An oasis of tranquillity fronting Goodwood Hill, The Hyde is a new exclusive freehold condominium in the Tanglin area along 11 Balmoral Road. Its location at District 10 makes it a coveted address while it being tucked away at Goodwood Hill gives residents a laidback escape from busy city life.

Featuring 117 rare residences in a 12-storey building, the residence is inspired by the avant-garde approach of the Serpentine Pavilions set in Hyde Park, UK. Units start at 1 bedroom to 4 bedroom types.

The residence occupies a land size of 2,806 sqm, allowing for a vast line-up of facilities – including a series of pools, playground, BBQ pavilion, yoga deck, social pavilion and more. Its prime location also provides access to the upscale Orchard shopping district and commuting is easy with MRT stations and bus stops nearby. For groceries, shopping, dining, entertainment and lifestyle options, The Hyde also offers a good proximity to all sorts of options.

Project Details

Unit Distribution

Facilities

Observing the site plan for its facilities, choices are limited but comprehensive enough for a low dense condominium. With a lower number of units, residents can enjoy themselves with ample space among the meticulously landscaped lush tropical foliage.

On Level 1, there is a comprehensive line-up of pools – from the constellation pool, wading pool to secret pool for residents to pick and dip in. Overlooking the pool area is the poolside cabanas, sun lounge deck, yoga deck, playground, social pavilion and BBQ pavilion.

This makes a calming sight for those who simply want to chill without getting into the water. The surrounding lush landscape also creates a natural, green enclave for those taking a stroll among the lawn sculpture, boardwalk and garden.

Roof Site Plan

On its Sky Terrace, there are the usual – sky deck, sky pool, sky garden and sky club for those wanting to relax with a view to enjoy. Although only at 12-storeys high, its sky deck provides a good enough view of its surrounding – a peaceful and serene environment.

Main Entrance Drop-Off

Roof Pool View

Swimming Pool

Playground

Club on Roof

Garden Club

The Gym

The Hyde Interior

Accessibility and Convenience

Looking at the map above, The Hyde is evidently sandwiched between a range of conveniences from education institutions, dining, shopping to commuting options – offering the best of both worlds to its residents.

Its location along Balmoral Road stretching to Bukit Timah Road also puts it into the list of one of the most established private residential enclaves. One end of the road also leads to Steven Roads, which connects to the Orchard shopping district with bustling roads.

Here, commuting is much easier as a range of bus services can be easily accessed at Balmoral Plaza bus stop at a short walk away. For MRT, the nearest station is the Newton MRT interchange at roughly 1km away connecting the Downtown Line.

This allows easy access to the Central Business District via Bugis and China Town. The line goes through the school district and food enclaves of Bukit Timah, and the other side connects to the East-side industrial areas of Kampong Ubi, Kaki Bukit and Changi Business Park.

With dining, options are also aplenty with the Newton food centre in the near east or more options can be found at the Orchard shopping belt.

Families with kids will be happy to find a plethora of renowned schools here as well, from primary schools like the Anglo-Chinese School (Primary), Singapore Chinese Girls’ Primary School, Anglo-Chinese School Junior to St. Joseph Institution Junior (within 1km to 2km). Secondary schools options are aplenty as well with Raffles Girls’ School (Secondary), Anglo-Chinese School (Barker Road), Singapore Chinese Girls’ School, St. Joseph’s Institution, St. Margaret’s Secondary School, Hwa Chong Institution, Nanyang Girls’ High School, National Junior College.Other junior colleges and international schools are also in vicinity, accessible via bus services or public transport.

Nearby Amenities

Site Plan and Unit Layout

Looking at the site plan, there are a total of 11 stacks in one building.

Views Facing Northwest

For stacks facing northwest, the view is full of residences and office towers within 100 – 200 meters.

– GRUB Stevens Road
– The Balmoral
– Pinewood Garden
– Jupier Hill
– Raffles House @ Robin Close

Views Facing Southeast

The direction both stacks face here is where the iconic Merlion and Marina Bay are located. But The Hyde will lack a skyline view as its building is a lower storey building in the area.

They also face towards:

– Anglo Chinese Junior School
– NEA Main Office
– Goodwood Hill
– Goodwood Park

Schematic Chart

As shown in the picture, there is an allocation of 117 units in total and 60.68% of units are ALREADY SOLD. Comparatively, the chart above shows the allocation of each unit in details:

* Do Take Note – Each type of unit has a unit with P located at the top level – Level 12. Units with P has an additional furniture deck. Hence, units with P has a bigger unit area.There are many ways to fully utilise the additional furniture deck, it can be designed as a store room, study pod, working area, extra bedroom and so on.

Floor Plan

1-Bedroom Unit

The diagrams above show the 1 bedroom units – Type A1/ A1 M (495 sqft), Type A1P (603 sqft), Type A2 (549 sqft) and Type A2P (689 sqft). Entry prices are different for each 1 bedroom unit:

Stack 2 and 6 facing northwest overlooks a view full of residences and office towers such as GRUB Stevens Road, The Balmoral, Pinewood Garden, Juniper Hill and so on.Stack 9 faces southeast towards Anglo Chinese Junior School, NEA Main Office, Goodwood Hill, and Goodwood Park.

Types A1, A1M and A1P are similar as the first walk-in past the kitchenette will lead to the living room and balcony. The master bedroom and bathroom is at one side of the walk way. All types have the same sizes of bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen area with a one sided open kitchen design. Minor differences are there between the living room and dining area of Type A1P and the other units.

Type A1P’s living room and dining area are smaller because of a staircase build in its living room and dining area. Hence, size of living room and dining area need to be smaller to fit the staircase, which allows access to the furniture deck.

Type A2 and Type A2P are similar to all Type A1 units with rectangular layout. But Type A2 and Type A2P comes with a bigger unit area with a double galley open kitchen and a bigger living room. Type A2P also has smaller living and dining area because of the staircase build. For prices, increment for every floor would be at a range of $ 7,000 – $ 114,000 and the overall price difference for 1 bedroom units could hit $ 557,000 when comparing the lowest and highest floor unit.

Type A2 is highly recommended to both buyers and investors due to its lower entry price. Some may prefer Type A1 due to it having the lowest entry price but in this case, Type A2 is highly recommended because the price per sqft is the lowest among all 1 bedroom units.

2-Bedroom Unit

The picture above shows the 2 bedroom units – Type B1 (678 sqft), Type B2 (775 sqft), Type B3 (818 sqft) and Type B3P (980 sqft). Entry prices are different for each 2 bedroom unit:

Stack 1 and Stack 7 facing northwest overlooks a view full of residences and office towers such as GRUB Stevens Road, The Balmoral, Pinewood Garden, Juniper Hill and so on. Stack 4 and Stack 10 face southeast and units overlook Anglo Chinese Junior School, NEA Main Office, Goodwood Hill, and Goodwood Park.

Type B1 and Type B2 are similar in a dumbbell layout where rooms are at either side of the house. The walkway from the entrance leads to a one-sided galley open kitchen, dining area and living room.

The merging of dining and living space allows families to enjoy leisure and entertainment sessions 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.

Type B2 has a bigger unit area because it has an extra bathroom and bigger open kitchen area. The walk way is enlarged due to the extra room in the bathroom and kitchen. An extra bathroom provides the family with more privacy with another personal bathroom in its master bedroom.

Besides that, bedroom 2 will be able to get its own personal bathroom as there is a sliding door between the bathroom and living room. The bathroom is combined with bedroom 2 once the sliding door is closed.

Type B3 is the only unit with square layout. The kitchenette, dining and living is in the same elongated area. All the bedrooms and bathrooms are at the left side of the walkway. Type B3 has the most plus points compared to Type B1 and Type B2.

It has a double galley open kitchen, a big dining area which can fit a table for 6 person and a spacious living room. In terms of bedrooms, Type B3 has a bigger master bedroom compared to other units.

For Type B3P, staircase allocation here is different compared to the 1 bedroom unit. In the 2 bedroom units, the staircase is in bedroom 2. Thus, it will not be possible to fit a queen-sized bed here. Our suggestion is to turn bedroom 2 into a study pod or working area, and the furniture deck can be turned into a bedroom by adding a bed.

For prices, increment for every floor would be around $ 7,000 and the overall price difference for 2 bedroom units could hit $ 999,000 when comparing the lowest and highest floor unit. Overall, Type B1 is highly recommended for investors for its lowest entry price. For buyers, Type B3 is highly recommended because it has bigger unit area but a lower entry price and price per sqft.

2-Bedroom Guest Unit

Type B4 is the only 2 bedroom + guest unit in The Hyde. It is at stack 11, facing southeast and looking towards Anglo Chinese Junior School, NEA Main Office, Goodwood Hill, and Goodwood Park.

Type B4 has a square layout but this unit is equipped with a private lift. There are 2 entrances in the unit – first from the private lift and the second beside the private lift. The walkway from the private lift lobby leads to a big double galley open kitchen, living room and dining area which can fit a table for 6.

Besides that, the walkway between the kitchen and living room leads to all bedrooms, bathrooms and guest room. And Type B4 is the only 2 bedroom unit with an extra guest room. But there are some disadvantages in this unit as its master bedroom is smaller compared to Type B3.

For prices, the entry price for Type B4 is $ 2,888,000. Increment for every floor would be around $ 56,000 and the overall price difference for 2 bedroom + guest unit could hit $ 393,000 when comparing the lowest and highest floor unit.

Among all 2 bedroom units, Type B3P would be suitable for buyers looking for a big unit with extra space. Some buyers may go for Type B4 since it has an additional guest room but Type B3P has a bigger master bedroom, living room and an additional room as well.

If buyers fully utilise the furniture deck provided – Type B3P can be easily turned into a 2 bedroom + 1 bedroom unit by adding beds in furniture deck and bedroom 2.

3-Bedroom Unit

The picture above shows the 3 bedroom units – Type C1 (1,249 sqft) and Type C2 (1,249 sqft). Entry prices are different for each 3bedroomunit:

Both stack 3 and stack 5 face southeast and overlook Anglo Chinese Junior School, NEA Main Office, Goodwood Hill, and Goodwood Park.

Type C1 and Type C2 are equipped with its own private lifts. There are 2 entrances in the unit – first from the private lift with the second entrance right beside the private lift.

The walkway leads to a one-sided galley open dry kitchen with an island. The 3 bedroom units come with a small enclosed wet kitchen with enough space for a cooking stove. Other than the wet kitchen,

there is a yard and water closet accessible from the wet kitchen. The yard area is big enough to fit a bed, which is convenient for families with a permanent helper or the yard can be switched to a storage or study room – depending upon each families’ needs.

Next, the living room and dining area are at the opposite side of the dry kitchen and all 3 bedroom units in The Hyde comes with a dining table which can easily cater up to 8 pax. This is different from most 3 bedroom units from other projects which only provide a small dining to fit 6 person.

Lastly, all 3 bedroom units come with 3 bedroom and 2 bathroom. The master bedroom in the 3 bedroom unit has sufficient space for a walk in wardrobe and a big master bathroom with 2 basins. The other bathroom is opposite the 2 bedrooms and bathroom will be a shared one. From the picture above, Type C1 and Type C2 have the same unit area and layout design. The only difference that Type C2 is the mirror image of Type C1.

For prices, increment for every floor would be around $ 10,000 and the overall price difference for 3 bedroom units could hit $ 133,000 when comparing the lowest and highest floor units.

Type C2 is highly recommended due to its lowest entry price and price per sq ft. Buyers can enjoy the unit with the me unit area, layout design and view but at a lower price.

4-Bedroom Unit

Type D is similar to the 3 bedroom units as they have the same rectangular layout and design. But there are some differences in Type D compared to the 3 bedroom units.

Firstly, Type D has a bigger wet kitchen area but a smaller yard area which accesses the wet kitchen compared to other units. Secondly, Type D comes with a big junior master bedroom and a bathroom. As shown above, bathroom 2 can be accessed from the junior master bedroom and its walkway whereas bedroom 3 and bedroom 4 share a Jack and Jill bathroom.Type D is the only 4 bedroom unit by The Hyde. The entry price for this unit is $ 4,647,000 with price per sqft of $ 2,956 – $ 3,191.

For prices, increment for every floor would be at a range of $ 24,000 – $ 129,000 and the overall price difference for 4 bedroom units could hit $ 370,000 when comparing the lowest and highest floor units.

The 4 bedroom type will be highly recommended for buyers with a big family and those who want a big unit size.

Future Direction for Buyers & Investors

Property Development

There are many plans to develop larger lands in the Bukit Timah region with a big reserve site – Goodwood Hill. Presently, there are few landed properties in that area which means there is potential to develop its surrounding vacant land to fully utilise that piece of land. In this, a redevelopment in the future may be possible.

Location

District 10 is one of the “crown jewels” of Singapore property. Living conditions in this CCR (Core Central Region) area are consistently being improved in order to maintain this healthy position.

Despite the uncertain economic climate, Singapore remains one of the region’s most investable areas.Foreign MNCs and tech giants are setting up headquarters on its shores, primarily in offices located with good accessibility to District 10.

This injection of investment will be a boost to the area’s livability and attraction.Property prices will likely increase, as will rental demand from foreign professionals who want a home close to their workplace.

In short, the future looks bright for The Hyde. Whether you’re an owner-occupier or property investor, securing a unit now is a wise choice, considering District 10’s high-potential growth.

Land Tenure

The Hyde’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

The Hyde is a freehold condominium project by Aurum Land, the winner of the Best Boutique Developer Singapore 2015 and a wholly-owned subsidiary by Woh Hup Group. Incorporated in 1982, Woh Hup Group is a well-established pioneer of 90 years in Singapore’s construction and civil engineering industry which creates exclusive and beautiful living spaces.

Their projects are known for their prized premium build quality and aesthetic innovation and their portfolio includes the Jewel Changi Airport, D’Leedon and The Interlace. Over the decades, the Group has won a number of awards for its impressive and notable projects.

Awards

– EdgeProp Singapore Excellence Awards 2018, Top Boutique Development: THE ORIENT
– FIABCI Singapore Property Awards 2017, Winner of Residential (Low Rise): THREE 11
– FIABCI World Prix d’Excellence Awards 2017, Silver Winner of Residential (Low Rise): 1919
– Asia Pacific Property Awards 2017, Best Apartment Singapore: THE ASANA
– FIABCI Singapore Property Awards 2016, Winner of Residential (Low Rise): 1919
– South East Asia Property Awards 2016, Highly Commended Boutique Developer Singapore
– Asia Pacific Property Awards 2016, Highly Commended Apartment Singapore: THE ORIENT
– South East Asia Property Awards 2015, Best Boutique Developer Singapore
– Asia Pacific Property Awards 2015, Best Apartment Singapore: THREE 11
– International Property Awards 2014, Best Apartment in the World: 1919
– Asia Pacific Property Awards 2014, Best Apartment Asia Pacific: 1919
– Silver Residential I-DEA Award 2012: 1919
– Asia Pacific Property Awards 2014, Best Apartment Asia Pacific: 1919

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Conclusion

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