Comparison Of Two Promising Condos in Neighbouring Districts 3 And 6

When it comes to having a broad and diverse array of shopping spots, parks, hotels, clubs, and bars, Districts 3 and 6 are just perfect. Both districts are popular shopping and residential destinations with abundant nature spaces. For those of you who are planning to own a home here, this is the right time as two 99-year leasehold condos are currently under development here.

Riviere

Canninghill Piers

Conveniently located

Riviere condominium is located on Kim Seng Road in District 3, while Canninghill Piers is located in a prime location on River Valley Road in District 6. Both properties are just a few minutes’ drive away from Orchard Road and the CBD.

There are ample public transport facilities around both properties. Canninghill Piers is just 4 – 8 minutes’ walk from Clarke Quay and Fort Canning MRT stations. It is also just a 9 – 11 minutes’ drive to the Marina Bay area and very accessible to popular landmarks like the Fort Canning Park and the National Museum. As for Riviere, the closest MRT stations are Havelock, which is around 5 minutes’ walk away and Great World, which is just a 2-minute drive away. Future residents will also be able to travel directly to Orchard Road by traversing Kim Seng Road.

There are also a number of educational institutes close to both developments, making travelling to and from school a breeze. Within a 5km radius of Riviere are Eton House International School (Outram), Outram Secondary School, Swedish Supplementary School, and River Valley Primary School. For Canninghil Piers, schools within 1 to 2 km include the Singapore School of Art, River Valley Primary School, St Margaret’s Primary School, and Cantonment Primary School.

Unit Distribution

Riviere and Canninghill Piers both sit alongside the Singapore River and both have two blocks each. What sets them apart is Canninghill Piers stands at 48 storeys tall with a land area of up to 145,115 sq ft while Riviere is a 36-storey structure with a land area of 139,128 sq ft. When it comes to the total number of units, Riviere comprises 455 residential units while Canninghill Piers is a bit denser with 696 units. So if you would rather consider seclusion and privacy, go for Riviere condominium.

Although a bit smaller in terms of structural height, Riviere offers a lot more space for the smaller unit types. On the other hand, Canninghill offers more varied unit types such as 1- to 5-bedroom units, sky suites, and a penthouse.

Both properties are equipped with private lifts for selected units. For Riviere residents, private lifts are available for the 3- and 4-bedroom unit types. As for Canninghill, private lifts can be accessed in the 3-, 4- and 5-bedroom premium units, sky suite, and the penthouse.

For both Riviere and Canninghill Piers, selected units are furnished with separate dry and wet kitchens. Separating the kitchen into two areas is a smart solution to make the most out of the space and its functionality. It is also a better way to contain the grease and the fumes of cooking in the wet kitchen. Basically, the wet kitchen is for the main cooking and washing activities while the dry kitchen is designated for lighter cooking or preparation of food. Units with separated kitchens are available in selected 3-bedroom units and all 4-bedroom units in Riviere and the 4-bedroom premium, sky suites, and penthouse for Canninghill.

Facilities and amenities

When purchasing a smartphone, what specifications and features do you first check for before buying? There are a lot of factors to weigh before purchasing, right? The same goes with investing or purchasing real estate. You should check first on the location, accessibility, developer, amenities, and other facilities to ensure that you’re not wasting your hard-earned money.

For developments like condominiums, one of the major factors to take into consideration is the amenity. In a time of crisis like the pandemic, facilities like wellness, fitness areas, and fresh open spaces should ideally be available to residents. On this count, both Riviere and Canninghill Piers wouldn’t let you down. Both offer a healthy array of facilities, particularly for wellness.

Here’s a roundup of amenities for both properties that future residents can look forward to. Riviere condominium’s facilities are spread out into four key zones.

The highlight of Riviere’s facilities is its dining facilities on the first floor and sky deck.

Canninghill Piers’ facilities also span four zones.

Canninghill Piers may not have as many facilities as Riviere, but it offers numerous amenities that optimise its available space. It is also equipped with a variety of leisure space in the sky deck.

If you want variety in leisure and dining, then Riviere would be a good choice. Both Riviere and Canninghill Piers do not have tennis courts.

Both properties offer concierge services. For Riviere, this includes car booking, food delivery, and restaurant reservation. For Canninghill Piers, this includes housekeeping, laundry, transportation booking, and catering services.

Smart Home Provisions

Living in an automated home certainly offers more security and efficiency than a regular home. This includes having fingertip access and control of the doorbell, digital door locks, CCTVs, smoke detectors, lighting, and air-con control.

Riviere and Canninghill Piers are equipped with smart home provisions that enable residents to easily control security devices and appliances in their homes.

Aside from smart provisions for each home, both properties also boast their smart community services.

Price and TOP dates

Aside from the location and amenities, another important factor to consider when buying a property is of course the budget.

Expected to TOP on 7 December 2026, Riviere condo has an indicative price range of around $2,436 – $3,296 per square foot. The monthly maintenance fee ranges from $387 to $518.

As for Canninghill Piers, the indicative price is from $2,573 to $4,419 per square foot. Its monthly maintenance fee ranges from $395 for small units to $948 for premium and bigger units. The TOP for Canninghill is expected to be issued by 30 June 2027.

When it comes to price per square foot, Riviere is slightly cheaper than Canninghill Piers, but bear in mind that the entry price for Riviere may be a bit higher because its units are generally bigger than the average new launch condo.

If you’re looking for a city centre address, both Riviere and Canninghill Piers would be up your alley as they’re both located at the core central region, near the CBD.

The developers

The developer for Riviere condominium is Frasers Property. It is a multinational real estate and property management company that creates and manages properties all around the world. It also owns properties in the commercial, industrial, hospitality, retail, and logistics sectors.

The company has businesses in China, Europe, Singapore, Australia, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and North America, making Frasers Property one of the most established real estate companies internationally.

Frasers Property’s portfolio includes Sky Eden at Bedok, The Centrepoint, Northpoint City (formerly known as Northpoint Shopping Centre), and Boathouse Residences.

Canninghill Piers is developed by CapitaLand Limited and City Developments Limited (CDL).

Founded in November 2000, Singapore-based CapitaLand has one of the largest real estate investment businesses globally. It manages six listed real estate investment trusts (REITs) and business trusts as well as over 20 private funds.

CapitaLand launched Singapore’s first REIT in 2002 and today, its stable of REITs and business trusts comprises CapitaLand Integrated Commercial Trust, Ascendas Real Estate Investment Trust, Ascott Residence Trust, CapitaLand China Trust, Ascendas India Trust and CapitaLand Malaysia Mall Trust.

Its portfolio includes Cairnhill Nine, D’Leedon, Marine Blue, One Pearl Bank, The Interlace, and The Orchard Residences.

City Developments Limited (CDL) is also a Singaporean multinational real estate company. It was founded in 1963 and is one of Singapore’s pioneers when it comes to real estate development.

CDL’s offices spread across 112 locations in 29 countries across the globe. The company focuses on real estate development in different sectors like residential, offices, hotels, serviced apartments, integrated developments, and shopping malls.

CDL’s notable projects include South Beach Residences, One Pearl Bank, Nouvel 18, Cairnhill Nine, and Victoria Park Villas.

In this article, we’ve compared two in-the-making condos in Districts 3 and 6. If you want to know more, schedule a visit with us or book a free consultation with our trusted and renowned representatives.

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