Tembusu Grand is an up and coming residential development that is location in District 15, East Region of Singapore. This city fringe development’s land parcel was introduced in December 2020 as one of the 9 private residential sites on Urban Redevelopment Authority’s reserved list for the 1st half of 2020 Government’s Land Sale (GLS) programme.
The site is located along Jalan Tembusu. For those who are familiar with Jalan Tembusu, the land parcel of the development is in between the Tanjong Katong Campus of the Canadian International School and a row of shophouses. The site has previously housed the Katong Student Hostewhich is just next to Haig Court.
Tembusu Grand has a total site area of approximately 1.95 hectares and with a gross plot ratio of 2.8. Upon completion, this development will be able to house up to 640 dwelling units. The side of the land parcel which is fronting the Goodman Road landed residential enclave will be able to enjoy much of the serenity as well as unobstructed view of the city.
This neighbourhood is also a collection of histories, traditions and stories. For future residents who are cultural explorers and lovers, they can look be immersing themselves in the religious and tradition architecture with the quaint residential housing blocks and shophouses of this neighbourhood.
The development is located in the historical and cultural Katong District. Once was housing many plantations that grew coconuts and as an weekend getaway for the wealthy urbanites, this neighbourhood has transformed into a vibrant estate with lots of well conserved bungalows from colonial times as well as Peranakan style shophouses. With just approximately 10 minutes’ drive away from the downtown core, this is one of the most popular destinations for food lovers. This neighbourhood is also treasured by many locals. When it comes to gourmet options, there are endless choices here. Visitors can explore the hip cafes that are located just next to coffeeshops that belong to the old-world. There are also famous Peranakan, Asian, Western as well as local famous cuisines that can be found here. Future residents can also explore and get to known more of the Eurasian and Peranakan history, customs and culture by visiting the heritage centres, galleries as well as museums.
Shopping Centre The Odeon Katong – 0.5km Katong V – 0.7km Roxy Square – 0.8km I12 Katong – 0.9km Katong Shopping Centre – 0.9km Parkway Parade – 1.0km Kinex – 1.1km Joo Chiat Complex – 1.1km PLQ Mall – 1.4km Singapore Post Centre – 1.5km Paya Lebar Square – 1.5km
Kindergarten St. Hilda’s Church Kindergarten – 0.5km Dreamkids Kindergarten @ East Gate – 0.7km Seeds D’ Learning House – 0.9km Pink Tower Montessori – 0.9km Etonhouse International Research Preschool – 1.0km Children’s Vineyard Kindergarten – 1.0km MFC Kindergarten (Broadrick Road) – 1.0km Little Shepherds’ Schoolhouse @ Church of the Holy Family – 1.1km Little Skittles International Preschool – 1.2km PCF Sparkletots Preschool @ Mountbatten Blk 51 – 1.2km
Primary School Tanjong Katong Primary School – 0.4km Haig Girls’ Primary School – 1.0km Kong Hwa Primary School – 1.2km CHIJ (Katong) Primary School – 1.5km Tao Nan Primary School – 1.6km Geylang Methodist Primary School – 2.0km
Secondary School Tanjong Katong Girls’ School – 0.2km Tanjong Katong Secondary School – 0.3km Chung Cheng High School (Main) – 0.6km Broadrick Secondary School – 1.1km Dunman High School – 1.8km Geylang Methodist Secondary School – 2.0km
Junior College Dunman High School – 1.8km
Tertiary James Cook University Singapore – 2.6km
International School Canadian International School (Tanjong Katong Campus) – 0.1km Chatsworth International School (East Campus) – 0.3km
Food Centre Dunman Food Centre – 0.7km Haig Road Market & Food Centre – 1.1km Blk 84 Marine Parade Central Market and Food Centre – 1.1km Geylang Serai Market and Food Centre – 1.2km 51 Old Airport Road Food Centre and Shopping Mall – 1.3km Kallang Estate Fresh Market and Food Centre – 1.4km Blk 4A Jalan Batu Market and Food Centre – 1.5km Blk 4A Eunos Crescent Market and Food Centre – 1.8km Blk 117 Aljunied Avenue 2 Market and Food Centre – 2.0km
Lifestyle The Eurasian Association of Singapore – 0.4km Chinese Swimming Club – 0.8km Marine Parade Boy Club – 1.6km
Highlights of Tembusu Grand
Transport Network Tembusu Grand is approximately 700 m or 8 minutes’ walk away from the upcoming Tanjong Katong MRT Station which is slated to start its operations in 2023. This new MRT Station will be operating the MRT Thomson East Coast Line which will be the latest addition to Singapore’s MRT network.
This MRT service line will be adding much convenience to the future residents of Tembusu Grand as they will be able to commute directly to the Shenton Way MRT Station which is located in Singapore’s core business hub as well as the Orchard Road MRT Interchange Station which is located in Singapore’s largest shopping district, the Orchard Shopping Belt.
The MRT Thomson East Coast Line is a fully underground MRT service line which has approximately 43 kilometres long. It will serve 32 MRT station and is one of the longest rapid transit service line that is operating in driverless mode. This MRT service line will serve the east-west and north-south corridor. This MRT service line will start from Upper East Coast then run westwards along estates in East Coast via Bedok South, Marine Parade and Kallang. It will then head south bound to the Marina Bay and Orchard Road before heading north bound to the townships of Bishan, Ang Mo Kio and Upper Thomson before ending at Woodlands town located the northern tip of Singapore.
For those driving, the development is approximately 15 minutes away from the Central Business District located in Raffles Place with the step of the gas pedal. It is also just a mere approximately 15 minutes’ drive away from the Orchard Shopping District. The development is also less than 30 minutes of driving away for frequent flyers who need to travel to the Changi International Airport and those who desire to shop at Jewel. The development is also close to many major arterial roads and connectivity is further enhanced with the nearby East Coast Parkway (ECP), a popular highway which is approximately 20 kilometres long that cover Singapore’s south eastern coast.
Amenities Tembusu Grand is conveniently located to many amenities which are just short distances away. Its strategic locality in the city fringe of Singapore and among well-established residential enclaves means that most of the essential amenities are pretty much in place.
Firstly, in terms of shopping and retail amenities, this area has no lack of as it is close to many shopping malls such as The Odeon Katong, the Katong V, the Roxy Square, the I12 Katong, the Katong Shopping Centre as well as the Parkway Parade which are located in the Marine Parade Town Centre. The development is also short distances to the Paya Lebar Central which houses the Kinex Mall, the Joo Chiat Complex, the newly completed PLQ Mall, the newly renovated Singapore Post Centre as well as thePaya Lebar Square.
The I12 Katong is a popular mall that is often patronized by residents of East Coast and Katong areas. This 7 levels high retail mall, which is situated in the junction of Joo Chiat Road and East Coast Road and once known as Katong Mall has its opening in November 2011. This mall has approximately 19,200 square metres of retail space with 160 tenants.
The Parkway Parade, which was opened in March 1984, comprises of a 17 sotreys high office tower and a 7 levels high retail mall. It has a total of approximately 52,555 square metres of retail spaces, and is one of the largest retail malls in the suburbs of Singapore. This lifestyle mall offers biggest range of retail choices for the residents living in the South Eastern Coast of the island. It has a total of 250 retail stores offering young executives fashion, food and beverages, ladies, youth, family and lifestyle faision, electronics and homeware, childcare centres and services, beauty services, medical and dental clinics, supermarket, food court as well as Cineplex. Some of its major tenants include fashion gaint, Uniqlo, food court, Food Republic, departmental store, Marks and Spencer, supermarket, Cold Storage, Cathay Cineplex as well as electronic super retailers Harvey Norman and Best Denki.
At PLQ Mall, future residents of Tembusu Grand will be able to have quality retail therapies, amazing F&B options as well as everyday conveniences. They can also relish in the park with refreshing strolls, exciting events, alfresco dining and the kids can also play there. This retail mall has more than 200 stores that are of curated mix. Future residents will have endless new experience here each time they visit.
From getting new stationaries for the little ones, banking and picking up groceries, future residents will be able to find everything they need here under PLQ Mall’s roof with a short walk away from the Paya Lebar train station. They also have various celebrations here from anniversaries to birthdays and get delighted in the wide array of dining options available here, Whether for a feast of seafood, hotpot or a glass of wine, there is always something here for them. And from catching the latest bov office, to gaming at arcade centre, to attending a spinning class, there is always an entertainment amenity whenever is needed by them.
For food lovers there is never lack of dining options in this area with the famous Dunman Food Centre just approximately 700 m away. This food centre, which was constructed in 1974, is one of the smallest food centres in Singapore. Though small in size, this 2 levels high hawker centre, which is situated in the junction of Onan Road and Dunman Road, serves patrons with many good choices of local hawker fare. There are approximately 30 food stalls located in this hawker centre and most if not all are serving the finest local delights here.
Other nearby choices which future residents of Tembusu Grand can go for their local food craves as well as getting fresh vegetables, fishes, poultries, fruits as well as essential groceries include the Haig Road Market & Food Centre, the Blk 84 Marine Parade Central Market and Food Centre, the Geylang Serai Market and Food Centre, the 51 Old Airport Road Food Centre and Shopping Mall, the Kallang Estate Fresh Market and Food Centre, the Blk 4A Jalan Batu Market and Food Centre, the Blk 4A Eunos Crescent Market and Food Centre and the Blk 117 Aljunied Avenue 2 Market and Food Centre.
The Geylang Serai Market is one the busiest and largest wet markets. Future residents will be able to expand their cultural horizons here with old-school Malay cuisines such as spicy and sour stingrays, fired bananas and beef rending which can be found on the food centre that is located on its level 2.
There are also many leisure amenities that are close to Tembusu Grand. Future residents can take a short stroll to the East Coast Park that is just nearby. This 185 hectares park that spans more than 15 km is one of the nation’s most adored getaways for urbanites. The park offers an exciting and revitalizing array of recreational, dining and sporting activities with its theme of “recreational for everyone”. Every visitor will get to take part in an activity they like.
Future residents will be able to sit back, unwind while enjoy having picnics with their friends and loverd ones below the swaying coconut trees, Ketapangs and Casuarinas. For those active ones, they can go for many of the sporting activities there such as cycling, beach volleyball as well as various sea sports and cable skiing.
After a fun fill day of activities, they can then have their barbercue parties or have a delicious meal at the nearby restaurants or food centre whilst enjoying the cool breeze of the sea in the evening.
Schools For future residents with school going children, the accessibility to educational amenities will mean a lot to them when it comes to raising up their kids. They need not to worry in placement of their children when they come to age that they need to start their educations. A plus point here is that the nearby schools are renowned and well-established that their children will get nothing but top quality learning.
The educational institutions nearby will be available in every level which start from preschool to colleges which will ensure the coverage of children at different level. With close proximity, it will mean a great deal of savings in terms of transportation costs as well as cutting traveling time which children can better spend on their outside curriculum activities, enrichment classes and also more rest time so that they can keep in their focuses.
The nearby schools include the Tanjong Katong Primary School, the Haig Girls’ Primary School, the Kong Hwa Primary School, the CHIJ (Katong) Primary School, the Tao Nan Primary School, the Geylang Methodist Primary School, the Tanjong Katong Girl’s’ School, the Tanjong Katong Secondary School, the Chung Cheng High School (Main), the Broadrick Secondary School, the Dunman High School and the Geylang Methodist Secondary School. The development is also just next to the Canadian International School (Tanjong Katong Campus) and the Chatsworth International School (East Campus) which is a drawing point for expatriate families.
To summarize,
City Fringe – It is located in the much sought after district.
Convenient – It is near to many amenities.
Rentability – It is just near to Canadian International School.
Accessible – It is minutes to the CBD and Orchard.
Good Schools – It is surrounded by many schools.
Tembusu Grand Factsheet
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