The Atelier

The Atelier

The Atelier, completed in 2024, is a freehold condominium located at 2 Makeway Avenue in District 9 (D9).

Despite being in the city's centre, The Atelier’s location along Makeway Avenue makes for a serene spot with relatively low traffic volume.

Location

One of the condo’s strongest selling points is its proximity to the Newton MRT station (NS21/DT11). In less than 10 minutes by foot, residents can access the North-South Line (NSL) and Downtown Line (DTL).

As D9 is part of Singapore’s Central Business District (CBD), the project’s location bodes well for those working there. By car, the Orchard shopping belt is approximately 2.4km away, while Raffles Place is approximately 5.4km away. Orchard is just one station away by train.

Moreover, as the condo is strategically located within the central region, residents are placed in the epicentre of Singapore’s transport network that is served by eight major roads converging so all it takes is a 20 to 30 minute drive to get to the North, East, and West of Singapore.

Accessibility and Amenities near The Atelier

With a highly connected transport network at their doorsteps, residents can get to places in no time. Walk approximately 10 minutes to Newton MRT station (NS21/DT11), an interchange serviced by both the NSL and DTL, and residents can conveniently head to work at the Marina Bay Financial District in Downtown, play in the serene parks at Gardens by the Bay, and learn at Singapore Management University near Cityhall.

The Orchard shopping belt is just one stop away from Newton via the NSL, and residents can enjoy a wide variety of shopping and dining options.

A little further away, at three stops, commuters can also transfer to the North-East Line (NEL) at Dhoby Ghaut MRT station (NS24/NE6/CC1), which is also home to one of Singapore’s most popular malls, Plaza Singapura. The NEL connects riders to Harbourfront, where locals and tourists can take a monorail right into Sentosa Island. Cultural landmarks such as Chinatown and Little India are accessible via the NEL.

The Circle Line (CCL), also accessible via Dhoby Ghaut MRT station, conveniently takes commuters to the Esplanade and Suntec City.

Via the DTL, residents can head to Bugis MRT station (EW12/DT14) in three stops to explore heritage places such as Haji Lane as well as shop at Bugis Junction, Bugis Plus, and Bugis Village. Transferring to the East-West Line (EWL), the CBD at Raffles Place is also two stops away from Bugis.

Newton MRT is also one stop from Stevens MRT station (DT10/TE11), which serves as an interchange for the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL). Serving as an alternative to the NSL, the TEL runs from Woodlands to Marina Bay and shaves travelling time down by up to 40%.

Drivers can directly turn into the Newton Flyover, which leads to Dunearn Road and Bukit Timah Road. The Central Expressway (CTE) is 5 minutes away, while the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) is 10 minutes away.

The condo is also just a stone’s throw away from HealthCity Novena - Singapore’s integrated healthcare master plan development. The completion of HealthCity Novena, slated for 2030, could potentially translate to high rental demand as medical tourists visit Singapore for our cutting-edge medical facilities.

Project Details and Facilities

Facilities are sectioned into three zones - Indulge, Immerse, Inspire

Indulge @ 1st Storey

• Secret Garden Trail
• Garden Courtyard
• Aura Lap Pool
• Garden Light
• Reflective Pool
• Poolside Cabana
• Rainfall Shower
• Steam Room
• Concierge @ Atelier

Immerse @ 6th Storey

• Sensory Pool
• Epicure Dining
• Bistro Dining
• Sun Deck
• Kids Splash
• Tree Top Adventure
• Kids Play

Inspire @ 18th Storey

• Giant English Chess
• Study Pods
• City Sky Deck
• The Chillout
• The Billiard
• The Hideout
• Atelier Clubhouse
• Serenity Fitness

Schools And Education Institutes

• Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) (within 1km radius)
• Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) (within 1km radius)
• Singapore Chinese Girls’ School
• Joseph’s Institution
• Catholic Junior College
• La Salle College of the Arts

Etonhouse pre-school (Newton) is a 4-minute drive away for residents with young children.

Medical Centres

Nearby healthcare facilities include:

• Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital
• Novena Medical Centre
• Novena Specialist Centre
• Tan Tock Seng Hospital

Shops and Shopping Malls

The Atelier straddles between two established lifestyle districts. Closer to home, just a few streets down, residents can enjoy the one-stop convenience of nearby family-centric malls such as Square 2, Velocity, and United Square. Parents who are huge on their children’s academics will find favour in the many enrichment centres and recreation options in Novena that complement the condominium’s proximity to good schools.

Five minutes away, residents can indulge in the countless luxury retail and dining options at the Orchard Shopping belt.

Alternatively, residents can venture further away from the neighbourhood and explore other bustling malls such as Raffles City Shopping Centre and Suntec City.

For residents who enjoy local hawker fare, the Newton Food Centre is just a five minutes’ walk away from The Atelier while the Pek Kio Market and Adam Road Food Centre are both less than a 10 minute drive away.

The Atelier Developer

Incorporated in 1967, Bukit Sembawang Estates Limited (BSEL) is a local developer that is listed on the Singapore Exchange. BSEL’s portfolio focuses primarily on property development and investment.

With half a century of expertise in developing quality homes at great value, BSEL’s track record is expounded by choice developments such as Luxus Hills, Nim Collection, Pollen Collection, and Paterson Suites.

BSEL has also received many accolades, including the highly competitive title of Best Luxury Condo Development (Singapore) for The Atelier at the 11^th PropertyGuru Asia Awards (Singapore) in 2021.

Site Plan

Sitting on a site area of 3,863 sqm, The Atelier is a single tower block comprising 22 storeys housing 120 residential units. Levels 1 to 6 are designated parking spaces with a shared facilities zone on level 6, while residential units start from level 7.

Units take on a regular configuration sans patio and penthouse units. This translates to more floor area available for communal spaces in the vicinity as well as the maximising of unit numbers and ceiling height. This also explains why three-bedroom units (standing between 1173 to 1281 sq ft) at The Atelier are substantially larger than equivalent units in similar launches, mostly under 1000 sq ft.

In general, units are set in a North-South orientation to maximise ventilation and reduce harsh sunlight entering homes.

As an added bonus, north-facing units will overlook Kampong Java Road and the Rochor River, offering residents a view of the skyscraper skyline.

The Atelier: Central Area URA Master Plan

D9 falls under the Central Area URA Master Plan. Under the Central Area 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 land use diversity and creating more jobs and business opportunities.

Completing the Thomson-East Coast Line in the central area by 2025 will significantly boost connectivity to the city centre, further reinforcing the condo’s investment potential.

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 6km green corridor linking key historic landmarks along the Singapore Botanic Gardens, The Istana, Fort Canning Park and the Singapore River.

Summary

The Atelier for Sale

Due to limits in supply, freehold properties are proven to be good value preserving assets. Residential properties are typically purchased with capital appreciation in mind and freehold properties in Singapore’s prime districts like The Atelier are often popular amongst buyers and investors.

As a freehold unit with space-efficient layouts, The Atelier maximises the luxury of space and value for homeowners, making it both a desirable forever home and investment asset.

Furthermore, The Atelier’s prime location close to the city centre and the CBD draws a strong rental catchment for investors looking to rent their property.

With increased efforts put into developing the Novena area, the Newton area will also enjoy spillover effects from the development of HealthCity Novena. The concentration of established healthcare services in Novena can potentially increase future demand for properties near the area in both the rental and buyer markets.

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