Nyon Project Review: Boutique Condo Inspired by Peranakan Culture



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  • 28 August 2020

Project Name: Nyon 

Developer: Aurum Land Pte. Ltd.

Project address: 12 Amber road, 439858

Type: Residential condo

No. of units: 92

Plot Ratio: 2.8

No. of storeys: 18

Tenure: Freehold

District: 15

Projected TOP: 1st September 2022

Parking lots + handicap lots: 92 car park lots (inclusive of 1 electric charging lot) and 2 handicap parking lots.

Nearest MRT: Tanjong Katong MRT (Thomson-East Coast Line)

Site Area: 28,409 sq ft 

Configuration: 

Unit Types

Number of Units

Size Range

1 bedroom

28

484 sq ft (Type A/ Am)

2 bedroom + bath

15

721 sq ft (Type B1 compact)

2 bedroom + 2 bath + semi-white plan 

7

818 sq ft (Type B2 premium)

2 bedroom + 2 bath + semi-white plan

7

818 sq ft (Type B3 premium)

2 bedroom (dual key)

7

915 sq ft (Type B4 premium)

3 bedroom + 2 bath + 1WC + yard + utility room

7

1216 sq ft (Type C2)

3 bedroom – no strata void

1

1066 sq ft (Type C2a)

3 bedroom + 2 bath + 1WC + yard

7

1216 sq ft (Type C1 typical)

3 bedroom – no strata void

1

1055 sq ft (Type C1a)

3 bedroom + 2 bath + 1WC + yard + utility + wet/dry kitchen

7

1582 sq ft (Type C3)

3 bedroom – no strata void

1

1335 sq ft (Type C3a)

3 bedroom – high CH + strata void

1

1399 sq ft (Type C4 premium)

3 bedroom – high CH + strata void

1

1292 sq ft (Type C2 Premium)

3 bedroom – high CH + strata void

1

1281 sq ft (Type C1 premium)

3 bedroom (PH) – strata void

1

1615 sq ft (Type C3 premium PH)

Project Details

Nyon, a name derived from the “Nyonya” culture, is a freehold 18-storey boutique residential development at 12 Amber. The property displays the Peranakan legacy in its interiors and style, with a harmonious blend of Chinese and Malay influences. The perforated panels on the exterior of the building give it a gleaming lit-lantern look, whilst the interiors comprise bright Kebaya-Peranakan artistic motifs and vintage hand-crafted accessories that give it a distinctive appeal. 

Located in District 15 right beside the upcoming Tanjong Katong MRT along the Thomson East-Coast Line (TEL), the project is expected to reach its Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) by 1 September 2022. 

This architectural delight faces the south-east with spectacular views of the sea and comprises a total of 92 units ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms, each designed to progress from an enclosed to open space. The development’s unique selling feature is its proximity to the new Tanjong Katong MRT and its accessibility to Parkway Parade, Marine Parade and the sheer convenience of transport to the CBD.

Nyon: Developer:

The award-winning developer Aurum Land is a subsidiary of Woh Hup Holdings Pte Ltd. Incorporated in 1982, Aurum Land is managed by a team of passionate industry professionals, who innovate with space and form to create compelling designs for a befitting lifestyle experience. Ranked on the 4th place in BCA’s quarterly Quality Mark assessment of ‘Top 10 Developers’ and a three-time winner of the FIABCI world prix d’excellence awards, Aurum Land champions functionality in its designs to create exclusive and beautiful living spaces. 3 of their residential projects have made it to “Top 10 list of Developments” and these include The Orient, Three 11, and The Asana.

The developer has also won two awards at the 9th PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards: Best Boutique Developer (Singapore) and Best Boutique Condo Development (High Density) for The Hyde

Aurum’s various businesses include Aurum Land, Aurum Investments, Collision 8 and Core Collective. Aurum Investments is a Singapore-based multi-million dollar venture capital fund that invests in 2 to 3 human-centric prop-tech startups every year. Core Collective is a fitness and wellness hub located in Dempsey that houses the best trainers and health professionals under one roof. Whereas, Found 8 is an exceptional co-working space that fosters connections and collaboration to drive personal and professional growth for its members.

Nyon: Design:

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Nyon on 12 Amber is a luxury condominium that emulates the form and design elements of the cultural heritage of Katong. Linear lights follow the entrance lobby to reach a reception area that serves as a traditional Nyonya courtyard to its residents and guests.

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Imbued with mosaic tiles in traditional Peranakan motifs and hues, tabletops in colourful porcelain and intricately-patterned reception counter create a heritage inspiring decor. Perhaps the most arresting feature of the condominium is its kebaya-patterned swimming pool and perforated metal mesh corridors that embellish its facade.

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Nyon’s smart features:

  • The Smart Parcel Station is idiosyncratic to Nyon. Missing out on e-commerce packages or overseas parcels when one is not at home is now a thing of the past! With a One-Time-Pin sent via SMS or email, the resident could type in the OTP and sign on the interactive touch screen to retrieve a contactless parcel anytime! 
  • Vida Gateway – Equipped with a built-in pan & tilt camera, the gateway connects to all other smart devices and provides remote monitoring of home all-day.
  • Smart lock set – You can unlock your main door with a pin code, Radiofrequency Identification (RFID) card, or a physical key. The smart lockset provides warning alarms against fake pin codes, automatic locking or detects an intrusion.
  • IP Cameras – 2 extra units are installed with day and night sensors to ensure additional security.

iPlus mobile app – Easy access to smart home devices, access to IP Cameras for home monitoring, book facilities at Nyon, or pre-register visitors with QR-code access can now be done through just one app!

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Facilities at Nyon:

The facilities at Nyon are divided between Level 1 and Level 14.

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Level 1 consists of:

  • Guardhouse
  • Drop-off
  • Side gate
  • Entrance promenade
  • Courtyard
  • Club House
  • Cabana pods (small seating pods)
  • Mosaic pool (Lap pool)
  • Jacuzzi
  • Kids pool
  • BBQ pits
  • Sun lounge deck
  • Toilet and Changing room
  • Shower
  • The Lawn
  • Treehouse playground 

Level 14 consists of a 1m high barrier that cordons off the following facilities:

  • Gym
  • Outdoor fitness area
  • Outdoor yoga area
  • Seaview patio (comes with a stove and mini-refrigerator)
  • Sitting room 
  • Sky dining
  • Children’s play area
  • Toilet

Nyon floor plans:

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1-bedroom (Type A and Am)

nyon amber 12 1-bedroom floor plan

The stacks 3 and 4 of the condominium comprise a total of twenty-eight type A and Am units of 484 sq ft. These stacks are south facing and have some striking views of the sea. Besides being breezy, these units have marble walls and flooring, which diffuse leftover heat from the day and make homes feel cooler by evenings. All ceilings have moisture-resistant plasterboard with emulsion paint to avoid circulation of humid air. The layout of the 1-bedders is squarish and functional, and the dining room is big enough to accommodate a 4-seater dining table.

The kitchens have built-in high and low kitchen cabinets in laminate and melamine finish. The quartz surface countertop has a glass backsplash and a Tomal water filter system installed next to the sink.

All 1-bedroom kitchens have Bosch induction hob, cooker hood and conventional oven.

 

1-bedders also come with one Bosch refrigerator incorporated into the kitchen design.

2-bedroom (Type B1 and B2)

nyon amber 12 2 bedroom floor plan

The first stack of the single tower condo comprises 15, 2-bedroom + one-bath units of 721 sq ft. These type B1 units have a balcony that spans the width of the master bedroom and the living room and is accessible through both rooms. The balcony is bedecked in porcelain tiles and glass barrier with a stainless steel railing.

Compared to these, the type B2 units which are 818 sq ft in size maximise the usable space of the apartment. The entrance opens into the living/dining area and there are two balconies for this unit. One balcony is attached to the living room, whereas the other is attached to the second bedroom. The second bedroom can be used as an ensuite bedroom, as bath 2 has two doors.

2-bedroom Premium (Type B3 and B4)

The last two stacks of the building comprise the type B3 and B4 units. Starting from the third storey, there are a total of seven units for each type on every alternate level. Type B3 units are 818 sq ft in size. The access to the balcony is via both, the living room and the master bedroom. The type B3 has a second bedroom with an ensuite bath. It also comes with a window in its enclosed kitchen that allows some natural daylight.

 

nyon 2 bedroom floor plan

In comparison to these, the largest 2-bedroom units are the type B4 units that are 915 sq ft. These are dual-key units. This unit has a common foyer between bedroom 2 and the rest of the unit, which enables the second bedroom to be rented out as a dual rental option.

All 2-bedroom units come with Daikin wall-mounted fan coil units, a home fire alarm system, the smart home Vida Gateway device and two IP Cameras.

3-bedroom Premium (Type C1 and C1a)

nyon 3 bedroom floor plan

The second stack of the building comprises seven type C1 units and one type C1a unit of 1,216 sq ft and 1,055 sq ft, respectively. The long balcony in these units is common to the living room, the guest bedroom and the master bedroom. The living and dining area are rectangular in shape and the dining can fit a 6-seater table easily. The master bedroom has a timber swing door at the entrance and powder-coated aluminium-framed sliding glass door to the balcony. All built-in wardrobes have laminate and melamine finish with LED lights. The master also comes with one wall-mounted Daikin air-conditioner, a television and a data point.

The Developer has thoughtfully customised the wardrobes for men and women by adding small pockets for keeping bow, ties and jewellery within the drawers.

 

Thus, the small details such as including a water filter next to the sink or customising the kitchen cabinets with trolleys to suit the many different needs of the residents make this property very unique.

3-bedroom Premium (Type C1P and C2)

nyon 3 bedroom floor plan

A total of seven type C2 units of 1,216 sq ft are located on alternate floors in stack 5 of the condominium. Whereas, there is only one type of C1 premium unit on the topmost storey of the building is 1,281 sq ft in size. These come with a ceiling height of 6m and share a common balcony with the living, guest and master bedroom. The elongated and rectangular living separates from the balcony via a powder-coated aluminium-framed sliding door. It also comprises two Daikin wall-mounted air-conditioners, one data point, one television point, one telephone point, a home fire alarm device, one IP camera and the Vida smart home gateway device.

 

The yard comes with one Bosch washer and one Bosch dryer. Followed by the helper’s room and bathroom. The AC ledge is provided behind the yard area and has a metal screening and railing to hold three air-conditioning condensing units with surface-mounted trunking.

 

The balcony is adorned in porcelain tiles with bright motifs and has a glass railing with a stainless steel handrail. The balcony also comes with one lighting point and one weatherproof powerpoint.

 

3-bedroom Premium (Type C2a and C2P)

nyon 3 bedroom floor plan

The type C2a and C2P are single units of 1066 sq ft and 1292 sq ft, individually. Located on the 15th and 18th-storey of the fifth stack of the building, these units are squarish in shape and breezy during most times of the day. Aside from displaying a similar layout to the type C2 units, these units come with beautiful bath and wardrobe accessories.

The baths in these units are furnished in marble floors and walls. The glass shower compartment comes with a Gessi hand shower and rain shower set. Each of the baths comprises a medicine cabinet in laminate and melamine finish with mirror, a marble vanity countertop complete with Laufen basin, Gessi mixer and Laufen wall-mounted water closet.

 

nyon 3 bedroom bathroom

3-bedroom (Type C3 and C3a)

nyon 3 bedroom floor plan

 

These units make up the last stack of the building. There are seven type C3 units of 1,582 sq ft and one type C3a unit of 1,355 sq ft in size. These units come with an additional dry kitchen across the dining area, which is large enough to fit an 8-seater dining table. The second bedroom in these units is a junior master and can easily fit a queen-sized bed with side tables. The ceiling height of these units is 3.25m, which leaves decent room for a fancy false ceiling. The living, guest and master bedroom share the common balcony, similar to the other 3-bedroom units.

 

3-bedroom premium (Type C3P and C4P)

nyon 3 bedroom floor plan

The type C3P has an area of 1,615 sq ft and has the biggest strata area of all apartments at Nyon at 12 Amber. Located on the topmost floor of the condominium, the void area of this unit extends over the entire living and dining rooms. The junior master bath in this unit is almost equivalent to the master bath area of a C3a unit. In comparison to this unit, the type C4P is the only duplex unit in the entire condo. This unit is 1,344 sq ft in size and divided between 2-storeys. The lower storey comprises a living, 6-seater dining, master bedroom, two balconies, a guest bedroom and a third bedroom. Whereas, the upper storey consists of the junior master bedroom and a third balcony.

Every unit in the condominium moves from an enclosed to open space. The open spaces are either in the form of balconies or additional windows outside the main window that open the folding perforated panels to add more room and light into homes.

 

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Location

Nyon Accessibility:

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Nyon @ 12 Amber located opposite the stunning East Coast Park, and is a 2-minute walk to the upcoming Tanjong Katong MRT station. It connects residents to Marina Bay in five stops and the Changi Airport in six stops.

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To achieve the best of work-life balance, the island’s main business hubs are just a short drive away. The condominium is a 12-minute drive to both, the Changi Business Park Crescent via the ECP and the Paya Lebar Central. 

Additionally, the Eastern Coastal Loop has been developed to seamlessly connect to exciting locations along the ECP. The East Coast Park also offers new cycling parks, popular Restaurants and play areas near Parkland and Angsana Green. Families with children can now cycle, run or roller-blade along 6 key checkpoints on the loop, which include:

  • Tanjong Rhu Promenade
  • Garden By the Bay
  • Marina Barrage
  • Youth Olympic Park
  • Singapore Flyer
  • Singapore Sports Hub

Nyon: Amenities:

The area also offers a multitude of amenities such as shopping malls, schools, hawker centres, groceries, bus stops, parks and medical clinics.

Shopping Malls: 

  • Katong Shopping Centre (700m on foot) 
  • The Odeon Katong (900m)
  • Katong V (1 km)
  • 112 Katong (1.2 km)
  • Parkway Parade Mall (1.6 km)
  • Roxy Square (1.8 km) 
  • Tanjong Katong Plaza (2.2 km) 

Schools:

  • Canadian International School (600m)
  • Tanjong Katong Primary School (1 km)
  • Tanjong Katong Secondary School (1.2 km)
  • Chung Cheng High School (2 km)
  • Tao Nan School (2.8 km)
  • CHIJ Katong Primary School (2.8 km)
  • Haig Girls School (3.5 km)

Hawker centres:

  • Marine Parade Central Market and Food Centre (2.9 km)
  • Dunman Food Centre (3.7 km)

Groceries:

  • NTUC Katong, Katong Village Centre (1.2 km)
  • Cold Storage, Parkway Parade (1.6 km)
  • Cold Storage, 112 Katong (1.2 km)
  • NTUC, 6, Marine Parade Central (2.9 km)
  • Makena Mart on Meyer Road (1.1 km)

Bus stops:

  • One Amber (450 m)
  • Tanjong Katong South Playground (550 m)

Parks:

  • Tanjong Katong Road South Playground (550 m)
  • Meyer Road Playground (1.1 km)
  • Haig Walk (1.4 km)

Medical facilities:

  • East Coast Family Clinic at 112 Makena (1.1 km)
  • Kinder Klinic at Parkway Parade (1.6 km)
  • 81 Family Clinic, Marine Parade Central (2.9 km)
  • Parkway East Hospital (3.4 km)

Eateries along East Coast Road:

  • Forty Hands (2.9 km)
  • Nine Thirty by Awfully Chocolate (1.3 km)
  • Five Star Kampung Chicken Rice (1.5 km)
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Analysis

Nyon: Condo maintenance fees:

Unit Types

Est. monthly maintenance fees

1 bedroom

$375

2 bedroom + bath

$450

2 bedroom + 2 bath + semi-white plan 

$450

2 bedroom + 2 bath + semi-white plan

$450

2 bedroom (dual key)

$450

3 bedroom + 2 bath + 1WC + yard + utility room

$525

3 bedroom – no strata void

$525

3 bedroom + 2 bath + 1WC + yard

$525

3 bedroom – no strata void

$525

3 bedroom + 2 bath + 1WC + yard + utility + wet/dry kitchen

$525

3 bedroom – no strata void

$525

3 bedroom – high CH + strata void

$525

3 bedroom – high CH + strata void

$525

3 bedroom – high CH + strata void

$525


Nyon: Price:

At the time of writing, the current average psf price per unit is $2,200. Nyon is situated in a customary popular locale and there are many new developments slated to come around Meyer road and Amber road in the next two years. The prime reason for these developments is the closeness to the upcoming TEL, that will connect residents on Amber and Meyer road to all major hubs in the city. 

However, amongst these, Nyon is the closest to an upcoming MRT on the TEL. But other nearby developments like Meyer Mansion and Parkway Mansion, offer 130 to 200 units at the plot ratio of 2.8, same as Nyon. The current PSF land rate for Meyer Mansion is $1,580, whereas for Parkway Mansion is $1,536. These condominiums pose a competition to Nyon.

Nyon: URA Master Plan:

With the relocation of Paya Lebar Airbase after 2030, the airbase and its surrounding industrial developments are progressively being transformed into highly liveable and sustainable new towns.

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According to the URA Master Plan, walking and cycling will be prioritised around two new TEL stations close to the Bayshore at ECP. Residents will enjoy greater convenience with a range of community spaces, offices, smart work centres and residential developments, facilities, and fun options at East Coast Park within close proximity. 

Besides, home to major employment hubs like Changi Business Park and Changi Airport, the East will welcome more jobs in the IT and aviation-related industry clusters at Tampines North, Pasir Ris and Changi. This will boost residential investment in the East, which is already a very popular residential area amongst Singaporeans, PRs as well as expatriates. 

As many expatriates prefer living along the ECP, early investors will likely benefit from capital gains and rental appreciation.

Nyon: Land Transport Master Plan:

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The Land Transport Authority (LTA) will also develop an underground linear retail space next to the future Marine Parade station on the TEL. This space will be a 133,000 sq ft of gross floor area in a single storey and is likely to feature mostly small tenants, catering to impulse shopping from fast-flowing commuter traffic. Besides this, LTA will also build Singapore’s first underground MRT station bicycle parks, at four stations along the East Coast stretch – including the Marine Parade and Marine Terrace stations.

 

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Summary

It would be hard to find a bunch of Singaporeans more loyal to their neighbourhood than those who live in the east. Yes, this is true! From inviting eateries along the East Coast Road to good schools, proximity to the East Coast Park and the Changi airport, it is a township in itself. 

Nyon @ 12 Amber is conveniently placed next to the Tanjong Katong MRT, which will connect residents to the CBD in 12 minutes by car via the ECP or 5 stops to Marina Bay along the upcoming TEL. The upcoming URA developments near Bayshore and the convenience of connectivity to all the prime destinations with completion of the TEL makes this an enticing project to consider.

The development’s unique high ceiling and dual-key units can help investors maximise rental profits in an already well established residential neighbourhood. Besides, the ornately architectured condominium with all its smart features would be a delight to reside in. 

To make an appointment to view call 6465 8686. 

Nyon at Amber showflats are located at Kallang Airport Way in District 15 of Singapore. 

 

Looking to buy a home? See all available units for sale at Nyon at 12 Amber on PropertyGuru!

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