Rezi 3Two Review

Geylang is a contentious district.

Its viability as the destination for new residential developments have been and will continue to be debated for years to come. Its infamous status vilifies it, casting a dubious shade that stretches deep into the long alleyways and winding streets. But its potential in a shrinking Singapore cannot be ignored. There is much promise in this red light district. Already, its conveniences where amenities and public transport are concerned, is unrivalled.

But reticence from the general public (which is justified), paints it and residential developments within, in an even more unfavourable light, locking Geylang in a constant battle of good and bad.

Rezi 3Two along Lor 32

Fortunately then, for upcoming development Rezi 3Two, that it enjoys all the conveniences of Geylang without being bogged down by its status. Situated along Guillemard Road and across the road from Kong Hwa Primary School – a top 15 school in Singapore -, Rezi 3Two may have a Geylang address, but its location places it just outside of the district.

As a result, the property is unconventional compared to other Geylang properties, offering a better chance for interested parties to own a unit here without getting hampered by bank loan quotas issued solely for in Geylang.

This makes Rezi 3Two an extremely attractive project for people interested in the Geylang area but prefer to not live right smack in it.

Lor 32 Geylang from Guillemard Road

But being closer to Guillemard Road instead of the traffic prone Geylang Road is not all there is to the upcoming development. Rezi 3Two is somewhat in the middle and therefore similar distance to two MRT stations. The slightly further one – Aljunied MRT – is along the east-west line and is only a bit harder to get to because of the traffic lights that moderate the flow of traffic. On afternoons during the off-peaks, it’s about a 12 to 15 minute stroll from Rezi 3Two.

The other MRT station is Dakota and this one is on the circle line. It’s also the quicker alternative as well as being much easier to get to. The walk is about 10 to 12 minutes and you get there by crossing Guillemard Road via the overhead bridge. Continue past Cassia View and simply follow this path. Make a left at Cassia Link at the end instead of crossing the road and continue toward the Mountbatten Community Club.

Mountbatten Community Club

As you cross the traffic lights while walking in more or less a straight line, the Old Airport Road food centre will be on your right. Make a left at the HDB estate opposite the food centre and in front will an overhead bridge and a bus stop. You can cross the bridge and go into the underground station from here or walk past the bus stop and cross another road to get to the escalators on this side of the street.

Dakota MRT station bus stop

The bus stop in the picture above is in front of block 99 and has buses that go further east with several stopping at the Bedok Interchange and Tampines Interchange. The bus stop across the road has buses that go toward Kallang, Orchard (16) as well as Toa Payoh and Boon Lay. Broadrick Secondary School is just after that bus stop, about a five minute walk down toward its main gate.

While getting to the MRT stations won’t take too long by walking, understand that regardless of which station you ultimately choose to walk toward, it will be under the open air so it will be difficult to get there by walking during wet seasons.

Fortunately, there is a bus stop just along Guillemard Road, next to the overhead bridge no more than a two minute walk out from Rezi 3Two.

Overhead bridge and Kong Hwa Primary School

Only four bus stops service this stop. Two of them – 197 & 7 – end at Bedok Interchange while 70 and 70M ends at Yio Chu Kang. The same buses service the opposite route, at the stop in front of the primary school. 197 goes to Jurong East Interchange, 70 goes to Shenton Way, 7 finishes at Clementi Interchange while 70M goes all the way to Yio Chu Kang Terrace in what is likely a round trip.

Bus 7 also goes toward City Plaza while 70 and 70M passes by Paya Lebar MRT station about four bus stops down. This is especially helpful as you’re not hamstrung during wet weather.

Additionally, Guillemard Road segues to Nicoll Highway so if you drive, it’s possible to get to Suntec City in roughly 10 minutes on a good traffic day.

Rezi 3Two perks

Furthermore, Rezi 3Two, unlike other properties in Geylang is not built wall-to-wall, allowing the property far more room to breathe. As a result, it is also connected to the four surrounding roads which makes it easier to drive out onto the less congested one at the time instead of being forced to always use Geylang Road.

This allows Development 32 Pte Ltd to build Rezi 3Two in slightly different ways from its competitors in the district. The most notable of these is that unlike other freehold properties in Geylang, Rezi 3Two does not have a mechanical carpark, opting instead for a basement carpark similar to HDB lots. This makes ingress and egress so much more efficient for residents, especially on days when traffic is heavy and the exit points are turned into chokeholds.

Travelling to and from Rezi 3Two then looks to be simple enough and in this regard, it benefits greatly from being on Geylang’s periphery. Amenities as well, are located along every street, nook and cranny of Geylang. As such, residents of Rezi 3Two need not leave their immediate area to eat or relax at a bar.

The Tuckshop, a popular local pub is about an eight minute walk along Guillemard Road, after the bus stop at the overhead bridge. It’s located closer to Lor 36 but along the way, hawker centres and small shops present more alternatives.

The nearest hawker centre however is at the end of Lor 23, just after the current Rezi 3Two sales gallery.

Hawker centre five minute walk from Rezi 3Two

It’s a five minute walk, maybe less from the development. Turn around the bend or cross the street and a plethora of hawker centres and retail shops stretch out as far as the eye can see. There simply is no way to dispute the fact that where amenities are concerned, Geylang delivers an abundance.

So unlike other property reviews where individual shops and malls have to be called out, there’s really no need to do the same here. All a resident has to do is pick a street and walk out to it. You won’t have to walk far to find food or something to do.

Geylang

The only concern on most people’s mind is what makes Geylang infamous. Therefore, while it’s a vibrant place that hearkens back to old Singapore, it may be unsuitable for families or singles especially if they are women, to be living within Geylang.

And this inadvertently, serves up another plus point for Rezi 3Two.

Being closer to Guillemard Road, the resident in question can actively ignore the more dubious parts of Geylang by simply avoiding it altogether. There are no brothel houses along this street so you won’t have to endure the questionable nightlife activities occurring downstairs while you’re at home winding down.

51 Old Airport Road Food Centre

As for other amenities, there are many along Guillemard Road. Or you could walk out to the Old Airport Road Food Centre or take bus 197 from to grab a bite. While there, hop on bus 31 or 16 at the bus stop at the Food Centre or further down at Dakota to go to Parkway Parade. Bus 197 from the bus stop along Guillemard Road also goes to Parkway Parade. From Parkway you can walk to 112 Katong and catch a movie or to Joo Chiat where more restaurants, pubs and bars fill the streets. The journey on 31, 16 and 197 is roughly 15 to 20 minutes depending on traffic conditions.

Given all that’s been said so far, living at Rezi 3Two is to reap all the benefits of being in Geylang without any of its bad points.