• Excellent transportation linkages like PIE, ECP (10-15 mins to CBD, Marina Bay Integrated Resort, Suntec City, Raffles City, Changi Airport)
• Easy access to abundant of amenities, i.e. supermarts, wet markets, banks, food centres
• Close proximity to excellent schools like CHIJ (Katong) Primary, Tanjong Katong Primary, Chatsworth Intl Sch, Victoria Jr College, Ngee Ann Pri School, St Patrick School
• Excellent recreational facilities (East Coast Park, Chinese Swimming Club, Parkland Golf Driving range, Marina Bay Driving Rang & Golf Course)

Parc Emily, freehold
#01-12, 7 Mount Emily Road

Units: A 689 sq ft one-bedroom unit

Price: $930,000, or $1,350 per sq ft (psf)

This sub-sale unit, next to Mount Emily Park and near the Dhoby Ghaut MRT station, gets some afternoon sun. The whole condo, developed by City Developments and TID, is fully sold and will be completed this year. Other two- and three-bedroom units are also on sale.

Viz @ Holland, freehold 
#08-14, 221 Queensway

Units: A 495 sq ft studio

Price: $815,500, or $1,647 psf

Within walking distance of Holland Village, this apartment comes with marble and teak parquet flooring and built-in wardrobes.

Studio units on higher floors are also available.

Studios @ Marne, freehold
2 Marne Road

Units: 46 studios

Price: From $580,000

The Farrer Park MRT station is within 300m of this project, which has a rooftop barbecue area and shops on the ground floor.

The studios come in 19 different layouts and have high ceilings.

The Clift, 99-year leasehold
#17-12, 21 McCallum Street

Units: A 560 sq ft one-bedroom apartment

Price: $948,000, or $1,693 psf

This corner unit has unobstructed views of the surrounding business district. As a guide, rentals at nearby Icon are about $5,500 for a two-bedroom unit.

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In this weekly column, we bring you a sampling of properties up for sale. In the spotlight this week: Condos near MRT stations

The Parc Condominium, freehold
#09-10, 5 West Coast Walk

What it is: A 1,216 sq ft, three-bedroom apartment

What it costs: $1.139 million, or $937 per sq ft (psf). The maintenance fee is estimated at $230 per month

Nearest MRT: Seven to 10 minutes’ walk from Clementi MRT Station

This breezy sub-sale unit has views of the condo’s pool and Clementi Stadium. The living room and master bedroom face south-east and the other bedrooms, north-east.

Residents enjoy full condo facilities, including tennis courts and a 50m lap pool. The 659-unit project also has other units for sale, ranging from three-bedroom to five-bedroom units.

Wilkie Studio Residences, freehold
#04-01, 86 Wilkie Road

What it is: A 1,873 sq ft three-bedroom apartment

What it costs: $2.87 million, or $1,532 psf. The monthly maintenance fee is $488

Nearest MRT: 12 minutes’ walk from Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station

The highlight of this spacious unit is a roof terrace complete with a jacuzzi. The kitchen is also fully equipped, with a fridge and a washer-dryer.

Buyers can opt for deferred payments at this 40-unit project, which still has three duplexes and 17 three-bedroom units available. Seven have roof gardens. Prices range from $1,500 psf to $1,800 psf.

The Quartz, 99-year leasehold
Block 69 #08-36, 53 Compassvale Bow

What it is: A 1,055 sq ft three-bedroom apartment

What it costs: $738,000, or $699 psf. The maintenance fee is estimated at $190 to $260 per month

Nearest MRT: Three minutes’ walk from Buangkok MRT Station

This apartment comes with expansive views and dry and wet kitchens with plenty of storage space.

Full condo facilities are offered, including a ‘floating clubhouse’ overlooking the pools and sky gym.

A wide range of three-bedroom units are available, from $529 psf.

Source : Sunday Times - 20 Apr 2008

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In this new weekly column, we bring you a sampling of properties up for sale around the island. In the spotlight this week and next: New project launches.

Whitley Villas
freehold
115 Whitley Road
Units: Six semi-detached houses and two cluster bungalows

Prices: $3.5 million for a semi-detached house, $4.5 million for each bungalow

Launch date: Yesterday

Developed by the Fortune Group, this series of two-storey houses, with attics, is located in an established residential area near the Catholic Junior College.

The semi-detached units range in size from 2,895 sq ft to 3,024 sq ft.

Also on offer are two cluster bungalows - one 4,219 sq ft and the other, 4,316 sq ft, in size.

Huit Terraces
999-year leasehold
6-10 Meng Suan Road

Units: Eight terraces

Prices: $2.3 million for corner units and $1.75 million for intermediate ones

Launch date: Yesterday

The main draw of these three-storey terrace houses is a private infinity pool on the second floor of each unit.

The corner houses each have a land area of up to 3,162 sq ft, with a built-up area of up to 5,134 sq ft.

The intermediate units each have a land area of 1,957 sq ft and a built-up area of 3,912 sq ft.

East Coast Residences
freehold
412 Upper East Coast Road

Units: 59

Prices: From $994 per sq ft (psf), averaging $1,125 psf. Monthly maintenance estimated at $225 to $360

Expected launch date: April/May, but previews are ongoing now

This project, near the Lucky Heights area, offers mainly smaller units, starting at 517 sq ft for a one-bedroom unit with a study and going up to 1,238 sq ft for the three-bedroom units.

There are also 10 penthouses, from 1,378 sq ft to 1,679 sq ft in size. Floors are marble in the living and dining areas and timber in the bedrooms. Wardrobes, kitchen cabinets and ovens are provided.

Ventura View
freehold
16 Rambutan Road, off Joo Chiat Place

Units: 24

Prices: $800 to $950 psf

Launch date: This week

Located near several well-known eateries, Ventura View offers a wide range of units, from studios starting at 397 sq ft in size to a four-bedroom penthouse that spans 2,286 sq ft.

The project, by construction firm DJ Builders, comes with a swimming pool, a gym and barbecue areas.

Source : Sunday Times - 6 Apr 2008

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Location: 100 Kampong Java Road (District 11)
Tenure: Freehold
Expected Completion: Dec 2011
Total Units: 51 units in a single 19 storey residential block

Unit Types:
1+study ~ 1345sqft
2 bedroom ~ 1098-1163sqft
2+study ~ 1249sqft
3 bedroom ~ 1550-1572sqft
Penthouse ~ 2486sqft (3 br) & 2885sqft (4 br)

Preview soon.

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Location: Martin Place (District 9)
Tenure: Freehold
Expected Completion: Dec 2011
Total Units: 302 in two 33-storey residential towers

Unit Types:
1 bedroom ~ 592-646 sqft
2 bedroom ~ 1044-1163 sqft
3 bedroom ~ 1421 sqft
3 + study ~ 1722 sqft
4 bedroom ~ 1894-2002 sqft
Penthouse ~ 3326, 3380, 3434 sqft

Facilities:
Swimming Pool (Olympic-size 50m x 25m; 8 lanes)
Children’s Pool
Clubhouse with Function Room, Gymnasium and Changing Rooms
Children’s Play Area
Play Pavilion with Lawn
Tennis Court
Spa Pools (2 spa pavilions, and 2 spa pavilions with BBQ facilities)
Pool Deck
Grand Pavilion with Kitchen, Barbeque Facility (2 nos.) and Lawn
Sky Terrace at 14th Storey
Reading Lounge
Yoga Corner
Sky Lounge
Water Garden

Expected Price: from $1900psf

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Unique mixed development of 334 residential apartments, 32 “SOHO-style” apartments, 100,000sqft of retail space and a 370-unit hotel.

Strategically located on North Buona Vista Road, at the confluence of the East-West MRT Line (Buona Vista MRT Station) and the future Circle Line (one-north MRT Station).

Situated next to Rochester Park, planned $660 million lifestyle hub by Capitaland and Rock Productions and within walking distance to Holland Village.

Large pool of potential tenants from professionals working at Fusionpolis, Biopolis, Science Park, National University of Singapore, INSEAD and Singapore Polytechnic.

Easy accessibility to AYE and minutes’ drive to Orchard Road, Central Business District and future Integrated Resorts.

Location: Rochester Drive (District 5)

Expected Completion: 31 December 2011

Tenure: 99 years leasehold from 02 Feb 2005

Recreational Facilities: Swimming Pool, Children’s Pool, Spa Pool, Cascading Pond, Courtyard Garden, Changing / Shower room and Steam room, Multi-purpose Pavilion, BBQ area, Sun Deck, Sun Lawn, Children’s Playground.

Total Units: 366

Unit Types:
1 Room + Loft (60 units) : (840 to 1281 sqft)
1 Room (54 units) : 861 to 980 sqft)
2 Rooms (135 units) : 1206 to 1625 sqft)
3 Rooms + study (108 units) : 1679 to 2121 sqft)
1 Rm PH + study + roof garden (1 unit) : (2422 sqft)
3 Rms PH + study + roof garden (2 units) : (3757 to 3843 sqft)
4 Rms PH + study (2 units) : (2271 to 2540 sqft)
4 Rms PH + roof garden (2 units) : (4370 to 4327 sqft)
4 Rms PH + study + roof garden (2 units) : (5124 to 5210 sqft)

Sample Units For Sale:
1) 1 bedroom, 861 sqft
Abv #20 Flr
Asking: $1300psf
2) 2 bedroom, 1216 sqft
Abv #30 Flr
Asking: $1400psf

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Set in the heart of the US$30 billion Marina bay, Asia’s most exciting urban lifestyle hub, the 66- storey, 239-metre tall Marina Bay Suites sets new standards for exquisite luxury living in Marina Bay Fortunate residents will enjoy dynamic city skyline vistas and exclusive views of the elegant Central Linear park.

An oasis of peace and tranquility in the heart of the new Downtown, the Central Linear park will serve as a ceremonial green focal point for the entire area. Wake up to the soothing greenery of the park and the cool breezes from the sparkling blue water of Marina Bay.

Marina Bay Suites residents will also enjoy superb road and rail connections and easy access to the airport and the rest of Singapore. With direct road links to East Coast Parkway and the upcoming US$1.65 billion Marina Coastal Expressway, the international air link hub of Changi Airport is less than 18 minutes away. Residents will also have convenient access to Raffles Place and the rest of the Island via future MRT station.

Location : Marina Boulevard
District : 01
Tenure : 99yrs Leasehold (w.e.f 8 March 2007)
TOP : 31 Aug 2012
Total Units : 221 in one block of 66 storeys

Unit Types:-
Type A 4 Bedroom ~ 55 units (2680 to 2691sqft)
Type B 4 Bedroom ~ 55 units (2045 to 2067sqft)
Type C 3 Bedroom ~ 54 units (1572 to 1604sqft)
Type D 3 Bedroom ~ 54 units (1615 to 1625sqft)
Type P Penthouse~ 3 units (4715 to 8181sqft)

Nearby Amenities: Walking distance to CBD- Raffles Place, Garden by The Bay, Singapore Flyer, Bayfront Bridge, Marina Barrage, Marina Bay Sands Integrated Resort, Bussiness Financial Centre, Grand Prix Racing, Esplanade Theatres on The Bay.

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The Clift is a metaphor for modern living located in the heart of the Central Business District.

A 43-storey tower of compact residential units designed by world famous Super Potato of Japan beckons the soul that seeks a life less ordinary.

Located on the cross junction of Telok Ayer and Mccallum Street, The Clift transcends traditional notions of living space.

It neighbors include concrete skyscrapers like Capital Towers and SIA building, an eclectic mix of pubs converted from conservation shop houses and renowned hawker centers.

It is a home like no other. It is unconventional in theme yet holistic in its approach of providing unparalleled comfort.

Lifestyle facilities such as spa-inspired saunas, massages, Jacuzzis and an infinity-edge plunge pool with a glass-end wall, provide respite from the demands of the corporate world.

Recent property reports have highlighted the new benchmark prices that properties in this area have commanded. The Clift is your last opportunity to own a new condo unit in this area.

Location: 21 McCallum Street
District: 01
Tenure : 99 years w.e.f 2004
Expected Completion : 2011
Site Area: 19,578 sqft
Total Units: 312 (1 Block of 43 storey)

Unit Types:
1 Bedroom ~ 505sf - 560sf
1 Bedroom Loft ~ 753sf - 807sf
2 Bedroom ~ 775sf - 818sf
2 Bedroom loft ~ 1065sf

Facilities:

10th Storey
• Clubhouse patio & lounge
• Deck dining (with BBQ pits)
• Feature catwalk deck with trellis & raincurtain
• Massage pavilion
• Cabana lounge
• Lift core wall reflective pool
• Waterwall cascade
• Pool lounge beds
• Launderette snack bar

31st storeya
• Multi-purpose room
• Lounge deck
• Plunge pool with glass end wall
• Dining/ preparation top
• Sauna
• Wash facilities
• Jacuzzi

Unit Features:
• Marble flooring
• Complete kitchen system
• Washing machine and Drier

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