On The Market

Source : The Sunday Times, Apr 6, 2008

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.

Inquiries: Mr Lawrence Chia, 9617-2884


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.

Inquiries: Mr Lawrence Chia, 9617-2884


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.

Inquiries: Mr Alan Koh, 9436-2262, or Mr Jeffrey Tan, 9452-5999


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.

Inquiries: Call 8161-1234

Next Week: New launches in the East Coast area