Lentor Modern

The land parcel was designated as a private residential site under the confirmed list and was released in Dec 2020 as part of the Government Land Sales (GLS) programme for the 1st half of 2021. The total site area of Lentor Modern is approximately 1.72 hectares and has a gross plot ratio of 3.5. Upon completion, this 99 years leasehold development will comprise of 610 residential units with approximately 8,000 square metres of commercial spaces. This development will be the focal point for the new township of Lentor.

Until its redevelopment, Ang Mo Kio was pretty similar like other rural areas in Singapore during that time. It was mostly no developed and majority of the lands were used for agriculture purpose. Those lands that are uninhabited were covered by swamps and dense forested areas. In 1973, this area underwent a major development to become the country’s 7^th hew residential towns. Then it was a quiet part of Singapore which was lacked of liveliness and energy. This area had mostly attracted homebuyers to set up their families here largely due to numerous education facilities in this area.

Throughout the years, this town has slowly transformed in to a self-sufficient and modern town.  It has a town centre that is vibrant and bustling and has become a choice lifestyle destination for many due to the myriad of leisure, retail and dining options available here.  The Ang Mo Kio is also considered a on stop neighbourhood to many of its residents. Other than its town centre, Ang Mo Kio has 9 market and food centres that have been upgraded scattering around the estate. There is also numerous coffershops here which means there is no lack of food options when living in this neighbourhood. The estate also offers a huge array of academic facilities for various levels of study, from preschools, primary schools, secondary schools, post-secondary to even special needs, there is ever out of options here.

The Lentor Planning Area where Lentor Modern is located is the same as rest of Ang Mo Kio when it was previously not urbanized. As government has the initiative to transform this piece of secondary forest into a private residential enclave, it will be soon that the town centre of Lentor Central will become a bustling area as Ang Mo Kio Town Centre.

Over the recent years there have been growing interests towards those integrated developments. By looking at the historical figures of some of those developments these is no doubt why this is so. Many of the integrated projects do have investment potentials which are quite different from the conventional private residential developments.

One of the main features of integrated development is that it is very convenient, residents will be able to save on their transportation costs and it is great for retirees too. Having a retail mall just below the apartment is also a very good plus point. With these factors, it increases the rentability of the development and also since the high rentability, the vacant period will be more or less low for the landlords. This in turns allow landlords to ask for a rental premium. There are also limited stocks of such developments in the market which makes it rare allowing sellers to command premium in the resale market.

Other developments within Lentor Modern’s vicinity include The Essence, Kandis Residences, Lattice One and Parc Canberra EC.

Future residents of Lentor Modern will stand to benefit from this line as they are able to travel directly to the Orchard Shopping district as well as the Marina Bay financial district without having to change other MRT lines. From Lentor MRT Station, future residents just need to travel 3 MRT stations northbound line towards Woodlands North MRT Station to arrive at the Woodlands MRT Interchange Station where the MRT North South Line is readily available. And in the opposite direction, just 4 MRT stations away from Lentor MRT Station, will be the Caldecott MRT Interchange Station, where they can easily transit to the MRT Circle Line. This makes commuting to any part of the island a breeze though the development is located more toward the North Region.

For those driving, the development is easily linked to 2 main arterial roads i.e. the Yio Chu Kang Road and the Upper Thomson Road. The Yio Chu Kang Road is easily accessible to the Central Expressway (CTE) while the Upper Thomson Road is linked seamlessly to the Seletar Expressway (SLE). Using the CTE, it will take approximately 20 minutes of driving to reach the Orchard Shopping Belt It will take approximately 25 to 30 minutes to drive from Lentor Modern to the Marina Bay Financial Centre as well as the Marina Bay Sands.

Amenities
A short drive from the development will take residents to the Ang Mo Kio Hub, a lifestyle shopping mall which is very popular with the residents of Ang Mo Kio as well as Bishan. Residents will be able to fulfill their shopping and dining needs at this mall. They could practically get anything that is needed from this mall from daily necessities to cosmetics, saloon and beauty services, banking services and more. The commercial spaces will also provide future residents of Lentor Modern to get what they needed without have to travel away from home. These make living at Lentor Modern very convenience.

Ang Mo Kio Hub is situated in the town centre of Ang Mo Kio at the intersection of Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3 and Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8. This suburban mall offers to its shoppers a community space that is caring and friendly.  The mall comprises more than 48,000 square metres and has an eclectic mix of tenants with more than 200 retail shops spreading to its 4 above ground levels and 3 basement storeys. Food lovers will be spoilt for its numerous options of popular dining outlets here that are all scattered over the retail mall which inclusive of a food court that is located at its 3^rd level. For those who love fashion, they will be able to shop till drop at the beauty and trendy fashion shops here.

And for those who are looking for entertainment activities, they can go to the mall’s integrated entertainment hub which has the NTUC Club, a Cineplex with 8 screening halls and also a gaming arcade centre. The mall also houses one of the largest hypermarkets in Singapore. This hypermart offers a myriad of merchandizes that range from electronic appliances, household items, daily essential and food items. There are also educational, healthcare and banking services here ensuring to cater to different shopper’s need.

Besides being close to these dining, shopping and entertainment facilities, the development is also close to many parks and nature reserves that future residents will be able to head down to relax, unwind and recharge while enjoying to lush greenery, serenity and fresh air.

One of these places will be the Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Town Park. This park is situated at the boundary of the Ang Mo Kio Town.  It is one of the biggest urban parks in Singapore and also an ideal place for the families to hang out to have fun at. It has an amazing winding river that is 3 km long with lush wildflowers on its banks. Other than its beautiful waterways, it also features Pond Gardens, River Plains and lush greenery which is no doubt why it is a popular option with the residents living nearby to have their recreation activities at.

On both banks of the rivers will be the gentle sloping grass patches and open lawns as well which make them ideal for families to have their gathering and picnics at whilst they get to enjoy the tranquaility and beauty of the park’s waterways. This park, which is approximately 62 hectares in size, also has a wide range of amazing flora and fauna which will be a perfect place for nature lovers to explore. While those fitness buffs will be able to joy or cycle on its tracks that are well-maintained while enjoy the hum of the waterways.

For those who like local hawker fare, the development is just short drives away from the popular food centres in Ang Mo Kio and Yio Chu Kang. Many of their patrons also came from different parts of Singapore just to taste the famous gourmet at these food centres. They include the Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4 Block 628 Market and Food Centre, the Ang Mo Kio Avenue 4 Block 162 Market & Food Centre and the Sembawang Hill Food Centre.

Schools
The educational facilities around here are very complete. They offer from the kindergarten level all the way up to the tertiary level. For those families with school-going children, no matter at which stage of their education pathway, there will be a suitable educational institution not far away from home that suit their needs.

The nearby schools include the Anderson Primary School, the CHIJ Saint Nicholas Girls’ Primary School, the Presbyterian High School, the Yio Chu Kang Secondary School, the CHIJ Saint Nicholas Girls’ Secondary School, the Mayflower Primary School, the Anderson Serangoon Junior College as well as the Nanyang Polytechnic.

To summarize,
1. Convenience – The development is just next to the MRT Station.
2. Future potential –The development is located in the new town of Lentor.
3. Quiet surrounding – The development is located in a serene environment.
4. Accessible – It is short drives from the City and near to major expressways.
5. Greenery – It is near to many parks and greenery.