Meyer Blue @ East Coast

Manasseh Meyer was acclaimed for constructing Singapore’s first seafront residential buildings such as the Crescent Flats which was built in 1909 and the Meyer Apartments which was constructed in 1928. The building’s crescent shaped curves was modelled after the terrace houses’ designs in Bath, England.

Off Meyer Road, the Moutbatten Road as first named as Grove Road due to Grove Estate being located there. It was a coconut plantation that was owned by the first police superintendent in Singapore, Thomas Dunman. Other roads in that area, Poole Road and Bosombe Road were understood to be named from the names of seaside towns in England.

Over the years, bungalows here had been acquired and developed into a blend of semi-detached housings and terrace housings or luxurious condominiums. Nevertheless, thus Mountbatten Road-Meyer Road enclave is still largely dominated by private housings. Some bungalows that are located along Mountbatten Road is being conserved.

The Meyer Road enclave belongs to the bigger Tanjong Katong Estate. Prior to completion of the East Coast Parkway (the 19 km long expressway) and the Marine Parade’s land reclamation back in 1970s, this entire neighbourhood was highly sought after for those rich and wealthy population as their weekend getaway in Singapore. This neighourhood was scattered with recreation clubs, hotels, and mansions alongside the beachfront.

The completion of the East Coast Parkway also offers excellent connectivity with the downtown financial core just minutes’ drive away. The addition of the new MRT station is also just walking distances from the private condominiums that are located along Meyer Road.

The Tanjong Katong enclave also houses many renowned international and local education centres. The Canadian International School is located at 371 Tanjong Katong Road which is close proximity to the area. The Pat’s Schoolhouse sits on the land of the former Grand Hotel. Grand Hotel was first named Karikal Mahal and was constructed in 1971 by a rich cattle merchant from India, Moona Kader Sultan. Grand Hotel was made up of four bungalows that each had its own lavish garden. In 1973, it was divided into 2 portions. Today, Odyssey The Global Preschool occupies one portion of it while Pat’s Schoolhouse occupies the other. The former campus of LaSalle College in the area is now know as Goodman Arts Centre which is home to many F&B establishments and art studios.

Sought-after education facilities located in the neighbourhood of Marine Parade also include the Tao Nan Primary School, which is one of the earliest established primary schools in Singapore back in 1906 and the CHIJ Katong Convent which include the primary level and the secondary level. The secondary level was founded in 1930. Other popular primary schools in the vicinity include the Tanjong Katong Primary School which was founded in 2001 and the Ngee Ann Primary School which was founded in 1940.

The popular secondary schools in Marine Parade neighbourhood include the Victoria Secondary School which was established in 1976 and the Chung Cheng High School (Main Campus) which was established in 1939. The Tanjong Katong Girls’ Secondary School as also founded in 1953.

The Katong estate is related very closely to the estate of Joo Chiat. Joo Chiat is recognised as the very first heritage and cultural town in Singapore designated by the National Heritage Board. This area was originated as a modest dirt track in the 1920s that connected the sea to the Geylang Serai area. Joo Chiat gotten its name after a rich philanthropist and landowner, Chew Joo Chiat. Chew Joo Chiat was known as Katong King as he had owned many big plots of lands in the Katong area.

Joo Chiat area is dotted by many conversation shophouses along the East Coasy Road, the Joo Chiat Place and the Joo Chiat Road. These conservation shophouses are home to many popular F&B establishments such at the legendary 321 Katong Lakse, the Kim Choo Kueh Chang’s Nyonya rice dumplings located at the Joo Chiat Place and the Chin Mee Chin Coffeeshop which was taken over by Ebb and Flow Group and run by Maxine Ngooi, its executive chef after the original owners retired. Ninethirty, a concept of Awfully Chocolate also has its flagship store at 131E East Coast Road. The Red House, which was previously home to the Red House Bakery was shut down in 2003 and since has been conserved. It opened its doors in 2016 and it is currently home to Micro Bakery and Kitchen. Right opposite to the road of The Red House will be the newly revamped I12 Katong. Next to I12 Katong is the old Joo Chiat police centre which was construct in 1928. It was conserved and now is now as Katong Square which houses Baba Chews and Starbucks.

There are also strips and strips of shophouses that were built before the World War 2. These shophouses have been very well conserved and preserved. They boast rare motifs an facades that came from inspiration of the English colonial, Peranakan and Chinese styles. With the blend of contemporary condominiums and historical buildings, the East Coast estate remains as a popular beachfront neighourhood that offers its residents a play, work and live destination and will continue to do so.

For those who are living in the neighbourhood of Meyer Road and recognized the need for them to be immersed, this is the correct place for them. This enclave offers them such a haven, the neighbourhood is just one pedestrian underpass away from the popular East Coast Recreation Park which offers excellent amenities such as beachfront restaurants, café, running and cycling path as well as sunny beaches.

The estate of Meyer provides the residents here quick and easy connectivity to the Central Business District and traveling to other major hubs in the city core such as the Civic District, the Suntec City and the Marina Bay will be less than 10 minutes via various routes using the Nicoll Highway or the East Coast Parkway. The area is also about 10 minutes of driving to the Changi International Airport via the East Coast Parkway This area is a strategic locality for frequent flyers as well as those working in the city centre.

With its strategic location, Meyer Blue will offer its future residents a choice of views, i.e. either facing towards the coastline of East Coast Park or towards the landed enclave of Meyer Road which will span towards Paya Lebar and beyond. Each unit at Meyer Blue will have large format windows to maximise the views.

Imbued by history, Meyer Blue also takes after the allure of the past splendour where numerous magnificent houses which was owned by the rich and wealthy previously lined this beachfront address. Those old houses could only constructed with a set back from the coastline with a minimum of 15 metres. This guideline lead to those properties having long driveways coupled with spacious gardens and lawns dotted with palm and coconut trees.

With the inspirations from the estate’s history, Meyer Blue has also integrated design features which will restore the charm of the old world of this estate. Reviving the reminiscence of those landed housings, the development will feature a grand entrance that will impediment from the road which will provide its future residents exclusivity and privacy.

The units here will have spacious layouts which pay tribute to the roomy houses of the past. Its balconies are deep and shaded which will bring the nostalgia old mansions’ tropical verandahs. To match its prestigious seafront address, Meyer Blue is also designed to mirror the weekend getaway resort with amenities that will offer its future residents a place to entertain, swim, exercise and relax. The meticulous design details of Meyer Blue also encompasses of the development’s façade which will set to be standing out from the rest of the developments in its neighbourhood.

The location of Meyer Blue is also the combination of the best. It is near to the Central Business District but nevertheless short walking distances to beachfronts, walking trails and lush greenery. Meyer Blue is also proximity to the Singapore Sports Hub which will be further develop into a top notch venue for entertainment and sports by 2025. Upon developed, the areas surrounding the Sports Hub will be named Kallang Alive. It will comprises a land size of 89 hectares which will be a mix usage lifestyle sector which will house a velodrome, youth hub, tennis centre and football hub. Plans are also in place to build an iconic circular cycling and walking loop that will be connected to the park connector which will offer future residents of Meyer Blue even wider range of recreation facilities. For any further details about this development Contact Us or Send Email To Us.

The fully undergrounded MRT service line will be approximately 43 kilometres in length and will be serving 32 MRT stations when it is fully constructed. It will also be one of the longest autonomous mass rapid transit system in the world. The MRT service line will run the east-west and north-south corridors. It will start its journey from the northern town of Woodlands and the will pass by the Upper Thomson estate and through the townships of the Ang Mo Kio and the Bishan estates. It will then head towards south to the Orchard Road area as well as the Marina Bay area. After which it will head east and head towards the Kallang estate, the Marine Parade estate and to the Bedok South. It will terminate at the Upper East Coast area. With this MRT line, Meyer Blue will only be just 6 MRT stations away from the Raffles Place MRT Interchange Station.

For future residents of Meyer Blue who drive, they will appreciate the closeness of the East Coast Parkway which is just right outside of the development. They will just need to drive under 10 minutes to arrive at the Marina Bay estate and the core of Central Business District. The Nicoll Highway is also just a short drive from the development offering multiple routes to the Civic District and the Suntec City in just short drives.

Amenities
Meyer Blue is well situated with numerous amenities surrounding it and just short distances away. Some of the nearby shopping malls include Katong Shopping Centre, Katong V, Parkway Parade, Roxy Square, The Flow Mall, Katong Square, I12 Katong, Leisure Park Kallang and Kinex.

The development is also close to various food centres such as the Blk 4A Jalan Batu Market and Food Centre, the Old Airport Road Blk 51 Food Centre and Shopping Mall, the Kallang Estate Fresh Market and Food Centre, the Blk 84 Marine Parade Central Market and Food Centre and the Dunman Food Centre.

Schools
Meyer Blue also suits well to families as it is close to various popular schools. Primary schools that are within 2 km from the development include Tanjong Katong Primary School, Kong Hwa School and Haig Girls’ School. Nearby secondary schools include Chung Cheng High School (Main), Dunman High School, Broadrick Secondary School, Tanjong Katong Girls’ School and Tanjong Katong Secondary School.