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0429Singapore Real Estate, Gallop Gables, Sommerville Grandeur Rental, Sales Houses, Subway, Apartments, Condos, Singapore Classifieds, Internet Property Advertisements published by: Asiahomes Internet	Owners & Realtors, one direct internet ad may contact expats direct, may save you over $5,000 in agency or co-broking fees. Email your ad to: judy@asiahomes.com, visit Asiahomes Internet. Last updated: 17 Dec 2002 GALLOP GABLES Research report by Asiahomes Internet
Partially furnished, the rent is: 2+1 1200 sq. ft $2,500 (facing half completed Phase 2 construction). 3+1 1700 sq. ft $4,800 4+1+study 3000 sq. ft including private enclosed space (patio). $10,500 3rd or 4th floor.. 4+1 3000 sq. ft $8,500 . Other condos at: Subdivision Rentals Two Competitors with a large Caucasian family enclave. Duchess Crest, completed in 1999. It has the same low rise 4-storey condos, sprawling grounds concept. The balconies are much smaller and location is not so near Orchard Road. There is a shuttle service provided in Duchess Crest to the downtown areas, but in Gallop Gables, you just go to the main road in 1 minute walk to catch the express or ordinary bus or taxi. Palm Spring has a similar low rise sprawling grounds resort theme. Balconies are smaller. More isolated from the main road and bus stops.	South, near Downtown. 80 Farrer Road. 140 units. Completed 1998 (There is another phase half completed as at Oct 2000. Site area: 269,000 sq. ft, next to the Botanic Gardens. Freehold. Caucasian-favoured condos. Characteristics: Low rise, low density of 140 units, big balconies, cable points in all rooms including the maid's room, sprawling grounds, basement store room. Picture shows big balconies and the private enclosed space of the ground floor unit (hidden by shrubs). 2-bedroom: 100/102 sq. m (Type Cc), 104 sq. m (Type Cb) or 1,119 sq. ft, 136/137/139 sq. m (Type Ca) 3-bedroom: 152 sq. m (Type Bc) or 1,636 sq. ft, 153-154 sq. m (Type Bb), 3+1 1700 sq. ft $4,800. 3rd floor. Construction will complete in 2002. 188-197 sq. m (Type Ba) 5-bedroom (4 bedrooms + 1 study with no closets) 267 sq. m (Type A3b) or 2,873 sq. ft. 265 sq. m (Type A3a) Each bedroom has an attached bath. Master bathroom has shower stall as well as white long bath and dual basin. The size of the utility room or maid's room is sufficient to install a mattress and bed.	Interiors: Living/dining - light brown marble tiles with dark brown borders. Bedrooms: teak parquet. Rooms are squarish and therefore good for positioning of beds. The master bedroom of the 4-bedroom units are slightly trapezoid in shape. Black gas cooker hob & stainless steel hood. Black oven. Audio-visual intercom system. Dual basin in master bathroom for 4+study units. Spacious utility area for big washing machine, dryer & dish washer. Facilities: Swimming pool, children's pool, jacuzzi pool, tennis court, big gym next to table tennis room (which can be used as a function room), squash court, mini-mart. 24-hour security system with closed-circuit TV at lift lobbies and card access system in lifts to your apartment. Children's playground. Underground car park with direct card access to the apartment. Multi-function room (table tennis table), jogging track. Sprawling landscaped grounds for children to run about. Landscaped gazebo (windowed balcony or summerhouse from which one can gaze at the surrounding scenery). Pergola with barbecue pits. Changing rooms with saunas (one for male and one for female), Underground car park storeroom of 60 sq. ft for each apartment to store your golf sets or other belongings. The 4+study unit has one store room. Cable TV connections to all the rooms including maid's room. Caucasians generally have favourable impressions of Gallop Gables and its large balconies during house-hunting visits.
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A 4+1 3600 sq. ft Waterfall Garden, quiet inner facing, fetches $9,000 rent 2002. A Beverly Hill condo 4+1 3800 sq. ft was rented for $9,000. There is a The Wilshire penthouse 3+1 3800 sq. ft with large balconies, asking $9,000 rent. From May 2001, the brand new Ardmore Park condos 4+1 2900 sq. ft, near the American Club will be ready for rentals. The asking rentals will be from $12,000 - $16,000. Surfers interested, email to judy@asia homes.com or tel: +65 9668 6468 now!	Architectural design said to be similar to London's Belgravia & Knightsbridge apartments. 10-15 minute bus ride to most International Schools. 3-minute drive to Orchard Road or Holland Village. Low density and low rise. Large Caucasian expatriate enclave. Big balconies - sufficient space for barbecue set and table with 4 chairs. Most Caucasians just fall in love with this balcony especially if they front the greenery. Open pool deck with plenty of sunshine for a good sun tan. 5-bedrooms on 4th floor have bigger balconies. Rental of units facing pool around $10,000. Most brand new condos have very small balconies. Big patio and a small garden plot for the ground floor units. Large enclave of European and American families. Botanic Gardens, Holland Village (a popular expat meeting food and beverage area) and Tanglin Mall are round the corner. Takes about a 2-minute drive. Tranquil resort setting. On-site management.	The living area has not much view as Gallop Gables is low rise and surrounded by other condos. Rents are lower. E.g. 3+1 1700 sq. ft $4,800. 5+1 $2900 sq. ft $8,500. Email judy@asiahomes.com or tel: +65 9668 6468 for viewing. The Greyville & Flemington blocks are quieter but face the Sommerville Park or Grandeur condos. . Not near the subway but there are many taxis and executive express buses to Orchard Road and Raffles Place/Suntec City. Besides proximity to Orchard Road and international schools, why is Gallop Gables favoured by Caucasians? There are many characteristics such as High quality finishes of bathrooms. Big spacious balconies. Basement car park with individual store room or locker for golf sets. Sprawling grounds.