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Ref: 810181
Housing: Claymore Point
Subject: Asia USA Research: American Club's neighbour - Claymore Point
(5+1)
Case study: Landlord, attracting American families. Accommodating 3 children
and/or the American pool (billiard) table (dimensions in article).
For Rent: 4+1 or 5+1 $11,000 p/f, 1 or 2 bedroom $3,800. (details in
article). Other units, call (65) 9668 6468 or drsing@asiahomes.com
- Location: 8 Claymore Hill. 1-minute walk to the American Club and 5-minute walk to Orchard subway, Soctts Road.
- Age: Over 10 years old.
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- T otal no. of units: 26
- Location near Orchard Road, Orchard subway and the American Club
- Peaceful, away from main road and noises/construction of Ardmore Park.
- 2 private lifts . Backdoor of one unit and main door of unit below share 2 elevators/floor, thereby giving much privacy as lift lobby is privately shared by 2 families.
- Spacious rooms
- Bright kitchen with window views of city and green trees.
- Corner windows (2 adjoining walls have windows).
- Bay windows.
- Huge balcony from living room.
- Plenty of closet spaces.
- Teenagers of American families just beg the father to live in this location - American Club and Orchard Road as this is their common meeting point.
- Main complaint from Caucasians is that the unit looks like one of New York's serviced apartments as it does not have ground landscaped surroundings. It has a small entrance and even smaller lobby as in any serviced apartment, with swimming pool on 4th floor.
1-bedroom: 840 sf, $3,80
2-bedroom: 940 sf, $3,800
4-bedroom: 3412 sf, $11,000
5-bedroom: 3412 sf, $11,000 (bedrooms smaller)
Details of unit for Rent:
Main door goes downstairs right to huge living room with huge balcony on right, then left to one ensuite bedroom. Goes upstairs left to dining room outside open hatch kitchen with window views of city and sunlight. Big maid's and utility room. Upper level to 4 bedrooms upstairs for 5+1 and 3 bedrooms for 4+1. One level up to back door and there is store room on right.
Impression of living in a house with 4 levels. Big corner bay windows (2 walls have windows) in bedrooms make room brighter and much more spacious. Plenty of closet space. Unobstructed city and green tree views and the American Club pool and roof.
Husband can be banned to the huge balcony to smoke. Balcony can support BBQ and at least 10 people easily. Size: 20.6' x 9.8'.
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Finishes: Living/dining - marble tiles. Bedrooms - parquet. Built-in wardrobes, kitchen cabinet, cooker hob and hood and air conditioning system. .
Facilities: Swimming pool (big) on 4th floor with huge catering area for over 100 people, squash court, covered car park, 24-hour security. Singapore cablevision ready.
Occupancy Rate: Around 80%. A favourite of Americans as it is located next to the American Club and close to Orchard subway and malls. For rental, contact drsing@asiahomes.com
Competitors: The Claymore (opposite the American Club) , 18 Anderson, Cuscaden Tower, Angullia Mansion, The Parisian and Orchard Bel-Air. .
Newcomer expat:
Please contact Asia USA drsing@asiahomes.com to help you get the best deal.Investors to note: Not for Sale.
Advantages:
Disadvantages:
Some Caucasian mothers who have lived in small condos of less than 2200 sf (of air conditioned space) in Leonie Gardens (4+1 is around 2,500 sf, kitchen with no windows/views) appreciate Claymore Point as the interior is spacious and has plenty of storage and is value for money. Leonie Gardens look residential, with beautiful landscaped gardens, fancy pools and ambience.
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This true case is written
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As most Americans are used to living in big houses in the USA, they are usually attracted to big condos here in Singapore. This is one reason why Arcadia Gardens is almost an American enclave as it has space and plenty of closets for above $10,000 rental. What attracts American families?
- Study room or family room as study room . Those with big families (couple plus 3 children) will want 4+study+1 or 5+1 air-conditioned areas above 2,200 sf. Children have their individual rooms and there is a need for a study (room with no wardrobes or bathroom) for the computers or a separate family area to be used as a study area which usually has 2 computers.
- Bigger air conditioned areas in 4+1. One American Mexican with 2 growing boys considered Leonie Gardens 4+1, 2500 sf as being only 2,200 sf of air conditioned areas. Apparently, in the USA, areas with air conditioning are classified in condos. The wife was really keen on much bigger interiors such as Angullia Mansions which she considered it being a house in feeling (being 2 levels) and would rather live in Claymore Point despite its lack of residential "feel" as it did not have the fancy landscaping gardens and fish ponds of Leonie Gardens.
- Large family area
- Kitchens with a view
- Size of conventional oven
- Balconies are preferred as they do appreciate sitting in the balconies to have breakfast or have barbecue parties. The husband may be banned to the balconies to smoke since the family cannot get rid of his habit.
- Outlet for American-sized dryer
Pool table. The few (see email below…."I know that space for the pool table is going to be tricky,
17 feet x 13 1/2 feet is a big room under any circumstances but that's the size it has to be") who want to put in a pool table ( presumed to be a billiard or snooker table in British terms) will need certain dimensions for the rooms and these are rarely available in newer condos. However, older ones like the Angullia Mansions and Claymore Point may be able to accommodate pool tables.- Affordable rent.
Measurements of 2 big downtown condos are given below for reference and will suit Americans with large families and want Orchard Road, subway and space. Email drsing@asiahomes.com for details or call (65) 9668 6468. Pool tables are acceptable!
| Angullia Mansions | Claymore Point | Claymore Point | |
| Aircon & non-aircon Areas | 4467sf | 3412sf | 3412sf |
| No. of rooms | 4+1 | 4+1 | 5+1 |
| Rent asked at Oct 18, 1998 | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| Dimensions in feet | |||
| Living area | 26.6 x 19 | 26.4 x 25.6 | 28.6 x 25.8 |
| Dining area | 14 x 13 | 3/4 Angullia | 3/4 Angullia |
| Bdrm (Level 1) | 19 x 14* | 13 x 11.3 | 15 x 12 |
| Bdrm 2 (Level 2) | 15.9 x 15.7 | 14.7 x 12.8 | 13 x 9.3 |
| Bdrm 3 (Level 2) | 14.5 x 14.5 | 12.7 x 9.6 | 14.7 x 11.6 |
| Bdrm 4 (Level 2) | 21 x 14* | 19.3 x 13* | 12.8 x 10 |
| Bdrm 5 (Level 2) | Nil | Nil | 16.5 x 14 |
| Family area | 26.6 x 19* | 1/6 Angullia | 1/6 Angullia |
| Balcony in Living & Master Bdrm | 1/3 Claymore | 20.6 x 9.8 | 20.6 x 9.8 |
| * May fit pool table. | |||
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LOOKING FOR ACCOMMODATION TO HOUSE POOL TABLE AS WELL.
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 1998 17:39:22 +0800
From: "Asia USA Realty, Affordable homes for expats, Dr Sing Kong Yuen,
www.asiahomes.com (65) 9668 6468, (65) 254 2728" drsing@asiahomes.com
To: xxx
Subject: Re: Swettenham bungalow - id#127439
In reply, please see below.
xxx wrote:
Hi David
Thanks for your rapid reply, it sounds like there are several possible places right off the top of your head which is good. I know that space for the pool table is going to be tricky, 17 feet x 13 1/2 feet is a big room under any circumstances but that's the size it has to be.
I notice that all the places you listed are still close to the central district. We are quite happy to move out further if we can find a nice or nicer place out there. Last time in Singapore we lived in 4 seasons park (right at the time it was first built) and, although it's nice living in the centre of town, we went to some very nice houses that our friends were living in on the East Coast, towards Changi and also further up Bukit Timah road around the racecourse so we'll want to make sure we have explored the areas up there too.
Siglap Bank bungalow - I have one and others. Usual rental asked around $8,000. Kew Residence cluster houses. Will keep in touch. Binjai Park, Toh Tuck Road, Duchess Road, Coronation Road, Sunset Heights detached at $7,500. Watten Estate, Hillcrest, The Greenwood, Oriole Crescent, Raffles Park.
My recollection is that there are less large places outside the central district so it's going to be hard to find the space we want but hopefully there will be some to look at the time.
There are many big houses outside downtown. Not to worry .
Shame about the kitchen in the swettenham house, is there any chance that it could be remodelled or is the owner determined to let it as is?
Asking $10,000. Had an offer of $9,000 from another agent. There are houses coming on stream. It is timing and luck.
Just a question, I'm sure that there are many other places to be considered.
Correct. Gentle road at 6+2 probably has more rooms than we need, and that often means that they are smaller rooms. We would choose less larger rooms in preference to more smaller ones, there are only the two of us anyway. Also I guess small rooms mean no pool table either.
You are correct. Rooms too small.
I'm sure that the actual stock of houses/apartments will change over the next few weeks until we arrive but as some go off the market, I'm sure that some will come onto it. Oh and of course we don't have to spend the whole budget if we find a place that's cheaper, the company would obviously like that!
We will keep you advised when we will be arriving and will be delighted to go out with you. In the meantime please remember us when you see places with a family or other large extra room which is newly decorated and with a great kitchen.
Christine and I keep a lookout for you. We are presently house hunting (detached and seimi-det) for several groups and am keeping track.
xxx wrote:
Hi David,
We saw the classified ad for this house in Swettenham on the Internet and thought we would contact you about it, and any other properties that you have that might be suitable. We will be returning to Singapore somewhere in the next month or so and will be looking for a place to rent.
Below we have listed the things that we would like to have in an ideal property. We are realistic and know that we are unlikely to find them all but we would like to see how close we can get.
1. house, preferably detached. Last time in Singapore we lived in an apartment but this time we would like a house. If it's semi-detached or terraced that's not a disaster but detached would be preferable. If we find an absolutely superb apartment that meets all our other requirements, then we can consider it.
2. Total size 3000+ square feet. As well as the total built size being 3000 sqft or over we are looking for an arrangement that will allow us to have a pool table in the house. That either requires a huge main room, one extra room of at least 13'6"x17' or a basement or playroom.
That is called a FAMILY ROOM. I do have a Cuscaden Tower Condo of 4+1 with 3,800 sf and a Family room to fit your pool table.
3. The more central the location the better but we are prepared to look around Singapore to find the kind of space we require.
Swettenham detached unfortunately has old kitchen otherwise, suits you very well. 17,000 sf land, 5400 built in. 2 storey. 4+1. Family area can be child's play area or your pool table. Big living/ding area and big pool. $9,000 rental. Sime Road detached + pool. For $10,000, Owner will remodel whole unit (subject to negotiations). Around 8 detached with European families. Off Adam Road.
4. newer house or house newly renovated. Good kitchen and bathrooms are crucial.
Gentle Road detached will suit you since it is 3 months old, 6+2, everything brand new. Will be seeing it today. The Greenwood Semi-detach will appeal to your wife for classy marble flooring, brand new bedrooms, family area, baths kitchen appliances etc.
Located at Greenwood Avenue, in another multi-millionaire exclusive area of Oriole Crescent/Raffles Park. Few units available. No garden. No pool.
5. A swimming pool on the grounds would be a great plus.
BRIZAY PARK Cluster bungalow with communal pool. 4 families share one pool. There is not much space for your pool table!
Our budget cap is around S$10,000 per month.
Please advise what you think we will be able to find that satisfies our requirements and
budget. We hope to be arriving in Singapore around the middle of October and can make an
appointment and start looking for a place immediately after we arrive.
In conclusion, NO PROBLEM finding some new semi-detached or bungalow without pool) at $10,000, more likely 15-minute drive from city in Holland/Clementi/Up Bukit Timah area. Hope these names mean something to you. Pl keep in touch.
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