Kai Fook Mansion

Having obtained a Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) in 1960, Kai Fook Mansion is a 9999 years leasehold walk-up apartment located at Kim Tian Road in District 3 (D3). Kai Fook Mansion’s main selling point is its excellent locale. Situated at the city fringe in the Rest of Central Region (RCR) in D3, residents enjoy seamless connection to the city centre as well as impeccable connectivity to other parts of Singapore. Moreover, as an established mature estate, Tiong Bahru is known not only for being a cosy housing estate with a good mix of public and private houses but also a heritage rich area filled with trendy cafes and bookstores popular amongst both locals and tourists. Kai Fook Mansion is a short five minutes walk to Tiong Bahru MRT station (EW17) on the East-West Line. Residents who are open to taking longer walks can take a ten-minute stroll to the Havelock MRT station (TE16) on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL). Via the EWL, residents can get to Changi Airport and recreational spots in Pasir Ris in one direction. On the other, the EWL will take commuters to the school cluster comprising polytechnics and universities at Dover and Clementi, as well as the upcoming Jurong Innovation District and Tuas industrial estate. A quick three station ride on the EWL will also take residents to the Central Business District (CBD) at Raffles Place MRT station (NS26/EW14) in less than ten minutes. Commuters can also take a short one station ride to Outram Park Interchange (EW16/NE3/TE17) and transfer to the North East Line (NEL) or Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL). The NEL connects the city fringe at Tiong Bahru to Singapore’s heritage areas such as Chinatown and Little India as well as residential areas including Boon Keng, Serangoon, Sengkang, and Punggol while the TEL runs from residential areas such as Woodlands and Lentor to the Orchard shopping belt, the CBD, and the Gardens By the Bay. Residents who prefer commuting by bus can walk to various bus stops near the condo for bus services that bring passengers to various locations around Singapore ranging popular recreational areas such as Orchard, Dhoby Ghaut, Clarke Quay, Bugis, and Sentosa to heritage areas in Katong and Chinatown and even residential neighbourhoods in Eunos, Bedok, Ang Mo Kio, and Yishun. For drivers, Kai Fook Mansion grants easy access to the Central Expressway (CTE) so residents enjoy efficient connectivity to the city centre. Walk-up apartments like Kai Fook Mansion typically come with little to no facilities. However, this translates to lower monthly maintenance fees. As an added bonus, the development comes with a nice rooftop space for residents to hang out and unwind after a long day. Alexandra Primary School (within a 1km radius) Bukit Merah Secondary School CHIJ (Kellock) CHIJ St.Theresa’s Convent Crescent Girls’ School Gan Eng Seng School (within 1km radius) Outram Secondary School (within 1km radius) River Valley Primary School Radin Mas Primary School Zhangde Primary (within a 1km radius) For families with younger children, the Hampton Preschool Tanjong Katong, PCF Tanjong Pagar-Tiong Bahru Block 6, and Arts Kidz PreSchool are also near the vicinity. Nearby healthcare facilities include: Accent Dental Surgery (JM) Pte. Ltd. Bright Smile Dental Surgery Pte. Ltd. Chua & Partners Family Clinic Healthtrends Family Clinic Kao & Tan Family Medical Centre & Surgery Pte Ltd Marina Medical Centre Q&M Dental Surgery (Tiong Bahru) Tiong Bahru Medical Centre Tiong Bahru Dental Surgery Pte. Ltd. In addition to the shops available right at their doorsteps on the first floor, residents enjoy convenient access to a plethora of retail and F&B options in Tiong Bahru Plaza, Valley Point, and Great World City. Notably, the Tiong Bahru estate is also known for its local food at the Tiong Bahru Market & Food Centre. In addition to getting affordable and hearty meals there, residents can also grab fresh produce and necessities. Those who enjoy weekend brunches can check out the vibrant cafe scene at Tiong Bahru – home to trendy cafes such as Tiong Bahru Bakery, Plain Vanilla, Merci Marcel, Flock Cafe, and Creamier. Furthermore, quick grocery runs will never be a hassle with an NTUC FairPrice outlet right on the first floor of Kai Fook Mansion. There are also other NTUC Fairprice outlets at Kim Tian Road and Tiong Bahru Plaza which are both less than five minutes’ away by foot. Those who are open to venturing a little further out of the neighbourhood can take a short drive to nearby malls such as Queensway Shopping Centre, Anchorpoint, and Ikea in Queenstown. Sitting on a site area of 15,896 sq ft, Kai Fook Mansion is a single tower block with retail shops such as NTUC Fairprice on the first floor and 32 residential units from the second to fourth floor. In addition to new residential developments, amenities, and recreational facilities planned under the URA Master Plan 2019, Bukit Merah will also enjoy enhanced connectivity to various parts of Singapore with the completion of the TEL and Circle Line (CCL). More specifically, the completion of stage 4 of the TEL will see seven new MRT stations – Tanjong Rhu, Katong Park, Tanjong Katong, Marine Parade, Marine Terrace, Siglap and Bayshore – start operations on 23 June 2024. Connecting to the first three stages of the TEL from Woodlands to Gardens by the Bay, these seven newly operational stations will improve connectivity for residents travelling to the east side of Singapore. Further amplifying the ease of commuting in the area, the completion of stage 6 of the CCL by 2025 will give commuters more direct routes to the CBD, Marina Bay, and Harbourfront. The addition of three more stations between Harbourfront MRT station (CC29/NE1) and Marina Bay MRT station (NS27/TE20/CE2) – Keppel, Cantonment, and Prince Edward Road is estimated to reduce travel time by providing alternative routes bypassing busy interchange stations at City Hall and Raffles Place. Kai Fook Mansion‘s best selling point is its strategic locale. Amenities such as an MRT station, bus stops, a heartland mall, bustling cafes as well as the popular Tiong Bahru Market are all within walkable distance from the development. Sitting on a total strata area of 49,944 sq ft, Kai Fook Mansion was put up for collective sale via public tender in 2021 with an asking price of S$123 million (S$2,463 psf ppr). Zoned for residential use with commercial properties on the first floor, this 9999 years leasehold site sits on a total land area of 15,896 sq ft with an allowable gross plot ratio of 3.0. With the potential for the land plot to be developed into a building housing 41 residential apartments averaging 915 sq ft each across six floors, along with 12,500 sq ft of commercial and/or co-working space, Kai Fook Mansion offers promising room for redevelopment within the well established Tiong Bahru estate. For homebuyers and investors alike, Kai Fook Mansion will still see promising sales demand and rental yields given how Tiong Bahru is an estate popular amongst both locals and expatriates due to the area’s unrivalled connectivity to Singapore's city centre. 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