One Bernam Project Review: Excellent Location With Even Better Connectivity

One Bernam is an upcoming 351-unit, 99-year leasehold mixed development located in District 2, at the heart of the Central Business District (CBD).

Located between Enggor Street and Bernam Street, One Bernam takes its name from the latter. It’s jointly developed by Chinese developers MCC Land and HY Realty.

The mixed-development has a site area of 41,400 sq ft and comprises a single block of 35 storeys, with residential units starting from the fifth to 35th storey.

It also features a two-storey, 15,726 sq ft retail podium and 13 boutique serviced apartments.

The retail podium at the base of the condo also comes with two levels of dining and shopping options for residents. Combined with well-designed green open spaces and a good central location, the development offers great convenience to future residents. 

Not only does One Bernam enjoy good connectivity to public transport and amenities (more on that later), it also comes with direct access to the vibrant city life.

Another noteworthy feature of One Bernam is its suite of condo facilities. The condo facilities are catered to those who enjoy healthy living with greenery and fitness decks to relax or stretch it out. For example, there’s a sky gym on the 34th floor, which allows you to exercise while you marvel at a bird’s eye view of the city. 

One Bernam: Developer

One Bernam is a joint development by two developers: MCC Land and HY Realty. 

MCC Group has developed key commercial projects in Singapore such as Universal Studios Singapore, Resorts World Sentosa, Keppel Distripark and Singapore Expo. 

Meanwhile, the Chinese developer has also developed several condo and executive condo (EC) developments in Singapore such as The Santorini, Canberra Residences, The Alps Residences, The Poiz Residence and One Canberra, among others.

For HY Realty, they too have developed several private condos and ECs of both high and low-rise nature. HY Realty is a close collaboration partner with MCC Land, having developed several residential projects together in the past such as:

• Queens Peak
• The Nautical
• Forestville (EC)
• Sea Horizon (EC)
• Northwave (EC)

In fact, One Bernam is the sixth time the developers are collaborating together. Probably the most notable project is Queens Peak in Queenstown, which was nominated for “Best Private Condo Development” at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards 2017.

One Bernam: Design

One Bernam 1-bedroom (Type A1, 452 sq ft) review

At 452 sq ft, the 1-bedroom unit is compact. But though compact, the unit comes with efficient space usage which gives it a bigger visual feel than its actual size.

All units at One Bernam are provided with both a smart aircon and Haiku-brand ceiling fan in the living room. While it is not common for condo projects to come with fan installation, having a fan can help to save energy (and the environment) by switching on the fan instead of the aircon when the weather is cool. This is in line with URA’s push to encourage sustainable and greener living among residents. 

The 1-bedroom unit does not come with a balcony, which provides more livable space for the unit.

It also has a good width (~2.6m), which allows you to use the extra space to include cabinets for storage, like what the developer has done with the showflat. Note that the cabinets on the right are ID touches from the developer and not provided as part of the unit.

The open-concept kitchen comes with an efficient design for cooking, food prep, and storage. The countertop and backsplash sports a nice dark natural-like design that is made with engineered stone.

As mentioned above, all units are provided with branded electrical appliances from V-Zug (induction hob and hood, washing machine cum dryer, integrated fridge and oven), Franke (sink) and Gessi (kitchen tap). The integrated fridge and washer cum dryer (beside oven) are nicely concealed within the built-in cabinet.

Another nice design touch from the developer is the addition of the rack in the cabinet for easy access during cooking.

The shelf above the sink also comes with Blum Aventos lift system to make accessing the shelves semi-automatic. You can close the shelf with a single tap of a button.

To efficiently make use of the space, the developer has added a foldable table that can be used for dining or as a work desk. When you don’t need it, you can tuck it away easily.

The master bedroom is well-sized for a compact unit. You can fit a king-sized bed and still have enough walking space.

The master bedroom also comes with a built-in wardrobe. The built-in wardrobe comes with its own unique touches. 

Within the built-in wardrobe, it has an extendable and foldable mirror, extendable Hafele system for hanging your ties/scarves and flexible Tutti-brand trousers rack for hanging trousers/dresses.

The en-suite master bathroom comes with premium design fittings and sanitary wares from Gessi and Laufen.

A bidet spray (Schell), a wall hung toilet bowl with a concealed cistern (Laufen) and shower mixer set with both normal and rain shower (Gessi) will be provided too. This applies to all units in the development.

One Bernam 2-bedroom + study (Type BS1, 829 sq ft) review

Like the 1-bedroom unit, the 2-bedroom + study unit also comes with a wide walkway (2.7m). As you enter the unit, you can find the study area on the right. It’s a spacious open-concept space that you can use as a working space.

The entrance is fitted with a Samsung digital lockset, which is provided to all units by the developer.

Though the study comes with an open concept layout, you can choose to convert it into a small bedroom.

The bathrooms are furnished with fittings and wares from Gessi and Laufen. Rain shower and bidet are also provided in both the common and master bathrooms. The common bathroom comes with two-door access (i.e. Jack and Jill design) which is accessible from both the study and the kitchen/living room.

Right outside the common bathroom is the open-concept kitchen. 

V-ZUG electrical appliances like an induction cooker, hood and oven are provided by the developer. On top of that, there is also an integrated fridge and a washer cum dryer that is nicely concealed within the built-in cabinet, both of which are also from V-ZUG.

The top shelves are fitted with Blum’s Aventos lift system for easy access. The countertop and backsplash are made of engineered stone with a nice dark natural-like design.

At 829 sq ft, the 2-bedroom + study comes with a bigger living/dining area. Even after adding in a six-seater long sofa and a four-seater dining table, there’s still enough walking space.

As mentioned above, the living room is fitted with both a smart aircon and a Haiku ceiling fan.

The living room is connected to the balcony, which is of a decent size. The nice width and depth of the balcony let you use the area as an extension of the living room.

Bedroom two is decently sized and fits a queen-sized bed with ample walking space. The room also comes fitted with a built-in wardrobe with the Tutti-brand trousers rack. The rack is multi-functional and has removable components that allow you to hang both trousers and long dresses in your wardrobe.

Meanwhile, the master bedroom is also spacious and fits a king-sized bed with ease. Also provided is a built-in wardrobe with an extendable/foldable mirror, the Tutti trousers rack and an extendable Hafele scarf/tie rack.

The master bedroom is fitted with porcelain tiles that resemble a white marble look and comes with some storage space above the concealed cistern. As explained above, the master bathroom also has a normal + rain shower set (Gessi).

One Bernam 3-bedroom (Type C1, 1,421 sq ft) review

The 1,421 sq ft 3-bedroom unit is the biggest and most exclusive non-penthouse unit at One Bernam. All 3-bedroom units (and 5-bedroom penthouse units) come with private lift access with your own lobby area.

The first thing that greets you as you enter the unit is the dining and dry kitchen area. Because of its size, you can easily fit a six-seater dining table.

One unique selling point of the 3-bedroom unit is that it comes with windows at every corner in the home. Windows are fitted in all parts of the unit (i.e. bedrooms, bathrooms, dry kitchen and wet kitchen) to encourage natural ventilation.

The first thing that greets you as you enter the unit is the dining and dry kitchen area. Because of its size, you can easily fit a six-seater dining table.

One unique selling point of the 3-bedroom unit is that it comes with windows at every corner in the home. Windows are fitted in all parts of the unit (i.e. bedrooms, bathrooms, dry kitchen and wet kitchen) to encourage natural ventilation.

Apart from that, the rest is similar in terms of the provided V-ZUG electrical appliances (integrated fridge, induction hob and hood, washer cum dryer and oven) as well as engineered stone backsplash and countertop.

The household shelter is only available for 3-bedrooms and is located at the end of the wet kitchen, near the backup door. In terms of size, the household shelter is bigger than what you can find in most condos. You can either use it as a bedroom for your domestic worker or choose to utilise it as an additional storeroom.

It also comes with a standard water closet across the utility room that features a window to support ventilation within the unit.

The living room for the 3-bedroom unit is spacious with a wide frontage of 4m from wall to wall. It also comes with a smart aircon and Haiku-brand ceiling fan provided by the developer.

The same 4m width extends into the balcony area. Given the size of the balcony, there is flexibility on how to use the space. As shown by the developer, the balcony area can fit both a four-seater coffee table and a bar counter at the side of the balcony.

The bedrooms in this 3-bedroom unit are well-sized. For bedroom three, it comes with enough space to fit a queen-size bed with side tables on each side of the bed. It’s also roomy enough for a king bed.

Bedroom two is the same size as bedroom three. As showcased by the developer, if you place a single bed instead, you can free up space and fit a work desk. 

Both bedrooms come with the same built-in wardrobe with the in-built Tutti trousers rack.

Bedrooms two and three both share the common bathroom that’s right across the corridor. It’s also fitted with a window for natural ventilation.

The master bedroom is the biggest bedroom in the whole unit. And it is not just the size that makes the master bedroom stand out, it also has its own balcony. Not only does the balcony provide a nice spot to kick back and relax, but it also gives a stunning view of the sea. 

The built-in wardrobe is provided in the master bedroom. You can find the extendable and foldable mirror nicely tucked at the right side of the wardrobe.

The extendable Hafele scarf/tie rack and Tutti trousers rack make the wardrobe more functional. There is also a decent amount of storage space at the top and bottom of the wardrobe.

Unlike the other two bedrooms, the master bedroom is fitted with an en-suite bathroom. The master bathroom features the same design as the common bathroom with sanitary fittings and wares from Gessi and Laufen. Like most areas of the unit, it has a window to promote natural ventilation. 

One Bernam: Site plan

As mentioned above, One Bernam is located between Enggor Street and Bernam Street. Though the development only has 351 exclusive units, there are 35 lifestyle facilities spread across levels one, four and 34 (Sky Terrace). 

The 1- to 3-bedroom units are located on level five to level 33, while the penthouses are on level 35, above the Sky Terrace on level 34.

One Bernam comes with a range of relaxing and recreational facilities, which are defined by two key themes: Wellness and nature. These facilities are spread across level four and 34.

For example, level four is nature-themed and includes the Yoga Deck for those who need a quiet spot for exercises. If you need a place to chill, you can head over to the Spa Pool at the Active Lifestyle corner.

On level 34, there is the Sky Fitness gym for more intense workouts. Alternatively, if you want to just relax for the day, the Sky Lounge and Tatami Garden both offer tranquil spots for you to lay back and just enjoy.

There are also lots of green spaces within the development; the “Botanic Collection” consists of a series of greenery and gardens like Fragrant Garden, Shaded Garden, Waterwall and Alocasia Walk to allow residents to seek tranquil moments in a natural environment without having to venture out of the condo. 

Plans to add more green spaces in Singapore have been in the works for years, but it has become more accelerated and prominent recently after the COVID-19 pandemic as more home buyers are beginning to appreciate and cherish the importance of nature and greenery closer to their homes.

According to the site plan, One Bernam is in a North-South facing position, which is ideal for properties in Singapore. And that’s because being in a North-South facing position allows units within the development to enjoy natural wind ventilation while avoiding the dreaded afternoon sun.

One Bernam: Facilities

• Level 1
  • Bicycle Lots
• Level 4
  • Wellness Lifestyle
    • Garden Walk
    • Leisure Deck
    • Chill Out Deck
    • Yoga Deck
  • Botanic Collection
    • Fragrant Garden
    • Shaded Garden
    • Palm Garden
    • Garden Bridge
    • Path Over Reflective Water
    • Waterwall
    • Alocasia Walk
  • Active Lifestyle
    • Viewing Deck
    • Garden Dining Pavilion
    • Gourmet Function Room
    • Club House
    • Swimming Pool
    • Spa Pool
    • Lounge Deck
    • Pool Pavilion I
    • Pool Pavilion II
• Level 34
  • The Tatami Garden
    • Kokedama Garden
    • Tatami Deck I
    • Tatami Deck II
    • Relaxation Corner
  • The Sky Lounge
    • Outdoor Terrace
    • Sky Dining Function Room
    • Roof Terrace
    • Sky Garden Pavilion
    • North Sky Garden
    • South Sky Garden
  • The Sky Hammock Garden
    • Sky Hammock I
    • Sky Hammock II
  • The Sky Fitness Club
    • Sky Gym
    • Active Deck
    • Fitness Deck

One Bernam: Condo maintenance fees

At the time of writing, here are the estimated monthly maintenance fees for each unit type: