang Primary School.
During term time, traffic is predictably high before and after school hours,
but the presence of the Adam Road-Farrer Road junction nearby provides easy
access to town.
What characterises both the Watten estate and the Duchess Road residential
area across the road is the seclusion despite being near busy Bukit Timah
Road.
With largely low-rise developments and landed properties, residents can
usually expect unblocked views in all directions.
Home to many of Singapore's wealthy elite, the area also features new
developments such as The Tresor, being built at the junction of Duchess Road
and Duchess Avenue.
The 999-year development is going for $1,397 per sq ft (psf), based on
transactions in the second quarter of this year.
The freehold Casabella tucked into the end of Duchess Avenue recently saw
transactions priced at $1,020 psf this year.
Rolling, shady roads that wind around both mature condos and spanking new
developments, quaint sprawling bungalows and lush greenery characterise the
residential estates that line the busy Bukit Timah Road. With pockets of
eateries and retail establishments sprinkled liberally throughout, the area
offers a peaceful and convenient existence for those looking to get away
from the hustle and bustle of the city. Nicholas Fang explores.
_____
JALAN JURONG KECHIL/BUKIT BATOK
Mature estate with affordable units
TAKE YOUR PICK OF HOMES ranging from HDB flats in the Cheng Soon Crescent
area on the left to private shophouses and terrace houses. -- ALPHONSUS
CHERN
THE Jalan Jurong Kechil district features a blend of mature low-rise HDB
flats, shophouses and older condominiums.
Condo prices in the area range from $489 per sq ft (psf) for the 99-year
High Oak Condominium at the junction of Toh Tuck Road and Toh Yi Drive to
$623 psf for the Grand Regency at Jalan Selanting.
The area marks the end of Bukit Timah Road proper and the start of Upper
Bukit Timah Road.
With many older developments that are situated close to one another, the
neighbourhood bears little resemblance to its Bukit Timah Road counterparts,
with their far more exclusive feel.
Residents can take advantage of the shops and restaurants at Bukit Timah
Plaza and Beauty World Centre, as well as the Bukit Timah Food Centre and
market located nearby.
Resale HDB flats in the nearby Bukit Batok area have averaged $214.58 psf
for three-room units, which range in size from 645 sq ft to 807 sq ft.
An executive flat sold for an average of $236 psf in the second quarter of
this year, said property consultancy CB Richard Ellis.
The area is also a short bicycle ride from Bukit Timah Hill and Nature
Reserve, which offer outdoor types and fitness fans many options to get up
close with Mother Nature.
_____
KING ALBERT PARK
Mix of condos and low-rise homes
CONDOS LIKE THE NEW NEXUS prominently line the Bukit Timah stretch leading
to King Albert Park and its host of amenities such as Cold Storage and
McDonald's. -- ALPHONSUS CHERN
THE stretch of Bukit Timah Road leading to King Albert Park is dominated by
a prominent cluster of condominiums, which include Maplewoods, the new
Nexus, The Sterling and The Cascadia.
Prices range from $888 per sq ft (psf) for Maplewoods to $924 psf at The
Sterling, based on transactions in the second quarter of this year.
These developments enjoy the convenience of being located near the King
Albert Park Cold Storage and McDonald's, as well as the Tan Chong Motors
showroom along Bukit Timah Road, which is particularly busy during weekends.
But travel further in along Wilby Road and Old Holland Road and the hustle
and bustle give way to quiet undulating roads sparsely dotted with low-rise
houses and condominiums.
The presence of large plots of as-yet-undeveloped state land and the Malayan
Railway Track which cuts across Bukit Timah Road, give a rustic feel to the
area - a sharp contrast to the contemporary feel closer to King Albert Park
itself.
Families with young children will appreciate the proximity of Methodist
Girls' Primary School situated along Old Holland Road.
_____
HILLVIEW
Rich in history and tradition
RISING UP like a rhapsody, Symphony Heights on Hume Avenue offers a serene
hideaway in an area rich with old-world charm. -- ALPHONSUS CHERN
THE area bordered by Hillview Avenue and Upper Bukit Timah Road owes its
old-world charm to the presence of the sprawling Bukit Batok Nature Park and
nearby Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.
The Old Ford Factory, which dates back to World War II, contributes to the
air of history and tradition, as does the Bukit Batok Memorial located at
Lorong Sesuai.
There are a number of condominium developments in the area that have taken
advantage of the natural beauty to create a scenic atmosphere that blends in
with the surrounding greenery.
The freehold Petals development near Hillview Terrace was priced at $424 per
sq ft (psf) in transactions carried out in the second quarter of this year.
During the same period, the Summerhill and Symphony Heights, both on Hume
Avenue, saw prices of $652 psf and $569 psf respectively.
Residents in the area also have the option of shopping at the Rail Mall
opposite Hillview Road, which boasts eateries, pubs, a hairdresser, a Cold
Storage outlet and other amenities.
_____
HINDHEDE
A hit with nature lovers and trekkers
NESTLED INTO the side of Bukit Timah Hill on Hindhede Road, The Raintree, a
99-year leasehold condo, is featching $568 psf. -- ALPHONSUS CHERN
LUXURIANTLY green, the area in and around Hindhede Drive is a hit with
nature lovers who make the most of the proximity of Bukit Timah Nature
Reserve.
Large trees and shrubs line the roads criss-crossing the neighbourhood,
which has a sleepy feel for most of the day.
This is broken only by groups of trekkers making their way up and down Bukit
Timah Hill, Singapore's highest natural summit.
The area is also a hit with cycling enthusiasts who want to be near the
popular Bukit Timah mountain-biking track, which stretches all the way to
Mandai.
Besides the soothing presence of the nature reserve and Angsana Park,
residents also enjoy the convenience of being a minute's drive from the Pan
Island Expressway as well as the main Bukit Timah Road.
Prices for condominiums in the neighbourhood range from $450 per sq ft (psf)
for the 99-year Le Wood project to $568 psf for The Raintree, also 99 years,
at the end of Bukit Drive.
_____
BINJAI
Exclusive turf that also draws in food lovers
HUGE TREES with their lush foliage offer shaded seclusion for the good-class
bungalows clustered around Yarwood Avenue (centre).-- ALPHONSUS CHERN
THE shady Binjai Park area's exclusiveness is boosted by the presence of the
Swiss Club, the Belgian embassy and the British Club nestled deep in the
estate.
Narrow winding roads shaded by immense trees lead to large sprawling
good-class bungalows along Yarwood Avenue and Binjai Park itself.
Away from the main Bukit Timah Road are many low-rise bungalows and
semi-detached houses, and the neighbourhood boasts a cosy, friendly
ambience.
One of the main attractions is the Binjai Park cluster of eateries just a
stone's throw away from the turning on to Bukit Timah.
A perennial favourite with many Singaporeans is the Ivins Peranakan
restaurant, but there is a wide variety of restaurants to choose from.
Developments in the area include the Binjai Crest cluster housing project,
priced at $451 per sq ft (psf) based on transactions in the second quarter.
The 99-year leasehold Gardenvista condominium, which is eight years old,
recently transacted at $806 psf, said property consultancy CB Richard Ellis.
_____
WATTEN
Good access to schools and eateries
along Greenwood Avenue, which features a stretch of eateries such as
Sebastien's, with terrace houses opposite at Hillcrest Road. -- ALPHONSUS
CHERN
WITH the Adam Road Food Centre located nearby and the Greenwood Avenue row
of eateries, bistros and pubs nestled in the heart of the Watten estate,
foodies will never be short of options here.
There also many leading schools within a one-km radius, including National
Junior College, Hwa Chong Institution and Nanyang Primary School.
During term time, traffic is predictably high before and after school hours,
but the presence of the Adam Road-Farrer Road junction nearby provides easy
access to town.
What characterises both the Watten estate and the Duchess Road residential
area across the road is the seclusion despite being near busy Bukit Timah
Road.
With largely low-rise developments and landed properties, residents can
usually expect unblocked views in all directions.
Home to many of Singapore's wealthy elite, the area also features new
developments such as The Tresor, being built at the junction of Duchess Road
and Duchess Avenue.
The 999-year development is going for $1,397 per sq ft (psf), based on
transactions in the second quarter of this year.
The freehold Casabella tucked into the end of Duchess Avenue recently saw
transactions priced at $1,020 psf this year.
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