Alana Review

Alana is a cluster housing development located at Sunshine Terrace, off Yio Chu Kang Road. At time of writing (June 2016), all unit types are still available. The project is currently in Phase 3 of sales.

For interested buyers, there is a show unit on site, but viewing is by appointment only.

The development is surrounded by low-rise buildings so residents will have some nice views.

Each home is 3-storey high with a roof terrace.

Source: Developer’s Brochure [click here for full version]

Source: Developer’s Brochure

Source: Developer’s Brochure

Source: Developer’s Brochure

Source: Developer’s Brochure

And within the clusters, there are different types of units – Type A to Type D.

Source: Developer’s Brochure

Source: Developer’s Brochure

For Type A units, houses 162, 164, 176-182, 204 and 206 have a full pool view.

Source: Developer’s Brochure

Source: Developer’s Brochure

For Type B units, houses 166, 168 and 202 will have a pool view. House 184 will have a partial pool view.

Source: Developer’s Brochure

Source: Developer’s Brochure

For Type C units, houses 80, 88, 150, 152, 188, 190 and 202 will have a full pool view. Houses 78, 154, 160, 186 and 192 will have a partial pool view.

Source: Developer’s Brochure

Source: Developer’s Brochure

The show unit is of a Type A Series house. All photos in this review are from this particular unit type.

First and foremost, buyers can choose which of the pre-defined themes they would prefer to go with.

The kitchen is divided into two areas with a glass enclosure and sliding door. Cooking and cleaning are tucked away to confine cooking smells and grease, but the glass keeps it light, and allows whoever is cooking to interact with their guests.

Cabinets come with granite or solid surface countertops. A gas cooker and hob, refrigerator, conventional and steam oven, wine chiller, washing machine and stainless steel sink with mixer are also provided with the kitchen. The appliances are from Teka.

The dining area is right next to the kitchen, and can hold an eight-seater rectangular dining table quite comfortably. A round table would also work nicely in the space.

Here’s a view from the front private enclosed space (PES). From the front, the glass staircase and large windows provide open sight-lines clear to the back area. Such a space is great for entertaining, but would leave any clutter or mess in clear sight of whoever walks in the front door.

There is a bathroom behind the kitchen, in between the dining area and living area. As per usual, there is a wet and dry area. Fittings are from Hansgrohe.

The living area extends to the rear PES, and is large enough to accomodate a five seater sectional and even the wing-back armchair the developer decorated the space with. Home buyers should consider larger pieces of furniture, given the scale of the space.

The staircase eschews normal bannisters for class panels, but maintains a modern looking wood rail. The glass keeps the space light and airy, but parents with younger children might not enjoy the hand- and finger-print marks that will require frequent wiping to clean.

The two common bedrooms on the second storey can fit a queen bed comfortably and still have more than sufficient space to maneuver.

The common bathroom is in the middle of both the rooms, providing easy access to the occupants of either room.

The master bedroom is also located on the second storey.

The master bathroom is fitted with a bathtub and separate rain shower. The shower lights are recessed in the false ceiling, which leads to questions about maintenance.

The staircase ends at the third storey, and leads one up to the roof deck.

The roof terrace is ideal for having BBQ parties, morning yoga, or even a spot of rooftop gardening. Plank style-tiles are a trendy, modern finish that lend the space a warm feel.

There is another common bedroom on the third storey, with more than adequate space for a queen size bed, a desk or dressing table, and a serviceable closet.

The third storey bathroom is located right next to the bedroom, with an enclosed shower to keep splashes in the wet area. A floating vanity next to toilet makes it easy to clean and mop under. The neutral, veined tiles on the walls and floor are adequate, but would require pops of colour through decor and accessories to prevent it from looking too staid.

The basement has two private car park lots, the household shelter and yard area.