Green is the new luxury: Which are Singapore’s most desirable eco properties?

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Green is the new luxury: Which are Singapore's most desirable eco properties?

Surrounded by nature, even so within a stone's throw of amenities and the MRT, these homes combine luxury with sustainable living.

22 May 2022 06:30AM (Updated: 09 Jul 2022 09:37AM)

Whether you lot're looking to purchase your first domicile, upgrade from your existing one, buy an investment property or simply keep track of real manor trends, yous'll want to make time for the Singapore Property Show (SPS) 2021.

Over two weekends starting on May 22, the fully digital experience will offer domicile buyers and investors access to virtual tours of more than 25 of the latest individual property projects, as well every bit a serial of xl holding-related webinars.

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With people becoming increasingly committed to going green, it'southward no wonder that SPS 2021's webinars volition cover topics such every bit the bear on of the Singapore Green Plan on holding and property prices; tips on selecting an eco-sustainable property; minimising your holding's carbon footprint; and being an eco-friendly nation and its impact on backdrop.

In the meantime, hither'southward a sneak peek at some of Singapore'south freshest offerings for smart, continued and green luxury living in the metropolis's best locales.

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THE REEF @ King'Southward DOCK

TENURE: 99 years

WHERE: District four

EXPECTED T.O.P: December 2025

If y'all've always wanted to alive correct by the sea, drop anchor at The Reef@Male monarch's Dock.

Located right beside VivoCity, food and retail offerings are within easy achieve, equally is access to Harbourfront MRT station, which connects to the Circumvolve and North-East lines.

Comprising 10 depression-rise blocks staggered to allow for natural ventilation and to maximise scenic views, a bespoke facade and balcony screens help shield the one- to 3-bedroom apartments, and two- to iii-sleeping room villas, from the sunday'due south heat. The 429-unit waterfront condo is designed past Kees Christiaanse, architect and founder of international business firm KCAP Architects&Planners.

Its star characteristic, Singapore's first floating deck in a residential development, sees a 180m deck hewn from a single granite monolith – this houses an ensemble of swimming pools, besides equally a viewing deck overlooking an underwater colony of corals and marine life.

Other outdoor facilities include light-green walls, gardens, ponds, pavilions, a meditation deck and a hammock terrace, served by eco features such as rainwater harvesting, water-efficient motorcar-irrigation, recycling of horticultural waste into landscaping fertiliser, and energy-efficient lifts and lighting design.

HortPark, Labrador Park, Marina@Keppel Bay, Sentosa and the Southern Ridges hiking trail are inside easy reach as well.

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19 NASSIM

TENURE: 99 years

WHERE: District x

EXPECTED T.O.P: 2023

Designed past acclaimed, award-winning builder Chan Soo Khian, principal of SCDA Architects, 19 Nassim's Tanglin location is as prime as information technology gets, with the Singapore Botanic Gardens, strange embassies, Tanglin Mall, premier hospitality and retail belt Orchard Route and lifestyle enclave Dempsey Loma at your doorstep.

It's also within walking altitude to the upcoming Napier and Orchard Boulevard MRT stations on the Thomson-East Coast Line, too every bit top-notch private healthcare in the form of Gleneagles' Infirmary.

Conceived as "a floating volume with a continuous landscape plane that runs through", with "specially profiled architectural screens that allow filtered sunlight into the interiors", the 101 units within the single block range from 538 sq ft one-bedders to 1,830 sq ft iii-bedders.

Mutual facilities include an infinity lap pool lined with pool cabanas on one side, a garden lounge, and spots such equally The Gild or The Grill, where you tin can vino and dine your guests beyond your dining room. Other features such as a Green Roof and a pebble walk offer opportunities to relax and district with nature.

19 Nassim is also Singapore's first residential evolution to be powered by bogus intelligence – equipped with car-learning capabilities, the AI progressively learn your daily habits and offers useful suggestions to better your smart living experience.

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RIVIERE

TENURE: 99 years

WHERE: District 3

EXPECTED T.O.P: March 2023

Were you one of the original Zouk-ettes who grew up partying at Jiak Kim Street?

Mixed-use development Riviere, which sits right along the tranquil Singapore River, breathes new life into the three historic, conserved former warehouses-turned-nightclub, by transforming them into F&B outlets and a grocery shop.

The ii 36-storey towers offer unblocked views of the Singapore river and urban center skyline, with 455 residential units ranging from 560 sq ft one-bedders to 2,002 sq ft four-roomers, as well as 80 serviced apartments.

A Library Lounge, dining area, entertainment lounge, Heaven Spa and Heaven Deck offering plenty of spaces to chill out when you need a breather from WFH.

Bang-up World City is a short walk away, equally are the upcoming Havelock and Great World MRT stations on the Thomson-East Coast line. Alternatively, stroll along the river promenade or hop onto a river taxi to reach Robertson Quay, Clarke Quay and Boat Quay.

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I HOLLAND Village RESIDENCES

TENURE: 99 years

WHERE: District ten

EXPECTED T.O.P: 2024

Function of the One Holland Hamlet mixed development comprising depression-ascension and high-ascent apartments, serviced residences, offices and retail areas, One Holland Hamlet Residences sees two blocks with 296 residential units ranging from 484 sq ft one bedders to iv-sleeping accommodation-plus-written report duplexes measuring three,358 sq ft.

Inspired by the neighbourhood'due south chilled bohemian vibes and distinctive shophouse typology, the projection is designed to integrate with the existing surroundings, while offering amenities such equally a 50m lap pool with a pool bar and pavilion.

Community spaces such every bit a landscaped Village Green and Hamlet Square permit for craft markets and outdoor performances, while the 145,314 sq ft retail portion features open up-air corridors for people to walk through even when the shops are airtight. There'southward besides 80,730 sq ft of office infinite to consummate the alive-piece of work-play proposition.

An overhead span connects to Holland Avenue Park beyond the route every bit a continual loop for cyclists and pedestrians. Kingdom of the netherlands Village and Buona Vista MRT stations are within walking distance, while university campuses and the 200-hectare One-N hub for biomedical sciences, info-communications technology and new media are close past.

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THE AVENIR

TENURE: Freehold

WHERE: District nine

EXPECTED T.O.P: August 2023

(Fine art: GuocoLand and Hong Leong Holdings)

Located at the site of the former Pacific Mansion off River Valley Road, The Avenir is nestled between Orchard Road, Great World City, Clarke Quay and Robertson Quay, meaning retail and lifestyle options and MRT stations are but a stroll away.

Two 36-storey blocks comprising 376 apartments, ranging from 527 sq ft 1-bedders to 2,411 sq ft units featuring four bedrooms and a family unit room, with private lift access.

An expansive Grand Backyard, 50m lap pool, hydrotherapy pool, Gourmet Salon, Roof Garden higher up the 36th floor, putting green, yoga deck and Urban Farm offer plenty of opportunities to relish the outdoors.

And if that'southward not enough, Fort Canning Park and the nearby Singapore River beckon. In that location's also the upcoming 6km Orchard Road Light-green Corridor, where the current Istana Park will exist redesigned to connect to Dhoby Ghaut Greenish and Penang Road Open Space.

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Quaternary Avenue RESIDENCES

TENURE: 99 years

WHERE: District ten

EXPECTED T.O.P: Dec 2022

Fourth Avenue Residences sees a mix of ii-, six- and 10-storey blocks with 476 units ranging from 474 sq ft one-bedders to i,496 sq ft four-bedroom-plus-study configurations, ready within the lush greenery of a GCB enclave, right smack in the heart of Bukit Timah.

With Sixth Avenue MRT station at its doorstep, it offers like shooting fish in a barrel connectivity on the Downtown line, with acme schools such as Raffles Girls' Principal School, Methodist Girls' Schoolhouse and Nanyang Primary School close by – and might fifty-fifty allow families respite from that "two-car" lifestyle normally associated with living in this neighbourhood.

Lifestyle amenities such as the family unit-friendly Turf Urban center, Botanic Gardens and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve abound likewise.

In terms of facilities, a Heaven Pavilion offers views of the surrounding neighbourhood and Bukit Timah Hill; a K Lawn with a relaxation pavilion provides sheltered outdoor space for gatherings; while a 50m lap pool and tennis courts encourage an active lifestyle.

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Green is the new luxury: Which are Singapore’s most desirable eco properties?

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