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DaytonaSS
19-12-10, 22:25
For those whom like District 9/10, share y u like this district?

To get the ball started.....

I like the ambience ard Tanglin road to Botanical Gardens. The rows of old trees ard this ard running all the way to Holland road from Tanglin is very nice. Favourite tea place- PS cafe @ dempsey hill.


:)

august
19-12-10, 22:52
last time used to check out old haunted bungalows at sweetenham rd ...
then those wild dogs their eyes glow red in the dark make us all run back inside car :ashamed1:

amk
19-12-10, 22:57
U r inviting trouble man ;)

...

For me, let me think.... the old trees and shadows they cast along the roads when u drive out, or walk the dog; the peace and quietness without the road noises and yet 15 mins away to all the buzz or boomz :D ; 30 mins saved every morning to have a coffee and finish the newspaper, 30 mins saved in the evening to spend with family playing a game before sunset... and i think the air is less dusty...

Btw this whole area very big lah.... Some are quite different from the others.. I like certain parts of bt timah ;)

DaytonaSS
19-12-10, 23:01
Recently drove ard the area. Very nice enviroment. Didnt know places like this exist in Singapore. Usual sight in Singapore is tall tall buildings and more n more bigger shopping center


last time used to check out old haunted bungalows at sweetenham rd ...
then those wild dogs their eyes glow red in the dark make us all run back inside car :ashamed1:

DaytonaSS
19-12-10, 23:10
U r inviting trouble man ;)

...

For me, let me think.... the old trees and shadows they cast along the roads when u drive out, or walk the dog; the peace and quietness without the road noises and yet 15 mins away to all the buzz or boomz :D ; 30 mins saved every morning to have a coffee and finish the newspaper, 30 mins saved in the evening to spend with family playing a game before sunset... and i think the air is less dusty...

Btw this whole area very big lah.... Some are quite different from the others.. I like certain parts of bt timah ;)

I nothing to do today, went driving ard d'Leedon area. Went from Victoria park road connect to Cornoation road west road. Its a maze inside there. Very serene and peaceful. Very sua ku, for 30 years never understood wat is excessively rich people living area like...

Totally agree on the contrast. total peace n quietness with 15 mins from all the crazy buzz. any fav hang out to intro?

focus
20-12-10, 08:53
Agreed. Went around MGS backroad which leads to OLD holland road(where cascadia showflat is) and out to Dempsy road.

That stretch is total serenity. Very much like Australia.. I liked! :)

But you guys noticed there's a very very very very large plot of land along old holland road.. Why no development there?

gfoo
20-12-10, 10:04
exhumed cemetary. waiting for land to settle like biddadari before gls

hopeful
20-12-10, 14:31
exhumed cemetary. waiting for land to settle like biddadari before gls

The land need to settle or the dead need to settle down :scared-3:

land118
20-12-10, 14:39
normally chinese cemetry ground have good "Feng Shui"....

hopeful
20-12-10, 14:54
normally chinese cemetry ground have good "Feng Shui"....

Good feng shui for the dead or for the living?
Anyway, anybody knows of any prime luxury condos sitting on top of burial grounds? Not shopping centres.

land118
20-12-10, 16:14
Bishan is bulit on cemetry groudn, also check out Ngee An Kongsi, one of these maybe Condos now:

http://www.ngeeann.com.sg/webtop/temple.phtml?pageinfo=memorial


Memorial ParkOne of the primary objectives of the Ngee Ann Kongsi was not only to look after the well-being of early Teochew immigrants but also to ensure that they had a final resting place. At one time, the Kongsi owned various sites scattered around the city including Guang En Shan in Thomson, Guang Xiao Shan in Upper Bukit Timah, Guang Shou Shan in Clementi, Guang Yi Shan in Upper Serangoon, Guang Xiao Shan in Upper Bukit Timah, Guang De Shan in Sembawang / Yishun, Guang Ren Shan in Changi, Hong Qiao Tou in Kampong Java and Tai Shan Ting in Orchard. Tai Shan Ting is where Ngee Ann City stands presently and Guang Shou Shan in Clementi was the site for Ngee Ann Polytechnic

sleek
20-12-10, 16:34
http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk36/sleek00000/Graveyards-along-Orchard-Rd.jpg

hopeful
20-12-10, 17:08
Thanks. From news paper article, looks like only Ngee Ann City (not a condo) built on cemetery. Bishan is not luxury or prime area by any measure.
So we won't expect anything expensive to be built on that piece of land?

DaytonaSS
20-12-10, 19:15
Agreed. Went around MGS backroad which leads to OLD holland road(where cascadia showflat is) and out to Dempsy road.

That stretch is total serenity. Very much like Australia.. I liked! :)

But you guys noticed there's a very very very very large plot of land along old holland road.. Why no development there?

That stretch looks like super prime land. Sure built GCB one. Abit too in for condo.

sh
20-12-10, 19:37
That stretch looks like super prime land. Sure built GCB one. Abit too in for condo.

Don't think garment has ever released land parcels for GCB. Not politically correct, MBT will kanna humtum by opposition....:tsk-tsk:

besides, who wants to buy 99LH GCBs.:beats-me-man:

Most likely low-rise housing or even cluttered ops, cluster housing.:spliff:

august
20-12-10, 20:03
That stretch looks like super prime land. Sure built GCB one. Abit too in for condo.

the supply of GCB is fixed, no more no less

DaytonaSS
20-12-10, 21:37
the supply of GCB is fixed, no more no less

Paiseh, thanks for sharing. No wonder the price keep chonging!! That area is super nice, huge open area. Tons of lush greenery.

orange
21-12-10, 00:55
That stretch looks like super prime land. Sure built GCB one. Abit too in for condo.

By the way. That plot is D21, not D10.

bargain hunter
21-12-10, 11:10
in nov 2007, i went to a land auction by SLA. there were a few GCB plots at eng neo ave/Linden area sold by govt. but of course these are 99 year leasehold GCBs (yes, still classified as GCB nonetheless). there were takers and even quite an active bidding for one of the GCBs.

there will be upcoming supply for GCBs for sure with Turf City lease ending next year (zoned residential) and Caldecott Hill vacating in a few years time. both areas are already surrounded by GCBs. but likely to be sold on 99 year leasehold of course.



Don't think garment has ever released land parcels for GCB. Not politically correct, MBT will kanna humtum by opposition....:tsk-tsk:

besides, who wants to buy 99LH GCBs.:beats-me-man:

Most likely low-rise housing or even cluttered ops, cluster housing.:spliff:

devilplate
21-12-10, 11:35
y the rich spend millions for 99LH Gcbs? or isit dirt cheap like 200-300psf ?

orange
21-12-10, 12:07
in nov 2007, i went to a land auction by SLA. there were a few GCB plots at eng neo ave/Linden area sold by govt. but of course these are 99 year leasehold GCBs (yes, still classified as GCB nonetheless). there were takers and even quite an active bidding for one of the GCBs.

there will be upcoming supply for GCBs for sure with Turf City lease ending next year (zoned residential) and Caldecott Hill vacating in a few years time. both areas are already surrounded by GCBs. but likely to be sold on 99 year leasehold of course.

Eng neo, linden, turf city, caldecott hill: all are D11 and does not fit into this thread.

orange
21-12-10, 12:12
Agreed. Went around MGS backroad which leads to OLD holland road(where cascadia showflat is) and out to Dempsy road.

That stretch is total serenity. Very much like Australia.. I liked! :)

But you guys noticed there's a very very very very large plot of land along old holland road.. Why no development there?


MGS is D21 and so are many parts of old holland road. Tessarina that side on the border of D10/D21, while the ulu pandan side is D21, just opposite Pandan valley..

hopeful
21-12-10, 12:29
y the rich spend millions for 99LH Gcbs? or isit dirt cheap like 200-300psf ?

wait until we become rich then we will understand :)

Regulators
21-12-10, 12:55
foreigners buy sentosa for a convenient and safe place to park their money. They will wait for market to go up, sell at a profit and move their money to another place. I do not think some of these foreigners have the interest to live in a cock location like sentosa. if you live in sentosa cove, walk here walk there all within the cove, unless you drive out to mainland. i think after a while, the rich staying there will get sick of the tiny little island coz it has nothing much to offer in terms of day to day amenities.


y the rich spend millions for 99LH Gcbs? or isit dirt cheap like 200-300psf ?

bargain hunter
21-12-10, 13:05
i remember the cheapest GCB land plot sold (one of the sides is beside eng neo main road) went for 5m+ for min. 15070sq ft, so its indeed 300+psf.


y the rich spend millions for 99LH Gcbs? or isit dirt cheap like 200-300psf ?

hopeful
21-12-10, 13:20
....if you live in sentosa cove, walk here walk there all within the cove, unless you drive out to mainland. i think after a while, the rich staying there will get sick of the tiny little island coz it has nothing much to offer in terms of day to day amenities.

Are you referring to Property Owner?? :D

Regulators
21-12-10, 13:26
I think Property Owner probably bailed out of the place already coz he did complain about the place.


Are you referring to Property Owner?? :D

DaytonaSS
21-12-10, 17:42
y the rich spend millions for 99LH Gcbs? or isit dirt cheap like 200-300psf ?

Bro I know y. Same reason y can lose 100m at casino. Cos few m is pocket change. Maybe buy to keep mistress.....

Today enviroment, I think must have 20-30m then can call rich.

DaytonaSS
21-12-10, 17:50
Anyone got nice place to chill out or dine? I share another place for best burger at coronation plaza there, got a Swiss butchery grill. Got to try the burger by the lot! By far the best burger i tried in Singapore(IMHO)

sh
21-12-10, 18:10
y the rich spend millions for 99LH Gcbs? or isit dirt cheap like 200-300psf ?

wait long long....

DaytonaSS
29-12-10, 21:41
anyone got more to share?

Just did a picnic at Botanical Garden last wk! see quiet a fair bit of chicks there. Seated near the Swan Lake. :)

CCR
23-01-11, 22:01
Can someone comment if district 1-4 will ever overtake 9-10-11as the most expensive and exclusive area? I would dare say it will never happen.... Distict 1-4 no gcb, no established shopping district... :scared-5:

DaytonaSS
26-03-11, 14:49
Anyone tried the Durian store in the carpark at entrance to Dempsy Hill before? Want to eat some Cat Mountain King Durian, wondering if anyone know how much /kg they selling there?

DaytonaSS
26-03-11, 14:51
Can someone comment if district 1-4 will ever overtake 9-10-11as the most expensive and exclusive area? I would dare say it will never happen.... Distict 1-4 no gcb, no established shopping district... :scared-5:

for working swing class, D1-4 sounds like a pretty ***y place. Family with kids going to sch, D9 n D10 sounds more attractive. I go for D10 anytime over sentosa if i got the means.

CCR
26-03-11, 16:36
True of all district I think D10 still the best....

DaytonaSS
26-03-11, 20:29
True of all district I think D10 still the best....

u talk like that will offend alot of pple here. Maybe u should say, of district 1-4, 9-10, u like D10 the best.

if not CCR vs OCR war will burn again.

CCR
26-03-11, 21:54
I mean honestly.... D10 have greenery, no jam, near orchard and raffles place, lots a good schools.... Good food both cheap and expensive....

stalingrad
26-03-11, 22:02
I mean honestly.... D10 have greenery, no jam, near orchard and raffles place, lots a good schools.... Good food both cheap and expensive....
No jam in D10? haha, surely you jest. a week before yesterday, I started on a journey to grand hyatt to attend a function, but went home instead midway. why? a horrible jam. the jam started on Holland road and continued to Orchard Road and Scott Road. I spend more than 1.5 hours in that jam and finally arrived at Grand Hyatt at 8pm, only to be confronted with the sign "carpark full." we gave up and tried to go home. but you know what? we couldn't even go home fast. the jam on orchard road to river valley road was even worst. it was a sea of cars. we had to turn into QE square to wait out the jam. what a nightmare.

haha, no jam? worst jams in D10.

CCR
26-03-11, 23:45
No jam in D10? haha, surely you jest. a week before yesterday, I started on a journey to grand hyatt to attend a function, but went home instead midway. why? a horrible jam. the jam started on Holland road and continued to Orchard Road and Scott Road. I spend more than 1.5 hours in that jam and finally arrived at Grand Hyatt at 8pm, only to be confronted with the sign "carpark full." we gave up and tried to go home. but you know what? we couldn't even go home fast. the jam on orchard road to river valley road was even worst. it was a sea of cars. we had to turn into QE square to wait out the jam. what a nightmare.

haha, no jam? worst jams in D10.

I am really surprised... Never come across a jam along holland road... Which day and what time? Was there an accident?

teddybear
27-03-11, 00:02
Want no jam to Hyatt? Live in Orchard area, walk there sure no jam! :p
The truth is that the moment you drive out of your Crabelle that AYE already sure jammed all the way from the start point, no need to smear other places with worse jams. :rolleyes:


No jam in D10? haha, surely you jest. a week before yesterday, I started on a journey to grand hyatt to attend a function, but went home instead midway. why? a horrible jam. the jam started on Holland road and continued to Orchard Road and Scott Road. I spend more than 1.5 hours in that jam and finally arrived at Grand Hyatt at 8pm, only to be confronted with the sign "carpark full." we gave up and tried to go home. but you know what? we couldn't even go home fast. the jam on orchard road to river valley road was even worst. it was a sea of cars. we had to turn into QE square to wait out the jam. what a nightmare.

haha, no jam? worst jams in D10.

devilplate
27-03-11, 00:06
Want no jam to Hyatt? Live in Orchard area, walk there sure no jam! :p
The truth is that the moment you drive out of your Crabelle that AYE already sure jammed all the way from the start point, no need to smear other places with worse jams. :rolleyes:

but stay orchard, wana goto other places....jammeddddd.....hehe

DaytonaSS
27-03-11, 00:06
my guess is friday night ba. Orchard/holland village/Dempsey hill/ boat quay area are really popular on friday nights for chill out after work.

Govt plan to build tons of shopping centers all over singapore is a great plan! if not 5m pple on orchrad road on wkend will be unbearable.

only thing i dont understand y from town go back west coast so troublesome, though can reach in like 10mins on westcoast high way.....

devilplate
27-03-11, 00:11
I mean honestly.... D10 have greenery, no jam, near orchard and raffles place, lots a good schools.... Good food both cheap and expensive....

the only unique characteristics of D10 is the number of gd schools....but some ppty in D21 aso shares the same advantage....

if u use near orchard as the advantage.....den D9 shd be the best rather den D10....

greenary.....many other districts have tat....seaview/bayview more impressive den greenary view by most standards....holiday makers prefer the sea den greens(mosquitoes).....NS got lots of greenary field camp....hehe

no jam....err....u sure?

both cheap and exp food....well...vy subjective....

DaytonaSS
27-03-11, 00:24
the only unique characteristics of D10 is the number of gd schools....but some ppty in D21 aso shares the same advantage....

if u use near orchard as the advantage.....den D9 shd be the best rather den D10....

greenary.....many other districts have tat....seaview/bayview more impressive den greenary view by most standards....holiday makers prefer the sea den greens(mosquitoes).....NS got lots of greenary field camp....hehe

no jam....err....u sure?

both cheap and exp food....well...vy subjective....

Singapore Seaview boring, lazed with tons of containers ships docked all over the place. Got water to see is always shiok.

But as singapore reclaims outwards, all properties with seaview seems to be temporary rather than permanent. The premium one pays could vaporize overnight.

devilplate
27-03-11, 00:33
Singapore Seaview boring, lazed with tons of containers ships docked all over the place. Got water to see is always shiok.

But as singapore reclaims outwards, all properties with seaview seems to be temporary rather than permanent. The premium one pays could vaporize overnight.

so tats y prized collection like bayview units at the sail...sentosa condos like seascape with fantastic seaview....reflections at keppel....those r quite impossible to have their view blocked and can last until the lease runs up

if sm1 loves greenary view....can go for condos like raintree....closest to nature and perfect greenary view for units above 10th flr

DaytonaSS
27-03-11, 00:43
so tats y prized collection like bayview units at the sail...sentosa condos like seascape with fantastic seaview....reflections at keppel....those r quite impossible to have their view blocked and can last until the lease runs up

if sm1 loves greenary view....can go for condos like raintree....closest to nature and perfect greenary view for units above 10th flr

i would say Tanglin Park is no 1 choice for greenery and quietness.

fiat500
27-03-11, 00:49
Singapore Seaview boring, lazed with tons of containers ships docked all over the place. Got water to see is always shiok.

But as singapore reclaims outwards, all properties with seaview seems to be temporary rather than permanent. The premium one pays could vaporize overnight.
silversea,costa del sol,seafront,aalto,belvedere,laguna park etc.. all have perfect sea view..i m sure their view will be permanent as there will be no more land reclaiming there n also no high rise being built in front of them..:cheers6: :cheers6:

devilplate
27-03-11, 01:15
any1 eyeing seascape? i must say the project looks vy impressive...the balconies r nicely shaped ....

the prices out of reach ....wished i got 6mio to burn:D

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amk
27-03-11, 10:43
Jam: to be honest, for working execs, if their offices/businesses are located in town, the daily to/fro office travel time can be cut by at least 30 mins. No need to quote special days and/or cases. Just observe the highway. In the morning it's universally jammed in one direction, and in the evening it's the opposite direction.

Seaview/ greenery etc are personal i suppose. Those east coast sea view projects, dun they get ECP noise too ? A factor important to some but not the others. In this regard, bay view projects are nicer.

The main reason I like d10 is the higher density of greenery and lower density of ppl. If u ever go up to a very high rise building , u can see the d10 patch in general are much greener, and the number of buildings are much lesser. Other areas, for example east coast, are just a big patch of numerous white blocks.

francophile
27-03-11, 11:25
Jam: to be honest, for working execs, if their offices/businesses are located in town, the daily to/fro office travel time can be cut by at least 30 mins. No need to quote special days and/or cases. Just observe the highway. In the morning it's universally jammed in one direction, and in the evening it's the opposite direction.

Seaview/ greenery etc are personal i suppose. Those east coast sea view projects, dun they get ECP noise too ? A factor important to some but not the others. In this regard, bay view projects are nicer.

The main reason I like d10 is the higher density of greenery and lower density of ppl. If u ever go up to a very high rise building , u can see the d10 patch in general are much greener, and the number of buildings are much lesser. Other areas, for example east coast, are just a big patch of numerous white blocks.

Is RV d9 or d10? It sure feels like a concrete jungle to me.And the part of East Coast near MB and Suntec is very near the CBD too.I tend to agree with devil-old money prefers d9,10 because of the schools.Already improved connectivity is making a lot of areas more attractive.An ACS type school in another district will level the playing field even further.My 2 cents and would like to know what others think...

teddybear
27-03-11, 11:51
Not true lah, unless you are living on top of Lucky Plaza. As long as you are in the peripheral area and not along that main stretch of Orchard Road from CK Tang to Plaza Singapura, where got jam? There are many roads in and out of these peripheral areas. I am quite certain from what you said that you never lived around these prime Orchard areas before. (Some outlying ones may have jams, e.g. along upper stretch of Stevens Road but that is no longer considered Orchard areas :p ).


but stay orchard, wana goto other places....jammeddddd.....hehe

DaytonaSS
27-03-11, 12:12
Not true lah, unless you are living on top of Lucky Plaza. As long as you are in the peripheral area and not along that main stretch of Orchard Road from CK Tang to Plaza Singapura, where got jam? There are many roads in and out of these peripheral areas. I am quite certain from what you said that you never lived around these prime Orchard areas before. (Some outlying ones may have jams, e.g. along upper stretch of Stevens Road but that is no longer considered Orchard areas :p ).

No no no, from orchard to other place got jam! Stag already confirm. He jam from grand hyatt to west coast. Mid way still got to hide from jam.

teddybear
27-03-11, 12:19
Mid way hide from jam? That means that mid way is already way out of Orchard! From that mid way jam all the way to West Coast? Mmm, you did fish out some information yah. So trying to get into West Coast & within West Coast also badly jammed? :D


No no no, from orchard to other place got jam! Stag already confirm. He jam from grand hyatt to west coast. Mid way still got to hide from jam.

DaytonaSS
27-03-11, 12:26
Talk abt jam will make pple lose appetite. Every damn place also jam at 1 point or another. We need to widen roads man. Everyday dig n put back is not contributing to $$$ well spend.

What a lazy sunday, Feel like having a cake at dempsy hill.... Hmmm

teddybear
27-03-11, 12:37
Widen roads? LTA just easily reduced the width of roads by 33% by designating the left-most lane as a bus lane which you all drivers cannot drive in! :doh:


Talk abt jam will make pple lose appetite. Every damn place also jam at 1 point or another. We need to widen roads man. Everyday dig n put back is not contributing to $$$ well spend.

What a lazy sunday, Feel like having a cake at dempsy hill.... Hmmm

devilplate
27-03-11, 15:06
Not true lah, unless you are living on top of Lucky Plaza. As long as you are in the peripheral area and not along that main stretch of Orchard Road from CK Tang to Plaza Singapura, where got jam? There are many roads in and out of these peripheral areas. I am quite certain from what you said that you never lived around these prime Orchard areas before. (Some outlying ones may have jams, e.g. along upper stretch of Stevens Road but that is no longer considered Orchard areas :p ).

yes, nvr stay prime prime orchard b4....

paterson area goodie?no jam? still eyeing wor:ashamed1:

devilplate
27-03-11, 15:10
Talk abt jam will make pple lose appetite. Every damn place also jam at 1 point or another. We need to widen roads man. Everyday dig n put back is not contributing to $$$ well spend.

What a lazy sunday, Feel like having a cake at dempsy hill.... Hmmm

the only way to reduce jam is to maintain the current COE system.....but i still tink not gd enuff....shd reduce COE quotas further....cannot afford car....pls take buses or MRT or taxis.....SG is so small.....for every 1 more car on the road, we nid additional space for the parking lot....:hell-hath-no-fury:

as for MRT problems....pls hf some patience, more lines r opening up oredi....it takes time to build.....late is better den never:D :cheers6:

orange
27-03-11, 16:23
There are more good schools in D11 than D10. After all, only the Bukit Timah/Dunearn rd separates these two districts and the elite schools can be found on both sides of this divide. Looks like you people don't know which part is D10 and D11.

Good schools in D10: RGS, nanyang primary, hwa chong institution and henry park primary.

D11: ACS Primary, RGPS, SCGS, Nanyang Girls, NJC, SJI, SJIJ.

Takes one who has truly lived in the area to know. All you other guys are just talking cock.


the only unique characteristics of D10 is the number of gd schools....but some ppty in D21 aso shares the same advantage....

if u use near orchard as the advantage.....den D9 shd be the best rather den D10....

greenary.....many other districts have tat....seaview/bayview more impressive den greenary view by most standards....holiday makers prefer the sea den greens(mosquitoes).....NS got lots of greenary field camp....hehe

no jam....err....u sure?

both cheap and exp food....well...vy subjective....

orange
27-03-11, 16:27
Is RV d9 or d10? It sure feels like a concrete jungle to me.And the part of East Coast near MB and Suntec is very near the CBD too.I tend to agree with devil-old money prefers d9,10 because of the schools.Already improved connectivity is making a lot of areas more attractive.An ACS type school in another district will level the playing field even further.My 2 cents and would like to know what others think...


River Valley is a road that begins in D9 at the liang court area, extending west up to the Kim seng road divide, after which it becomes D10. The cut off for river valley is after the One Jervois condo, after which it becomes D3. Like i said, you need to actually live there to know which is which.

On schools in prime districts:

The only good school in D9 is ACS Junior at cairnhill.

The only good schools in D10 are RGS, NYPS, HCI and Henry Park.

The only good schools in D11 are RGPS, NJC, NYGH, SCGS, ACS pri, SJI, SJIJ.

Theoretically speaking, D11 is the one with most good schools.

CCR
27-03-11, 16:55
Stalingrad when was the jam? Which day? From what time to what time? I wanna check with LTA to verify if true and the reasons..... Coz I never encounter any jam on holland road before....

devilplate
27-03-11, 17:08
River Valley is a road that begins in D9 at the liang court area, extending west up to the Kim seng road divide, after which it becomes D10. The cut off for river valley is after the One Jervois condo, after which it becomes D3. Like i said, you need to actually live there to know which is which.

On schools in prime districts:

The only good school in D9 is ACS Junior at cairnhill.

The only good schools in D10 are RGS, NYPS, HCI and Henry Park.

The only good schools in D11 are RGPS, NJC, NYGH, SCGS, ACS pri, SJI, SJIJ.

Theoretically speaking, D11 is the one with most good schools.

alamak....den D10 do not hf any unqiue character liao lor....

so how can D10 be the best district ? hehe

so now D11 better? haha

devilplate
27-03-11, 17:11
There are more good schools in D11 than D10. After all, only the Bukit Timah/Dunearn rd separates these two districts and the elite schools can be found on both sides of this divide. Looks like you people don't know which part is D10 and D11.

Good schools in D10: RGS, nanyang primary, hwa chong institution and henry park primary.

D11: ACS Primary, RGPS, SCGS, Nanyang Girls, NJC, SJI, SJIJ.

Takes one who has truly lived in the area to know. All you other guys are just talking cock.

tats only my point of view.....anyway i nvr invest in a ppty just based on gd schools....hehe...

so which district u tink best in SG?

francophile
27-03-11, 17:15
tats only my point of view.....anyway i nvr invest in a ppty just based on gd schools....hehe...

so which district u tink best in SG?

That actually makes sense because if you are an expat and your child goes to an international school,how does proximity to ACS affect your quality of life?Maybe that's why rental is better in other districts?Because Singaporeans don't like to rent?

francophile
27-03-11, 17:19
River Valley is a road that begins in D9 at the liang court area, extending west up to the Kim seng road divide, after which it becomes D10. The cut off for river valley is after the One Jervois condo, after which it becomes D3. Like i said, you need to actually live there to know which is which.

On schools in prime districts:

The only good school in D9 is ACS Junior at cairnhill.

The only good schools in D10 are RGS, NYPS, HCI and Henry Park.

The only good schools in D11 are RGPS, NJC, NYGH, SCGS, ACS pri, SJI, SJIJ.

Theoretically speaking, D11 is the one with most good schools.

Thank you orange for your very detailed post.Would you know if the Marymount area is reasonably close to SJI?I'm asking for a friend who may eventually put his children at the French school but just in case finances don't allow it,he wants to be near a reasonably good local school.

francophile
27-03-11, 17:20
Although I have heard that proximity to the school is no longer a guarantee of admission

stalingrad
27-03-11, 17:41
Want no jam to Hyatt? Live in Orchard area, walk there sure no jam! :p
The truth is that the moment you drive out of your Crabelle that AYE already sure jammed all the way from the start point, no need to smear other places with worse jams. :rolleyes:

I am beginning to suspect that you can't read. read my my post again before you utter more nonsenses.

I said the jam started on holland road.

teddybear
27-03-11, 17:45
Simple - just get rid of the bloody bus lane (LTA immediately increased the road width by 33%!) and get rid of all the buses from CBD. :D


the only way to reduce jam is to maintain the current COE system.....but i still tink not gd enuff....shd reduce COE quotas further....cannot afford car....pls take buses or MRT or taxis.....SG is so small.....for every 1 more car on the road, we nid additional space for the parking lot....:hell-hath-no-fury:

as for MRT problems....pls hf some patience, more lines r opening up oredi....it takes time to build.....late is better den never:D :cheers6:

devilplate
27-03-11, 18:08
Simple - just get rid of the bloody bus lane (LTA immediately increased the road width by 33%!) and get rid of all the buses from CBD. :D

i tink can eventually get rid more buses when more MRT lines r up.....hehe

orange
27-03-11, 18:40
alamak....den D10 do not hf any unqiue character liao lor....

so how can D10 be the best district ? hehe

so now D11 better? haha

The uniqueness of D10 is not in its schools, but in its diverse character. Choose from prestige urban living near orchard to genteel lord of the manor living amongst lush lawns in the landed estates along holland road, to the commercialised bohemian character of Holland Village to the more affordably priced landed houses in the bukit timah/coronation west area (not all though, the highly prestigious queen astrid park is located here), to more affordable borderline prestige condos in Mount Sinai.

The eastern part of district 10 is in the upper orchard area (ardmore, claymore, draycott) and tanglin, very prestigious areas near the shopping district. These are urban in nature, with high rises making most of the residences there.

Moving northwest and westwards we have part of newton, stevens, cluny, part of bukit timah on the northern side and dempsey/botanic gardens, holland road, leedon, holland village, sixth avenue and mount sinai on the southern side. These areas are more or less dominated by landed properties, of which more than 2/3 of the entire GCB zone on the entire island are situated. Condominiums form a substantial number of residential dwellings here, though.

The bulk of the western part of D10 is connected longitudinally by balmoral/anderson/stevens road, farrer road, sixth ave and the tony estates that lie within them.

If you are more curious, you can consult google maps.

Directly north of D10 lies D11, whose northern cut off is the PIE running across the region.

D11 is similar in nature to district 10, with the eastern parts of the district dominated by high rises and the bulk of the western part having mostly green landed estates, including GCB areas. D11 is mostly residential, with a small village-y enclave in Greenwood having restaurants. The rest of D11 are elite school compounds. There is potential for many more landed areas in D11 in the Eng Neo Turf Club area and the Bukit Brown area demarcated by Lornie Road and PIE in the northcentral part of D11. They are now undeveloped and are an attractive proposition for developers once the URA decides to release the land.

When it comes to boasting the priciest real estate in singapore however, D10 takes the cake.

Both these districts are bounded on their western ends by D21.

amk
27-03-11, 18:42
The only good schools in D10 are RGS, NYPS, HCI and Henry Park.

The only good schools in D11 are RGPS, NJC, NYGH, SCGS, ACS pri, SJI, SJIJ.

Theoretically speaking, D11 is the one with most good schools.

u very funny lah. Most of these schools are on the same stretch of road, but on diff sides. For the sake of schooling children, both sides are equivalent. But for other things, it makes a diff. For ex. NJC, NYGH, RGPS are all on the dunearn rd side, but for traffic purpose, bt timah side is better, because it can get out from holland, farrer etc. Also there are a lot more trees/ greenery in thr coronation side. U can see houses in watten are far cheaper than coronation/duchess side. Same thing goes to those bunch of ACSs. The opposite balmoral side are close enough and better too. I'm not saying D11 side is not good, just that ur "theoretically speaking" term is very funny. For D11, the university rd side is pretty good too.

orange
27-03-11, 18:44
Thank you orange for your very detailed post.Would you know if the Marymount area is reasonably close to SJI?I'm asking for a friend who may eventually put his children at the French school but just in case finances don't allow it,he wants to be near a reasonably good local school.

It is pretty close, but of course the trevose, whitley, goldhill, malcolm and mount rosie estates in D11 proper would be even better. There are several strata titled cluster developments there for sale and lease, meaning foreigners can buy.

devilplate
27-03-11, 22:02
It is pretty close, but of course the trevose, whitley, goldhill, malcolm and mount rosie estates in D11 proper would be even better. There are several strata titled cluster developments there for sale and lease, meaning foreigners can buy.

strata titled cluster housing: PR/foreigner subjected to approval

however, there is no restriction for strata titled cluster housing within a condo


http://www.sla.gov.sg/htm/ser/ser0306.htm#a
What is restricted residential property under the Residential Property Act
A foreign person cannot acquire or purchase restricted residential property unless he obtains the prior approval of the Minister for Law. Such property includes:


vacant residential land;
landed property [i.e detached house, semi-detached house, terrace house (including linked house or townhouse)]; and
landed property in strata developments which are not approved condominium developments under the Planning Act.

sh
27-03-11, 22:16
Simple - just get rid of the bloody bus lane (LTA immediately increased the road width by 33%!) and get rid of all the buses from CBD. :D

Not politically correct leh...:(

Election coming you know....:tsk-tsk:

DaytonaSS
27-03-11, 23:13
The uniqueness of D10 is not in its schools, but in its diverse character. Choose from prestige urban living near orchard to genteel lord of the manor living amongst lush lawns in the landed estates along holland road, to the commercialised bohemian character of Holland Village to the more affordably priced landed houses in the bukit timah/coronation west area (not all though, the highly prestigious queen astrid park is located here), to more affordable borderline prestige condos in Mount Sinai.

The eastern part of district 10 is in the upper orchard area (ardmore, claymore, draycott) and tanglin, very prestigious areas near the shopping district. These are urban in nature, with high rises making most of the residences there.

Moving northwest and westwards we have part of newton, stevens, cluny, part of bukit timah on the northern side and dempsey/botanic gardens, holland road, leedon, holland village, sixth avenue and mount sinai on the southern side. These areas are more or less dominated by landed properties, of which more than 2/3 of the entire GCB zone on the entire island are situated. Condominiums form a substantial number of residential dwellings here, though.

The bulk of the western part of D10 is connected longitudinally by balmoral/anderson/stevens road, farrer road, sixth ave and the tony estates that lie within them.

If you are more curious, you can consult google maps.

Directly north of D10 lies D11, whose northern cut off is the PIE running across the region.

D11 is similar in nature to district 10, with the eastern parts of the district dominated by high rises and the bulk of the western part having mostly green landed estates, including GCB areas. D11 is mostly residential, with a small village-y enclave in Greenwood having restaurants. The rest of D11 are elite school compounds. There is potential for many more landed areas in D11 in the Eng Neo Turf Club area and the Bukit Brown area demarcated by Lornie Road and PIE in the northcentral part of D11. They are now undeveloped and are an attractive proposition for developers once the URA decides to release the land.

When it comes to boasting the priciest real estate in singapore however, D10 takes the cake.

Both these districts are bounded on their western ends by D21.

CLAP CLAP CLAP :not-worthy::money-faced1::not-worthy:

That is a DARN HIGH STANDARD posting. Thanks for sharing

CCR
27-03-11, 23:53
[QUOTE=orange]The uniqueness of D10 is not in its schools, but in its diverse character. Choose from prestige urban living near orchard to genteel lord of the manor living amongst lush lawns in the landed estates along holland road, to the commercialised bohemian character of Holland Village to the more affordably priced landed houses in the bukit timah/coronation west area (not all though, the highly prestigious queen astrid park is located here), to more affordable borderline prestige condos in Mount Sinai.

The eastern part of district 10 is in the upper orchard area (ardmore, claymore, draycott) and tanglin, very prestigious areas near the shopping district. These are urban in nature, with high rises making most of the residences there.

Moving northwest and westwards we have part of newton, stevens, cluny, part of bukit timah on the northern side and dempsey/botanic gardens, holland road, leedon, holland village, sixth avenue and mount sinai on the souther

side. These areas are more or less dominated by landed properties, of which more than 2/3 of the entire GCB zone on the entire island are situated. Condominiums form a substantial number of residential dwellings here, though.

The bulk of the western part of D10 is connected longitudinally by

balmoral/anderson/stevens road, farrer road, sixth ave and the tony estates that lie within them.
If you are more curious, you can consult google maps.
Directly north of D10 lies D11, whose northern cut off is the PIE running across the region.
D11 is similar in nature to district 10, with the eastern parts of the district dominated by high rises and the bulk of the western part having mostly green
landed estates, including GCB areas. D11 is mostly residential, with a small village-y enclave in Greenwood having restaurants. The rest of D11 are elite school compounds. There is potential for many more landed areas in D11 in the Eng Neo Turf Club area and the Bukit Brown area demarcated by Lornie Road and PIE in the northcentral part of D11. They are now undeveloped and
are an attractive proposition for developers once the URA decides to release the land.
When it comes to boasting the priciest real estate in singapore however, D10 takes the cake.
Both these districts are bounded on their western ends by D21.[/QUOT

Wow orange, I am impressed.... That is exactly what I wanted to say...knot as articulate as you.... That is exactly why I think D10 is best....

DaytonaSS
30-03-11, 01:17
personally i like the D10 feel, just as Orange had very skillfully described. IF u enjoy places like Holland V, Dempsey Hill, Lush greenery like Botanical Garden and appreciate the wide range of shopping/restaurants on Orchard shopping belt. D10 is a very nice region to stay. Near to the buzzing action, yet one can get a home in one of the quiet corner of area.

The action is only 10 mins away from your house. All of the Lifestyle with relatively lower population density. Not everyone appreciates these quality though.

teddybear
30-03-11, 01:29
Sorry 2 lanes become 3 lanes is increasing by 50%! LTA sure can make wonders by removing the bus lane! :p


Widen roads? LTA just easily reduced the width of roads by 33% by designating the left-most lane as a bus lane which you all drivers cannot drive in! :doh:

DaytonaSS
13-04-11, 14:02
The uniqueness of D10 is not in its schools, but in its diverse character. Choose from prestige urban living near orchard to genteel lord of the manor living amongst lush lawns in the landed estates along holland road, to the commercialised bohemian character of Holland Village to the more affordably priced landed houses in the bukit timah/coronation west area (not all though, the highly prestigious queen astrid park is located here), to more affordable borderline prestige condos in Mount Sinai.

The eastern part of district 10 is in the upper orchard area (ardmore, claymore, draycott) and tanglin, very prestigious areas near the shopping district. These are urban in nature, with high rises making most of the residences there.

Moving northwest and westwards we have part of newton, stevens, cluny, part of bukit timah on the northern side and dempsey/botanic gardens, holland road, leedon, holland village, sixth avenue and mount sinai on the southern
side. These areas are more or less dominated by landed properties, of which more than 2/3 of the entire GCB zone on the entire island are situated. Condominiums form a substantial number of residential dwellings here, though.
The bulk of the western part of D10 is connected longitudinally by
balmoral/anderson/stevens road, farrer road, sixth ave and the tony estates that lie within them.

If you are more curious, you can consult google maps.
Directly north of D10 lies D11, whose northern cut off is the PIE running across the region.

D11 is similar in nature to district 10, with the eastern parts of the district
dominated by high rises and the bulk of the western part having mostly green landed estates, including GCB areas. D11 is mostly residential, with a small village-y enclave in Greenwood having restaurants. The rest of D11 are elite school compounds. There is potential for many more landed areas in D11 in the Eng Neo Turf Club area and the Bukit Brown area demarcated by Lornie
Road and PIE in the northcentral part of D11. They are now undeveloped and are an attractive proposition for developers once the URA decides to release the land.

When it comes to boasting the priciest real estate in singapore however, D10 takes the cake.
Both these districts are bounded on their western ends by D21.

Stanlingrad... Any comments on Orange post? Do you agree? Still think West Coast is the same as D10? :D

august
13-04-11, 14:34
Stanlingrad... Any comments on Orange post? Do you agree? Still think West Coast is the same as D10? :D


west coast same as D10?????

hahahahahaha

francophile
13-04-11, 14:44
west coast same as D10?????

hahahahahaha
I used to own a unit in district 11. Walk 70m and you were at shaw centre Balestier. Maybe parts of West Coast feel classier than that part of town?

Fisherman
13-04-11, 14:55
I believe Binjai Park D21 is equally good too if not comparable to D10.

DaytonaSS
02-06-11, 23:51
hey Orange since you are around.....

Give a nice sharing on the charms of D9 also ba. :ashamed1:

CyrusChang
29-12-11, 19:41
I like the green in the city!!!

DaytonaSS
31-12-11, 13:31
just had a nice breakfast @ scotts square wild honey. Nice place!! 1 more point for D9

Eastboy
31-12-11, 16:21
just had a nice breakfast @ scotts square wild honey. Nice place!! 1 more point for D9

yah just visited my ex gf last weekend, she lives at Scotts Square, so i stayed overnight and we had breakfast at Wild Honey too. it's wonderful location lor....and the view is breathtaking....

DaytonaSS
31-12-11, 18:00
yah just visited my ex gf last weekend, she lives at Scotts Square, so i stayed overnight and we had breakfast at Wild Honey too. it's wonderful location lor....and the view is breathtaking....

Thumbs up for Scotts square! Thumbs up to staying over at ex gf place! Thumbs up for all kind of breath taking view :)

stalingrad
01-01-12, 16:51
yah just visited my ex gf last weekend, she lives at Scotts Square, so i stayed overnight and we had breakfast at Wild Honey too. it's wonderful location lor....and the view is breathtaking....
thumb up for drinking milk from the cow without actually owning the cow, or paying for the cow's upkeep.

minus point for Districts 9 and 10, too many cows that give out free milk.:D

DaytonaSS
02-01-12, 09:38
thumb up for drinking milk from the cow without actually owning the cow, or paying for the cow's upkeep.

minus point for Districts 9 and 10, too many cows that give out free milk.:D

that will depends if u like free milk or not :cheers3:

Eastboy
02-01-12, 09:59
thumb up for drinking milk from the cow without actually owning the cow, or paying for the cow's upkeep.

minus point for Districts 9 and 10, too many cows that give out free milk.:D


Eh what free milk... I also have to work very "hard" to be allowed "entry" to drink milk ok....:p

teddybear
02-01-12, 11:16
very important points you missed:
* Few cows would want to give free milk to bulls living outside of D9 & 10? (those cows that do instead, no bulls want them) :p


thumb up for drinking milk from the cow without actually owning the cow, or paying for the cow's upkeep.

minus point for Districts 9 and 10, too many cows that give out free milk.:D

mantrix
02-01-12, 11:26
I like the free waterfront views that pop up from time to time :D:D:D

Eastboy
03-01-12, 21:53
I like the free waterfront views that pop up from time to time :D:D:D

Oh ya hor and free Hermes bag to collect also...

TKT
03-01-12, 22:57
Oh ya hor and free Hermes bag to collect also...


Expensive hobby :cheers5:

theparlis
20-03-12, 10:49
Love that place, very serene and peaceful! Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, i think its ideal to live there. Don't really believe in folklore sooo 5 stars for it!

minority
20-03-12, 11:05
Like 9/10 coz they are smaller no.s easy to remember. hah hah

Coz near town. where the happening are! not some far out ulu place!

DaytonaSS
20-03-12, 18:22
Love that place, very serene and peaceful! Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, i think its ideal to live there. Don't really believe in folklore sooo 5 stars for it!

Found a new nice place for beer at dempsy hill. Think it's call staker beer!! Straight pook a tap into a barrier and walahhhhh!!! Crisp and fresh. Park at the big open air car park at the central car park area near to ps cafe, and it's just ard the car park!!

Good to know there are fellow bro whom appreciate the beauty of 10.

teddybear
20-03-12, 21:01
Can walk from the busiest and most glittering Orchard Road shopping district to the coolest and greenest place in Singapore - Botanic Garden! Where else can you find a place like this in Singapore? :p


Found a new nice place for beer at dempsy hill. Think it's call staker beer!! Straight pook a tap into a barrier and walahhhhh!!! Crisp and fresh. Park at the big open air car park at the central car park area near to ps cafe, and it's just ard the car park!!

Good to know there are fellow bro whom appreciate the beauty of 10.

DaytonaSS
21-03-12, 00:30
Can walk from the busiest and most glittering Orchard Road shopping district to the coolest and greenest place in Singapore - Botanic Garden! Where else can you find a place like this in Singapore? :p


Botanic garden is nice, Dempsey hill is also nice. 2 of my fav place. Most pple won't deny dempsy is very nice right?.

If there is going to be a condo development next/near to gardens by the bay and connected/linked to MBS it will be equally solid. Maybe the developer will sell at one hype park range . :scared-4: :scared-4: But first must apply exclusion to casino before staying there.

gfoo
22-03-12, 00:52
just moved here and loving it. strong breeze sweeping down genteel tree lined landed estates on one end with bright lights of ion/lido peeking on the opposite side. it feels so suburban, yet close to everything. rather surreal to have such stark contrasts in such a small locale.

DaytonaSS
22-03-12, 11:53
just moved here and loving it. strong breeze sweeping down genteel tree lined landed estates on one end with bright lights of ion/lido peeking on the opposite side. it feels so suburban, yet close to everything. rather surreal to have such stark contrasts in such a small locale.

Thumbs up bro gfoo.