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Unique Singapore Homes
24 Feb 2012
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The Colonnade
Grange Road.
Upscale condo. A Unique Singapore Home.
Designed by New York architect Paul Rudolph.
High ceilings and columns and big balconies.
Prestigious location and address.
2 bedroom + study (2-levels only): 2,800 sq. ft
3-bedroom (one level or 2-levels):
3,800 - 4,100 sq. ft
Penthouses: Four floors. One of the largest
penthouses in town.
5+1 penthouse 12,700 sq ft (2-level, all bedroom with
attached bathrooms. Total: 4 penthouses but the other 3 are
smaller ones.
The other three 'mini' penthouses at 7,000 sq. ft each are usually
leased out.
Defining modern city-living in Singapore, each apartment at The
Colonnade creates a sense of unparalleled spaciousness and calm.
One block, 27 storeys, 90 units. Low density.
Big balconies sufficient for table and chairs of six off the living
area and the master bedroom.
Huge master bedroom a plus factor for American expats.
Very high ceilings (probably 30 feet high) unlike any seen in
Singapore Condos.
Light brown marble flooring even in the bathroom unlike ordinary
older condos which use ceramic tiles. Dual basin on light
brown marble counter top, light yellow long bath, shower stall in
spacious master bathroom.
Kitchen is air-conditioned. Maid's room. Powder room. 2 long
baths in 2 bedrooms. One bedroom has shower stall. Master bedroom
has long bath and shower stall and dual basin. Large maid's room compared to other condos in Singapore. Modern
kitchen.
Corporate Landlord of sound reputation. On-site maintenance teams
available.
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FACILITIES: The Colonnade now has a pool, pool deck,
gymnasium, and lobby foyer designed by Kerry Hill and
Architects, the design team behind many of the Aman resorts.
Tennis court and children's playground. |
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BBQ area. Sun
decks. Children's playground is away from the road |
Major $2 million upgrading in 2000 and 2001. Big
pool, bright gym facing pool, generous sundeck spaces,
tennis court, large green field and landscaped garden.
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Designed by the New York architect Paul Rudolph,
the unique columnar structure is located along Grange Road
and features panoramic views of Singapore amidst its four
acres of landscaped private gardens. |
Grange Rd. A low density condo. 96 units. Completed: 1987.
One or two levels apartments with spacious outer foyer. |
One or 2-storey apartments with very big living and dining
areas. Central air conditioning replaced by split units.
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2-BEDROOM.
Duplex facing the balcony.
2-levels for the 2-bedroom and study of 2800 sq.ft. |
The kitchen, main door
and one bedroom is on level 2. On level 1, there is the
master bedroom but no door entrance There is the study
room on level 1. |
3-BEDROOM. Duplex. |
Kitchen is air conditioned. Spacious. Fully equipped. |
3-BEDROOM. One-level. Extremely spacious living and
dining area. |
3-BEDROOM. Duplex with large living and dining areas |
ADVANTAGES
**Great location near Orchard Road.
*Large balconies from master bedroom (3-bedroom units) and all units.
*Many buses or taxis in this vicinity.
*Low density.
*One corporate landlord. North-South facing
apartments. Cool in the afternoon.
Prime location. Prestigious address.
4 acres of land area. Lots of green spaces for children to play.
Tennis court, pool, gym, BBQ area, children's playground, 24-hour
security and on-site management services. Basement car parking.
10-min walk to Orchard subway and Orchard/Scotts Road.
Starbucks and numerous food and beverage outlets nearby. Taxis and
buses easily available.
DISADVANTAGES
Units facing Grange Road. A hum of traffic noises from Grange Road
noise may upset some sensitive expats on low floors below 6th, but
sound proofing is good. Units facing the pool are much quieter.
Rental rates vary.
The
Colonnade's beautiful large pool, low density condo.
A hot
favourite of expats owing to its great downtown location and
upscale finishes. You may need to book in advance. Not possible
to provide latest info in this webpage. E-mail
judy@asiahomes.com or sms/tel +65 9668-6468 for latest
info. |
 Feb
23, 2012
For Rent
The Colonnade (Grange Road)
1) 3 + 1 maid room (Duplex), 3900 sq ft -
$17,700 (new
bathroom)
2) 3 + 1 maid room
(single level), 3600 sq ft - $17,800 (new bathroom)
3) 3 + 1 family hall + 1
maid room (Duplex), 4000 sq ft - $18,800 (new bathroom)
4) 2 + 1 study + 1 maid
room (Duplex), 2800 sq ft - $13,800 (new bathroom)
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Rentals vary in each unit. Some units rent lower as they
face Grange Road and not the inside. The following table
is a general guide of The Colonnade rentals for
prospective tenants negotiating their housing allowances |
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Sq. ft |
Monthly rent (S$)
estimated |
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2-bedroom |
2,800 |
14,000 |
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3-bedroom
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3,800 |
18,000 |
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3-bedroom duplex |
3,900 |
18,000 |
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5-bedroom penthouse |
12,700 |
50,000 |
E-mail
judy@asiahomes.com Tel: +65
9668 6468.
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HOUSE-HUNTING RECORD IN JULY 23, 2008
FOR HISTORICAL RECORDS ONLY |
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Visited The
Colonnade, Singapore on July 23, 2008
Prospective tenant:
An American Architect accompanied by a lady architect
friend.
16-04
2-levels 2800 sq ft
2 bedroom + study
Facing Grange Road (Spring Grove Condo). Some road
noise if the sliding doors are open but rooms are
sound-proof generally.
Level 2 - entrance, kitchen, dining area and 1 bedroom
Level 1 - master bedroom + study room, living area.
The study room is large (near the usual door
entrance). There is no door on level 1.
14-04
1 level
3 bedroom 3800 sq ft
Facing Grange Road
Looks extremely spacious as it is one level
Big L-shaped high balcony outside master bedroom
12-04
2 levels
3 bedroom 3800 sq ft. A pretty show apartment.
Facing away from Grange Road and to one side of the
pool. More tranquil.
Well furnished and impressive
Level 2 - 2 bedroom
Level 1 - 1 bedroom, spacious living area and dining
area separated by middle area.
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TIPS FOR
TENANTS |
Case study written in
Feb 13, 2003:
The American wife wants to live downtown but rentals
keep rising.
Two new bungalows 5+1,
over 4,000 sq. ft built-in, spacious bedrooms, family room, a
study room or guest room downstairs, big bright kitchens, new
curtains and lighting, garden for barbecue for S$5,500 and
$6,000 partially furnished did not appeal to the American wife
although the husband and teen-aged daughter were keen.
The rent offered was too
low as the bungalows were not located in expat enclaves in
district 9, 10 and 11. However, Serangoon Gardens are a
10-minute taxi drive or 20-minute by bus to Orchard Road.
After staying four years
in a high rise 4+1 of 2200 sq. ft at Manhattan Mansions (white
brown building in the middle of the picture), so near downtown,
the husband and daughter appreciated the spaciousness and the
large closet storage space as well as the newness of the
bathrooms and the kitchen cabinets. As the rental
budget was $6,000, it was impossible to get a detached houses in
the prime districts of 9, 10 and 11 even as at Oct 2002.
"I don't like the worn-out
blinds from the neighbour's backyard facing the back
bedroom...My friend told me that her vet in Ang Mo Kio is too
far away from Orchard Rd....and she would not visit me....No
Starbucks but there's Coffee Beans which is OK with me.... You
are the one earning......" said the wife.
It was a lost cause for
the husband and the daughter who didn't mind staying in the back
bedroom facing worn out blinds of the neighbour in the suburbs.
Few Caucasian expat wives
want to discover the joys of living away from the Orchard Road
area and outside the expat enclave areas of prime districts of
9, 10 and 11.
Lower rentals and cost of living are advantages. Getting the
children to know the local multi-cultural activities of
Singaporeans may be an advantage for growing up children.
Singapore has a very high
percentage of English-speaking people and there is no
communication problem with local shop keepers or cafe operators
in suburban areas. Negotiate for a much higher rental and
research thoroughly before you take the expatriate job as the
non-working spouse may not be too happy to live with "the
natives".
NOTE: In 2012, Singapore rentals shoot up. Reports of
pre-2007 rentals: House-Hunting
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