Orchard Sophia

Orchard Sophia

Orchard Sophia is a newly launched freehold condominium located at Sophia Road in District 9 (D9). Taking over the site formerly occupied by Sophia Ville and Fairhaven, Orchard Sophia is the first launch in the Core Central Region (CCR) in 2023.

Location

Orchard Sophia enjoys a strategic location in the heart of Mount Sophia. Surrounded by a plethora of amenities such as malls and parks, Orchard Sophia offers residents unrivalled connectivity and convenience alongside picturesque views of Singapore’s city skyline.

Orchard Sophia is also surrounded by multiple malls including Plaza Singapura, 313@Somerset, Orchard Central, and ION Orchard. With ample retail and dining options conveniently available, the residents can have all their daily needs promptly met within a short walk away from home.

Families with children will also appreciate Orchard Sophia’s proximity to reputable schools and colleges.

Accessibility and Amenities Near Orchard Sophia

Orchard Sophia is within proximity to Dhoby Ghaut MRT interchange (NS24) on the North-South Line (NSL). A short seven-minute walk to Dhoby Ghaut MRT interchange gives commuters access to three MRT lines – the NSL, North-East Line (NEL), and the Circle Line (CCL). Commuters travelling from Orchard Sophia can get to and fro the Central Business District (CBD) in approximately five minutes.

Further enhancing the connectivity of the Orchard area, the Downtown Line (DTL) and the completion of the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) in stages will better connect Orchard Sophia residents to the north and east of Singapore.

For drivers, Orchard Sophia is strategically located near the Central Expressway (CTE) for fast and efficient travel around the island.

Those who enjoy alfresco activities can spend time outdoors and catch performances at Fort Canning Park. Alternatively, those who enjoy taking evening strolls can explore smaller neighbourhood parks such as Istana Park.

Project Details and Facilities

• Spa Pool
• Social Lounge
• Outdoor Fitness Area
• Alfresco BBQ
• Social Lawn
• Rooftop Bar
• Rooftop Dining
• Reading Lounge

Kitchen units come with Smeg kitchen appliances, Bosch 2-in-1 washer and dryer, Franke kitchen faucets and mixer

Bathrooms come fitted with Gessi shower sets and faucets, Geberit flush plates, Hansgrohe accessories, and Duravit water closets.

Shops and Shopping Malls

With its proximity to Dhoby Ghaut and the Orchard shopping belt, prospective residents of Orchard Sophia get to enjoy convenient access to a host of retail and recreational activities offered by surrounding shopping malls such as:

• Plaza Singapura
• Orchard Central
• Orchardgateway
• 313@Somerset
• The Centrepoint
• TripleOne Somerset
• Ngee Ann City
• Wisma Atria
• ION Orchard
• Great World City

Those open to travel further away from home can check out other major malls such as Funan, Suntec City, Marina Bay Sands Singapore, and Raffles City Singapore – all under a short drive away – for more retail, dining and entertainment options.

Alternatively, those looking to enjoy the tranquillity of nature can head to Mount Emily Park located just right behind Orchard Sophia. Families and outdoor enthusiasts alike can enjoy quality time strolling through Dhoby Ghaut Green and exploring the flora and fauna at Fort Canning.

Schools And Education Institutes

• Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) (within 1km)
• Farrer Park Primary School
• Stamford Primary School
• St Margaret’s Primary School (within 1km)
• River Valley Primary School
• Singapore Chinese Girls’ School
• Gan Eng Seng School
• Outram Secondary
• Bendemeer Secondary School

Tertiary educational institutions and specialist colleges near the area include Catholic Junior College, St Andrew’s Junior College, LaSalle College of The Arts, Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (Nafa), School of the Arts (Sota), and Singapore Management University (SMU).

International schools such as OSAC International College, Academies Australasia College, and Amity Global Institute are also within proximity for expatriates residing at Orchard Sophia.

For families with young children, the House on The Hill Montessori Pre-School is just a stone’s throw away from Orchard Sophia.

Medical Centres

Nearby healthcare facilities include:

• Raffles Hospital
• KK Hospital
• Sam Kiang Kuay Kwan Charity Clinic
• SI Clinic Pte Ltd
• Ng & Lum Dental Surgery
• G P Medical Center & Surgery

Orchard Sophia Developer

Orchard Sophia Pte Ltd is a subsidiary company of DB2Land Singapore.

Established in 2006, DB2Land is a Singapore-based developer known for its quality developments with modern and beautiful designs. Their diverse portfolio comprises residential projects, cluster homes, mixed-use developments as well as industrial and commercial projects

Notable projects under their belt include Siglap V, the Hilloft, and 10 Shelford.

Orchard Sophia, DB2Land’s latest upcoming residential development, clinched the Best Boutique Condo Development and Best Boutique Interior Design Awards at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Singapore 2022. Concurrently, Orchard Sophia also received the Highly Commended Best Lifestyle Development accolade.

Orchard Sophia Launch Details

Orchard Sophia has already been launched for viewing and sale since August 2023. To book a showflat viewing and learn more about Orchard Sophia and floor plans, potential buyers can contact Orchard Sophia's official development team or listed agents.

Site Plan

Sitting on a combined plot area of 23,881.5 sq ft, Orchard Sophia comprises two five-storey blocks housing approximately 78 residential units.

Both residential blocks at Orchard Sophia are strategically oriented to face the north-west - southeast direction so 75% of units get to enjoy unblocked city views. The remaining 25% of units get to enjoy views of the thoughtfully designed inner courtyard and 20m lap pool within the vicinity.

Both tower blocks are also thoughtfully spaced out to create a wind tunnel for good cross-ventilation across all units.

Orchard Sophia: Central Region URA Master Plan

Located in D9, Orchard Sophia falls under the Central Region URA Master Plan. Under the URA Master Plan, Orchard will be refreshed in planned stages to incorporate more activities in the area. Instead of solely being a shopping belt, Orchard will have more to offer by expanding the diversity of land use and creating more jobs and business opportunities. The completion of the Thomson-East Coast Line in the central area by 2025 will significantly boost connectivity to the city centre, further reinforcing the investment potential of Orchard Sophia. More specifically, Orchard Road will be upgraded from a shopping haven to a mixed-use urban corridor with seamless connectivity to the Singapore Botanic Gardens and Fort Canning Park. This will form a portion of a six km green corridor linking key historic landmarks along the Singapore Botanic Gardens, The Istana, Fort Canning Park and the Singapore River.

Future enhancing the liveability of the Orchard area, residents of Orchard Sophia can also enjoy bonding time at the expanded park with family-friendly attractions at the Dhoby Ghaut MRT interchange in time to come.

Summary

Orchard Sophia For Sale

Include: Orchard Sophia Pte. Ltd, a subsidiary under DB2Land won the en-bloc sale of Orchard Sophia with its top offer of $62 million, which works out to about $1,239 per sq ft per plot ratio (psf ppr).

Orchard Sophia will be the first CCR launch in 2023. With the narrowing price gap between property prices in the CCR and the Rest of Central Region (RCR), discerning home buyers and investors alike may divert their attention to properties in the CCR with more potential for long-term capital appreciation instead.

While Orchard Sophia’s quality fittings and proximity to educational institutions are compelling factors attracting buyers and investors alike, Orchard Sophia‘s best selling point would unarguably be its freehold status.

As a freehold property in one of Singapore’s highly sought-after residential districts, Orchard Sophia is worth putting some thought into for upgraders and owner-occupiers looking to get their hands on property that holds long-term value in land-scarce Singapore.

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