The Gazania @ How Sun Drive

When the site was put up for tender in 2017, it sparked a lot of interests from potential developers. A total of 4 bids was submitted during the closure of the tender. The top 3 submissions’ bidding price was very near to each other having a very close fight. SingHaiYi’s bid came up top with the price of $271 million which was approximately 15% more than the reserve price. This worked out to be $1325 price per square foot (psf) per plot ratio (ppr).

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It is not hard to understand why there are so much interests in this site. The site was one of the biggest sites there and with a close proximity to the MRT Train Station. Although some bigger sites along Bartley Road, these sites belong to 99 years tenure. The development’s site is the biggest plot with freehold tenure there. The site is also surrounded by landed residential estates with some low density developments with apartment status. Further more, the site is away from the main roads which will provides a quiet environment. All these makes the redevelopment potentials very attractive to its bidders.

This redevelopment of the site into The Gazania is scheduled to be completed in year 2022. Upon completion it will comprise 7 blocks of 5 storeys high building. The development will have a total of 250 apartment units which comprises unit types of 1 bedroom unit, 2 bedroom unit, 2 bedroom + study unit, 3 bedroom unit, 4 bedroom unit, 4 bedroom maisonette unit as well as penthouse units. The sizes of this units range from 41 square metres to 160 square metres.

The blocks of this development are designed to different landscape deck levels, reflecting the site character and respecting its surroundings. The distance between blocks are also designed in such a way to maximize unobstructed views while minimizing overlooking. The development also has extensive use of glazing and balconies on all units for residents to enjoy views from within their homes. As for the facade, loft expression at gable ends creates interesting architecture for home. A palette of earth tone colours against the clean-line facades creates an elegant yet homely feel to the whole development.

The Gazania is conveniently located just approximately 300 m away from Bartley MRT Station. The station is operating the Circle Line. The Gazania is just 1 station away from Serangoon MRT Interchange Station where its future residents can easily transit to the North East Line. Serangoon MRT Interchange is also just 2 stations to the Bishan MRT Interchange Station where the North South Line is readily available. By traveling towards the Dhoby Ghaut MRT Interchange Station direction, The Gazania is also just 1 station away from Macpherson MRT Interchange Station where its future residents can also access to the Downtown Line.  For drivers, The Gazania is approximately 15 minutes of drive away from the Orchard Shopping Belt. Those working in the Central Business District (CBD) will also be glad to know that The Gazania is just approximately 18 minutes’ drive from their offices. The Gazania is close to the Central Expressway (CTE) and also the Kallang Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) which allow drivers to easily access to various parts of the island.

In terms of dining and shopping amenities, future residents of this development can just take a short walk down to the nearby Kensington Square where there a F&B outlets, retail shops and also a supermarket. Alternatively they could head down to Nex Mall, one of the largest shopping malls in the North East, which is located just beside the Serangoon MRT Station. There are many retail shops, F&B outlets, 2 supermarkets and even cinemas located in the mall. In terms of fresh market produce and also economical local delights, future residents of The Gazania can take a short drive down to the Hainanese Village Centre and also the Kovan Market and Food Centre, where many wet market stalls and local food stalls are hosted.

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For family with school going children, the development is near to Maris Stella High School (Primary), Paya Lebar Methodist Girl’s School (Primary), Cedar Primary School, Yangzheng Primary School, Xinghua Primary School, Saint Gabriel’s Primary School, Zhonghua Primary School, Saint Gabriel’s Secondary School, Maris Stella High School (Secondary), Bartley Secondary School, Paya Lebar Methodist Girl’s School (Secondary), Zhonghua Secondary School, Cedar Girls’ Secondary School, Yuying Secondary School, Peicai Secondary School and also Nanyang Junior College.

About the Developer
SingHaiyi Group Ltd is a property company listed in the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX) that has been growing rapidly with a wide portfolio of businesses. The company’s primary business activities comprise of real estate development, real estate investment and also property management services.

The organization is managed by a board and management team that has wide visions and strong coherence. Given the strong strategic backing from its major shareholders, this allows the team to make unique and exceptional investment decisions.

Though the years, the organization has attained strong credentials in the Singapore real estate market by presenting their elegant designed and high-quality residential developments. Their developments, City Suites and The Vales executive condominium both have been awarded the CONQUAS “STAR” rating. This rating, by Building and Construction Authority (BCA), is presented to a project that have achieved at least 95 CONQUAS points.

PropertyGuru.com (Singapore’s No. 1 property portal) has also presented 3 prestigious awards, which are the Best Executive Condominium, the Best Executive Condominium Interior Design and the Best Executive Condominium Architect Design to the organization in their 2018 edition of their award ceremony. These awards are recognitions of the organization’s efforts on their excellence in property development.

Other than the strong credentials in turns of real estate developments in Singapore and USA, the organization also has a wide range of revenue generating retail and commercial assets in the USA, Australia as well as growing existences in Asia. For any further details about The Gazania Contact Us or Send Email To Us.

Bididari is touted to be the next Bishan. Bishan’s property valuation have grown since it was first redeveloped 30 years ago. Today its property on of the top favourite for home buyers and the resale HDB price also command one of the highest in Singapore. Along with that the private properties’ prices also escalated along with the public housing prices.

Both of Bishan and Bidadari shared common attributes. Both are near to the city centre and under the planning zone of established estates. Once Bidadari moves to becoming a matured estate, it should also impact positively on the surrounding private property prices.

Family Living
For those families with boys, the Maris Stella High (Primary) School is just across Bartley Road. For girls, the Paya Lebar Methodist Girl’s School (Primary) is also within the 1 km radius. These 2 schools though not top brand but are definitely good schools which lay sound foundation for the children’s education path.

The surrounding of the development is also very serene and quiet and with a good neighbourhood which makes home staying a pleasure.

MRT Station
This is one of the most important factor when looking out for a property, be it for self-stay or investment. Majority of the developments that are within 5 minutes’ walk to the MRT station are either 99 years leasehold tenure or has a hefty price tag on that.

This development is freehold and just approximately 4 minutes’ walk to the Bartley MRT Station and furthermore it is on the city fringe, which makes the development rare to find. Also the pricing for this development is very close to those 99 years leasehold developments which are near the MRT stations.

Shopping Malls
Although there are no major shopping malls that are within walking distances from the development, it is possible to get to some of them with just minutes’ away. Just a train station from Bartley MRT station, residents will arrive at the Serangoon MRT Interchange station where the NEX is. The estimated walking time to Bartley MRT Station is approximately 4 minutes, while traveling to Serangoon MRT Station is approximately 3 minutes, getting from the development to NEX Mall will take approximately 8 minutes.

To get to the Bishan MRT Interchange Station from Bartley MRT Station, it will be approximately 7 minutes’ train ride. Bishan MRT Interchange Station is also where Junction 8 Shopping Centre is located. These 2 malls are the major malls patronized by a lot of residents staying in the North East Region as they offer a wide arrange of shopping, dining and leisure amenities comparing to the smaller operated malls in the region.

Bartley MRT Station is also approximately 6 minutes’ train ride to Paya Lebar MRT Station. This MRT Station is surrounded by many shopping malls such as Paya Lebar Square, SingPost Centre, KINEX (former One KM Mall) as well as the upcoming PLQ Mall (Paya Lebar Quarters Mall).