Char Yong Gardens

Char Yong Gardens

Another anchor building in District 9, Char Yong Gardens is a freehold establishment located right in the vibrant centre of Singapore. Completed in 1991, the 30 years old apartment building has a total of 106 units, each unit offering stunning views of the island, as with any building in Orchard Central Area. This project was developed by DBS Realty Pte Ltd, part of the DBS Group. The freehold apartment building was sold as an en bloc through a collective sale for S$420 million.

Char Yong Gardens Accessibility

Char Yong Gardens is easily accessible by both private and public transportation. If you have your own transportation, it can be reached through Cairnhill Road. Major expressways along/leading to the property are Ayer Rajah Expressway, Marina Coastal Expressway and Central Expressway. Meanwhile, for those taking public transportation, Somerset MRT Station is the nearest MRT station, a short walk from the apartment building. Other MRT stations that are near the property are Newton MRT Station and Orchard MRT Station. Bus stations are also scattered across the area for further convenience.

Char Yong Gardens Project Details

Developed by DBS Realty Pte Ltd, there are a total of 106 units available.

Char Yong Gardens Facilities

Char Yong Gardens is a gated property, offering top-notch security for its residents. Residents of the establishment have their own car parks, access to the clubhouse and other facilities such as squash court, wading pool and swimming pool.

Schools and Education Institute

There are many schools in the area that is close to Char Yong Gardens. If your children attend international schools, Chatsworth International School is a well-reputed international school. Among primary schools, there are quite a few to choose from — River Valley Primary School, St. Margaret's Primary School and Anglo-Chinese School to name a few. Another popular choice would be the Saint Joseph Institution. For those who are pursuing higher education, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and Singapore Management University are located in District 9.

Medical Centre and Hospitals

Another selling point of Char Yong Gardens is its close proximity to amazing healthcare. A short distance away from here, residents can get to Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Paragon Medical Centre, Mount Elizabeth Hospital Accident and Emergency and Lisa Wong Women and Gynae Oncology Centre.

Shops and Shopping Malls

Orchard spoils you for choice when it comes to shopping, with countless shopping malls all clustered in this prime spot. The closest shopping centres just a short walk from Char Yong Gardens are The Heeren and 313@ Somerset. Other than that, Lucky Plaza, Paragon Shopping Centre, Ion Orchard, Cuppage Plaza, Cathay Cineleisure Orchard, Takashimaya and Ngee Ann City are also all next to one another. Residents can spend countless hours just roaming around these popular shopping malls.

Restaurants and Eateries

Located close to shopping malls, there are a variety of restaurants. From Chinese to western eateries, and luxurious restaurants to fast-food chains and food courts, the options are countless. Besides these, Char Yong Gardens is also situated next to Emerald Hill Road, a popular street where you can find some of the most popular restaurants. One such spot is Que Pasa, a Spanish wine and tapas bar offering authentic Spanish cuisine. Another trendy eatery is the Alley Bar, a stunning bar tucked between two well-preserved Peranakan shophouses, that offer affordable yet delectable cocktails. This doesn’t mean that all eateries and restaurants in District 9 are expensive, for you can just as easily find some affordable eateries all along the road. You can go to Han Im Gluck, a burger and bar eatery. Even if you are a vegetarian, you will be surprised to find a wide range of vegan and vegetarian burgers here. Also, check out this unique little café called Spud that offers French fries with various sauces.

Recreation and Leisure Options

Besides the facilities available in the establishment, there are other leisure options in the area as well. Shopping malls in Orchard have cinemas and gyms. If you are into outdoor activities, there are a number of public parks close to Char Yong Gardens, with both Istana Park and Penang Road Open Space being the more popular spots.

Char Yong Gardens Developer

DBS Realty Pte Ltd is the developer of Char Yong Gardens. The developer is part of the DBS Group.

Char Yong Gardens Selling Details

East Coast Ville was a development that was sold as en bloc in 2007, where the plot was developed as Urban Suites @ Hullet Road, by CapitaLand and Augite Pte. Ltd. The selling price of the en bloc property is reported to be in the region of S$435 million. Prior to that, individual units were selling for around S$2,500 psf. Click here for more if you would like to search for similarly-priced properties.