Myra Condo is an upcoming private residential development, which is of boutique sized that is situated in District 13. This area belongs to the Potong Pasir Planning Area which belongs to Rest of Central Region of Singapore. The Potong Pasir enclave is sandwiched in between Kallang, Paya Lebar and Toa Payoh. Its central and city fringe but often ignored locality is ideal for those buyers who want accessibility and convenience. This neighbourhood was once the core of agriculture for Singapore and then came the rapid redevelopments which had turned this area into a thriving estate during the 1980s.
The land parcel of Myra Condo is located along Meyappa Chettiar Road, a side road turning in from the main arterial Upper Serangoon Road which will lead directly to the hub of the Potong Pasir estate. The site is bounded by Ridge Court, Intero, Parc Aston as well as The Poiz Residences on the opposite side of the Meyappa Chettiar Road.
This land parcel previously belonged to 17 different parcels of lands belong to individual land owners. Malaysia based real estate developer, Selangor Dredging Berhad (SDB), had entered into agreements to purchase these 17 plots of land through Tiara Land Private Limited which is an associated company which SDB International Sdn Bhd has 50% stake in. The purchase was made in 2018 with a total price tag of S$60.2 million. The purchase is financed by both bank borrowings and also funds that are internally generated.
The 17 land plots which is amalgamated to become the site of Myra condo has a total size of approximately 2851 square metres with a gross plot ratio of 2.1 and it close to various amenities like educational, retail as well as recreation facilities.
Other developments that are within Myra Condo’s vicinity include The Addition, The Woodleigh Residences, Park Colonial, Sant Ritz, The Venue Residences, Sennett Residencess, Nin Residence, 8 @ Woodleigh, 18 Woodsville, Blossoms @ Woodleigh, Woodsville 28 as well as Jui Residences which is another private residential development by Selangor Dredging Berhad that is located in between Boon Keng MRT Station and Potong Pasir MRT Station.
The primary factor making the Potong Pasir estate appealing will be its close proximity to the downtown core. With this factor, the estate is not just attractive to home buyers and property developers but also tenants who are looking for convenient place to stay. The popularity of this area has been a favourite for many investors since considering the rentability is a rising concern with many. Many tenants still prefer to stay near to the downtown core and also due to the limited supply of land for private residential development in the nearby estates such as Bidadari and Serangoon which comprise huge number of public housing. With this, it will give the Potong Pasir estate an edge.
The Potong Pasir estate as compared to its nearby counterparts are less crowded but more established and matured. The nearness to the downtown financial hub as well as other important business nodes such as the Paya Lebar Central has put properties in this district one of the sought after in Singapore. This estate is a key residential area which comprises of both public and private housings and with extensive retail amenities.
The location of Myra condo is near to the boundary of the Bidadari Residential estate. This is one part for the rejuvenation for the entire Potong Pasir Estate which the development of the Bidadari new estate will take on the centre stage.
Dubbed to be the “next Bishan”, the Bidadari estate has the similar characteristics of Bishan estate – a brand new township that is developed from scratch that is just approximately 10 to 15 minutes of driving to the Central Business District and the Orchard Shopping Belt and is also home to numerous reputable education institutions.
The design of the Bidadari estate is based on the concept of a “community within a garden” with new homes built in the lush landscapes and also scenic trails. The estate is developed around a park that is approximately 1 million square feet or 10 hectares in size. This park will include a lake i.e. the Alkaff Lake which is named after an Arab family whom had built the Alkaff Lake Garden way back to the 1929.
With the numerous of upcoming redevelopments to happen for the Bidadari estate, it will relatively boost up the entire region of Potong Pasir. The upcoming additional amenities to the Bidadari estate will also increase enjoyments for the residents of Potong Pasir. Also with the owners of public homes at the Bidadari estate which will be thinking to upgrade to private housings, this will likely to drive up the demand for private housings in the Potong Pasir estate in the future.
Myra condo at Potong Pasir is developed by Malaysia company, Selangor Dredging Berhad (SBD), a quality lifestyle forward looking real estate developer.
In 1962, SDB started out as Selangor Dredging Ltd. The name of the company was changed to Selangor Dredging Berhad in 1964 when it was listed on the main board of the Stock Exchange of Kuala Lumpur.
In the first twenty years of the company, its only business activity was in tin mining. From the start of the 1980s, the company began to divest its operations in other segments. Wisma Selangor Dredging, the first project of the company was completed in 1985 and since then the company has never looked back.
Moving forward to today, the primary focus was in the real estate sector, from leasing, hospitality and management with the primary business activity in real estate development.
The company has accredited itself as an award winning real estate developer with niche and high quality products. The company’s belief investment for environment sustainability has led it to the designing for all its developments.
SDB also has involvements in numerous iconic developments in Singapore and Malaysia. Some of its portfolio in Singapore includes Okio, Hijauan on Cavenagh, Gilstead Two, Village at Pasir Panjang and Jia @ Wilkie. Some of the company’s latest projects in Singapore include One Draycott, a high end development located in the upscale Ardmore Draycott estate and also Jui Residences which is just minutes’ walk to Boon Keng MRT Station.
Primary Schools St. Andrew’s Junior School – 0.3km Bendemeer Primary School – 1.0km Cedar Primary School – 1.0km Hong Wen School – 1.5km Pei Chun Public School – 1.5km Maris Stella High School (Primary) – 1.7km Canossa Catholic Primary School – 1.7km First Toa Payoh Primary School – 1.7km
Secondary Schools St. Andrew’s Secondary School – 0.2km Cedar Girls’ Secondary School – 0.8km Bendemeer Secondary School – 1.0km Maris Stella High School (Secondary) – 1.7km
Junior College Saint Andrew’s Junior College – 0.5km
Tertiary Curtin University Singapore – 1.6km James Cook University Singapore (Sims Drive Campus) – 1.9km
International Schools Stamford American International School – 0.8km Global Indian International School (Balestier Campus) – 1.8km Australian International School – 2.0km
Food Centre Blk 69 Geylang Bahru Market and Food Centre – 1.1km Blk 22 Toa Payoh Lorong 7 Market and Food Centre – 1.3km Blk 29 Bendemeer Road Market and Food Centre – 1.4km Whampoa Makan Place and Market – 1.8km Blk 75 Toa Payoh Lorong 5 Market and Food Centre – 1.8km Blk 74 Toa Payoh Lorong 4 Market and Food Centre – 1.8km Blk 210 Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Market and Food Centre – 1.8km Blk 17 Upper Boon Keng Road Market and Food Centre – 1.8km
Lifestyle Playgolf Singapore – 0.9km Automobile Associations of Singapore 1.11 km PUB Recreational Club – 1.3km SAFRA Toa Payoh – 1.5km Shitoryu Karate Association – 1.6km Toa Payoh Stadium – 1.8km PWD-BCA Clubhouse – 1.9km Singapore Chinese Recreation Club – 1.9km Singapore Indian Association – 2.0km Singapore Khalsa Association – 2.0km
Highlights of Myra Condo
Transport Network Myra is approximately 200 m away or just a mere 3 minutes’ walk away from the Potong Pasir MRT Station. Future residents just need to cross the Meyappa Chettiar Road and there will be sheltered walkway at The Poiz Centre to bring them straight to the MRT entrance of the MRT Station.
The Potong Pasir MRT operates the MRT North East Line which is the shortest but one of the most convenient lines in the MRT network. This high capacity train line runs through from the Punggol district in the North East region to the Harbourfront which is in the South West Region.
From Potong Pasir MRT Station, future residents of Myra condo just need to travel 2 train stations towards the Punggol MRT Station direction to arrive at the Serangoon MRT Interchange Station where the MRT Circle Line is readily available. The Hougang MRT Station, which is in the same direction, is also just 4 train stations away. The Hougang MRT Station will be adding the newest MRT Lines i.e. the MRT Cross Island Line by year 2029 which will turn it into one of the important transportation nodes in Singapore.
Right in the opposite direction, which is heading towards the Harbourfront MRT Interchange Station, the Little India MRT Interchange Station is just 3 train stations away from the Potong Pasir MRT Interchange. Future residents will be able to transit to the MRT Downtown Line at the Little India MRT Station. The Dhoby Ghaut MRT Interchange Station, which is located in the Orchard Shopping Belt, is also just 4 train stations away from the Potong Pasir MRT Station. Future residents will be able to access to the MRT Circle Line as well as the MRT North South Line right this MRT Interchange Station. The estimated traveling time to the Potong Pasir MRT Station will be 7 minutes to the Little India MRT Interchange Station and 9 minutes to the Dhoby Ghaut MRT Interchange Station.
For those driving, they will be glad to know that the development is close to a wide array of road connectivity. Myra Condo is approximately 16 minutes from the Central Business District and for future residents who like to indulge in endless retail therapy at the country’s number one shopping district; it will be just approximately 12 minutes’ drive away from their homes. For those frequent flyers, the development is also under 30 minutes from the Changi International Airport via driving. The nearby Central Expressway, the Kallang Paya Lebar Expressway as well as the Pan Island Expressway also make it a breeze for future residents to get to the various parts of the island.
Amenities Myra condo is just next to The Poiz Centre. This shopping mall is the retail podium for The Poiz Residences. It was completed in 2018. This shopping mall will cater to most daily needs of for the future residents. All the residents’ needs can be fulfilled here at this retail mall. It houses a wide array of food options, restaurants, shops for wellness and beauty, healthcare, jewellery and accessories, home furnishing, pet stalls, enrichment classes as well as a supermarket. Future residents will just need to cross the road to arrive at this mall. The nearby Venue Shoppes, another mixed development in Potong Pasir, offers fusion food that hipsters will love. There is also Cantonese cuisine that will be well liked by families.
Myra Condo is also near to the upcoming The Woodleigh Mall, the retail podium of The Woodleigh Residences, which is just 1 MRT station away. Dubbed as the “Jewel of Bidadari”, this shopping will boast approximately 28,000 square metres of retail space which will complete Community Club as well as a Neighbourhood Police Centre.
The development is also close to various wet markets and food centres such as the Blk 69 Geylang Bahru Market and Food Centre, the Blk 22 Toa Payoh Lorong 7 Market and Food Centre, the Blk 29 Bendemeer Road Market and Food Centre, the Whampoa Makan Place and Market, the Blk 75 Toa Payoh Lorong 5 Market and Food Centre, the Blk 74 Toa Payoh Lorong 4 Market and Food Centre, the Blk 210 Toa Payoh Lorong 8 Market and Food Centre and the Blk 17 Upper Boon Keng Road Market and Food Centre where numerous cheap and delicious local delights as well as fresh market produce can be acquired from.
Schools For families with school going children, their kids’ education needs will be the last to worry when living at Myra condo. The nearby education facilities will be able to satisfy each level of phrase for their children’s education level.
The nearby primary schools include St. Andrew’s Junior School, Bendemeer Primary School, Cedar Primary School, Hong Wen School , Pei Chun Public School, Maris Stella High School (Primary), Canossa Catholic Primary School and First Toa Payoh Primary School.
Secondary schools that are with short radius include St. Andrew’s Secondary School, Cedar Girls’ Secondary School, Bendemeer Secondary School and Maris Stella High School (Secondary). The development is also close to Saint Andrew’s Junior College and also tertiary education facilities like Curtin University Singapore and James Cook University Singapore (Sims Drive Campus).
With Stamford American International School, Global Indian International School (Balestier Campus) and Australian International School nearby, kids hailing from overseas will also have their education needs satisfy.
To summarize, 1. Locality – The development is just 200 m away from the MRT station. 2. Convenience – The development is just next to the shopping mall and close to many amenities. 3. Family Living – The development is very near to various education facilities. 4. Accessibility – This city fringe development is just minutes away from the CBD and Orchard Shopping Belt. 5. Rare – This is a rare central region development with freehold status and is very near to the MRT station.
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