Neu at Novena is a freehold residential development located at 27 Moulmein Rise, Singapore 308140 in District 11. The development only has 87 exclusive units spanning over a 17-storey iconic tower. With expected TOP date in May 2023, this project is being developed by RH Novena Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Roxy-Pacific Holdings, a renowned local-bred property developer in Singapore. Roxy Pacific’s projects typically include small-to-medium sized private homes such as apartment and condominium, targeting at middle-to-upper income segment home buyers.

Neu at Novena is a new freehold residential development at 27 Moulmein Rise, Singapore in the prime District 11. The site in the junction of Moulmein Rise and Sinaran Drive spans over a land parcel of a total site area 2062.3 sqm under a freehold tenure.

The development’s vicinity consists of condominiums and private homes, making it a very exclusive development. It is scheduled to be completed in May 2023. Upon completion it will comprise of one apartment block at 17 storeys high with two levels of basement carparks.

The apartment building consists of 87 units in total and unit configurations start from 2 bedroom types to 4 bedroom duplex. Communal facilities are on the 1st level and 14th level of the development.

The residence is conveniently located near Novena MRT Station and is situated a pristine location allowing access to a range of conveniences – shopping malls, retail, food and beverages and entertainment.

Project Details

Facilities

Looking at the facilities plan at NEU at Novena, the facilities lean more towards an apartment’s facilities, not a condominium’s. Rather than the generic condo facilities, the residence planned for other impressive facilities for its residents. Its state-of-art facilities include the lap pool, pool lounge, sun deck, a children’s adventure cove, barbeque pavilion, sky terrace, infinity pool, an aqua gym and a spa pool.

On the first floor is the 25 m Lap Pool, the 1.2 m Wet Deck, the Sun Deck, the Rain Shower, the Pool Cove, the Pool Lounge, the Wellness Garden, the Hammock Pool, the Family Lounge, the Children’s Adventure Cove, the Cocoon Pod, the Fitness Deck, the Leisure Garden, the Firefly Boardwalk and the BBQ Pavilion.

Communal facilities on the 14th level include the Sunken Spa Pod, the Starlight Infinity Pool, the Aqua Gym, the Horizon Lounge, the Horizon Deck, the Rain Shower, the Gourmet Dining, the Vertical Garden, the Neu Sanctuary, the City patio and the Teepee Tent.

At the Neu at Novena, its splendid landscaping will bring residents into a lush and chic mood. Its lightings are cleverly designed and placed to imbue the residence with modernity and elegance.

1st Storey Facilities

On the 1st storey, expect to find the 25-meter lap pool and a pool lounge to rest and relax. There is also a sun deck for those who are looking to bask in the sun. For the younger ones, find the adventure cove just nearby to mingle around and have some fun with other kids. When it comes to entertaining friends or having gathering sessions with family, there’s also a BBQ pavilion to host a sumptuous grill dinner.

14th Storey Facilities (Sky Terrace)

The 14th storey starts off with the infinity pool and deck. The main highlight of the sky terrace is that it allows residents to chill while gazing at stars at night. If residents prefer to host the party elsewhere, the sky terrace can be a good alternative instead of the 1st floor, with a semi-outdoor area for gourmet dining.

This is near the fringe of the sky terrace – meaning you and your distinguished guests will be able to enjoy your meals while the heights carve a perfect skyline and city view out for you. On Level 14, there are the more restorative facilities – horizon lounge, an aqua gym, and a spa pod.

Facilities at 1st Storey

Facilities at 14th Storey

Neu at Novena Interior

Neu at Novena knows how to keep the pace and stay ahead of the appeals of city living. This begins at home where comfort and convenience are seamlessly crafted to elevate the everyday experience.

Stylish interiors designed with functionality and meticulous touches ensure comfort for everyone in the family.

When practicality meets style and substance, you’ll find home tastefully furnished with quality finishes and detail touches.

Even within each space, functionality and practicality is given due attention. Everything looks crafted but functional at the same time.

Accessibility and Convenience

Neu at Novena is conveniently situated in a very pristine location connecting residents to various accessibilities like malls, retail, food and beverages, groceries, education and entertainment options.

Sitting within a prime residential area and within Health City Novena (a mega project comprising an integrated healthcare hub of healthcare and medical service providers), the residence brings a strong future capital appreciation.

Adding to this is its proximity to the Novena MRT Station, which is a three-minute walk from the residence. The region is also supported by a number of expressways – The Central Expressway (CTE) exit at a 5 minutes’ drive while the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) exit is a 10 minutes’ drive.

In proximity is the Orchard Road off-peak, at a five-minute drive away and a 10 to 15 minutes’ drive from the CBD and financial zones of Singapore.

For shopaholics, their haven is a 5 minutes’ walk away. In vicinity is The United Square and the Goldhill Shopping Centre. For groceries, residents will be pleased to find home supplies at the nearby Cold Storage and NTUC.

Dining options are aplenty as well, from local hawkers to some of the best restaurants. Local delights can be found at the nearby Pek Kio Food Centre and Market. Otherwise indulge in world-class cuisines with other options along the famous Orchard shopping belt.

With so much in proximity, residents will be happy to find it convenient for their children to attend some of the most prestigious institutions around. The residence is one kilometre from St Joseph s Institution Junior – right across Moulmein Road, and there is also the St. Margaret’s Primary School, Ascensia Academy, CHIJ Primary, Anglo-Chinese School Junior, Farrer Park Primary School, and Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road) at less than 2 kilometres away. For tertiary options, there is the The Catholic Junior College and Dulwich College.

If families want to indulge in quality time in nature, there is also the Farrer Park Tennis Centre less than a kilometre away, or the UNESCO heritage site – Singapore Botanic Gardens, easily reachable via the Downtown Line from the Newton MRT Station. Otherwise, head to MacRitchie Reservoir Nature Park, the oldest reservoir in Singapore for breathtaking greenery while hiking or cycling along the trails in the forest.

MRT Station

Food Centre

Grocery & Supermarket

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Medical Centre

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Nearby Amenities

Site Plan and Unit Layout

Looking at the site plan, there are a total of 6 stacks in one building.

Unit Mix

Views Facing North

Neu at Novena is located right beside Health City Novena which is still under planning and construction.

Hence, stacks facing north will spot many hospitals, residences, shopping mall, office towers.

– Royal Square Novena
– Square 2 Shopping Mall
– Velocity @ Novena Square
– Thompson Medical Centre
– New Phoenix Park
– Tan Tock Seng Hospital
– ICH Hospital
– Ren Ci Community Hospital

Views Facing East

Stack facing east will spot both Novena and Kallang’s city views overlooking the Clinical Science Building, Communicable Disease Centre 2, Northlight School, Kwong Wai Shiu Hospital, ST Residences Novena and so on.

Views Facing South

Stacks facing south will have a skyscraper view of the Kampong Java Flyover and Central Expressway. This side provides residents with a view of much greenery compared to other directions.

– Farrer Park Primary School
– Pek Kio Market & Food Centre
– Mount Emily Park
– KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital
– St Joseph’s Institution Junior

Views Facing West

Views facing west are not spotting much good of a view. As there is a building with over 30 storey right at the west of Neu at Novena within 100 meters, this will likely block the view at the west side. Along this side however, Stack 2 is the only unit where its views will not be blocked – providing a pocket view of the city with United Square Shopping Mall and Goldhill Plaza Mall.

Views Within Neu at Novena

Overall, Neu at Novena is surrounded by many high storey buildings. Residents who want a better view would want to consider higher floor units to get the best out of the view around them.

Unit Distribution

As shown in the picture, there is an allocation of 87 units in total and 89.66% of units are ALREADY SOLD. Comparatively, the chart above shows the allocation of each unit in details:

Floor Plan

2-Bedroom Unit

The picture above shows the 2 bedroom units – Types A3 (646 sqft) and Type A4 (657 sqft ). Entry prices are different for each 2 bedroom unit:

Stack 6 faces east spotting both Novena and Kallang’s city views.Stack 2 faces 2 direction – west and south. This is because Type A4 has 2 balconies facing both directions. Stack 2 has a better view compared to other stacks facing west. Stack 2 may still enjoy a slightly better pocket view of the city as the south generally overlooks Kampong Java Flyover and Central Expressway.

Type A3 is a classic dumbbell layout where bedrooms are at either side of the house. The first space from the entrance is the foyer and bathroom 2 – the foyer is spacious enough for a full-sized shoe closet. The walkway leads to the living room, dining area and kitchen. The dining table is connected to an L-shaped open kitchen, hence the living room and walkway would look bigger. There is also extra space in master bedroom where residents can designate as their private working space.

Next, Type A4 is in a square layout where its kitchen, living room, dining area and bedrooms are all at the left side of the foyer. There are slight differences between the 2 types of units. First off, Type A4’s dining area and kitchen are separated as Type A4 has an L-shaped enclosed kitchen with a sliding door which Type A3 lacks.Secondly, both the master bedroom and bedroom 2 in Type A4 are smaller compared to Type A3. Type A4 has a bigger unit area with small bedrooms as the walkway, dining area and balcony here were given priority with the space. This means Type A4 has a better focus on its social and dining area.Both layouts have 2 balconies – one beside the bedroom and another one with its master bedroom.

For prices, increment for every floor would be around $ 8,000 and the overall price difference for 2 bedroom units could hit $ 264,000 when comparing the lowest and highest floor unit.

Overall, these layouts can be considered at a 50/50. Type A3 has a bigger master bedroom while Type A4 has its enclosed kitchen and a bigger dining area. Type A4 would also be attractive to buyers who want two different views from their home. For investors, Type A3 is probably a better option with the lowest entry price.

3-Bedroom Unit

Type C is the only 3 bedroom unit left in Neu at Novena. Type C is at stack 5 – the closest stack to the opposite building of over 30 storeys right at the west side of 100 metres away from Neu at Novena. Here, the stack may face a blocked view.

Anyhow, Type C is of a rectangular layout, and the walkway leads to the right side of the entrance where everything is. The first thing residents can spot here is the double galley enclosed kitchen with a sliding door. Next, dining area and living room are towards the front of the kitchen. Type C’s dining area is big enough for a table to fit up to 6 persons. Lastly, all bedrooms and bathroom are between the dining area and living room. Its master bathroom is within the master bedroom whereas bathroom 2 is opposite bedroom 2 and bedroom 3.

Overall, the 3 bedroom unit is a classic rectangular layout which most residents would prefer. The entry price is $ 2,305,000 with price per sqft of $ 2,677.

4-Bedroom + Utility Unit

Type D has 2 balconies facing two different directions – west and north.

West – The possibility of a blocked view is high, with stack 5 being the closest stack to the opposite building of over 30 storeys.

North – Stacks facing north will spot the upcoming Healthcity Novena with hospitals, residences, shopping mall, office towers.

Type D is similar to Type C (3 bedroom unit) as both have the same rectangular layout and design although with some differences.First off, Type D has an open dry kitchen and an L-shaped enclosed kitchen together with a yard and water closet. Secondly, the dining area is combined with its living room. The merging of the dining and living space allows families to enjoy leisure and entertainment time together whilst having their meals. Otherwise the dining area can be set up as a meeting space, with the use of the living room’s television as a projector for document sharing and screening.

Lastly, Type D has an additional junior bedroom and a junior bathroom with utility room where Type C lacks. It can be used as a room for hired help in the house. In the case where domestic help is not needed, the utility room can always be switched to a storage or study room depending upon the way the space is utilised.

This is the only 4 bedroom + utility unit in Neu at Novena. The entry price for this unit is $ 3,481,000 with price per sqft of $ 2,674 – $ 2,698.

4-Bedroom Duplex Unit

The picture above shows the 4 bedroom duplex units – Type E1 (1,195 sqft) and Type E2 (1,195 sqft). Entry prices are different for each 4 bedroom duplex unit:

Type E1 has 2 balconies facing two different directions – south and west.

South – The balcony facing south will have a skyscraper view of Kampong Java Flyover and Central Expressway.

West – Stack 2 has a better view compared to other stacks facing west. Stack 2 enjoys a better pocket view of the city.

Both balconies in Type E2 face south

Stack 1 faces south with a skyscraper view of Kampong Java Flyover and Central Expressway.

Type E1 and Type E2 have the same unit area of a square layout. Both have an L-shaped enclosed kitchen with a sliding door. Besides that, the walk way leads to the dining area which can fit a table for 8 and its living room with a balcony.The differences between the 2 layouts is in the allocation of bedrooms, bathroom, dining table and balcony.

First off, the allocation of bedrooms of bathroom affected the unit area of lower level and upper levels.

For Type E1, there is only 1 bedroom and one bathroom at the lower level and the other 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms are on the upper level. Hence the upper level of Type E1 is bigger than the lower level.

For Type E2, its 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms are at the lower level and the other 2 bedroom and 1 bathroom are on the upper level. Hence, the lower level is bigger than its upper level. Secondly, the placement of dining table in both layouts are different. Type E2 has bigger dining area as the dining table is placed horizontally – this makes the dining area look spacious. For Type E1, the dining table is placed vertically which makes the space look small.

Lastly – the allocation of balcony. Both Type E1 and Type E2 each have a total of 3 balconies – two balconies on lower level and one at upper level. But all 3 balconies in Type E2 face south. Whereas in Type E1, the balcony faces different directions – south and west.

There are only two 4 bedroom duplex unit at Neu at Novena. Unit options can be selected based on its view, layout and entry price. Type E1 is highly recommended due to the same unit area with the lowest entry price and it has balconies facing 2 different directions.

Future Direction for Buyers & Investors

Health City Novena

As an upcoming Integrated Medical Hub (HEALTH CITY NOVENA) is expected to be complete here by 2030, it is forecasted that housing prices in the area will likely increase.

This development incorporates a range of hospitals and healthcare facilities such as the Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Mount Elizabeth Novena and more to create a better healthcare system. Thus, it is expected that the area will flourish with a thriving economy and a growing population.

The Health City Novena development aims to draw medical tourists and businesses across the region to help grow the population. This in turn will turn Newton/Novena into a coveted address when socioeconomic elements in the area booms.

Along with the growth of the development, working opportunities will inevitably spike to bring in a much larger population to the area. Once this population increases, the demand for housing in that area will spike.

Three health sciences schools, four hospitals and hospices, and four specialised healthcare facilities are all within a minute’s walk of each other in the centre of Health City Novena. Neu at Novena thus holds a prominent position in the neighbourhood to meet the needs of the investor and occupier as well as the working population.

Increase in Property Prices

The closest MRT station is Novena MRT Station, which is only two stops from Orchard MRT Station and six stops from Raffles Place MRT Station and a two-minute walk away.

The Central Expressway (CTE) is a minute away and the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) is six minutes away, making it easy to drive by personal vehicle to Downtown, Orchard, and Raffles Place in less than 15 minutes.

About The Developer

Roxy-Pacific Holdings Limited was established in May 1967 – a property and hospitality group with an Asia-Pacific focus listed on the SGX Mainboard on 12 March 2008. It is primarily engaged in the development and sale of residential and commercial properties, with a track record that extends back to May 1967.

The Group’s recurring income streams are strengthened through its flagship hotel in the heart of historical Katong, Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy hotel, self-managed upscale boutique hotel, Noku Kyoto and Noku Osaka, Japan, and other investment properties in Asia-Pacific. Its projects typically comprise small-to-medium-sized residential developments such as apartments and condominiums targeted at middle-to-upper income segments.

From 2004 to 2008, it developed and launched 48 small-to-medium sized developments comprising over 4,400 residential and commercial units in Singapore, Malaysia and Australia. The Group’s major asset include the Grand Mercure Singapore Roxy hotel which is self-managed under a franchise agreement with the international hotel operator, Accor Group. It has also opened upscale boutique hotels under the Noku hotels brand name in Kyoto, Japan, followed by Osaka, Japan, and Maldives. The Group has other land parcels intended for development into hotels in Phuket, Thailand.

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Conclusion

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