As small as Singapore is, different regions have their own distinctive traits and some areas are better known for certain characteristics than others. For instance, if you have friends who hail from the likes of Marine Parade, East Coast and Siglap, you would have heard them wax lyrical about how great it is to live in the east side of Singapore with its signature chill-out vibe and awesome food finds. More often than not, people who grew up in the east end up buying homes back in the east when they come of age! What is it about the east that captures the hearts of so many?
The charms of the east
We, Singaporeans, are a nation of foodies and tucking into a good meal or embarking on a food trail ranks as one of our favourite national pastimes. Perhaps the defining feature of the east is the proliferation of good food in the area. From Katong laksa (its name belies its roots), Peranakan food to Ampang style yong tau fu, the smorgasbord of good eats is bound to satisfy the taste buds of even the most picky food aficionado. What’s more, with the high concentration of makan joints in the east, you can literally eat your way through breakfast, lunch and dinner without having to travel very far!
After all that feasting, you’ll have to burn all those calories off somewhere to make room for, well, more eating. Not to worry, at East Coast Park, a whole range of activities are available for you to stretch those muscles and get in a good workout! From cycling, jogging or rollerblading by the sea, or indulging in some water sports such as wakeboarding, waterskiing at Singapore Wake Park, there’s an activity for everyone no matter what your fitness level may be. A nice stroll at East Coast Park – taking in the balmy breeze and the rolling of the waves – could just be what you need to calm the mind and refresh the spirit.
Despite the restive, laid-back air about the east, the Central Business District is only a 15 minutes’ drive away by car along the East Coast Parkway (ECP) expressway. Financial and IT hub Changi Business Park is also easily accessible via the ECP. Plans are in the pipeline to further develop Pasir Ris Wafer Fab Park and Loyang Industrial Park to provide future industrial and employment opportunities. Perhaps the most exciting development in the east at present is the construction of the mega Terminal 5 – scheduled to be Changi Airport’s largest terminal by far.
Beyond food and leisure, the east side of Singapore certainly has a lot going for it! With more commercial space and industrial land being made available, a range of additional jobs will be made available and east-side residents will have the option of working closer to their homes, shaving precious minutes off their daily commute.
Development of the Bayshore precinct
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) announced in 2017 that the Bayshore precinct is to undergo a makeover to create a “vibrant and sustainable garden neighbourhood”, due to its proximity to East Coast Park. Further to that, URA also shared that “the capitalisation on existing greenery and transport connections will create an attractive living environment, with an emphasis on environmental sustainability, car-lite strategies and a strong sense of community.”
In a bid to make available more green spaces in the east region, an Outdoor Play Corridor will be implemented between Bedok Reservoir and East Coast Park with the building of a total of 30km of new park connectors.
In time to come, if you’re living in the Bayshore precinct, you can look forward to harmonious green living amid a close-knit community.
Enhanced public transport connectivity
In addition to easy road connection via the ECP, the upcoming Thomson-East Coast line will lend east siders even more transport options and greater access to the rest of Singapore. Scheduled to open in stages between 2019 to 2024, the MRT stations along the Thomson-East Coast line not only bring more convenience, but also a possible uplift in property prices for developments located close to these future MRT stations.
In a study conducted by a group of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS), findings showed that the value of non-landed private homes located within 600 metres of the MRT stations increased by 6.3 per cent.
Sea Pavilion Residences – a touch of heritage in a freehold development
Strategically located a few minutes’ walk away from the future Bayshore MRT station, Sea Pavilion Residences is a unique freehold property that pays homage to its rich history by incorporating heritage elements from its original form in a tropical setting replete with lush landscaping, warm tones and wood colours. Built on the grounds of an area that is under conservation, Sea Pavilion Residences offers you a rare opportunity to live in a development that features an interplay between heritage hallmarks and modern-day architecture.
Sea Pavilion Residences is located close to Hua Yu Wee, the last original seafood restaurant along the Upper East Coast Road stretch housed in a colonial bungalow and Ching San Eating House, one of the oldest coffee shops in Singapore.
The heritage rich development has just 24 units – featuring a mix of 1 to 3 bedroom apartments and penthouse units – Sea Pavilion Residences presents an exclusive, low-density living experience in the Upper East Coast private residential enclave.
Located a stone’s throw away from Bayshore MRT, the future MRT station is expected to open in 2023, while Sea Pavilion Residences’ TOP date is slated for 31 December 2023. While the authorities have not given a specific date when Bayshore MRT will be operational, it is likely that you’ll have ready access to the MRT by the time (or shortly after) you move into your Sea Pavilion Residences apartment! Moreover, there could be future capital gains to look forward to as shown by the study conducted by NUS researchers.
The freehold development is just 650m away from East Coast Park and can easily be reached on foot. This makes jogging or cycling by the beach front a cinch!
If you have a family and are looking to grow your roots at Sea Pavilion Residences, you can look to the nearby Temasek Primary School, Temasek Secondary School, Temasek Junior College and Victoria School as options along your children’s education pathway. In addition, Singapore’s fourth university the Singapore University of Technology and Design is located a 10 minutes’ drive away.
Lifestyle facilities at Sea Pavilion Residences include a swimming pool, lounge area, gymnasium and BBQ corner.
Learn more about freehold property Sea Pavilion Residences at https://www.huttonsgroup.com/project/sea-pavilion-residences, or call +65 9691 2377 for more details.
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