Hundred Palms Residences Review

Propshort: With no 1 & 2BRs, the other units are therefore larger and in the case of the 3BR + utility + yard, have slightly unique layouts. Regardless of the layout, all units are designed tastefully, with some having alfresco dining areas while others come with high ceilings.

Hundred Palms Residences does two things differently from most other executive condominiums; 1) it eschews 1 & 2-bedrooms, choosing instead to offer only 3 to 5-bedroom units and 2) it’s firmly situated within a matured estate.

Hundred Palms

The showflat is located one traffic stop before Bowen Secondary school but the actual site is the empty plot of land between Regentville condo and Bright Vision Hospital. Construction has already begun.  

Hundred Palms is also unique in that all its units are orientated to the north-south and thus, are not afflicted by the west sun at all. It is also considered a smart home, with common smart-home features such as a digital lock, IP camera, light and air-conditioner control which are handled through the residences’ private app.

The showflat is currently undergoing preparation for launch, which is anticipated to be soon. There are two showunits for viewing; 3-bedroom + utility + yard and 4-bedroom + utility + yard.

3-bedroom + utility + yard (1,130 sq ft.)

One of the benefits of not including 1 and 2-bedroom units means more family-sized units can be built and these units, like the 3-bedroom one, might be bigger than some of their competitors. The extra space however would account for nothing if the living spaces weren’t up to standard.

Lack of living space, fortunately, is not an issue that plagues Hundred Palms Residences. Billed as a resort type executive condominium, the atmosphere of the unit exudes a certain calm, despite being in a matured estate.

Part of that comes from the warm colours of the furniture but most of it is affected by the expansive living area where clear demarcations for the living and dining room exists.

3BR living and dining

The dining area is closest to the door but due to the layout, there’s a small corridor from the door before the turn into the living room proper. What this does is it gives the residents a measure of privacy. In addition, the dining area can easily accommodate a table for six.

As for the living room, it is next to the balcony and as such, benefits from plenty of natural ventilation and light.

3BR living and balcony

The balcony curves backward toward the kitchen and is therefore accessible from both the living room and kitchen. This style is reminiscent of a patio where residents can have some form of alfresco dining as and when they want.

The kitchen is likewise spacious, in large part due to the linked balcony and that the yard and utility spaces which are commonly attached to the kitchen, is separated.

3BR kitchen

The result is an uncluttered kitchen where two people can be in at the same time, comfortably, without getting in one another’s way. The usual provisions of sink, tap, cooker hood, hob and built-in oven are provided.

As for the aforementioned utility/yard/wash centre, it is located across the first common bedroom. The placement of the yard area is strange but it does open up a unique opportunity for residents to completely overhaul this area and turn it into a proper bedroom, or even a study room if they so wish.

The good thing about this design is not just the added functionality that comes as a result of where the yard is located, but also that valuable space isn’t taken up in the kitchen. It’s a smart design that takes in consideration movement and comfort of the resident.

Every common bedroom across all unit types are big enough to take in a queen size bed with space for additional furniture such as a hanging shelf to be built. Since the rooms are big enough for this bed size, the consensus is that with a single bed, there’s ample room for a work station and book shelves.

3BR common bedroom

The floor to ceiling windows also do much to dispel the confines of the space through the large admittance of natural light.

This 3-bedroom unit type does not come with a balcony for the master bedroom which, may be considered as a negative. However, it does mean that the bedroom has more space, proportionate to the unit size.

3BR master bedroom

The attached bathroom has a portal wide enough for a wheelchair and proper wet and dry areas with a curb surrounding the wet area to prevent water from seeping out through the door.

3BR Master bathroom

It’s a good solid design with a cosy aesthetic; two important things to achieve for a bathroom.  Floors are all porcelain tiles, save the bedrooms which are vinyl.

4-bedroom + utility + yard (1,432 sq ft.)

At 1,432 sq ft., this is the largest 4-bedroom unit available at Hundred Palms.

4BR living and balcony

The high ceiling here also allows residents to build their own furniture deck or platform for extra verticality. Or, chandeliers or hanging lights will do just fine. Either way, the high ceiling is a nice touch.

4BR high ceiling

And since it is also next to the balcony, there’s no shortage of natural light and ventilation. Additionally, the living and dining areas are set within the same space and are visible from the main door, units on higher floors especially will have plenty of light and wind, during cooler months.

4BR dining and living

The kitchen is at least twice the size of the kitchen in the 3-bedroom. It has an ‘L’ shape and at the tail end are the pantry/maid’s room and wash centre.

The kitchen does feel more narrow when compared with the 3-bedroom, but that is due to it elongated nature.  

Common bedrooms are more of the same, which isn’t a bad thing at all. The master bedroom however is different, in that it has its own balcony.

4BR master and balcony

The balcony continues Hoi Hup’s mandate of making Hundred Palms look like a resort. It does present itself as such at the showflat. The master bedroom can also handle a king size bed easily, and with ample space for mobility.

4BR master bedroom

A wall-mounted television, counter top or even a book shelf won’t be out of place here. One of the areas reserved for a side table might even double up as a small work-station.

Walking space from the foot of the bed

As for the master bathroom, it is wheel-chair friendly like the 3-bedroom with the design sensibilities for a cosy and clean-looking bathroom.

4BR master bathroom

And that’s the consistent thing about Hoi Hup’s Hundred Palms EC; its design while not breaking any new ground, is good and solid. The EC looks like a condominium but bigger, spacious and significantly more affordable.

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