The Atelier is a brand-new, upscale residential development tucked away in the District 9 neighbourhood of Newton.The uncommonly serene atmosphere of Makeway Avenue is enhanced by the serenity that one experiences while recomposing in the convenience of their own homes. The Atelier is comprised of 120 luxurious residences that range in size from one to four bedroomsfor investors and home stayers alike.

Project Details

Facilities

Indulge @ 1st Storey:

Immerse @ 6th Storey:

Observing the site plan, Immerse @ 6th Story is where the different themes come to merge with the greenery. From the dining area and kid’s area to the small pool, all sections are built with the green agenda in mind. This makes the space conducive and vibrant for families to gather and spend quality time over.

At the Dining Area overlooking the Immerse Section, lush, green landscape is a sight to behold as residents can chill out and have quality conversations to bond. Within vicinity, sits the kid’s area – Kid Splash, Tree Top Adventure, and the Kids Play, making it a fuss-free experience for parents to enjoy themselves while watching over the young ones.

Inspire @ 18th Storey:

Moving to Inspire @18th Story, this is where the urban and classic study area, clubhouse and sky deck is located. Practicality meets versatility. From work purposes, team bonding and brainstorming to simply a chill out with colleagues or friends, you can effective space use here. Multiple facility options like the Study Pods, Clubhouse and surrounding spaces make the spaces functional and versatile for whatever guests you have over. Make it a space for casual work meeting or a venue for light-hearted chat with colleagues. Otherwise, simply turn it into a space away from the office to entertain yourself and your guests.

Services

Perhaps one of the features that sets it apart from the other projects is its CONCIERGE SERVICE. The service allows residents newfound convenience and flexibility in a luxury-themed residence. Some of the premier services are:

– Concierge Greeting
– Porter Service
– Umbrella Rental
– Lounge Service and Refreshment
– Transportation Arrangements
– Parcel & Postal Service (Assistance in collecting and delivering parcels to your doorstep or storage in lockers to prevent theft)
– E-Bicycle Rental (Assistance in bike rentals for travel around the neighbourhood)
– Additional Concierge Services (*fees or a deposit may be applicable)
– Party / Event Planning
– Spa, Beauty and Wellness services
– Laundry and Housekeeping
– Pet Care Services
– Car Grooming
– Personal fitness trainer

Accessibility and Convenience

Looking at accessibility, the nearest MRT station from The Atelier @ Newton is just 0.44km away – the Newton MRT Station which takes a 4-min drive. From there, Newton MRT station visibly leads many strategic areas and is very convenient for commuters. Even the most beautiful MRT station (Dhoby Gaut MRT Station – 2 stations away from Newton MRT Station) is only 1.58km away from The Atelier, which would take a 6-min drive.

Nearby Amenities

For public commute, buses are aplenty with multiple bus stations around the residence. The nearest ones are OPP Newton FC and Causeway Bus Terminal (CW5), where both stations require less than a 5-min drive from the residence (The Atelier @ Newton).

Site Plan and Unit Layout

Views Facing North

Looking at the site plan, there are total of 8 stacks from stack 1 to stack 8. Stacks 5 to 8 face the North, which overlooks Kampong Java Road and the iconic Rochor River complete with a skyline view of skyscraper.

The view of the north from stack 5 to 8 is the Novena city, which provides a look at the row of high-storey buildings including different residences project, office tower and shopping malls. These include:

– Chui Huay Lim Teochew
– Rochelle @Newton
– Trilight
– Park Ifinia At Wee Nam
– United Square Office Tower
– United Square Shopping Mall

Views Facing South

For the south-facing orientation, stacks 1, 2, 3, 4 faces Kopar @ Newton tower 6 which is 23 storeys high. The space between the two developments is estimated to be around 20-24m. This means a view of these stacks would be limited.

But even so, Stack 1 still enjoys a slightly better pocket view of the city which houses The Istana, Concorde Hotel Singapore and Plaza Singapura.

For buyers and investors, one of the concerns of having a view facing south may be noise from the expressway. Here, the noise will be less of a concern as the building located here is around 20-24m apart.

As shown in the picture, there is an allocation of 120 units in total and 11% of units are ALREADY SOLD. Comparatively, the chart above shows the allocation of each unit in details:

TYPE A – STACK 3 & STACK 6
TYPE B1 – STACK 2 & STACK 7 (LOWER FLOOR Only)
TYPE B2 – STACK 7 (UPPER FLOOR Only)
TYPE B3 – STACK 4
TYPE C1 – STACK 5 (UPPER FLOOR Only)
TYPE C2 – STACK 5 (LOWER FLOOR Only)
TYPE C3 – STACK 1 (LOWER FLOOR Only) & STACK 8 (LOWER FLOOR Only)
TYPE D1 – STACK 1 (UPPER FLOOR Only)
TYPE D2 – STACK 8 (UPPER FLOOR Only)

Floor Finishes

Electrical Appliances: provided by developer

Sanitary Provision

*NOTE: Every unit is installed with the Home Automation System complete with:

– Digital Lock Set (fingerprint, pin code, mobile app, physical key enabled)
– Air Conditioner (in the living room and all bedrooms)
– Lighting Control (living Room, dining area and master bedroom)
– Smoke Detector
– Water Heater Control (all bathrooms)

Floor Plan

1-Bedroom Unit

Presently, units of 549 sq ft are still available. The first walk-in past the kitchenette will lead you to the living room and balcony. The master bedroom and bathroom is on the left side of the walk way. Type A allocation stacks are stack 3 and stack 6.

Stack 6 faces North and slightly towards Northeast. So it gives a view of the pool facilities and sunrise.

Stack 3 faces South. Meaning it holds a grand view of the entrance, the building and the Kopar @Newton building. The shorter end of the stick is that stack 3 faces the main road, but the noise is not much of a concern as the building located right in front of the facing is estimated to be around 20-24m apart.

The entry price for type A is $ 1,450,000 with a price range of $ 2,642 – $ 2,980 per sq ft. Price increment for each floor would be around $ 4,000 – $ 9,000 and the overall price difference for 1 bedroom could go up to $120,000 when comparing the lowest and highest floor unit.

For type A, there are only 2 options where the unit is in Stack 6 or Stack 3. As a buyer, both options are considerable, 50/50. Some may have concerns about Stack 3 facing the expressway. But one reason to consider stack 3 would be that its noise wouldn’t be relevant if owners were to go for the upper floors. So depending on the view one goes for, all units should be considerably competitive.

2-Bedroom Unit

The picture above shows the 2-bedroom units – Type B1 (872 sqft), B2 (883 sqft) and B3 (915 sqft). Entry prices are different for each 2-bedroom unit:

Type B2 stack 7 and some of the B1 stack 7 unit faces North, which oversees pool facilities and a view of sunrise. But some of the type B1 stack 2 units and type B3 stack 4 will be facing South, which gives a view of the building’s entrance alongside a lush, the building of Koper @Newton.

From the picture above, the design for Type B1, Type B2 and Type B3 are similar with its concept merged in a square layout. The kitchenette, dining and living is in the same elongated area.

There are few differences between Type 1 & 2 compared to Type 3. First off, Type 3 has the biggest balcony compared to Type 1 and 2. Secondly, the walkway along the entrance is wider, hence Type 3 having a bigger kitchen than Type 1 and 2.

Overall, all 2 bedroom units gives off a welcoming vibe with its square layouts. One thing to note throughout all the layouts are the master bathrooms which connect to the master bedrooms.

For prices, increment for every floor would be from $ 2,000 – $ 15,000 and the overall price difference for 2 bedroom units could hit $ 360,000 when comparing the lowest and highest floor unit.

For investors, Type B1 would be highly recommended due to its lower entry price compared the others. Plus, Type B1 does provide unit that faces both the north and south, allowing open option in terms of view. For buyers, Type B3 would be preferable compared to Type B2.

Mainly as a buyer, the big balcony would be more practical as it provides an open, vibrant space for families. Secondly, the entry price for Type B3 is also cheaper than Type B2 thus cutting down on spending whilst allowing buyers the option to grab a bigger sized unit.

3-Bedroom Unit

The above shows the 3 bedroom units – Type C1 (1173 sqft), C2 (1184 sqft) and C3 (1281 sqft). There are difference entry price for 3 bedrooms:

Both C1 and C2 units at stack 5 faces the North which has pool facilities and sunrise view alongside some type C3 units at stack 8. The rest of the C3 unit at stack 1 gives a view of the building’s entrance and a greenery sight at the South.

The kitchen here became a focused space in this 3 bedroom design as the kitchen area for Type C is bigger than 1 and 2-bedroom units. As the dining area is well connected to the living room, this type is more suitable for families.

The merging of the dining space 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.

In all 3 bedroom units, a utility room is handy in place – a room for hired help in the house. In the case where hiring domestic help is not in mind, the utility room can always be switched to a storage or study room and honestly, the possibilities are endless depending upon the way the space is utilised.

There are only few difference among all 3 bedrooms unit. First off, the walk way on Type C2 is slightly wider than Type C1. Secondly, only Type C3 come with additional bathroom which Type C1 and C2 don’t have.

In price increments, prices for each floor would be around $ 15,000. The overall price difference for 3-bedroom units would’ve gone up to $ 417,050 when comparing the lowest and highest floor unit.

In all 3 bedrooms unit, Type C1 units on the lower floors are recommended regardless if one is looking to buy or invest. This is because stack 5 is facing north, which is away from the expressway. Coupled with the highest price differences, there is a high potential of price increment for Type C1.

Secondly, there is the option to enlarge the master bedroom with working space and a walk-in wardrobe if bedroom 3 were to be connected with the master bedroom. This allows for a bigger working space and the option for owners to use the remaining rooms as spaces for other purposes like a home office or a leisure room.

4-Bedroom Unit

The last chart shows the 4-bedroom units – Type D1 (1496 sqft) and D2 (1496 sqft).

Type D2 units located at stack 8 will be facing North, which has pool facilities and a sunrise view. For Type D1 units at stack 1, they will be sport a view of the entrance of the building and a greener, scenic view overlooking the South.

The concept design for the 4 bedroom type is fairly similar to 3-bedroom units. The only difference is that all 4 bedroom layout sizes has additional bathrooms right beside the utility room. In these types, the bathrooms could be for the use of the maid in cases where families do not want to share bathrooms. In other cases, the bathrooms could be allotted as a guest bathroom for guests.

In general, the 4 bedrooms unit Type D1 and D2 sport a slighter price difference compared to the units with 1 to 3 bedrooms as sizes for both 4-bedroom units are the same. Which prefer for buyer that looking for big unit size to consider.

For Type D, the price increment starts around $ 29,000 – $ 31,000. Overall, the price difference would be around $ 114,000 when comparing the lowest and highest floor unit.

Overall, there are no differences between Type D1 and D2. Hence the only consideration between the units is the view.

Future Direction for Buyers & Investors

Health City Novena

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

This development will incorporate a range of hospital and healthcare facilities such as Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Mount Elizabeth Novena and many other healthcare related to create a better healthcare system.

One of the purposes for the HEALTH CITY NOVENA development is to draw medical tourists and businesses across the region to help in growing the population. This in turn helps in growing Newton/Novena as a coveted address.

Once the HEALTH CITY NOVENA is complete, working opportunities are expected to increase, bringing in more population to the area. And once the population increases, the demand for housing in that area will spike.

Land Tenure

The Atelier’s freehold status will make it an attractive investment in land-scarce Singapore. At the same time, it helps negate fears of lease decay. As known, the Singapore government will only sell land with leases up to 99-years while some developers who bought freehold land via collective sales are only selling their properties with 99-year leases. In other words, the properties will revert to them once the leases expire. Hence, freehold land will become increasingly rare and this is therefore a good opportunity to snare a freehold property in a prime district.

About The Developer

Bukit Sembawang Land Pte Ltd is well-known as a leading and experienced developer in Singapore providing quality properties. They started off as a rubber company in 1911 and expanded into property developing in 1950. After several years of running the business, Bukit Sembawang Land Pte Ltd was subsequently listed in the Singapore Exchange (SGX), where it is mainly involved in property investment, development and other property related activities.

Ever since the company’s involvement in property development, they earned a string of awards and honorary statures such as the BCA Awards, BCA Construction Excellence Award, International Architecture Awards and many others.

Over the years, they were involved in various projects and have a current track record of successfully building some 4,600 landed properties alongside 1,800 condominium units. 

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Conclusion

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