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Asia USA Realty
(Singapore)
asiahomes.com Pte Ltd
Estate Agents
Licence No. L3007306B
25 Jun 2011
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TWO CONDOS - CHELSEA GARDENS & THE
TESSARINA ARE PRESENTED
IN THIS REPORT |
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CHELSEA GARDENS
Downtown Singapore. Walshe Road. Freehold.
40 units. Condominium. Completed: 2000
3-Bedrooms 160 - 220 sq m
4-Bedrooms 180 - 230 sq m
Penthouse 270 sq m
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Storey
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No. bedrooms
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Sq. m
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Sq. ft
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Comments
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lst storey
Block at 8 Walshe Road |
#01-01
#01-02 |
3+1
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163
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1755
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Pte terrace about 10 sq. m
attached bath.
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lst storey
Block at 2 & 6 Walshe Road
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#01-01
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3+1
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208
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2239
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Pte terrace about 20 sq. m. 3
attached bath.
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2nd storey
Block at 8 Walshe Road
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3+ family + 1
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197/
196
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2120/
2110 |
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3rd storey
Block at 8 Walshe Road |
#03-01/
#03-02 |
3+ family + 1
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182/
183
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1959/
1970 |
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4th-9th storey
Block at 8 Walshe Road |
#04-01-09-01
#04-02-09-02 |
4+1
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183/
182
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1959/
1970 |
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4th-9th storey
Block at 2 & 6 Walshe Road
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#04-01-09-01
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4+1
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233
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2508.
2 bedrooms have attached bath.
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Living & dining 73 sq. m.
Master bedroom 30 sq. m, Balcony 7 sq. m
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10th storey
penthouse
Block at 8 Walshe Road |
#10-01
#10-02 |
4+1
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260/
259
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2799/2788
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living & dining 51 sq. m
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Roof terrace
penthouse
Block at 8 Walshe Road |
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jacuzzi pool, store, skylight
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10th storey
penthouse
Block at 2 & 6 Walshe Road
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#10-01
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4+1
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350
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3767
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living & dining 77 sq. m
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roof terrace
penthouse
Block at 2 & 6 Walshe Road
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101 sq. m, jacuzzi pool, store,
skylight. |
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2, 6, 8 Walshe Road, off Stevens Road.
5-min walk to Orchard Road & Jason supermarket by
short cut via Gardenville to Anderson Road.
Another 10-min walk to Orchard subway. Or just take a bus
from Stevens Road, outside the condo and go to Orchard
Road, The American Club, Tanglin Club in 5
minutes.
Three 10-storey blocks.
Beautifully designed swimming pool, wading
pool, unique hydrotherapy pool (jetting pool), tennis
court, basement gym, playground, jacuzzi, sauna, BBQ area
away from the pool (one grille and sink), lots of deck
chairs near the pool for visitors to meet, English style
landscaping.
One apartment/floor for 2 blocks and two
apartments per floor for 1 block. Private lift
foyer. Low density means less crowded pool and
privacy for sun lovers. Upscale. Prestigious
location. Balcony. Large patios for ground floor
units.
Service lift foyer. Cream-coloured marble flooring in the
living and separate dining areas which are split levels.
Small circular or triangular balconies. Bright
apartments. The kitchen is too small to accommodate
a dishwasher but you can run a long water hose to connect
it at the back yard area.
Basement car parking. 24-hour security.
The maid's room in the 2000 sq. ft apartment is part of
the utility area where you put washing machines and
dryer. It has a door opening to the private lift
lobby.
Rent: As at April 2001, the rent asked
for a 2000 sq. ft varies from $9,000 - $10,000, a 2500
sq. ft condo, $12,000 and the biggest penthouse with a
good sized roof terrace for private entertainment and
private jacuzzi bath $19,000. Rentals have dropped to
$7,000 for the 2,000 sq ft condos as at Dec 2002,
provided there are units available. The demand is great
for this condo.
Child or Pet safety. This issue is of
great concern to parents with less than 5 year old kids.
The Chelsea Gardens has balconies with big gaps and look
inviting for climbers. All doors must be locked if there
are toddlers or pets around.
10th floor penthouse with a balcony.
An additional transparent perplex wall higher than the
balcony may be installed to prevent four-year old from
climbing over the balcony.
Most new Singapore condos don't have this feature as the
management corporation may not approve additional
walls.
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Unique
pool design and patio for ground floor units |
Hydrotherapy
pool near Gardenville condos (background). |
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A 10th floor
penthouse with roof terrace and a private jacuzzi (left
upper end). Vines and climbers over the trellis
will provide shade for the
jacuzzi.
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Facilities: Pool, clubhouse, gym, tennis court, jacuzzi, sauna,
playground
Advantages: Around a 5-minute walk to the Novena subway, Novena
Square, United Square and Goldhill Plaza shopping malls and near to
Orchard Road. Excellent location.
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THE TESSARINA
30 Wilby Road:
443 units
Completed: 2003
Size range:
2 Bedroom 958 - 1,270 sq ft
3 Bedroom 1,313 - 1,679 sq ft
4 Bedroom 1,615 - 1,776 sq ft
Penthouse 3,358 - 3,671 sq ft
Near German & Dutch Schools in expatriate enclave. |
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FOR RENT |
 June
25, 2011 For Rent
Units are available for rent
E-mail
judy@asiahomes.com Tel: +65 9668 6468 for updates. |
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Subdivisions (condo & house details) has some of the details
of the advertised condos. |
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Tel: +65 9668-6468, e-mail
judy@asiahomes.com for viewings |
TIPS FOR
REALTORS
FOREIGNERS BUYING
SINGAPORE CONDOS
Selling Singapore condos to surfers.
This was the second surfer who emailed me, wanting to buy
a Singapore condo. The first case was handled by an
associate who lost out to the competition as the surfer
was difficult to contact and he had to cancel
appointments at the last minute since the surfer did not
contact him or tell him which hotel he was staying.
I was apprehensive, to say the least.
The American Caucasian surfer wanted to buy a condo in
Singapore. His budget was $2 to $4 million. What should I
recommend? This was one of the rare enquiries from
Caucasians as most of them want to rent. Asians
form the bulk of foreigners investing in Singapore
properties.
He had done a considerable amount of research and knew
all about Singapore. If there was nothing suitable, he
would rent.
Since rents are so high for the big condos in Singapore
and can be as much as $15,000 per month, it might be
better to buy. Assuming a 2-year employment stay in
Singapore, the amount of rent paid to the Landlord would
be $360,000 which is a substantial amount of savings by
any standard!
What properties are desired by Caucasian investors?
A list (see below) was studied. On arrival in Singapore,
he hired a Mercedes cab to tour the city and came to my
office. We went house hunting in my
car.
How about financing? Which local bank would be
willing? My local bank manager was not too familiar
with foreigners buying local properties.
Fortunately, there was one lady accountant graduate in
Overseas Union Bank who knew all about currency hedging
and other financial matters. No problem finding a
conveyancing lawyer.
Without a good banker, this deal might not close so fast.
His loan was 50% of the valuation of the condo. He
had good references from his banker in Europe. His loan
was approved within 24 hours. This would probably be one
of the very rare cases where the internet is a source of
income. Even with co-broking, the agency commission for a
$3 million condo would be around $15,000.
Tips for new
www.asiahomes.com realtor
There is a lot of research on your part if you want to
succeed in closing. You need to qualify good
properties. You need proper planning.
The surfer may also be contacting other realtors at the
same time and therefore if you do not have the stomach
for competition, do not handle such cases. Invariably a
negative attitude pervades and you have already lost to
the competitor even before you start. The internet gives
you a lead but how to close is your problem?
Do not forget to make trunk calls to find out where the
expatriate will be staying in Singapore as you may need
to cancel appointments if the expatriate does not turn
up.
Many don't contact you after they have had made the appointments to
view. If you had not got their hotel or contact numbers, you will have to
decide whether to cancel the appointments or not.
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House-hunting
on Sep 6, 2000 to buy a condo. An American expat wanted to buy a condo at $3m. |
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Time
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Property/Location
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Rooms
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sq. ft
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Sale
S$ |
Remarks
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10am
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UE
Square
penthouse maisonette |
5+1
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3198
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3.3m
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999
years. No balcony.
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10.30am
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The
Claymore
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3+1
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2680
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4.0m
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Freehold.
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11am
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The
Balmoral
upper maisonette
Photo |
4+1
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3035
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3.0m
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Freehold.
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Beverly
Hill.
Living room faces Lucky Tower building in
....-02 units. |
4+1
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3780
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4.0m
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Freehold.
Renovated. |
12noon
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Dormer
Park
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3+1
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1700
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1.5m
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Freehold.
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Gambier
Court "conservation townhouse" at Kim
Yam Road |
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Considered not worth buying. |
2pm
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72
Grange Road
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4+1
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4320
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3.9m
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Freehold.
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2.30pm
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Grange
70
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3+2
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1981
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4.33m
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Freehold.
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3.45pm
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River
Place
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3+1
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1500
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2.2m
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99
years. |
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River
Place maisonette with over 300 sq. ft roof terrace &
balcony. |
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Master
bedroom just sufficient for one bed.
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4pm
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Melrose
Park
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4+1
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1700
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2.2m
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5pm
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Jewel
of Balmoral maisonette penthouse,
Photos of
balcony, bedrooms |
3+2
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2411
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3.1m
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999
years. 16 units. Hill top.
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Scotts
28
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3
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1658
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2.98m
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99
years. 10th floor.
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Avalon
penthouse |
4+1
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4000
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Nassim
Jade penthouse |
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Palm
Spring
penthouse |
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Holland
Peak
penthouse |
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Fri Sep 8 2000
11am
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Wing
On Life Gardens. Big rooms and balconies
off the living, master bedroom, kitchen and dining area. |
4+1
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3300
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3.3m
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4
units available for sale.
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Hampton
Court for rent. 12 units. 8 years
old. |
4+1
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3400
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15,000
rent. |
Penthouse
4+2 5600 sq. ft. 3 units 5+1 4800 sq. ft have big
balconies. |
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noon
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Honolulu
Tower
Photo.
Upgrading of premises being done.
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4+1
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5800
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3.3m
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2
units. Spacious but dated.
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2pm
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Anderson
Green
34 units. Freehold. Private lift, quality finishes.
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4+1
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1916
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3.016m
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Rent:
$8,000. Unblocked view of green trees and pool.
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Anderson
Green Penthouse, #09-04
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4+1
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4941
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6m
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2pm
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Aspen
Heights maisonette penthouse
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4+1
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3100
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4.25m
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Blk
263, 15th floor. |
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Aspen
Heights |
4+1
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1583
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2.2m
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999
years.
Blk 263 ... -21 |
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Aspen
Heights |
3+1
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1324
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1.8m
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Blk
263, ...-07.
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2.15pm
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Aspen
Heights penthouse |
4+1
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3100
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4m
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Blk
263, 15th floor. |
2.30pm
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Leonie
Gardens penthouse
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4+1
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3046
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2.7m
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99
years. |
3pm
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Four
Seasons Park.
...-01 units have unblocked panoramic city views. Upscale
condo.
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4+1
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2874
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5.8m
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Freehold.
Spring block, Above 25th floor. Big family
area. No balcony. $17,000.
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Leonie
Gardens penthouse. 3 levels.
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4+1
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3046
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2.7m
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99
years. Roof terrace
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Gardenville
marionette. Very small balconies. Upscale. Private
lift. |
4+1
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2615
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4.2m
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..-01
living area faces Anderson Green apartment.
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Others
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7
Draycott Drive. 36 units. Freehold. Pool
& security only. |
3+1
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2120
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3.2m
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Melrose
Park maisonette on top floor.
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5+1
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3400
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4.25m
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The
Balmoral Spring maisonette penthouse with roof
terrace & jacuzzi. |
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With
a tenant |
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The
Loft at Nassim Hill, off the plan.
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Not ready for
occupation yet |
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The
Tessarina |
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Not completed. |
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Chelsea
Gardens
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4+1
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2000
2500 |
From
$2.6 m |
Upscale. |
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Ardmore
Park
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4+1
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2885
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$4.2m
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Not completed. |
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The
Sterling
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3+1
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Sixth
Ave location. |
The case was closed
successfully.
The American expat couple bought the Wing On Life Gardens for $3.3
million |
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