The Avenir is an upcoming luxury freehold development at the former site of Pacific Mansion along River Valley Close in the heart of District 9. The residence is called The Avenir which means ‘The Future’ in French. This project will be a new luxury condominium offering two 36-storey towers with 376 residential units.

The enviable address in the prestigious District 9 also means residents not only get a mix of the high quality and comprehensive facilities, but also a wide range of conveniences, amenities, schools and accessibility to public and private commuting platforms.

Despite being in a central location, the residence offers residents a tranquil and serene landscape within its development. For residents living on higher floors, expect the best of both worlds as its lush landscape with an unblocked scenic view of the city gives residents value for their investments.

Project Details

Facilities

One of the most impressive features of The Avenir is its comprehensive list of facilities to suit the needs of each and every member of the family. All its spaces are finely utilised with carefully curated series of leisure spaces intended for a range of activities.

From gardens, pools and pavilions focused on providing a tranquil and calming environment to spaces encouraging social and active living like the clubhouse, full gym and lap pool, its facilities are designed to bring residents into the mood befitting of each space designed.

Down to families, child-friendly facilities like the wading pool, water play equipment, the fun deck and a children’s playground are also readily available. This makes spending time at your own residences a fun and inclusive experience while helping families bond and stay healthy.

At the first and second storey of block 8 and 10, residents can find an unwinding series of facilities welcoming them. Among those are the reflection pool, reading patio, lazy lounge and the social terrace – all curated to match the mood of a sluggish evening or a slow morning off work.

Observing the facilities at the basement of block 8 and first storey of block 10, the spaces here are designed to keep social circles alive and vibrant. Expect energetic social exchanges here with the living room, sun deck, wading pool, fun deck, social corner and children’s playground all abuzz.The multitude of facilities are merged here to bring young and old ones alike together, ensuring everyone has a space to enjoy and have fun while socializing.

At the second storey of block 8, enter a Zen space aimed to bring a calming, tranquil and serene sensation. On this floor, facilities are intended for one’s wellbeing, to help residents unwind and find calmness amid the bustling city life.

Walking through the landscape here will surely be more than enough for one to help calm their own minds, with a variety of calming and lush landscape – the water lily pond, spa pavilion, meditation deck, yoga deck, hydrotherapy pool, a pool deck and a relaxation pavilion.

Such ample spaces mean residents are able to enjoy such facilities without worry. Another unique feature is its garden seating along with the herbs garden and urban farm, something few projects offer.

With space for residents to go hands on in gardening and urban farming, this pushes the limits of green living amid the city even more.

Facilities at Roof of Block 8

Looking at the site plan on the roof of block 8, facilities here are meant for a long, serene unwinding at the lounges provided. With the sunset, twilight and sky lounges here complete with a quiet alcove, residents can be sure to find a time for them to sit and sip a piping cup of hot tea while observing the skyline.

Facilities at Roof of Block 10

At block 10, the facilities on the roof offer a much vibrant view. Expect an unblocked view of the skyline and the city with the solitaire patio, riverview lounge, sky lounge and a city view corner. This would put anyone back into a transformative, energetic mood to start or end any day.

Across The Avenir, a feature residents would find consistent here is its distinctive stepped architecture with full, lush landscaping woven finely like a web on sloping grounds. Its heights and depths highlights here are sure to give the terraces an imbued feel of hanging gardens come dawn or dusk.

And within the residence, reside into a cocoon of comfort with help ready whenever you need. The Concierge team here is always ready to tend to all your needs from transport arrangements, laundry and housekeeping, to catering for parties or scheduling a personal trainer. You can be sure to lean on them for help is just a call away.

At The Avenir, its landscape is one where residents can easily find a respite from the world. Escape into the calm, lush greenery and sit in zen or enjoy a cup of tea amid a promise of a holy sanctuary.

At the 50m lap pool, get a fulfilling dip amid the lush, green landscape overseeing the Great Lawn right next to this set up. If time permits, indulge in a scenic stroll before dipping in to take in the forest feels.

At the front of the residence, expect to find a sleek and elevated space designed with luxe verdant accents. Almost like stepping into a mossy forest with vibrant, chic designs – The Arrival Courtyard brings your home closer to you.

If residents are hosting guests, there are ample space for a casual cookout at its social areas designed for parties or a casual evening get together.

The landscaping and design of contemporary city living doesn’t get any better than at The Avenir. With two towering blocks enclaved by lush, green trees, its emerald green colours are sure to bring urban green living into life.

At the facilities floor, find time to melt away stress and worries with the spa jets and enjoy the best calming dip complete with emerald green views around.

For those who want to enjoy a scenic view of the city, find the best platform for unrivalled panoramas by ascending to the rooftop of both residential towers – each offering a different view of the surrounding skyline.

The Avenir Interior

Defining luxury is what residents would find in the design concept of The Avenir in its interiors. Looking at the impressions above, interiors here are embodies the modern and elegant concept. Its light imbued spaces, floor-to-ceiling windows, large-slab marble floors and sleek, modern designs in each room makes home a space you can always look forward to return to.

When it comes to ambience, the way its spaces are utilised spells luxury and spaciousness. Lavish as they are large, the attention to detail in each space and the way the layout is curated gives a high degree of sophistication.

High end V-Zug and De Dietrich appliances are also included in its kitchen – an oversized fridge, wine chiller and dishwasher complete with kitchen cabinetry by Nova Cucina. In each of its bedrooms, fittings by Antonio Lupi and Axor can be found and in the 3 to 4 bedroom units, expect an additional luxe walk-in wardrobes.

Accessibility and Convenience

The Avenir is a rare residential project which is private and enclosed but at the same time convenient and accessible from many popular locations. The residence has easy accessibility to popular spots here and there, like the Great World mall, Great World MRT (estimated completion 2022) on the Thomson-East Coast Line, the Orchard Road shopping belt, the Singapore River, and Fort Canning Park.

Residents can find plenty available at the nearby Great World Mall with a ton of services, retail and F&B outlets with two major supermarkets.

Or find a lazy evening stroll along The Singapore River within walking distance from The Avenir.Here, food options will not be short either. Besides all the malls nearby, there are numerous eateries and restaurants along Killiney Road just down the street. If residents crave for even more options, easily travel over the other side of the road to find a bunch of cafes and restaurants. For hawker lovers, the Zion Riverside Food Centre is just nearby.

The Great World Station nearest to the The Avenir is expected to be complete by 2022. Its final two stages, 4 and 5, will be completed by 2024 and 2025 respectively, connecting the East and the East Coast. This line is slated to extend to Changi Airport by 2040.Thus, accessibility to Great World MRT would open up even more travel lines and options in future.

– 1 stop to Orchard and the North-South Line
– 2 stops to Outram Park and the East-West and North-East Lines
– 3 stops to the CBD
– 4 – 5 stops to Shenton Way and Marina Bay
– 4 stops to the Downtown Line
– 6 stops to the Circle Line

10 stops to upcoming Katong Park station, which is just across from East Coast Park For residents with private vehicles, the connectivity is superb as an eight to 15-minute drive will easily take you to CBD or Novena, skipping the pain of passing through CTE. If you are looking at travelling through CTE to enter other major expressways, it is less than a five-minute drive minus the jams during peak hours.

Nearby The Avenir, outdoor lovers will find plenty to do if they want to explore away from the residences. From the Singapore Botanic Gardens to Fort Canning Park and the Singapore River, there are abundant green spaces, walkways and gardens for the young and old.

As it is in the Core Central Region, health facilities are also easily accessible. Top hospitals and clinics in the River Valley area are a few minutes’ walk away.

And for schools, parents will find ample options with top schools of all levels in the area like The River Valley Primary School and Zhangde Primary School. Other international schools such as the Eton House International School, Chatsworth International, and ISS International Elementary are also here.

Overall, the development offers abundant amenities and access to all types of services nearby, with a list of the following:

Nearby Amenities

Site Plan and Unit Layout

Looking at the site plan, there are a total of 11 stacks in two different building. Every stack will have the view of facilities in The Avenir.

Views Facing North

Stacks that are facing North will be overlooking the Orchard and Novena City with a skyscraper skyline view.

– Ion Orchard
– Takeshimaya Shopping Centre
– Chatsworth International School
– 313@Somerset
– Sri Temasek

In order to have the city view of Orchard and Novena, buyer will have to consider higher level because the view within 1 km are mostly high storeys office tower and residence will block the city view.

Other than that, there are a high storeys building located 80m away from The Avenir. The possibility of having a block view is high. Hence for buyer that looking for good view to North, high level is one of the better options.

Views Facing South

Stacks that face South will be overlooking Singapore River and Thiong Bahru with a skyscraper skyline view. South is probably having the best view in The Avenir because there is not any high storey building within 100 meters at the south.

– River Valley Primary School
– M Social Singapore
– Acadamia
– Tiong Bahru Market, Community Centre
– Singapore River

Views Facing East

And here is the view to the east because in The Avenir, there are some units are facing east. Highest floor resident can actually enjoy the view towards Merlion and Marina Bay with a skyscraper skyline view.

– Singapore Shopping Centre
– Dimension International College
– Hotel Fort Canning
– Aspen Height
– Robertson Walk
– Clarke Quay

Unit Distribution

As shown in the picture, there is an allocation of 376 units in total and 74.7% of units are ALREADY SOLD. Comparatively, the chart above shows the allocation of each unit in details:

Floor Plan

1-Bedroom Unit

The picture above shows the 1-bedroom units – Type 1(a) (538 sqft) and 1 (b) (527 sqft). Entry prices are different for each 1-bedroom unit:

Type 1(a) units located at stack 2 will be facing east with an overview of Merlion and Marina Bay skyscraper skyline view. They are able to spot Singapore Shopping Centre, Dimension International College, Hotel Fort Canning, Aspen Height and so on.

Type 1 (b) at stack 7 faces north overlooking the Orchard and Novena City with a skyscraper skyline view. Such as Ion Orchard, Takeshimaya Shopping Centre, Chatsworth International School, 313@Somerset and Sri Temasek.

The design for both 1 bedroom unit – first walk-in past the kitchenette will lead you to the living room and balcony. The master bedroom and bathroom is on the right side of the walk way.

The only difference is that the kitchen walkway at Type 1(b) is way smaller than Type 1(a). Hence, there are only 2 consideration on selecting 1 bedroom unit which is the view and the walk way.

For prices, increment for every floor would be from $ 9,000 – $ 10,000 and the overall price difference for 1 bedroom units could hit $ 406,000 when comparing the lowest and highest floor unit.

Type 1(b) is highly recommended to investor due to low entry price. As for buyer, buyer can also consider Type 1(a) because there are many designs that able to fully utilise the extra space in kitchen walkway. For example, a shoe cabinet, wall of art, or additional kitchen cabinet for resident with many kitchen accessories and so on.

2-Bedroom Unit

Type 2(b) at stack 4 is the only 2 bedroom unit that available in The Avenir. It faces south overlooking Singapore River and Thiong Bahru with view of River Valley Primary School, M Social Singapore, Acadamia, Tiong Bahru Market, Community Centre and Singapore River.

Its concept merged in a square layout. The kitchenette, dining and living space is in the same elongated area. Both bedrooms and bathrooms are at the left side of the walkway.

From the picture above, master bathroom is actually built in master bedroom. Which means that master bedroom and bedroom 2 are having their own bathroom instead of sharing one bathroom together.

For prices, increment for every floor would be around $ 13,000 and the overall price difference for Type 2(b) could hit $ 89,000 when comparing the lowest and highest floor unit.

3-Bedroom Unit

Type 3(a) at stack 6 is also the only 3 bedroom unit left in this project. Stack 6 faces north overlooking the Orchard and Novena City with a skyscraper skyline view. Such as Ion Orchard, Takeshimaya Shopping Centre, Chatsworth International School, 313@Somerset and Sri Temasek.

Type 3(a) and Type 2(b) are similar with its concept merged in a square layout. The kitchenette, dining and living space is in the same elongated area.

But there are some differences, Type 3(a) is having a L shape enclosed kitchen. The walkway in the kitchen also leads us to an additional storage room with water closet which Type 2(b) don’t have. For those buyers that has a permanent helper, buyer could actually replace the storage room by adding a bed and cabinet to become a utility room.

Secondly, bathroom 2 in Type 3(a) has 2 access way – one from bedroom 2 one from the walkway.

If we’d have a look at the layout, you’d notice that the size of the common bedrooms and master bedroom are very generous! The width of the living room is also much wider.

For prices, increment for every floor would be from $ 17,000 – $ 18,000 and the overall price difference for 3 bedroom units could hit $ 406,000 when comparing the lowest and highest floor unit.

4-Bedroom Unit

The picture above shows the 4 bedroom unit and 4 bedroom + family unit – Type (4)a (2056 sqft), Type (4)b (2067 sqft) and Type (4+1)a (2411 sqft). Entry prices are different for each4 bedroom and 4 bedroom + family unit:

Stack 9 faces north overlooking the Orchard and Novena City with a skyscraper skyline view. Such as Ion Orchard, Takeshimaya Shopping Centre, Chatsworth International School, 313@Somerset and Sri Temasek.

Stack 10 and 11 south overlooking Singapore River and Thiong Bahru with view of River Valley Primary School, M Social Singapore, Acadamia, Tiong Bahru Market, Community Centre and Singapore River.

The Avenir’s 4 bedroom are all equipped with private lift. All design for 4 bedroom units are similar as they are having a dumbbell layout where there are rooms located at either side of the house.

It comes in their sizes, 2056sqft, 2067sqft and 2411sqft. The main difference between these three layouts is that the biggest 4 bedroom comes with an additional family room, which can be converted to a home theatre, playroom or reading room.

All the bedrooms are ensuite, and the master bathroom comes with a bathtub.

Besides the extreme high-quality fittings and furnishings, it has also very nice touches like the kitchen’s built in warming drawer. It can be used to preheat plates or keep food warm so that your loved ones get to eat warm home cooked food even if they are home late for meals.

For prices, increment for every floor would be from $ 27,000 – $ 35,000 and the overall price difference for all 4 bedroom and 4 bedroom + family units could hit $ 1,349,000 when comparing the lowest and highest floor unit.

Future Direction for Buyers & Investors

Great World MRT Station

The Avenir’s future value will undoubtedly increase due to the increase of population in the future. Considering the case where all the stations in Thomson-East Coast Line start to operate, there will be more tourists and foreigners in the area as it connects most of the popular amenities in Singapore.

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 areas.

Opportunity Around The Avenir

With so many government buildings, corporate offices, and courts nearby, we may expect a steady pool of possible buyers in the long run, which could include affluent lawyers, government officials, civil servants, high-ranking corporate employees, teachers, and many others who work in the town region.

The Avenir has a large pool of potential buyers to work with, which should make your exit strategy very simple if you decide to sell your unit in the future.

About The Developer

GuocoLand is a premier regional property company with operations in Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam and China and is listed on the Singapore Exchange Securities Trading Limited since 1978. Its principal business is focused on property such as property development, property investments, hotel operations and property management. Its portfolio comprises residential, hospitality, commercial, retail and integrated developments and its total assets is approximately $10B as of June 2019.

So far, the company has developed 36 residential properties in Singapore, including the mixed-use development Guoco Tower. Other renowned residential projects by GuocoLand are Goodwood Residences, Leedon Residences, Martin Modern, Meyer Mansion and Mid-Town Bay.

GuocoLand is also an award-winning developer, recognised both locally and internationally, renown for high quality and innovative developments. Amongst many prestigious awards, GuocoLand is also recipient of the Building and Construction Authority’s Green Marks Award for their commitment to sustainable developments.

The Avenir Condo developer joint venture also belongs collectively to Hong Leong Group. Hong Leong Group is a conglomerate which has been developing luxurious properties in Singapore from decades ago. Presently, they are developing several high-profile projects like Martin Modern and Wallich Residence.

With an exceptional track record, The Avenir is expected to be no less of a masterpiece compared to their past projects. 

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Conclusion

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