Reflections at Keppel Bay has received its TOP (Temporary Occupation Permit) since a week ago, and some owners have already gotten the keys for their apartment. Our team had the chance to visit one of the first few units that has already received the keys.

First Outlook

Great iconic project. World class facilities with a unique sculptured architecture. Very good finishing touch to the apartments, bravo Keppel Land!

The only problem that we spotted was the car park design as there are many sharp turns and it should be quite tight for any expensive or big cars to move around; and that’s the probable only complain about the project that you can find.

We should see many movements of Tenants from Caribbean who wants a new environment, and also some possible sales even during this quiet season after the implementation of Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty.

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1. Reflections at Keppel Bay – A Visual Art, Helm of Architecture

View of Reflections at Keppel Bay from Sentosa Cove

Drive along the East Coast Expressway (ECP) and there is no way that you can miss these few blocks of buildings which are seemingly dancing and turning along Keppel Marina. You would imagine how would it look inside, and what kind of views will it get from the inside.

Enter Reflections at Keppel Bay, a world-class iconic development probably unrivaled in architecture outlook at Keppel Bay is set to be ready by early next year (2012) as the highest height on the development is achieved.

A project by Daniel Libeskind, the man responsible behind the new Master plan of World Trade Center, New York, Jewish Museum in Berlin and many more astounding architectural statements.

View of Reflections at Keppel Bay from Keppel Golf Course

Project Details of Reflections at Keppel Bay

Type: Condominium with 6 high-rise Towers and 11 Villa Blocks
Number of Units: 1129
Tenure: 99-year Leasehold
Foreigners Eligible: Yes
Temporary Occupation Period (TOP): 1st Quarter of 2012
Land Size: 904,092sf/ 84,000sqm
Developer: Keppel Land
Architect: Daniel Libeskind

What’s so unique about Reflections at Keppel Bay?

The architecture. It’s a Keppel Land’s signature masterpiece, and it is already a very global iconic project. With a good size land of 84,000 sq meters and an extensive shoreline of 750 meters, it spans itself as the epitome of premier waterfront living in Singapore.

Why should you invest in Reflections at Keppel Bay?

Location strengths,  you are near the city yet just right next to Sentosa, Resort World Sentosa, Harbourfront and Vivocity, Singapore’s largest entertainment and recreation hub. Just 5 minutes of driving into Central Business District.

Signature Collection, it’s coming from one of Singapore’s largest multi-national conglomerate Keppel Corporation and its property arm Keppel Land. Keppel Land is one of Asia’s premier property companies.

Massive project, with over a 1,000 units, you can ensure yourself of a very healthy transaction market in sub-sale and resale segments. Caribbean at Keppel Bay which is just next door has always been a magnet for expatriates because of the locality and lifestyle it provides. Reflections at Keppel Bay is no lacking of such qualities and in fact, tower units would command a higher premium for stunning views that they could possibly command over the horizon.

Premier Waterfront Luxury Living, the finishing and layouts have been very well thought and laid after despite the curve and twisting structures of the buildings. This would be the epitome of Singapore’s waterfront living set to send the globe talking in 2012 when it is ready.

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Despite cooling measures, investors are still hunting for the best possible Real Estate deals in the market. And most investors would agree with me that during good times or bad times, there will always be good buys if you search hard enough.

Boonview is a rare freehold condominium that is situated of 1 Marymount Terrace. I’d leave the judgment of the rarity for you to call with the following reasons,

Freehold Condominium in Bishan/ Pemimpin Area

Sitting on a very decent piece of land size, it is a full facilities condominium that sits right in between the 99 year leasehold Seasons View (by Far East) and next to a brand new freehold Tresalveo (by the same developer as Boon View, Soon Lian).

Looking around the area, you can only find 3 freehold condominium plots, namely Marymount View (being the oldest), Tresalveo (which is building) and Boonview which is the newest available (TOP since 2003) in the market.

The rest are definitely leasehold projects. To name a few like Bishan 8, Rafflesia Condominium, Seasons View.

Marymount MRT Station is also just 250 meters away, which makes Boon view stands out among other projects as freehold land right next to a MRT Station is hard to come by in Singapore’s context.

Central Location

Notice the “A” floater that is showing on Google Map? That would be the location of Boonview exactly. It is almost right smack in the middle of Singapore, you could tell whether driving towards any directions, it would almost be the same duration!

It is near to good schools such as Catholic High (0.52km) and Raffles Institution (0.83km). Amenities such as Shunfu market is within walking distance and Junction 8 (0.73km) is not far away for all your entertainment and banking needs.

Good Apartment Form and Under-Priced

The layout of the apartments are generally good. You can feel the size as compared with the new condominiums where the rooms tend to be apprehensive with bay windows and planter boxes. The apartments with sizes specified are almost built-in (with the exception of mansionettes because of the staircases).

There are studio apartments up till 3-bedroom mansionettes available. Boonview only offers two penthouses (the only two 4-bedroom apartments). The maintenance fees of the project is reasonably priced, a typical 3-bedroom fees including sinking fund will set you back around $284 a month (a 1,292sqft apartment).

With a calling price of average of $950 psf for the 3-bedroom units and above (as of December 2010), you can’t go wrong when new leasehold projects which are near to MRT stations and still out of the way are going for 1,300 to 1,400 psf. Let’s not forget this is a freehold project with full condominium facilities. Boonview prices are also quite protected with Soon Lian selling Tresalveo (just next door) with a price range from 1,200 – 1,300psf.

Upcoming North-South Expressway

With the brand new 15.9km North-South Expressway going to be ready in 2020, there’s future appreciation with better traffic connectivity.

Contact any of your nearest District 20 Real Estate Agents to view any of the Boonview units to avoid disappointment

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Many of you would know, I have move on from Knight Frank to SLP Empire (as with most) for an exciting career partnership with Bruce Lye of Team 5000. Together we’ve formed a fantastic synergy team called the SRI5000.

Our model of competency for SRI5000 will go in the form of GTA (geographical targeted area) where we could give our clients the most out from every district area that a client could be looking for a property (bang for their bucks)

Here are two micro-sites (with many more to come) that we have done this far,

The Belle Vue Residences

Belle Vue Residences is a District 9 (Orchard/ Oxley) project that has recently TOP-ed. With its unique designs, you have over 150 different layouts in just a mere 175 unit condominium that is spanning over 250,000 sqft of land.

The Belle Vue Residences

Visit The Belle Vue Residences for more information on the project as well as view the existing photos of Belle Vue and apartment.

The Trillium

The Trillium is another District 9 (Orchard/ Kim Seng) project that should have already TOP. Spot the 3 blocks of condominium from afar with its classy facade. The Trillium is a highly anticipated TOP project because of its prime locality and with the full fledged condominium facilities it offers.

The Trillium

Visit The Trillium for more information on the project to find out more facts as well as the different layouts The Trillium offers.

With such micro-sites, the scalability doesn’t stop there. There will be more interesting roll outs in which I will explain as they are implemented, both for my SRI5000 team as well as even for clients and consumers like you to check any properties for sale.

So if you are considering Real Estate as your career. have you considered joining us at SLP’s SRI5000 yet?

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Far East’s most luxury brand, Inessence has launched Skyline at Orchard for private preview. Since Inessence is their creme de la creme and just like their other Inessence products, they sell white plans for Skyline at Orchard.

The Inessence Brand

Every Inessence residence shares four uncompromising qualities: the most prime of locations in and around the famous shopping and lifestyle destinations of Singapore, a unique design from a master architect, thoughtfulness in space and details, and unprecedented levels of personalisation and bespoke customisation.

What Are White Plans?

Blank plans. Or allow-yourself-to-custom-your-home plans. You have a choice to take their recommended layout, or with the help from their qualified people, ink your own layout based on your lifestyle. Not only in your layouts, you get to pick and customize the finishes and fittings.

Designed by Professor Fumihiko Maki, the same designer as their very own Alba, Far East promises delivery in taste, design and aesthetics.

Location

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Address: 23 Angullia Park, Singapore 239975

Details of Skyline at Orchard Boulevard

Tenure: Freehold
Site Area: 38,810 sqft
Ready in: estimated Dec 2015
Type: A block of 33-storey with 40 units
Sizes:

• 1+1-bedroom (1,744sqft)
• 2-bedroom (2,067sqft)
• 3-bedroom loft (3,100sqft)
• 3+1-bedroom (3,767sqft)
• 4+1 Penthouse (9,419sqft)

Facilities at Skyline at Orchard Boulevard

• 25M Lap Pool
• Children Pool
• Indoor Dining Pavilion
• Outdoor Dining Pavilion
• Sun Bathing Deck
• Lawn Garden
• Spa Suites with Jacuzzi
• Sauna
• Gymnasium
• Pool Cabanas
• Outdoor Fitness Terrace

For An Exclusive Preview

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Orchard View by Wheelock Properties

Wheelock Properties has soft launched Orchard View, an exclusive freehold 30 ultra-luxury unit development at 29 Angullia Park. This is a similar product to Far East’s Boulevard Vue which is just next door and has only one unit per floor.

Artiste Impression of Orchard View

Wheelock Properties is no new face to the Singapore residential luxury segment. It has belted many prominent residential projects in Singapore till date. Some of them includes Grange Residences, Ardmore Park, Ardmore II, The Cosmopolitan, The Seaview and the upcoming Ardmore III and Scotts Square.

Location of Orchard View

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Located at Angullia Park, off Paterson Road and Orchard Boulevard, Orchard View is right in the heart of prime Orchard Road.

Project Information of Orchard View
Tenure: Freehold
Ready in: 2010 Q2
Type: A block of 36-storey high-rise condominium, consisting of only one apartment one floor.
Number of Units: 30 apartments only
Developer: Wheelock Properties

Each unit occupies a floor level with a size plate of 2,530sqft each. Orchard View will be ready for occupation this year.

Facilities of Orchard View

• Sky Terrace
• Gym
• Playground
• 50m Swimming Pool
• Jacuzzi
• Reflective Pool
• Pool Deck
• Shallow Pool

Enjoy 360-degree paranomic views of District 9 and the convenience of staying in one of the most prime sites in Orchard Road. Buyers could even buy two or more units into a duplex without incurring additional costs because of the private lifts.

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Orchard Scotts is the winner of the FIABCI Prix d’Excellence 2009 (Residential Category). This makes Far East Organization the only developer in the world to win five FIABCI Prix d’Excellence Awards, the highest honour in international real estate.

Orchard Scotts is a study in modernism by none other than the most cutting-edge artictectural firm in America; the highly acclaimed, award-winning Arquitectonica of Miami, Florida. The designer of such architectural gems as the The Atlantis, Beverly Hills Residences and The Westin New York at Times Square, Arquitectonica is recognised worldwide for its excellence and innovative design.

Location of Orchard Scotts

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Bounded by Anthony Road, Peck Hay Road and Clemenceau Avenue North, Orchard Scotts stands at the doorstep of the Newton MRT Station. With the world-class shopping and entertainment attractions of Orchard Road just a stone’s throw away, you can walk to your favourite designer stores at Paragon and Ngee Ann City. The ever popular Newton Circus Food Centre is also a mere 5-minute stroll away.

Project Information on Orchard Scotts

Tenure: 99 Years from 2001
Ready in: 2009. Completed and Ready for Occupation
Type: 3 blocks of high-rise condominium apartments consisting of one residential, one leasing and one service apartment block managed by Far East Organization
Land Area: 269,098sqft (2.5 hectares)
Number of Units: 387
Sizes: 1,500sqft to 3,700sqft apartments
Developer: Far East Organization
Architect: Bernardo Fort-Brescia, Arquitectonica

Set against a lush verdant backdrop of soothing water features, mist jets and zen koi ponds, Orchard Scotts is awash with facilities only a luxury hotel can boast of. All in all, there are four swimming pools, two tennis courts, one recreational basketball court, steam, sauna and furo bath facilities and one of Singapore’s largest residential gyms. What’s more, with a site coverage of only 25%, all residents also get to enjoy 260,000 square feet of sprawling grounds. Small wonder, the garden won the Landscape Industry Association of Singapore (LIAS) Gold Award in 2006.

To complete your designer lifestyle, Orchard Scotts offer four types of lifestyle privileges for your exclusive patronage. Residents can engage a chef to cook in the hotel-style kitchen for private parties at The Chef’s Table, use the wine cellar at The Chateau to store their wine vintage collection, indulge their sense in the The Urban Retreat’s spa facilities, or share special moments with the loved ones at the 6,000sqft Family Oasis.

The Finishing Touches of Orchard Scotts

• High-end marble flooring to living, dining area
• Timber strips to bedrooms
• Kuppersbusch, Bosch or Gaggenau kitchen fittings
• Duravit sanitary fittings

More of Orchard Scotts Showroom Photos

Facilities of Orchard Scotts

• Koi Pond
• Tennis Court
• Tennis Pavilion
• Fitness Corner
• Cabana/ BBQ Pavilion
• Outdoor Dining Pavilion
• Spa Pavilion
• Jacuzzi
• Outdoor Spa
• Swimming Pool
• Reflective Pool
• Spa Promenade with Reflective Pool
• Children’s Play Club
• Tennis Cum Recreation Basketball Court
• Lounge Pool/ Fun Pool
• Kid’s Pool
• Outdoor Giant Chess Set
• Ample Carpark Lots – 500

Orchard Scotts Facilities Photos Coming Soon..

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One of the last sizeable freehold sites in Orchard Road, Belle Vue is a collaborative effort by an award winning team led by world acclaimed Japanese architect Toyo Ito applauded for his organic geometries and sensitive interpretation of nature.

Through an intimate setting with nature, the units are planned in a manner that balances the best possible relative position to each other.

The Belle Vue Residences

Location of Belle Vue Residences

Address: 15 – 33 Oxley Walk, Singapore 238590

Details of Belle Vue Residences

Tenure: Freehold
Ready Since: Q4 2010
Type: 9 Blocks of 5-storey Low Rise Condominium
Land Area: 248,000 sqft / 23,041 sqm
Number of Units: 176 luxury units
Sizes:

• 2 Bedroom (1,399sqft)
• 3 Bedroom (1,765sqft – 3,477sqft)
• 4 Bedroom (2,260sqft – 3,918sqft)

Developer: WingTai Asia
Architect: Toyo Ito

The Oxley-Orchard stretch has always been convenient for its location to city-centre and yet hasn’t forsaken its own beauty and serenity. It’s just next to Orchard Road shopping and entertainment belt, 3 minutes drive away to CBD/downtown Marina Bay and with transport nodes such as Dhoby Ghaut and Somerset MRT station within walking distance, the location would be considered prime yet exclusive because of Oxley’s serene nature.

The Finishing Touches

Living, Dining & Balcony
- Superior stone flooring to living/ dining
- Exotic timber strip to balcony
- Audio-visual intercom system
- Ambience control to lightning, aircon and curtain at living/ dining

Master Bedroom & Other Bedrooms
- Timber strip flooring
- Elegant wardrobe
- Ambience control to lighting and air-con
- Curtain control switch for master bedroom only

Master Bathroom
- Luxurious marble to floor & wall
- Imported fine sanitary wares and fittings
- Marble vanity top, double basin and designer mixer by Toyo Ito
- Jacuzzi long bath
- Standing shower complete with massage shower column
- Hot water supply
- Built in TV

Bath 2, 3, 4, 5 (where applicable)
- Luxurious marble to floor
- Marble/ mosaic to wall where applicable
- Marble vanity top with basin and mixer
- Standing shower or long bath with mixer

Powder Room
- Superior stone to floor & wall
- Imported fine sanitary ware and fitting
- Designer Toyo Ito integrated basin & fitting complete with mirror

Kitchen
- Granite flooring
- Imported “Siematic” kitchen cabinet with solid surface work top and built-in sink
- Built-in “Miele” appliances including Cooker Hood, Cooker Hob, Convection Oven, Steam oven, Coffee Machine & Dish Washer

Other Value Added Features

In Apartments:
- Concealed ducted aircon to living, dining and master bedroom
- Exposed fan coil aircon to bedrooms & study
- Ceiling cassette aircon to kitchen
- Cable ready TV points
- Hot water supply to bathrooms, powder room & kitchen

At Common Areas:
- Biometric access to designated common lobby leading to private foyer
- Audio visual intercom between apartment & designated common lobby
- Vehicular access via in-vehicle unit reader
- Golf bag storage located at carpark level
- Security surveillance cameras at strategic locations

Facilities in Belle Vue Residences

Belle Vue's Artiste Impression

• Lap Pool
• Jacuzzi Pool
• Reflective Pools
• Children’s Pool
• Children’s Playground
• Courtyard Garden with Water Wall
• Multi-Purpose Recreation Court
• BBQ Area
• Drop-off Water Features
• Club-house
  In the basement of the Club-house
  • Courtyard Garden with Water Wall
  • Gymnasium
  • Relaxation Foyer
  • Changing Room with Steam and Sauna
  • Management Office

  2nd storey of the Club-house

  • Viewing Veranda
  • Multi-Purpose Function Room
  • Leisure Lounge
  • Pantry/ Servery
  • Residents and Guests Power Rooms
  • Theatrette

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Imagine having coffee at Wheelock’s Place at the Coffee Club with a bunch of your friends when they’re having the usual conversation of where they’re staying or intending to move to.

“So where do you live?”

You point at the top of the most iconic and tallest building in Orchard. Everyone’s impressed.

The Orchard Residences - Above It All

Enter The Orchard Residences, Orchard’s most impressive and tallest (218 metres) architecture yet.

The Orchard Residences IS the heart of Orchard where it is sitting directly above Orchard MRT Station and Orchard ION. With flagship stalls in Orchard ION like Louis Vuitton, Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani, Prada and more, the convenience of luxury products is right at your doorstep.

Staying in Orchard Residences and having the highly coveted address on your mail means a whole new level of prestige. Fancy flying to Europe tomorrow? Singapore Airlines City Ticketing Office is right below.

Location

Address: 238 Orchard Boulevard, Singapore 248652

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Details of The Orchard Residences

Tenure: 99 years leasehold with effect from Mar 2006
Ready In: Q3 2010, Key Collection in Q4 2010
Type: Super Luxury condominium in a mixed development comprising of Orchard ION Mall with a residential block from 9th to 54th floor
Number of Units: 175 units with unobstructed views of Singapore
Developer: Capitaland & Sun Hung Kai
Architect: Benoy & RSP Architects

The Orchard Residences with ION Orchard - photo credits williamcho

The whole Orchard Turn Development has won two EG Retail and Future Project Awards, the Best Architectural Entry and the Best Retail Development.

With its well thought design and well orientated apartments with fascinating view of Singapore’s landscape, it’s worthy of the slogan as its developers has given it – Above It All

The Finishing Touches

• Poliform designed wardrobes
• Poggenpohl designed kitchen
• Sub-zero wine chiller & fridge
• Unobstructed views of Singapore (Both North & South especially for the 4-bedrooms)
• Jacuzzi & Steam Room with television in bathroom for most configurations

The Facilities

The Clubhouse (9th Floor)

• Welcome Lounge
• Secret Garden
• Temperature Jacuzzi
• Fragrant Spa Garden
• Spa
• Tennis Court
• Orchard Garden
• Business Centre
• Reception Lounge
• Grand Function Room
• Bar with Kitchen
• Wine & Cigar Room
• BBQ Lawn
• Party House with Private Pool
• Alphine Walk
• 50M Lap Pool
• Children’s Pool
• Island Jacuzzi
• Fun Pool
• Children’s Playground
• Lawn
• Recreation Terrace
• Formal Garden
• Conservatory

The Sanctuary (30th Floor)

• Gymnasium
• Executive Sky Lounge
• Reflective Pool
• Water Feature
• Meditation Deck
• Reading Lounge
• Yoga Room
• Retreat

Observation Deck (55th and 56th Floor)

There will be an observation deck on 55th and 56th floor called the ION Sky. Details are being worked out with external parties for possible F&B collaboration.

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Far East Organization presents Boulevard Vue, the epitome of its most current collection of luxury projects, redefining luxury living in Singapore.

Boulevard Vue's Artiste Impression

Location
Address: 11 Cuscaden Walk, Singapore 249697

Details of Boulevard Vue

Tenure: Freehold
Ready in: December 2013
Type: A block of 33-storey with 28 units (per unit per floor)
Sizes: Each unit is close to 4,500 sqft with two penthouses at 8,000sqft and 11,000sqft respectively
Developer: Far East Organization (FEO)
Architect: Ong & Ong

Only 28 units of vue apartments, with each occupying a level on its own, offering full 360 degrees view of Orchard Road.

Super Potato, well known Japanese architect firm will be designing the facade of Boulevard Vue.

Description for Boulevard Vue in Ong&Ong’s portfolio,

The elliptical building mass consists of interlocking curves of metallic cladding and glass. The effect is optimized views of Orchard Road and the entire business district and the sea beyond whilst blocking less attractive views of neighbouring apartments.

Homes begin on level seven hence allowing every unit to have panoramic views, quite unlike traditional apartment where only higher floors afford good views. The double volume space at entrance level is where the lobby, waiting area as well as the concierge are situated. On the third floor are the spa pool, sun deck, gymnasium as well as an outdoor gourmet kitchen with a chef on-demand to whip up all your gastronomic fantasies.

Inessence brand means buyers can get to build their home base on their taste, requirements and needs as Far East offers white-plan to allow them to customize and tailor to their lifestyle.

The Finishing Touches

Boulevard Vue Showroom Photo

More Boulevard Vue showroom photos.

• e-Concierge services is offered to residents
• Comes with three individual, designated garage spaces – each spacious enough to accommodate a Rolls Royce
• Poliform Italian-designed ‘his and hers’ walk-in wardrobe
• Bathroom suite is a six-star personal spa accommodating serveral seperate bathing rituals with Jacuzzi overlooking the city. ‘Invisible’ LCD TV is included as well.
• A walk-in cold room that allows storage space for vintage wines, fine foods and cheese.
• Entertainment kitchen designed by Poggenpohl with centrepiece island counter, three ovens and integrated barista-standard coffee machine.
• Another seperate fully-fitted Asian kitchen is included.
• Twin private lift lobbies, spacious living space with floor-to-ceiling windows, quality fittings and finishing.

The Facilities

• Gymnasium
• Elemental Spa Suite
  - Foot Spa
  - Steam Room
  - Rain Shower
  - Hot Tub
  - Heated Stone Bed
• Heated Pool
  - Heated Pool
  - Hydromassage Foot Massage
  - Hydromassage Lower Back Massage
  - Tranquiling Terrace
• Tropical Grove
  - Tropical Garden
  - Lawn
  - Reflection
• Water Court
  - Reflection Pool
  - Reflection Terrace
• Recreation Pools
  - 25m Lap Pool
  - Jacuzzi
• Outdoor Activities Areas
  - Fine Dining Pavillion
  - Family Pavillion
  - Sunning Deck
  - Children’s Play Area

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