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Asia USA Realty (Singapore)
asiahomes.com Pte Ltd - Residential Division
26 Jul 2008
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Focus: We get for you affordable Singapore homes.
Rent or Investment |
YOU WANT to rent or buy Singapore
homes? E-mail details of your specifications to
judy@asiahomes.com or Tel: +65 9668 6468, 6254 3326, 9668 6469.
Fax: +65 6256 0501 for viewing or updates.
E-mail or fax house-hunting form to us at 6256-0501 and
we will contact you within 24- 48 hours.
The
Colonnade
PROPERTY
Grange Road
Upscale condo
Designed by New York architect Paul Rudolph.
High ceilings and columns and big balconies
Prestigious location and address
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PICTURES |
 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 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.
Update in 2007: The Colonnade now has a new pool deck, gymnasium, and lobby foyer designed by
Kerry Hill and Architects, the design team behind many of the Aman resorts. |
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A private swimming pool with sun-deck, a sauna and
a private lift. |
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FACILITIES |
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Pool |
Yes.
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Gym |
Yes. Large gym. |
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Tennis Court |
Yes. |
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Car Parking |
Yes. Basement |
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Others |
BBQ area. Sun
decks. Children's playground is away from the road. |
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SERVICES |
On-site management |
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OTHER INFO |
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.
Corporate Landlord of sound reputation. On-site maintenance teams available.
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.
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ADVANTAGES
**Great location near Orchard Road.
*Large balconies from masterbedroom (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.
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RENTALS IN 2008.
Rates are subject to changes anytime. Partially
furnished rentals: |
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Apartment |
Sq. ft |
Monthly rent (S$) |
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2-bedroom |
2,800 |
16,000
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3-bedroom
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3,800
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21,000 |
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penthouse |
2,000 |
50,000 |
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As rentals keep
changing due to high occupancy rate, it is not
possible to update this web page regularly.
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 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.
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MORE PICTURES
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. |
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. |
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.
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3-BEDROOM.
Duplex. |
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3-BEDROOM. One-level. Extremely spacious living and dining area. |
3-BEDROOM. Duplex with large living and dining
areas |
Kitchen is air conditioned. Spacious. Fully
equipped. |
MORE DETAILS ON THE LATEST OR BOOKING:
tel: +65 9668 6468,
judy@asiahomes.com
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UPDATE:
July 23, 2008
Visited The
Colonnade, Singapore
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
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show apartment
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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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show
apartment |
Monthly Rental in Jul 2008:
2 bedroom $15,000 - 16,000
3 bedroom $20,000 - 21,000
Penthouse $50,000
Expatriates interested to view:
tel/sms: +65 9668 6468,
judy@asiahomes.com
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 2007/2008 Singapore rentals shoot up by as much as 100%
compared to the last 3 years. Reports of pre-2007 rentals: House-Hunting
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