12 on Shan Review

Propshort: Quaint, comfortable, homely and spacious; these are buzzwords every property development attempts to associate their projects with and many times barely delivering on all of them. 12 on Shan takes it in stride and provides a suitable option for discerning buyers by adequately delivering on all those points. The unit shown is extremely promising and TA Realty’s logic to construction and aesthetics really pave the way for a good-looking and well-developed freehold condominium. 

The showflat for 12 on Shan is due to be opened sometime in the new year of 2017. Situated on-site, the quaint sales gallery has just one 2BR unit on display. For a 78-unit development where the largest is a 3BR DK, the 2BR unit serves an average between the smaller 1+1 study and the larger 3BRs.

12 on Shan

The single tower development is great for many reasons. Firstly, as a low-density project with only 78 units, there’s less hustle and bustle for the residents of 12 on Shan to deal with. Secondly, it takes less visual space in the area it commands. Thirdly, it makes this freehold development a largely rare affair, with every unit owned not falling into the cookie-cutter trap of mass productions.

12 on Shan entrance

That TA Realty is behind this adds more to the development. With construction as its primary business, Tiong Aik shows practicality when designing the units. But this sensibility is also evident in the façade and the facilities. For example, although too small for a tennis court, it has a decent sized swimming pool.

Comfort is the name of the game here and the developer is taking great pains to ensure that the residents are always comfortable; from air-conditioned lift lobbies to a partially indoors swimming pool that helps to keep the sun out, the nuances of the development shines through.

12 on Shan swimming pool

Other than the swimming pool, there’s a gym and BBQ area. The facilities are located on the 2^nd and 16^th floors and there will be free Wi-Fi there as well.

Facilities aside, the main focus is on the units and the above mentioned 2BR unit is the window into this new development.

The 2BR unit looks modest and commodious at the same time. With a 3m floor to ceiling height (every unit, regardless of size has a 3m floor to ceiling), part of the spaciousness is owed to it. The other is owed to good layout and design.

Source: TA Realty

Whether you see it in person or from the floorplan, one thing is immediately noticeable. Unlike other 2BR, sometimes even 3BR units, the 2BR unit in 12 on Shan has a clear separation for the living and dining areas. Both occupy their own spaces, instead of being cramped in together, with plenty of walking room in between and around.

Living and dining room

The balcony next to the living room is compact, adding more to the comfortable atmosphere instead of overwhelming the unit as balconies in many other developments do. For a 2BR unit, the living space is sufficient.

The kitchen is also one of the better designed ones of the open-concept types seen in recent years. Though accessible from the main door immediately, the kitchen itself is surprisingly spacious, with high quality finishes complete with the whole suite of appliances.

12 on Shan kitchen

12 on Shan’s kitchen is more than just functional in this regard; marrying aesthetics with function and space to give residents a cooking area that celebrates the entirety of the home more than constricting it.

The 2BR unit also comes with two bathrooms – one common and one master – that have a nice light and dark colour contrast that makes both bathrooms look spacious, cosy and clean.

Common bathroom

The common bedroom with its 3m high ceiling allows residents to build an additional deck to take advantage of the height. This opens up the vertical space quite significantly and turns a single room into one suitable for two to share.

Common bedroom (furniture deck not provided)

While the furniture decks aren’t included in the sold units, the wardrobe comes with, along with the air-conditioner and timber flooring. Other than the ceiling height, the common bedroom is as per industry expectations. The availability of space depends on how the resident chooses to renovate/furnish.

The master bedroom  feels airy due to the balcony. The master bathroom is of a good size which leaves more space for the bedroom proper. All bedrooms in every unit can fit a queen size bed and this is readily visible in the master bedroom. There’s room to walk in and wall space to mount a television and a floating shelf.

Master bedroom

Space is ample and cosy, making 12 on Shan a great project to close out the year with.