Riverfront Residences Review

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Riverfront Residences showflat is located at Upper Serangoon Crescent, at the big field and across the road from HDB BLK 471B Upper Serangoon Road. Riverfront makes a huge impression the moment you enter the showflat; much of which is owed to the extremely large 3D model.

Riverfront 3D model

People can also be forgiven for thinking Oxley were selling three condominium developments instead of one huge one; and make no mistake, Riverfront Residences is a massive development.

Which makes its careful execution even more appealing. Blocks are oriented to take advantage of natural air flow as well as maximise views. They’re arranged in what could be considered as enclaves (which is what gives the impression of multiple developments) but all that does is ensure that each section has its own array of facilities with the blocks stationed at a good distance apart from one another to avoid crowding.

Even the landed property, like Affinity, have their own section. For Riverfront though, the landed houses face Sungei Serangoon and the condo pools. One of those swimming pools is 20m.

Strata-landed

There are four showunits at the Riverfront showflat; 1-room + study Type AS1 (517 sq ft.), 2-room Type B3 (614 sq ft.), 3-room Type CP1 (1,066 sq ft.) and 4-room Type DP1-H (1,711 sq ft.).

1-room + study Type AS1 (517 sq ft.)

The living room, like its 2.75m long balcony, is lined with porcelain tiles. The reflective floors twinkle under the living room lights, lending the living space more subtle illumination, if natural air and light from the balcony isn’t enough.

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As far as 1-room + study units go, Riverfront’s offering is rather impressive. Even the open kitchen – a standard in all small units – feels like it has its own space, instead of typically encroaching into the living room area.

Open kitchen

The placements of the study room and bathroom presents an opportunity to turn that study room into a walk-in closet.

A thoroughfare

Space is important but width is just as important. The width of the bathroom (opposing walls and walk-through space) is a good distance. From the above picture, the sink/mirror and toilet/shower areas are flushed with the structural walls. Also, all bathrooms in all units come with both a regular shower-head and a rain-shower. 

Bathroom

The study area is an opened zone which means the owner has multiple points of ingress and egress. As it’s also closer to the main door, it could double up as a place for guests to leave their shoes or belongings.

study

The bedroom is big, by conventional standards, aided in part, by the large windows.

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At an indicative price of SGD578,000, the 1+1 unit is an attractive investment potential for burgeoning investors who may feel they missed the boat with the rapidly increasing prices.

2-room Type B3 (614 sq ft.)

The 2-room unit with its monochromatic scheme, exudes a professional and stylish living arrangement for young, working adults. But aesthetics aside, it’s suitable for a family of three, thanks in large part to the generous space offered in the common bedroom.

2BR common bedroom

The master bedroom is reminiscent of the same unit type at Affinity, just smaller. With that said however, it, like the unit before it, is still bigger than what is usually offered in the market. That’s what a functional and well-thought out layout does.

The rest of the unit elicits the same luxurious feel.

Living and balcony

All the units also come with kitchen appliances, like an Electrolux fridge, oven and an electric stove.

Open kitchen

The electric stove is similar to an induction stove but more convenient as it doesn’t require the owner to purchase induction-specific pots and pans to use.

3-room Type CP1 (1,066 sq ft.)

Similarly bright, but with a warmer and cosier hue, the 3-room unit is a fantastic upgrade or even first-time purchase for people who need more space for a growing family.

living room

Even the yard area, a place where residents usually convert into a maid’s room has a window for ventilation. The WC next to it, gives it the impression of a small, but functional bedroom.

3BR maid’s room

As far as living conditions go, it’s reasonably comfortable and far more humane than what was once considered standard in the market. Kudos to Oxley for taking this small but significant thing into consideration.

The common bedrooms can take in a queen size bed, comfortably. As for the master bedroom, there’s ample space to add extra furniture after putting in a king-size bed.

3BR master bedroom

Owners with babies can even put a crib in the master bedroom without worry for space.

4-room Type DP1-H (1,711 sq ft.)

With a floor to ceiling height of 4.25m, the 4-room unit has all the hallmarks of a penthouse without the exorbitant price tag.

4BR living

This unit type comes with a junior master bedroom; a fantastic addition for a multi-generation family or really, just about any family with more than four members.

4BR junior master

Whether a place for a newly-wed to live in until their own home is ready, or for aging parents, the 4-room unit is perfect for both since it has its own bathroom.

As for common bedrooms, there are two that share a common bathroom; however, the layout is such that one bedroom is separated from the bathroom by a door.

4BR common bedroom and common bathroom

If the other bedroom is turned into a study area or an entertainment room, then this particular bedroom can double up as another junior master. Regardless of the choice, either bedrooms are quite big for a queen-size bed to fit comfortably.

4BR common room turned entertainment room

The master bedroom comes with something akin to a walk-in closet. Its’ location however presents a clean layout, with walls free of built-in furniture for the owner to take advantage of.

4BR master bedroom with built-in walk-in closet

In addition, the windows at the master bedroom are a combination of balcony sliding door and floor to ceiling windows.

4BR master bedroom

While the bedroom doesn’t have a balcony (no wasted space), it adopts some of the format. In place of actual windows, there’s a sliding door like what you’d get if you had a balcony, but it opens fully as if you were in a holiday villa looking out of your bedroom. A barricade designed to match the aesthetics, keep things safe.

Overall, it’s a great look and a fantastic capstone to an impressive showing.