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The Santorini Tampines Avenue 10
Type: Condominium
Developer: MCC Land
Tenure: 99-year leasehold
Facilities: Indoor gym, tennis court, aqua gym, yoga deck, swimming pool, barbecue pits
Nearby Key Amenities: Tampines Mall, Tampines 1, SingPost, United World College, Temasek Polytechnic, Telepark
Nearest Transport: Tampines MRT
Average Indicative Price (psf): $1,136
Estimated TOP: July 2018
The Santorini is an eight-block, 15-storey, 587-unit condominium development in Tampines that has proven immensely popular among HDB upgraders, who account for 82.5 percent of its buyers.
Apart from the usual condo facilities, such as a swimming pool, indoor gym, tennis court and barbecue pits, the project also boasts an aqua gym, spa beds, roof gardens, and a yoga deck. Its units range from one- to five-bedroom types, of which three-bedroom units are the most common.
There is a laundry list of amenities near The Santorini. Families with school-going children can choose from schools such as St. Hildas Primary School, Poi Ching School, the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD), United World College, Tampines Junior College, Temasek Polytechnic and many more, while working adults can easily commute to offices in Changi Business Park, Tampines Biz Hub or Telepark.
Furthermore, there are three retail malls in the area: Tampines Mall, Tampines 1 and Century Square, all situated near bank branches such as Standard Chartered and DBS, as well as a Singapore Post office.
In terms of public transport, there is Tampines MRT station, and various bus services travel directly to places like Bedok, Ubi, Yishun, Orchard and even Bukit Timah.
The upcoming Tampines East and Tampines West stations on the Downtown Line will make travelling to and from the area even more convenient.
Botanique @ Bartley Upper Paya Lebar Road
Type: Condominium
Developer: UOL
Tenure: 99-year leasehold
Facilities: Clubhouse, function room, barbecue pits, play fountain, fitness station, tennis court, 50m swimming pool
Nearby Key Amenities: NEX Shopping Centre, Paya Lebar Methodist Girls School, Maris Stella High School
Nearest Transport: Bartley MRT
Average Indicative Price (psf): $1,285
Estimated TOP: July 2019
Located right next to Bartley MRT station, Botanique @ Bartley is a condo project with 797 units across nine 17-storey towers.
Designed with a community in a garden theme in mind, the condo features lush gardens and beautiful water features, providing a sanctuary of sorts for residents. Its terrain is also meant to imitate the natural heritage of the nearby Bidadari Estate, which itself is being transformed into a full residential estate.
Space is one of Botaniques main draws, with substantial distance between its towers to give residents sufficient privacy and breathing room. Its units range from one- to three-bedroom configurations, with some of the two- and three-bedroom units being flexi types; three-bedroom premium units are also available.
The development is easily accessible via the CTE, PIE and Upper Paya Lebar Road, and malls like NEX, OneKM, and Heartland Mall are just a short drive away.
There are also several renowned schools in the area, such as Maris Stella High School, Paya Lebar Methodist Girls School, St. Andrews Junior and Secondary School, Stanford American International School and Lyce Franais de Singapour, among others.
Additionally, IKEA Tampines, Courts Megastore and Giant Hypermarket are all accessible via the Bartley Flyover, making shopping for household furniture, appliances and supplies much easier.
North Park Residences Yishun Central 1
Type: Condominium
Developer: Frasers Centrepoint
Tenure: 99-year leasehold
Facilities: Themed gardens, swimming pools, pavilions, yoga deck, tennis court, childrens playground
Nearby Key Amenities: Northpoint Shopping Centre, Khoo Teck Phuat Hospital, Yishun Public Library, Yishun Polyclinic
Nearest Transport: Yishun MRT
Average Selling Price (psf): $1,369
Estimated TOP: 2020
Situated in the heart of the Yishun Town Centre, the expansive North Park Residences could well be considered the epitome of convenience and integrated living. It is set to be connected directly to Yishun MRT station and the new air-conditioned bus interchange, as well as the upcoming Northpoint City, Community Club and Town Plaza.
Featuring a whopping 920 units, North Park Residences offers its residents an enriching, relaxed lifestyle with its large variety of facilities: three gardens Waterfall Garden, Fountain Garden and Springwater Garden boast extensive water features and landscaped greenery, a recreational deck on the fourth storey that spans the area of three football fields, and sky gardens.
There are also several swimming pools, a tennis court and a yoga deck, encouraging residents to keep healthy and fit from the comfort of their own home. Units include studio to five-bedroom types.
Furthermore, the nearby Khoo Teck Phuat Hospital and Gems World Academy ensure that healthcare and education are also catered for, and the project is located along the North Coast Innovation Corridor, between Seletar Regional Centre and Woodlands Regional Centre.
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