Uptown @ Farrer Project Review

Uptown@Farrer is an upcoming 99-year leasehold mixed development at 2 Perumal Road near Farrer Park MRT in District 8. The development faces the famous Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple and sits right in the middle of exits C and G of the Farrer Park MRT station. 

Expected to reach its Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) in December 2022, this unique residential project is strategically positioned to offer the best of work-life balance. The condominium straddles the dynamics of the Central Business District (CBD) as well as city fringe living. 

It’s 116 cosy and stylish units are spread across a 23-storey block that displays modern 2-, 3-, 4- and 5-bedroom units. Right beside this complex is an integrated 18-storey tower comprising 240 units managed by Ascott’s latest serviced residence Brand LYF. LYF is a co-living brand designed for today’s Millennials to foster community living and social interaction. This tower includes co-sharing features such as a common lobby, that can be converted to host events and meetings or a social kitchen that can be converted into a cafe-reception counter. 

The buildings showcase a graceful facade of glass and steel designed with a beautiful blend of colours. The development offers a variety of unit options to accommodate residents with different space and lifestyle requirements. This development’s unique selling feature is its proximity to the Farrer Park MRT and immense convenience to medical facilities, eateries and the CBD. 

Developer:

Since its inception in 1969, Low Keng Huat (LKHS) Ltd has contributed significantly to the changing skyline of Singapore. 

LKHS has received the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Awards for construction excellence for a number of their projects. Some of their landmark projects include the 52-storey OCBC Centre, the restoration of CHIJMES within the business hub of Singapore, Mandarin Gardens Condominium – the largest residential project in Singapore, the Islamic Centre of Singapore and the Duxton Hotel. In fact, for this project, the developer won the site bid of $174.08 million as part of the confirmed list of the Government Land Sales Programme (GLS) in January 2017.

Today, LKHS has 33 subsidiaries and 12 associated companies involved in three core activities – construction and civil engineering, property development, and property investments across Singapore, Malaysia and China.

Suggested read: Government Land Sales Programme Guide

Uptown@Farrer Design:

Uptown@Farrer is a mixed residential development that incorporates 7 retail shops on its first storey and residential units on the upper levels. The first 3 levels house the multi-storey car parks, that are shared between the 18-storey serviced apartment tower and 23-storey residential block.

From the fourth storey onwards, the residential block’s facilities and units become independent from those of the serviced apartment tower. 

Uptown@Farrer condo facilities:

LEVEL 4 –

• Marigold Pavilion
• Hickory Grill
• Jasmine Lawn
• Murraya Trail
• Kids Water Play Area
• Aqua Deck
• 35 m long Lap Pool
• Jacuzzi and Spa Pavilion 
• Pool Deck
• Magnolia Lounge
• Changing Room
• Swimming Pool Shower
• Gym
• Outdoor Deck
• Bicycle Lots

Layout and Floor Plans:

2-bedroom (Type B1, B2 and B3)

Type B1 and B2 units amount to a total of 10 units, which are similar in design and layout with a slight variation in size. The B1 units are 516 sq ft in size, whereas the B2 units are 527 sq ft in size. The compact 2-bedrooms also consist of type B3 units that are 538 sq ft in size. The type B3 amounts to a total of 36 units comprising a living and dining area of 139.9 sq ft, which is equivalent to its master bedroom and master bath area of the unit.

All 2-bedrooms are adorned with marble flooring in the living room, timber strip flooring in the bedrooms, and a practical open kitchen with wooden laminate cupboards and Bosch appliances.  All Bathrooms come with sleek Duravit sanitary fittings and Grohé rain shower. The bedrooms in these units are square-shaped and offer more space and light.

The master bedroom can squeeze a queen-sized bed beside the sliding door cabinet, whilst the second bedroom can accommodate a single bed alongside a small walk-in-closet. 

Compact 3-bedroom (Type C1, C1A, C2, C4, C6 and C6A)

Type C1 and C1A units are 700 sq ft in size and are replicas of each other.

Similarly, type C2 and C4 units are variants of each other on opposite sides of the block.

The compact 3-bedders have an open kitchen with a BOSCH hood and gas-hob burner, Bosch oven, BOSCH washing machine and BOSCH AA+ smart cool Refrigerators. Each compact 3-bedder comes with two/three balconies that are extensions of the living room, the master bedroom and the tertiary bedroom, respectively. All bedrooms have timber strip flooring, a laminated timber swing door, built-in wardrobes and wall-mounted Mitsubishi air-conditioners. The entrance door has a Samsung smart door-locking system that authenticates via an access keycard and has smart push-pull options.

The Type C6 and C6A units are 1,001 sq ft in size with spacious living rooms, slightly larger balconies and bedrooms.

3-bedroom with loft (Type C3, C5, C7 and C7A)

There are twenty, 3-bedrooms with lofts located on the ninth, eleventh, thirteenth, fifteenth, and seventeenth floor respectively. The C3, C5, and identical C7 and C7A units have a ceiling height of 5.9m and a size area of 829 sq ft, 861 sq ft and 1,184 sq ft independently. The idea behind the loft bedrooms is to maximise space with the additional height available without much sacrifice. The lofts can be used as a bunk bed space or can even be converted into a workstation.

3-bedroom penthouse (Type C2-P and C7-P)

The 3-bedroom penthouses are available in  926 sq ft and 1,292 sq ft. Located on the fourth-storey of the development, these penthouses provide an opulent view of the facilities and have a landscaped courtyard deck. The apartments come with a master bath and a common bath that comprises top-of-the-line Duravit sanitary fittings and GROHÉ rain shower and water faucets. The bedrooms in these units are square-shaped and offer more space and light.

4-bedroom dual key (Type D1 and D1A)

The 4-bedroom dual-key units comprise a separate entrance studio attached to the 4-bedroom apartment. There are a total of eight dual-key 4-bedders of 1,033 sq ft. These are located on levels 5, 6, 7 and 8 of the residential block and are perfect for multi-generation families or investors looking at renting out the studio for a good return on investment.

4+1 bedroom (type D3)

Perched on the highest floor of the residential block, this unit is a spacious 1,647 sq ft 4-bedder with a study. The welcoming and warm-toned living area is bedecked in marble slabs and includes a master bedroom and a junior master situated on the two opposite ends of the unit. This layout is great for families with children, wherein the additional study can be converted into a children’s playroom or a workstation.

4-bedroom and 5-bedroom duplex (Type D4 and E1)

These two duplex apartments sit on either side of the highest floor of the residential block. While the type D4 faces the Perumal Temple, the type E1 faces the Race Course Road. Both duplex units have the master bedroom and an additional guest bedroom on the ground level, whereas a junior master and other bedrooms are located on the top floor overlooking the grandiose rooftop terrace.

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