Archipelago

Archipelago

Archipelago is a 99-years leasehold residential condominium located at Bedok Reservoir Road in District 16 (D16).

Units at Archipelago range from 1 to 4 and 5 bedroom flats, penthouses, and semi-detached houses.

Location

Not only do residents enjoy the luxury of space in a large resort style private development, they also get convenient access to amenities such as the Bedok Reservoir Park right at their doorstep.

The nearest MRT station to Archipelago is Bedok North MRT station (DT29) on the Downtown line (DTL) which is an approximate five-minute walk away. The development is also served by the Bedok MRT Station (EW5), Tanah Merah MRT Station (EW4), and Kembangan MRT station (EW6) on the East-West Line (EWL).

Accessibility and Amenities near Archipelago

With Bedok North MRT station (DT29), Bedok Reservoir MRT Station (DT30), and Kaki Bukit MRT Station (DT28) being just a short drive away, residents get to enjoy reduced travelling time when commuting within the east as well as enhanced connectivity to the Central Business District (CBD).

Further complementing the three MRT stations along the DTL, the upcoming Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) running through Bedok South MRT Station (TE30) and Bayshore (TE29) will also further boost accessibility by connecting residents to Singapore’s central region and downtown. Upon completion, residents will enjoy an alternative route to the CBD and Upper Thomson.

Those who prefer commuting by bus can capitalise on the bus stop right in front of Archipelago. The bus stop is served by a widely connected network of buses taking commuters from the east to places such as Pasir Ris, Jurong, Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, and Harbourfront.

For drivers, Archipelago is within close proximity to the Bartley Flyover which takes drivers right to the city centre in under 10 minutes. The development is also a 14 minute drive away from the Changi Airport and a 19 minute drive to the CBD in Raffles Place.

Project Details and Facilities

• Main Pool
• Lap Pool
• Children’s Pool
• Jacuzzi Pool
• Hot Spa Enclave
• Aqua-Gym Pool With Cascades
• Natural Pool
• Amphitheatre Deck
• Meditation Deck
• Sunning Deck
• Play Lawn
• Taichi Lawn
• Courtyard Garden
• Adventure Playground
• Jogging Trail
• Reading and Seating Terrace
• Outdoor Gym with Fitness Stations
• Clubhouse with Function Room, Gym, Steam Room
• Junior Clubhouse with BBQ Roof & Function Room

Schools and Education Institutes

• Anglican High
• Damai Primary School (within 1km radius)
• East Coast Primary
• Fengshan Primary School
• Little Footprints Preschool (Bedok Reservoir)
• Opera Estate Primary
• Red Swastika School
• Anthony’s Canossian Primary
• Anthony’s Canossian Secondary
• Telok Kurau Primary School
• Temasek Polytechnic
• Yu Neng Primary School

For expatriate families, the United World College of South East Asia is also nearby.

Medical Centres

Nearby healthcare facilities include:

• Joy Family Clinic
• Chong Medical Clinic
• Shenton Family Medical Clinic (Bedok Reservoir)

Shops and Shopping Malls

Those residing at Archipelago can explore Bedok Mall, a major shopping mall in the heart of Bedok, for shopping and dining options. Bedok Mall is conveniently connected to the Bedok Integrated Transport Hub which houses both the Bedok MRT station and bus interchange.

Adding on to the convenience of residing in the development, residents get access to other nearby malls and shops such as:

• Bedok Interchange Hawker Centre
• Djitsun Mall

Residents who prefer grabbing a quick bite or doing their grocery runs closer to home can capitalise on the amenities conveniently located in the Block 744 cluster beside Archipelago. All it takes is a quick two to three minutes’ walk for residents to reach coffee shops, NTUC, Sheng Siong, and McDonalds.

The residents who are open to venturing a little further out of the neighbourhood can take a short drive to check out other dining options and cafes in Simpang Bedok, Siglap, Katong, and East Coast Park.

Archipelago Developer

United Venture Development (Bedok) Pte. Ltd. is a joint venture between UOL Group and Singland.

UOL Group is one of the most reputable property companies in Singapore. The Group’s impressive portfolio of investment and development properties comprises residential apartments, offices, retail malls, hotels, spas, and restaurants.

Singapore Land (SingLand) is one of Singapore’s largest property players and is known for their premier property developments in Singapore’s prime and suburban locations.

Other notable joint ventures by UOL Group and SingLand include Thomson Three, The Watergardens at Canberra, and Clement Canopy.

Archipelago House Site Plan

Archipelago comprises 18 five-storey apartment blocks housing 553 residential units and 24 strata semi-detached houses (each strata house unit comes with 2 private parking lots).

Sitting on a plot size of 491,098 sq ft, Archipelago is approximately thrice the land size of typical mid-sized condominium projects.

While residential towers at Archipelago only go up to five storeys high, the blocks are built on elevated ground, so residents get to enjoy unblocked views of their surroundings.

Bedok URA Master Plan

As a relatively well-developed mature estate, Bedok spots a wide selection of existing amenities ranging from a reservoir and parks to neighbourhood centres with plenty of eateries, retail stores, and healthcare facilities. Nonetheless, URA has plans to boost Bedok further to make it a more “liveable and pleasant housing environment”.

Proposed new developments include:

• 4km long Outdoor Play Corridor for more seamless access to and fro Bedok Reservoir Park and East Coast Park.
• New 60-hectare Bayshore precinct in Bedok South; an upcoming lifestyle waterfront residential estate surrounded by lush greenery with walking and cycling paths
• Future ITH at Bedok South Station

Future developments in Bedok will focus on improving the community lifestyle by providing residents with more amenities such as a new community centre in Bedok South and Siglap. A new Bedok Reservoir Park clubhouse will also bring residents more recreational and dining options.

Furthermore, the completion of the TEL running through Bedok South (TE30) and Bayshore (TE29) in 2025 and 2024 respectively will provide residents with more public transport options. Further increasing connectivity between Bayshore, Bedok South and the upcoming ITH at Bedok South station, the TEL will further boost the investment potential of Archipelago.

Summary

Archipelago For Sale

With at least seven other condominiums near Archipelago, its’s resale price of $1234 to $1900 psf is relatively similar to that of the surrounding condominiums with psf prices ranging between $1093 to $1215. Given the comparably similar resale price points, Archipelago’s comparative advantage lies in the fact that it is one of the newest condominiums in the area. Having obtained its Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) in 2015, the development’s longer lease tenure as opposed to older condominiums will be a stronger drawing point for potential buyers.

For investors the development’s proximity to key business hubs and industrial clusters such as the Ubi industrial park, Tampines Regional Centre, Changi Business Park, Singapore Expo, and Changi Airport can contribute a healthy tenant pool for those looking to rake in some rental yields.

On the whole, Archipelago is a development worth considering given the project’s generous land space and convenient proximity to amenities such as a well-connected transport system and the Bedok Reservoir Park.

Check out Archipelago listings for sale and units for rent on PropertyGuru Singapore.