Modern oasis Cuscaden Reserve is a new 99-year leasehold condominium at 8 Cuscaden Road in the prime District 10. Standing on a site area of 40,917 sq ft, the residence features 192 units across two 10-storey blocks. The ultra-modern residence offer abundant space for every family.

Condo facilities here include a pool deck, fitness corner, swimming pool, bbq, parking and security. Exclusive units are available with 2 to 3-bedroom units ranging from 700 sq ft to 1,163 sq ft. In the upscale location, the residence sits in a prime location close to many amenities and conveniences.

Cuscaden Reserve is within a 5-minute driving distance to the Orchard Shopping Belt, the renowned shopping area in the country and in close proximity to many public transportation options. Dining, retail and entertainment options are aplenty in vicinity with Orchard Road or other malls like Library @ Orchard and ION Orchard.

For those with kids, the residence sits in proximity with multitude of learning institutions, with both local or international options available nearby.

Project Details

Cuscaden Reserve is a new Condominium development located in District 10 – Ardmore, Bukit Timah, Holland Road, Tanglin. Developed by Cuscaden Homes Pte Ltd, it comprises of 192 units ranging from 1 bedroom to 3 bedroom.

Facilities

A modern oasis in a most coveted location – Cuscaden Reserve is built on a natural sloping land between two roads, namely, Cuscaden Road and Orchard Boulevard. What’s intelligent is the use of the slope to the building’s advantage with the placing of the residential tower atop the highest point of the slope nearer to Orchard Boulevard while the rest of the facilities are cascaded downwards. This gives a greater elevation on top of designing the residential units from level 5 onwards.

Despite such a design, getting home will never be a hassle for residents as the gradient of the slope has been cushioned by the stairways built across the facilities. Also, there is a residents’ side gate from Orchard Boulevard, a more direct access to the residential tower for those walking home.

Adopting the Bauhaus design principles of attaining “functional architecture”, the site plan has been segregated carefully in such a way that most would be able to orientate themselves even without a map directory.

With the residence set amid lush, green landscape, little planning for careful landscaping is needed. Mimicking the natural environment of the surrounding, the residence is already enclaved by serene greenery thus making enjoyment of facilities an even more delightful experience.

While not extensive, facilities here cater to a range of lifestyle. The swimming pool and gym promises fulfilling workout and lap sessions while the yoga garden and pool deck provides a space to relax and unwind. For those who love a mingle session, host a private event over the clubhouse or event pavilion – depending on your needs.

And along with all the facilities, there is the reception lounge, arrival plaza and security services – to complement everything else residents may need.

Artist’s Impression of Clubhouse Lounge

The clubhouse lounge is an inviting, vibrant space for any social event so hosts can always enjoy the best social sessions with guests.

Artist Impression of Swimming Pool & Event Pavilion

Its pool and event pavilion is naturally enclaved by the lush, serene landscape – another inviting venue for anyone, anytime.

Cuscaden Reserve Building

The sleek and stylishly designed building façade welcomes residents and their guests alike to a sanctuary of oasis.

The Living Room

Finely fitted, the luxurious craftsmanship within the units harmonises perfectly with the abundantly forested landscape that it neighbours.

The Bedroom

The two bedrooms with study and lift lobby offer a wonderfully flexible and sophisticated residence with a uniquely flexible space featuring an open-plan living-dining area with the option to extend seamlessly into either of the bedrooms through the elegant telescopic sliding doors.

Its master bedroom suite features custom wardrobes with hinged doors, sophisticated marble ensuite with brushed nickel faucets. Exceptional attention to design is in its details, from flushed doors to thoughtful cabinetry, wardrobe fittings, bathroom storage to LED lighting.

Accessibility and Convenience

Exceptionally located in the heart of the city, Cuscaden Reserve lies near the Orchard Boulevard MRT station – which is linked to the Orchard MRT station, Newton MRT station and Redhill MRT station. At the doorstep, residents also get ultimate convenience with world class shopping malls, restaurants, lifestyle and entertainment options, bars and pubs and many more nearby.

For those who prefer to drive, the residence is within a 5-minute driving distance to Orchard Road and major expressways are also within easy access. With the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) and Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) nearby, residents will enjoy travelling back and forth to major Districts easily.

As with transport, residents will find themselves well serviced by Tanglin Mall where there is the Tanglin Mall Supermarket, Eateries, Pharmacy and Food Court. For groceries, families can find supplies aplenty at nearby supermarkets like Tanglin Market Place and head to Cold Storage – Specialty Tanglin Shopping Centre for groceries and household products.

Parents with kids will also enjoy the easy accessibility to a number of reputable educational institutions nearby. From kindergartens to tertiary institutions and international schools, residents will never run out of options. Suitable options for little ones are nearby such as one of the Chatsworth International Schools and Alexandra Primary School.

Otherwise, schools like ISS International School, EtonHouse International Preschool Claymore, Chinalingua School, Little Raindrops, Finnish Supplementary School, Sundai Linden School, Pat’s Schoolhouse Claymore and the Norwegian Supplementary School are within easy reach.

MRT Station

Shopping Mall

School

Nearby Amenities

Site Plan and Unit Layout

Looking at the site plan, there are a total of 8 stacks in one building.

Views Facing North

The site plan shows some of the stacks are facing north. Stacks facing north overlooks Balmoral and different high storey buildings.

– Tanglin Mall
– The Regent Singapore
– Nassim Park Residences
– Embassy of Japan in Singapore
– Shangri-La Singapore
– Forum The Shopping Mall

Views Facing East

Stacks that face east look towards Orchard city at Orchard’s shopping mall, medical centre, residences and MRT station.

– ION Orchard
– Orchard Residences
– Takshimaya Shopping Mall
– Orchard MRT Station
– The Marq On Paterson Hill

Views Facing South

Stacks that face south will be able to spot Tiong Bahru. But on this side, stacks face a lot of high storey residences.

Buildings the stacks will be able to see:
– Tomlinson Heights
– MOE (Grange Road)
– Gramercy Park
– High Commission of Malaysia

Views Facing West

Stacks that face west has one of the best views at Cuscaden Reserve as it look towards Queenstown with more sight of greenery compared to other directions.

– Orchard Boulevard MRT Station
– Invictus International School
– Embassy of P.R China
– Tourism Court
– United States Embassy

Unit Distribution

As shown in the picture, there is an allocation of 192 units in total and 5.73% of units are ALREADY SOLD. Comparatively, the chart above shows the allocation of each unit in details:

Floor Plan

1-Bedroom Apartment with Study

Type A1 is the only 1 bedroom + study unit at Cuscaden Reserve. Type A1 is at stack 4, towards east and facing Orchard city where Orchard’s shopping mall, medical centre, residences and MRT stations are located.

Type A1 has a square layout with an L-shaped open kitchen. The first walk-in past the bathroom and study will lead to the kitchen, living room and balcony. Bathroom 1 is right beside the entrance whereas its master bedroom and study is on the right of the walk way.

Buyers and investors will be able to choose between an open bedroom or closed bedroom. There is a big sliding door between the living room and master bedroom, so it looks like a studio if the sliding door is left open.

For prices, the entry price for Type A1 is $ 2,258,000 with price per sq ft from $ 3,369 – $ 3,420. Increment for every floor would be around $ 9,000 and the overall price difference for 1 bedroom + study unit could hit $ 36,000 when comparing the lowest and highest floor unit.

Type A1 is highly recommended for buyers and investors looking for a 1 bedroom + study unit with low entry price.

2-Bedroom Apartment 

2-Bedroom Apartment with Private Lift

The picture above shows the 2 bedroom units – Type B1 (807 sqft),Type C1 (818 sqft) and Type C2 (807 sqft). Entry prices are different for each 2 bedroom unit:

Stacks 1 and 8 face west with one of the best views at Cuscaden Reserve as it faces Queenstown with a sight of more greenery compared to other views.

Stack 5 faces east towards Orchard city overlooking Orchard’s shopping mall, medical centre, residences and MRT station.

All 3 units are similar in a dumbbell layout where bedrooms are at either side of the house. But Type C1 and Type C2 unit are equipped with a private lift. There are 2 entrances in the unit – both linked to the private lift lobby.

The walkway leads to a one sided galley open kitchen and dining area which can fit a table for 4 person and its living room. On the right side is bedroom 2 and bathroom 2 whereas its master bedroom and master bathroom is on the left side. The allocation of Type C1’s bedroom, bathroom and living room might be different because Type C1 is a mirrored layout of Type C2.

From the layout above, there is no partition between the master bedroom and living room. There is only a big sliding door in between, meaning that buyers and investors can decide whether they want an open or closed bedroom. The same goes to bedroom 2.

In terms of the private lift and unit area, there are only minor differences – Type C2 with a bigger area and private lift has a slightly bigger walk way whereas Type C1 has the same unit area with Type B1 alongside a private lift.

For prices, the overall price difference for 2 bedroom units could hit $ 147,000 when comparing the lowest and highest floor unit.

Since most designs for all 2 bedroom units are similar, Type C1 is highly recommended due to its lowest entry price with the biggest unit size among all 2 bedroom units. Thus, there is more value in obtaining the bigger unit with a lower cost.

2-Bedroom Apartment + Study with Private Lift

The picture above shows the 2 bedroom + study units – Type D1 ( 936 sqft ),Type D2 ( 936 sqft ) and Type D3 ( 936 sqft ). Entry prices are different for each 2 bedroom unit:

Stack 2 facing south will be able to spot Tiong Bahru. But there are a lot of high storey residences in front of Cuscaden Reserve.

Stack 7 and stack 6 face north towards Balmoral and different high storey buildings.

All 2 bedroom + study units have the same unit area and layout design. Type D2 and Type D3 are a mirror layout of Type D1. They are similar to the 2 bedroom units in a dumbbell layout where bedrooms are at either side of the unit equipped with a private lift. There are 2 entrances in the unit – both linked to the private lift lobby.

The walkway leads to a study, one sided galley open kitchen, dining area which can fit a table for 4 person and the living room. On the right is bedroom 2 and bathroom 2 whereas the master bedroom and master bathroom is on the left side. The allocation for Type C1’s bedroom, bathroom and living room might be different because Type C1 is a mirrored layout of Type C2.

From the layout above, there is no partition between the master bedroom and living room. There is only a big sliding door in between, for an open or closed bedroom and the same goes to bedroom 2.

All sizes of study room, bedroom, bathroom and kitchen in all 2 bedroom + study units are the same.

For prices, the overall price difference for 2 bedroom + study units could hit $ 59,000 when comparing the lowest and highest floor unit.

Since all the 2 bedroom + study unit’s layout design are the same, Type D2 and Type D3 are highly recommended for its lower entry price.

3-Bedroom Apartment + Study with Private Lift

Type E1 is the only 3 bedroom + study unit in Cuscaden Reserve. Type E1 is at stack 3, facing south spotting Tiong Bahru. But here, there are a lot of high storey residences right in front of Cuscaden Reserve.

Type E1 is slightly different than other units as it is in a square layout with a private lift. There are 2 entrances in the unit – first via the private lift and the second right beside the private lift.

The walkway from the private lift lobby leads to the study, one sided open kitchen, living area and dining area which can fit a table for 6 person.

Besides that, the walkway between the kitchen and dining area leads to all the bedrooms and bathroom. And Type E1 comes with a total of 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom meaning that bedroom 2 and bedroom 3 will share the same bathroom.

For prices, the entry price for Type E1 is $ 4,255,000 with price per sq ft $ 3,659 – $ 3,749. The overall price difference for 3 bedroom + study units could hit $ 105,000 when comparing the lowest and highest floor unit.

Type E1 is highly recommended to buyers and investors looking for a 3 bedroom + study unit.

Future Direction for Buyers & Investors

Thomson- East Coast Line

The nearest MRT Station around Cuscaden Reserve is the upcoming Orchard Boulevard MRT Station (0.22 km) at the Thomson – East Coast Line. Its construction began 8 years ago in 2014. Presently, there are total of 5 stages in this line and the Land Transport Authority (owner) will open each stage accordingly. As of 28th August 2021, the Land Transport has opened Stage 2.

Currently the stations that operating at the Thomson-East Coast Line is from Woodlands North stations up to Caldecotts. Some buyers may be concerned with when the nearest station at the upcoming Orchard Boulevard MRT Station operate.

Orchard Boulevard MRT Station is listed as one of the stations in Stage 3 where its expected operation period from Caldecotts till Gardens by the Bay will open in the third half of 2022.

Orchard Road

Adding into view that the Singapore Government planned to rejuvenate Orchard Road into a lifestyle destination, Orchard Road itself has already developed into an area with considerable development and a stable population.

Here at Orchard Road, it is well-known as a retail and dining paradise. New and additional retail, commercial and recreational amenities will definitely boost the attractiveness of living in Paterson and Leonie Hill area.

About The Developer

SC Global Development Pet Ltd

Cuscaden Reserve is a 99-year leasehold development jointly developed by SC Global Development Pte Ltd, New World Development, and Far East Consortium.

SC Global is an established group reputable for innovating original lifestyle concepts and awarding winning architecture, each a careful and considered response to delivering ‘The Ultimate Living’ experience.

To ensure a bespoke hospitality experience, all SC Global properties are managed through the Group’s Property Management arm with the front line team receiving regular training by The British Butler Institute.

Some of its exclusive projects in the Orchard Road neighbourhood include Sculptura Ardmore, Hilltops, Petit Jervois, The Marq and Cuscaden Reserve.

New World Development Company Limited

New World Development is a listed premium conglomerate based in Hong Kong, with core businesses in property development, construction, and hospitality. The group is engaged in property development, property investment and hotel businesses in Hong Kong and China.

With a growing China property business in the Greater Bay Area, New World Development has various projects across Asia and the company also owns a 61% stake in NWS Holdings and 75% interest in New World Department Store.

Far East Consortium International Limited

Lastly, Far East Consortium is also a regional conglomerate based in Hong Kong, who specialises in property development, hospitality, and entertainment across Asia.

FEC is publicly listed in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 1972 with businesses in diverse portfolios. It is one of the leading property developers in Asia Pacific.

Their portfolio ranges from real estate development, car parks’ operations, finance to gaming operations across China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom and Europe.

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Conclusion

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