Nim Collection Review

Propshot: Nim Collection has yet to launch and therefore not available for sale yet. It is however expected to launch around the 26th of February and therefore, introducing a suite of well-designed, lavish and large three-storey homes in Ang Mo Kio Ave 5. 

Nim Collection is a series of three-storey (+ roof terrace) cluster houses situated along Ang Mo Kio Ave 5 and the currently developing Nim Road. A handful of the houses stand erected and furnished in preparation for its launch.

And what magnificent houses they are.

Living room

Space is a virtue which makes owning a home at Nim Collection an extremely virtuous decision. Its’ ground floor alone exceedsthe space of a two-bedroom apartment in most condominiums. Glossy and reflective marble tiles catch the light cast by the chandelier hanging overhead from the high ceiling. The entire floor is bathed in warm hues of orange and yellow, imbuing the living and dining areas with a homely and welcoming atmosphere.

Living room from mezzanine floor

A dining table for eight to 10 people makes good use of the space, even with the dry kitchen’s island next to the table. Going for a smaller table gives you more space, but it’s not like there’s less room to begin with.

Dining area and living room

Even without the wall of mirrors, the living and dining areas are big making such illusionary tricks totally unnecessary here. In fact, the mirrors might distract from the amount of space rather than the lack thereof.

All good problems to have.

The wet kitchen is L-shaped and rectangular which makes its long entryway a pleasant and wide space for three to four people to work in. A regular stove is installed for when heavier cooking is required.

Wet kitchen

The tail end which bends inward is reserved for the washer/dryer, the utility room (typically the maid’s room or pantry) and the WC. It’s regular but there’s extra width in the space, lending the immediate area considerable more girth.

The first floor above the main level is a mezzanine wherefore the single room there is the guest room.

Guest room on mezzanine

Larger than most master bedrooms in condominiums, the expansive guest room is en suite, like every other bedroom in the house. However, as the only room on this level, it has direct access to the balcony at the other end of the common corridor accessible through a door which can be locked from inside the house.

It’s likely that the owners of the house may instead choose for the guest room to be the master bedroom for those reasons.

The next floor is shared between the master bedroom and common bedroom. Two more common bedrooms are on the floor above. All common bedrooms have a private bathroom. All can also take a queen-size bed with little impact on the overall space.

Common bedroom with queen size bed

Turning one bedroom into a study room, library or even entertainment room are viable options. Additionally, there’s a little outdoor area that bisects the master bedroom and common bedroom on the floor above the mezzanine.

Common corridor with outdoor area

That area is sealed off by sliding doors and can be renovated to include a roof to turn it into an entertainment room. Alternatively, it can be used as a BBQ area.

Two floors above is the roof terrace, and depending on which house you purchase, the view you get is variable. However, as the roof terraces tend to be orientated away from the houses, there’s a healthy distance between you and your neighbours. Plenty of fresh air and sunshine for roof party days.

Roof terrace

It’s a perfect capstone for this three-odd storey (mezzanine level does not count) house. Lavish, illustrious and elegant; there’s much to love about the property. While prices aren’t out as the development is geared for a launch sometime in early 2018, it’s still a prospective purchase worth holding out for if you’ve got serious cash.