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mastrix
03-04-12, 17:54
no progress for the past 3 months. Haha

Lucky TOP still the same.

danntbt
04-04-12, 21:24
...the PR lady does not know her English....apparently her "last month" was 31 December!!!! She confirmed the current status is at 35.1% as in the latest figure so the 42% in Dec was wrong.....

mastrix
18-04-12, 19:37
hey! Passed by BKE today, saw one of the block, have its roof structure installed! Cannot see the other blocks.

danntbt
18-04-12, 22:59
hey! Passed by BKE today, saw one of the block, have its roof structure installed! Cannot see the other blocks.
....some painting are being done too....wondering when the adjacent development will be launched, likely to price upward of Foresque?

mastrix
18-04-12, 23:18
....some painting are being done too....wondering when the adjacent development will be launched, likely to price upward of Foresque?
painting? that's fast!

ya...once that one launches...TH will "gain" again. :D

sunrise
19-04-12, 13:01
....some painting are being done too....wondering when the adjacent development will be launched, likely to price upward of Foresque?

the adjacent development must be landed house, malaysia developer sertia. launching end of the year.

danntbt
19-04-12, 22:19
the adjacent development must be landed house, malaysia developer sertia. launching end of the year.
...don't think so, landed further the other side, this one has similar ratio as TH.http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7192/7093435309_aab4e2ce71_o.jpg

sunrise
21-04-12, 09:03
...don't think so, landed further the other side, this one has similar ratio as TH.http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7192/7093435309_aab4e2ce71_o.jpg


yes, you are right. the landed is over the other site.

not much info on this plot of land. if belongs to HDB, then TH & foresque......

mastrix
21-04-12, 10:28
that land tender for sales already closed. Now waiting for developer to launch..... :cheers4:

danntbt
22-04-12, 14:35
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8157/6955114456_c6d229500b_b.jpg
Block 60 behind is having the exterior plastered.....railings installed at lower floors.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8141/7101178431_a609748373_b.jpg
Block 60 close-up with exterior plastering being applied and interior painted.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8024/6955110292_a47ab5be43_b.jpghttp://farm9.staticflickr.com/8164/6955107270_5161e214f3_b.jpg
Full-height of Block 60, roofing pillar installed.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7042/6955108084_102d9e8307_b.jpg

danntbt
22-04-12, 14:41
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8023/7101180627_45c1d4feb8_b.jpg
Blk66 at 20th floor
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7203/7101178965_00d5f1c213_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8027/7101183071_dc75d3483b_b.jpg
- roofing finishes being installed on top of blk62
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8162/7101190067_d795180baf_b.jpg
Blk62 facing Foresque
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8005/7101189717_3eef3aa5bb_b.jpg
-air-con condenser units installed in lower units at Blk62

danntbt
22-04-12, 14:47
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7273/6955121384_eb40488956_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8013/6955120098_8fe9261267_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8143/7101188031_45c24b1e02_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8141/6955117218_eb973c3c6c_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8018/6955117754_12ee255761_b.jpg
Foresque construction in progress...

mastrix
22-04-12, 15:28
Thank you so much! Appreciated. :)

sunrise
23-04-12, 10:50
that land tender for sales already closed. Now waiting for developer to launch..... :cheers4:Date of LaunchDate of Tender ClosingDate of AwardLocationType of Development AllowedType of Devt Code (Click here for explanation)Site Area
(m2)Plot RatioGross Floor Area (GFA)
(m2)Name of Successful TendererSuccessful Tender Price psm/GPR or psm/GFALease (Years)Remarks27-Oct-11 (http://www.ura.gov.sg/pr/text/2011/pr11-127.html)8-Dec-11 (http://www.ura.gov.sg/pr/text/2011/pr11-164.html)15-Dec-11 (http://www.ura.gov.sg/pr/text/2011/pr11-167.html)Chestnut Avenue / Almond Avenue (http://www.ura.gov.sg/LsmMap/showSite.do?q=658)ResidentialResidential (Landed)12,893.4SCB Terraform Pte Ltd $ 70,833,000.00 $ 5,493.74 9915-Sep-11 (http://www.ura.gov.sg/pr/text/2011/pr11-111.html)24-Nov-11 (http://www.ura.gov.sg/pr/text/2011/pr11-148.html)30-Nov-11 (http://www.ura.gov.sg/pr/text/2011/pr11-154.html)Chestnut Avenue (http://www.ura.gov.sg/LsmMap/showSite.do?q=657)ResidentialResidential (Non-Landed)18,699.439,269S P Setia International (S) Pte Ltd $ 180,000,000.00 $ 4,583.77 99

the above info gather from URA vacant land sale.

1) in front of the tree house is a condo site. developer SP sertia of malaysia. launching end of this year.

2) between chestnut avenue / almond is a landed site. developer is SCB terrafoam.

3) soon, a plot of land at dairy farm road to release for bidding.

sunrise
26-04-12, 11:56
Date of LaunchDate of Tender ClosingDate of AwardLocationType of Development AllowedType of Devt Code (Click here for explanation)Site Area
(m2)Plot RatioGross Floor Area (GFA)
(m2)Name of Successful TendererSuccessful Tender Price psm/GPR or psm/GFALease (Years)Remarks27-Oct-11 (http://www.ura.gov.sg/pr/text/2011/pr11-127.html)8-Dec-11 (http://www.ura.gov.sg/pr/text/2011/pr11-164.html)15-Dec-11 (http://www.ura.gov.sg/pr/text/2011/pr11-167.html)Chestnut Avenue / Almond Avenue (http://www.ura.gov.sg/LsmMap/showSite.do?q=658)ResidentialResidential (Landed)12,893.4SCB Terraform Pte Ltd $ 70,833,000.00 $ 5,493.74 9915-Sep-11 (http://www.ura.gov.sg/pr/text/2011/pr11-111.html)24-Nov-11 (http://www.ura.gov.sg/pr/text/2011/pr11-148.html)30-Nov-11 (http://www.ura.gov.sg/pr/text/2011/pr11-154.html)Chestnut Avenue (http://www.ura.gov.sg/LsmMap/showSite.do?q=657)ResidentialResidential (Non-Landed)18,699.439,269S P Setia International (S) Pte Ltd $ 180,000,000.00 $ 4,583.77 99

the above info gather from URA vacant land sale.

1) in front of the tree house is a condo site. developer SP sertia of malaysia. launching end of this year.

2) between chestnut avenue / almond is a landed site. developer is SCB terrafoam.

3) soon, a plot of land at dairy farm road to release for bidding.


no info yet on the next SP sertia project at chestnut avenue.
currently they are building another freehold project "18 woodsville" at potong pasir with asking price of $1,700 psf. nice looking condo with little introduction. hope to see more nice project along petir and chestnut.

azeoprop
26-04-12, 16:47
View from AMK 26th April 2012. :)

carbuncle
26-04-12, 18:06
View from AMK 26th April 2012. :)

relly can see from amk???

mastrix
26-04-12, 19:43
View from AMK 26th April 2012. :)
That's the whole problem here. Chestnut to AMK is so near, to reach each other, we have to go one big round the reservoir. :doh: Can't they build ä super HIGHway or tunnel across? World Class transport system?? :tongue3:

Komo
26-04-12, 21:12
World Class transport system?? :tongue3:
even ft are complaining worse than where they come from :D

mastrix
26-04-12, 21:28
Ooohhhh.... Country club, golf course Very Important. :tongue3:

flagship74
26-04-12, 22:33
relly can see from amk???

probably using a binoculars..:beats-me-man:

azeoprop
26-04-12, 23:12
probably using a binoculars..:beats-me-man:

Not really lah, u can spot it in this wide angle shot. :D

flagship74
27-04-12, 10:21
Not really lah, u can spot it in this wide angle shot. :D

That's an awesome view indeed..congrats TH owner esp those who bought high floor..:scared-4:

sunrise
27-04-12, 12:02
That's an awesome view indeed..congrats TH owner esp those who bought high floor..:scared-4:

thank you.

wesing
27-04-12, 13:30
Not really lah, u can spot it in this wide angle shot. :D

Next time chio me when you go on your rounds. Me bring along my digiscoping setup:D

whoh757
27-04-12, 14:50
prices now transacted at 900 psf. good buy? now?

sunrise
27-04-12, 15:02
prices now transacted at 900 psf. good buy? now?

development between chestnut and petir mostly tall buildings.
very nice and cooling.

danntbt
27-04-12, 22:44
prices now transacted at 900 psf. good buy? now?
....that's more than $100 psf cheaper than Foresque Residence next door......
look out for the pricing on the other side of Treehouse when it launch later this year.

mastrix
28-04-12, 10:40
prices now transacted at 900 psf. good buy? now?
Why are u waiting? :spliff:

azeoprop
28-04-12, 10:57
Forest Kill advertisement today indicates price from 927psf.... :D

mastrix
28-04-12, 11:02
Forest Kill advertisement today indicates price from 927psf.... :D
That's for biggest unit?

Astronotus oscellatus
28-04-12, 11:15
That's for biggest unit?
Cabana unit...ground floor, large private enclosed outdoor space...killer litter problem.

whoh757
01-05-12, 01:23
Cabana unit...ground floor, large private enclosed outdoor space...killer litter problem.

looks really nice and quiet ... 99yr? :cool:

danntbt
05-05-12, 21:44
JULY 2010

Tiong Seng clinches $146m deal to build Tree House

By OLIVIA HO


CONSTRUCTION group Tiong Seng Holdings has won a $146 million contract to build Tree House - an eco-condominium pro-ject in Chestnut Avenue, off Upper Bukit Timah Road.

The contract, won through subsidiary Tiong Seng Contractors (TSC), was awarded by Chestnut Avenue Developments, a joint venture between City Developments and Hong Realty. Work on the project is expected to start next month and be completed by December 2012.

....just noticed that the statement by the contractor estimated the completion date as Dec 2012.....

pphang
05-05-12, 22:26
Does anyone know how many lifts are there in each block?

mastrix
05-05-12, 23:04
Does anyone know how many lifts are there in each block?
For this type of point block...should be 2 only.

mastrix
05-05-12, 23:07
JULY 2010

Tiong Seng clinches $146m deal to build Tree House

By OLIVIA HO


CONSTRUCTION group Tiong Seng Holdings has won a $146 million contract to build Tree House - an eco-condominium pro-ject in Chestnut Avenue, off Upper Bukit Timah Road.

The contract, won through subsidiary Tiong Seng Contractors (TSC), was awarded by Chestnut Avenue Developments, a joint venture between City Developments and Hong Realty. Work on the project is expected to start next month and be completed by December 2012.


....just noticed that the statement by the contractor estimated the completion date as Dec 2012.....
Once water tanks hoisted up, maybe give them another 6-7 months to finish the rest of the structure works, e.g. club-house, pools, interior works (progressively doing now)... so...quite possible.

danntbt
06-05-12, 21:00
Went for a run around the area, noticed 2 blocks have their tops being installed.
Some blocks have most of the plastering done on the exterior, and are being painted white undercoat. Kitchens walls are being tiled, railings are being installed.Glass windows are being attached
At least one block has Air-con condenser installed on the lower floor........

Sorry no picts this time as was running.....

mastrix
06-05-12, 21:05
Went for a run around the area, noticed 2 blocks have their tops being installed.
Some blocks have most of the plastering done on the exterior, and are being painted white undercoat. Kitchens walls are being tiled, railings are being installed.Glass windows are being attached
At least one block has Air-con condenser installed on the lower floor........

Sorry no picts this time as was running.....
OMG! That's fast! Maybe can move in before CNY. :D

sunrise
17-05-12, 11:49
Went for a run around the area, noticed 2 blocks have their tops being installed.
Some blocks have most of the plastering done on the exterior, and are being painted white undercoat. Kitchens walls are being tiled, railings are being installed.Glass windows are being attached
At least one block has Air-con condenser installed on the lower floor........

Sorry no picts this time as was running.....

stroll round the area and surprise to see the place do not felt heaty on a hot sunny day. the air is natural, this place is good for own stay. just a concern on future transport.

flagship74
20-05-12, 22:50
stroll round the area and surprise to see the place do not felt heaty on a hot sunny day. the air is natural, this place is good for own stay. just a concern on future transport.

Today I walk pass TH and foresque and noticed both TH and foresque development really fast..and also there is an chestnut ave apt has been fenced off, is the development been enbloc?:beats-me-man:

sunrise
21-05-12, 00:02
Today I walk pass TH and foresque and noticed both TH and foresque development really fast..and also there is an chestnut ave apt has been fenced off, is the development been enbloc?:beats-me-man:

the piece of land at chestnut avenue just opposite TH was awarded to malaysia developer sertia berhad. another condo site. not sure 99 or FH.

whoh757
21-05-12, 14:16
stroll round the area and surprise to see the place do not felt heaty on a hot sunny day. the air is natural, this place is good for own stay. just a concern on future transport.

TH's official TOP is Dec 2014. Usually possible 1 year earlier Dec 2013. Is TH TOP really possible by end of this year Dec 2012 or before CNY 2013?? wow. Any one has developer information of progress?

danntbt
21-05-12, 18:24
TH's official TOP is Dec 2014. Usually possible 1 year earlier Dec 2013. Is TH TOP really possible by end of this year Dec 2012 or before CNY 2013?? wow. Any one has developer information of progress?
Officially the Developer has brought fwd the TOP to 2nd Qtr 2013, you may check here:

http://www.cdl.com.sg/app/cdl/customers/homebuyer_services/top_progress.xml

- for next update end of June.

danntbt
21-05-12, 18:27
Today I walk pass TH and foresque and noticed both TH and foresque development really fast..and also there is an chestnut ave apt has been fenced off, is the development been enbloc?:beats-me-man:
..interesting, did not hear of any en bloc sale for the Chestnut Apt which is not part of the adjacent land that was sold in recent tender, is the apt itself being fenced off? or the land next to it?

flagship74
21-05-12, 18:50
..interesting, did not hear of any en bloc sale for the Chestnut Apt which is not part of the adjacent land that was sold in recent tender, is the apt itself being fenced off? or the land next to it?

i saw the entire apt was actually fenced off leh..it's a nobody land now?:beats-me-man:

danntbt
21-05-12, 20:48
Well looking at the master Plan, the Chestnut apartment is lump together as a single plot with the vacant land beside it, so I guess the apartment has either been owned by the govt or its lease has expired.

danntbt
22-05-12, 20:06
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7098/7248055146_ae0f22ae20_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7219/7248056896_862e310027_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7103/7248055654_cdf2012a83_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8151/7248063890_80564c58e6_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7236/7248068536_e1d9bcc56a_b.jpg

danntbt
22-05-12, 20:10
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7227/7248078378_fa82e5bb5f_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7089/7248075680_f64d742ba2_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7090/7248070906_fbf985fce6_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7211/7248072996_e79991e681_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7087/7248064182_706d144459_b.jpg

mastrix
22-05-12, 20:44
Thank you! :o

danntbt
22-05-12, 21:47
Chestnut Apt - 8 units - all vacant now:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7239/7248060830_b59d55522a_b.jpg

Adjacent land being cleared and fenced:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7087/7248060364_3723c82e78_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8156/7248056680_786eb008a8_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8164/7248075002_75602687be_b.jpg

sunrise
22-05-12, 21:56
Chestnut Apt - 8 units - all vacant now:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7239/7248060830_b59d55522a_b.jpg

Adjacent land being cleared and fenced:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7087/7248060364_3723c82e78_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8156/7248056680_786eb008a8_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8164/7248075002_75602687be_b.jpg


treehouse and foresque has found a new neighbour. should be launching within months.
nowdays more cars travelling along petir and dairyfarm.

flagship74
22-05-12, 22:22
Can expect a high traffic in years to come.

whoh757
24-05-12, 09:51
Officially the Developer has brought fwd the TOP to 2nd Qtr 2013, you may check here:

http://www.cdl.com.sg/app/cdl/customers/homebuyer_services/top_progress.xml

- for next update end of June.

Tree House
Chestnut Avenue
Condo
99 years from 23 Nov 2009
35.1
Q2 2013
Hundred Trees
West Coast Drive
Condo
956 Years from 27 May 2008
44.8
Q3 2013



wah... that is very fast! offically Q2 2013. That means CNY 2013 is really a possibility!


Tree House
Chestnut Avenue
Condo
99 years from 23 Nov 2009
35.1
Q2 2013
Hundred Trees
West Coast Drive
Condo
956 Years from 27 May 2008
44.8
Q3 2013

sunrise
24-05-12, 12:45
Tree House
Chestnut Avenue
Condo
99 years from 23 Nov 2009
35.1
Q2 2013
Hundred Trees
West Coast Drive
Condo
956 Years from 27 May 2008
44.8
Q3 2013



wah... that is very fast! offically Q2 2013. That means CNY 2013 is really a possibility!


Tree House
Chestnut Avenue
Condo
99 years from 23 Nov 2009
35.1
Q2 2013
Hundred Trees
West Coast Drive
Condo
956 Years from 27 May 2008
44.8
Q3 2013



doesn't think so. the finishing is much more time consuming than normal doing.

sunrise
24-05-12, 16:37
the next plot of land for tender will be next to dairy farm estate. much nearer to MRT, another condo development.

sunrise
30-05-12, 19:24
developement between chestnut avenue and dairy farm.

mastrix
30-05-12, 22:38
developement between chestnut avenue and dairy farm.
any commercial plot nearby?

danntbt
31-05-12, 00:19
any commercial plot nearby?
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8161/7302567902_2f794c19a3_o.jpg

mastrix
31-05-12, 00:37
tiny plot...

danntbt
31-05-12, 08:37
tiny plot...
....actually its bigger than the footprint of each TH Block......

sunrise
31-05-12, 11:27
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8161/7302567902_2f794c19a3_o.jpg


it looks like the land around this area can withstand tall building, most development are above 20 storey up. maybe this tiny plot is also a high rise shopping mall.

mastrix
02-06-12, 13:13
it looks like the land around this area can withstand tall building, most development are above 20 storey up. maybe this tiny plot is also a high rise shopping mall.
Wondering what's the Transport Facility opposite FR...LRT extension? Maybe.

sunrise
02-06-12, 17:29
Wondering what's the Transport Facility opposite FR...LRT extension? Maybe.


it must be the train depot whereby some trains will be roll out to support during peak hours and return to depot during off-peak. such facilities also carry out repair and servicing of reserved trains.

opposite treehouse will begin the construction soon. developer name is out but project name not yet annouce.

gupta
05-06-12, 08:13
This place is allocated for a petrol pump.

TheOnlyGayInTheVillage
05-06-12, 12:30
boooOOOOOOmzz!

But also means will have mini mart convenience store.

mastrix
05-06-12, 12:42
This place is allocated for a petrol pump.
Wow...a big petrol station.

danntbt
05-06-12, 21:33
This place is allocated for a petrol pump.
...u have infor on this?

sunrise
05-06-12, 21:39
...u have infor on this?

danntbt,

you have any info on the sertia project opposite treehouse?

hyenergix
05-06-12, 21:39
There is a SCDF ruling on distance between petrol pump and nearby buildings. Hence I think it is impossible to have a petrol pump based on the masterplan.

http://www.scdf.gov.sg/content/scdf_internet/en/building-professionals/publications_and_circulars/fire_code_2007master_version/_jcr_content/par/download_28/file.res/Appendix_J.pdf

danntbt
06-06-12, 06:51
danntbt,

you have any info on the sertia project opposite treehouse?
...no, but am interested to know too.

sunrise
06-06-12, 10:58
...no, but am interested to know too.

maybe have to wait until they year down the forest. the area is quite
big. it may takes months.

gupta
06-06-12, 13:09
Guys, Please have a look on the CDL presentation available in the following link for Petrol Pump location.

http://perugbc.org.pe/users/wp-content/uploads/herramientas/casa_del_arbol.pdf (http://perugbc.org.pe/users/wp-content/uploads/herramientas/casa_del_arbol.pdf)


Originally Posted by gupta
This place is allocated for a petrol pump.

mastrix
06-06-12, 13:30
Guys, Please have a look on the CDL presentation available in the following link for Petrol Pump location.

http://perugbc.org.pe/users/wp-content/uploads/herramientas/casa_del_arbol.pdf (http://perugbc.org.pe/users/wp-content/uploads/herramientas/casa_del_arbol.pdf)


Originally Posted by gupta
This place is allocated for a petrol pump.
Thank you. This is very good info. :cheers5:

danntbt
06-06-12, 13:45
Guys, Please have a look on the CDL presentation available in the following link for Petrol Pump location.

http://perugbc.org.pe/users/wp-content/uploads/herramientas/casa_del_arbol.pdf (http://perugbc.org.pe/users/wp-content/uploads/herramientas/casa_del_arbol.pdf)


Originally Posted by gupta
This place is allocated for a petrol pump.


hey...that's very resourceful of you...tks....did u bought a unit there also? or are working at CDL?

gupta
06-06-12, 15:33
hey...that's very resourceful of you...tks....did u bought a unit there also? or are working at CDL?

I have a 4 b/r unit in TH. :cheers4:

sunrise
06-06-12, 16:48
Thank you. This is very good info. :cheers5:


petro pump also not bad. can easily get a car wash.
helps to brighten up the place at nite.

a mall should be build at the end of petir and dairy farm road, the place where they park the trailers now. motorist from BKE can spot it easily and drop by for meal. this is a very good spot to keep a mall alive.

danntbt
06-06-12, 16:53
I have a 4 b/r unit in TH. :cheers4:
...great...welcome neighbour!

hyenergix
06-06-12, 22:37
petro pump also not bad. can easily get a car wash.
helps to brighten up the place at nite.

a mall should be build at the end of petir and dairy farm road, the place where they park the trailers now. motorist from BKE can spot it easily and drop by for meal. this is a very good spot to keep a mall alive.

Petrol pump location is regulated for a very good reason.

danntbt
07-06-12, 06:43
Petrol pump location is regulated for a very good reason.
The guidelines do not seemed to be adhered in most cases, wonder why...

hyenergix
07-06-12, 06:47
The guidelines do not seemed to be adhered in most cases, wonder why...

Something to do with going against the major investors and lack of land to implement?

sunrise
07-06-12, 10:49
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8161/7302567902_2f794c19a3_o.jpg

those mark with "E" must be the schools.

lajia
07-06-12, 11:03
this is a good development, not sure about the pricing but looking at the presentation, well done....big plot of land with lots of nature around. SHIOK! :)

like it, seems like good place for retirement as well. But the only worry is that surounding would also be flooded with developments like now in those Punggol & Pasir ris area...

CDL +1 Like

sunrise
07-06-12, 11:45
this is a good development, not sure about the pricing but looking at the presentation, well done....big plot of land with lots of nature around. SHIOK! :)

like it, seems like good place for retirement as well. But the only worry is that surounding would also be flooded with developments like now in those Punggol & Pasir ris area...

CDL +1 Like

I went up the slopes at chestnut avenue, fresh air & nice view too.
CDL picks a nice piece of land. next door foresque coming out with something unique showing gigantic pillars. both moving fast & well constructed.

gupta
07-06-12, 13:13
those mark with "E" must be the schools.

E Stands for Educational Institute.

sunrise
07-06-12, 14:18
E Stands for Educational Institute.

thank you. http://forums.condosingapore.com/images/icons/icon10.gif

danntbt
07-06-12, 15:09
.....just went to have a look, got some picts, will post shortly, Setia is inviting those interested to register for pre-launch...

danntbt
07-06-12, 15:34
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8160/7347562510_52ce288ca8_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7213/7347563022_70a72eb1c0_b.jpg
CP entrance:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7096/7162356589_fc9c7ccf1a_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7213/7162356971_c3f63751b6_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7236/7162357423_9f4a9f3fca_b.jpg

danntbt
07-06-12, 15:37
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7217/7347566394_67ef4693bd_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8020/7347569796_5b2b2a7b95_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8157/7347569278_2bcce1ec72_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7103/7347571780_7cf00fa619_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8011/7162362623_a27d176e73_b.jpg

danntbt
07-06-12, 15:41
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7242/7162363027_f7d22034ed_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7093/7162366169_709a678a10_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7221/7162368429_d00e50d30e_b.jpg
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7242/7347577694_949a5d2dfb_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8154/7347577904_57bde1cabc_b.jpg

danntbt
07-06-12, 15:43
...too bad most of the trees along here would be gone soon.....http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7221/7162370933_812a13d56f_b.jpg

sunrise
07-06-12, 16:50
...too bad most of the trees along here would be gone soon.....http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7221/7162370933_812a13d56f_b.jpg

the TOP timimg not right because there is still construction work next to it. dust still flying around and also the newly paintwork will be badly affected. this has to be carry on for about 2 years.

danntbt
07-06-12, 17:52
the TOP timimg not right because there is still construction work next to it. dust still flying around and also the newly paintwork will be badly affected. this has to be carry on for about 2 years.
...hopefully the piling is done by TH TOP.......and hope the entrance is on main rd.....but not likely...looking at the terrain. Looks like TH is gonna be dwarfed by both Foresque and Setia.....one on higher sloping ground, and the other on "stilettos"

mastrix
10-06-12, 16:41
Upper Bt Timah residents, authorities reach compromise over land devt

SINGAPORE: Residents of Dairy Farm, Chestnut and Petir Road have reached an initial compromise with authorities over the development of a parcel of forest land.

The area's MP Dr Vivian Balakrishnan said the consultation process is an example of "the way forward" where "plans are shared in advance, views are heard, constructive suggestions are made, and then incorporated into plans".

Dr Balakrishnan, as well as representatives from the Urban Redevelopment Authority and the Land Transport Authority, met some 200 residents at a dialogue session on Saturday.

The dialogue session was a culmination of four months of intense planning, consultation and meetings. The session lasted for two-and-a-half hours.

The issue for the gathering - the future plans for a 1.86-hectare of forest land between Dairy Farm Estate and Petir Road.

In March, the residents found out that the URA was going to put up the land for sale in June.

Some questioned the need to develop an area that over the years had been reclaimed by nature.

"We have a piece of land that over the last 40 years or so was reclaimed by nature. There are plenty of areas around Singapore that are abandoned industrial estates. I'm asking, why do you have to start the development...that particular plot of land that is fully forested now, instead of taking some of the wasteland that the development and progress has created today," asked a resident.

Others spoke of the need to preserve Singapore's natural areas to leave behind a legacy for future generations.

But instead of merely voicing their grouses, residents presented authorities with a detailed proposal, highlighting what authorities should consider when putting up the land for sale.

Among them - placing restrictions on the height of the development so as to not block the pristine views of the many low-rise housing and reviewing a proposal to extend a road along Jalan Pakis that may cut into a popular canal and jogging trail.

The months of planning and engaging authorities seemed to have paid off.

URA's deputy director of physical planning, Lim Teck Leong, shared one proposal that was incorporated into the plans.

He said: "Storey-height control will be one of the requirements. We intend to cap the storey-height between five to 15 (storeys)."

Authorities added they would also shelve plans to extend the road along Jalan Pakis, for now.

The URA said it would relocate the development of a commercial site from along Dairy Farm Road to Petir Road, after residents said the development would cause heavy congestion.

Dr Balakrishnan said the forest area in question had been part of the government's development plans for decades. He added authorities made sure the plot was not an encroachment of reserve area.

"We make long-term plans, and in Singapore, the PAP's long-term plans are for 50 to 100 years. For decades, we have already convinced ourselves that we would preserve nature reserve. We said we will confine our future development to areas outside the nature reserve," said Dr Balakrishnan.

Still, he assured residents that their views will be heard, and commended them for coming up with solutions.

Dr Balakrishnan said: "People were not just posturing. People were actively looking for solutions, for improvements. You can't get everything that you want, but you can make it better."

Resident Kevin Kho agreed, saying: "This consultative approach, this engagement from the ground is the way forward. We want to be part of our own nation-building."

Dr Balakrishnan said there will be continued engagement with residents.

- CNA/ir

mastrix
10-06-12, 16:52
Quotë:

"The URA also said it would relocate the development of a commercial site from along Dairy Farm Road to Petir Road, after residents noted the development would cause heavy congestion."

sunrise
10-06-12, 22:09
Quotë:

"The URA also said it would relocate the development of a commercial site from along Dairy Farm Road to Petir Road, after residents noted the development would cause heavy congestion."

they mean the commercial site was originally plan at dairy farm road and now they going to relocate it to petir road?

mastrix
10-06-12, 22:25
they mean the commercial site was originally plan at dairy farm road and now they going to relocate it to petir road?
yap....just opposite to Foresque. :)

watch the video in CNA, the residents did a proposal for URA to consider. Think URA thinking real hard now.

hyenergix
10-06-12, 22:30
yap....just opposite to Foresque. :)

watch the video in CNA, the residents did a proposal for URA to consider. Think URA thinking real hard now.

"Not in my backyard" :beats-me-man:

mastrix
10-06-12, 22:40
"Not in my backyard" :beats-me-man:
Commercial at the original plot will cause congestion to the existing residents...how about us? :doh:

hyenergix
10-06-12, 22:44
Commercial at the original plot will cause congestion to the existing residents...how about us? :doh:

Write to ST or MP n work w URA to taiji back.

mastrix
10-06-12, 22:52
Build an underground train station better than a commercial building...I don't believe it will be a great commercial building. Basically, we are just lack of public transport.

sunrise
10-06-12, 23:09
yap....just opposite to Foresque. :)

watch the video in CNA, the residents did a proposal for URA to consider. Think URA thinking real hard now.

the plan already indicate a petro pump just opposite the foresque guardhouse. ???

mastrix
10-06-12, 23:17
the plan already indicate a petro pump just opposite the foresque guardhouse. ???
no lah...not so up there, maybe not directly opp Foresque lah....u watch the video and will know.

danntbt
11-06-12, 07:40
If the Mall shift to opposite Foresque, it will make it more convenient, so it would be a positive point, plus the petrol station. In fact this is a more viable location for the mall than the previous option, I guess the road cutting across the canal is the issue, without the road. Without the road, the traffic flow would be a problem, so in forcing URA to realign the roads, Diary Farm loose out on the proximity to the convenience of the Mall......

Seems like Setia is launching the development next door soon, price should match Foresque....

sunrise
11-06-12, 11:40
If the Mall shift to opposite Foresque, it will make it more convenient, so it would be a positive point, plus the petrol station. In fact this is a more viable location for the mall than the previous option, I guess the road cutting across the canal is the issue, without the road. Without the road, the traffic flow would be a problem, so in forcing URA to realign the roads, Diary Farm loose out on the proximity to the convenience of the Mall......

Seems like Setia is launching the development next door soon, price should match Foresque....

with 2 new institute nearby more bus route will be plan and the mall will be packed with student during day time. the mall is quite small from the map.
dairy farm and petir will hold another 15,000 -20,000 people when fully develops. hope to see a bigger mall with a small bus interchange. at least to transport commuters to hillview MRT.

mastrix
11-06-12, 20:08
Hopefully....and hope....a reputable developer get the site. At least build something equivalent to Katong 112, got cinema, nice restaurants, shops, etc. :D

danntbt
11-06-12, 21:35
Hopefully....and hope....a reputable developer get the site. At least build something equivalent to Katong 112, got cinema, nice restaurants, shops, etc. :D
The site is not that small actually, depending on the height restriction, the land size in the original plot is close to 3/4 of The Hillier/HillV2

sunrise
11-06-12, 22:03
Hopefully....and hope....a reputable developer get the site. At least build something equivalent to Katong 112, got cinema, nice restaurants, shops, etc. :D

anyway better than none :cheers5: we are lucky enough this time. the later development on dairy farm only allows five to maximum 15 storeys.

mastrix
13-06-12, 22:41
https://sites.google.com/site/dairyfarmroaddevelopments/home

https://www.facebook.com/DairyFarmRoadDevelopments

mastrix
13-06-12, 22:44
Proposal:
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=319585924783082&set=a.319585874783087.72793.297056113702730&type=1

mastrix
13-06-12, 23:19
There are two schools of thought between existing and new residents. Gov don't know who to please. :D

danntbt
13-06-12, 23:25
....haha, no-loading Dairy Farm Road....Petir Road is Ok.......sounds like they are sweeping their self declared buffer zone clean...but nvm-lah, the commercial plot nearer to TH/FR sounds good to me.

mastrix
13-06-12, 23:29
....haha, no-loading Dairy Farm Road....Petir Road is Ok.......sounds like they are sweeping their self declared buffer zone clean...
Sounds like Dairy Farm Road is Bukit Timah Road = High Class Residential, and Petir Road is Bukit Panjang Road = HDB Residential.
Alamak...
Sad. Very sad. :doh:

mastrix
13-06-12, 23:32
Whatever mall they want to build...die die must have Starbucks and Cinema! :D

and foodcourt & 24/7 clinic.

danntbt
13-06-12, 23:36
Whatever mall they want to build...die die must have Starbucks and Cinema! :D

and foodcourt & 24/7 clinic.

......and behind that 23-storey blocks....minus one to please the herd further behind.

hyenergix
14-06-12, 06:50
The residents are wary of MM developments that screwed up the landed estates and future congestion and illegal parking. Current owners of TH etc along Petir road might lose their greenery in near future.

danntbt
14-06-12, 13:59
The residents are wary of MM developments that screwed up the landed estates and future congestion and illegal parking. Current owners of TH etc along Petir road might lose their greenery in near future.

The greeneries in front is nothing much but like shrubs anyway... those behind TH/FR/Setia dev are reserves and untouchable...but to Dairy farmers their green buffers will disappear eventually, imagine being dwarfed by 24 story blocks with modern facade.....that's why they are up in arm, ya, congestion and illegal parking would be an issue in their backyard if the Mall is not relocated....but saw quite a few prominent individuals in the dialogue with the MP, guess they do have some clouts.

Wild Falcon
14-06-12, 14:50
HillV2 is already very small and if its 3/4 of that, then its lagi smaller leh.

But then I dun understand why the govt agree to the protest by Dairy Farm residents. It makes more sense to build a mall at Dairy Farm which is nearer Hillview station.


The site is not that small actually, depending on the height restriction, the land size in the original plot is close to 3/4 of The Hillier/HillV2

danntbt
14-06-12, 15:09
HillV2 is already very small and if its 3/4 of that, then its lagi smaller leh.

But then I dun understand why the govt agree to the protest by Dairy Farm residents. It makes more sense to build a mall at Dairy Farm which is nearer Hillview station.
...true HilV2 has about 30 shops on 2 levels, perhaps there will be more levels here to make up for the smaller footprint......look at how they reincarnate Jurong Entertainment Center into J-cube.

....perhaps govt wanna show that they listen.....

Wild Falcon
14-06-12, 15:20
Actually theoretically The Foresque and Treehouse site is even nearer nature reserves...Haha. Anyway, I'm sure residents at Foresque and Treehouse won't mind the added amenities nearby (Just not sure if the shops can "survive" with small catchment there). Dairy Farm and Hillview area already served by Rail Mall, HillV2 (future) and then future MRT shops (I'm sure got retail shops at the station itself). So could be a win-win for all.


...true HilV2 has about 30 shops on 2 levels, perhaps there will be more levels here to make up for the smaller footprint......look at how they reincarnate Jurong Entertainment Center into J-cube.

....perhaps govt wanna show that they listen.....

danntbt
14-06-12, 20:40
Actually theoretically The Foresque and Treehouse site is even nearer nature reserves...Haha. Anyway, I'm sure residents at Foresque and Treehouse won't mind the added amenities nearby (Just not sure if the shops can "survive" with small catchment there). Dairy Farm and Hillview area already served by Rail Mall, HillV2 (future) and then future MRT shops (I'm sure got retail shops at the station itself). So could be a win-win for all.
...true doubt the retail land would not be launch before more of the rest of the residential are in place.....could be some years before it comes about.

sunrise
15-06-12, 10:18
Sounds like Dairy Farm Road is Bukit Timah Road = High Class Residential, and Petir Road is Bukit Panjang Road = HDB Residential.
Alamak...
Sad. Very sad. :doh:

I have frens stays at almond shows sour faces when talk about TH and foresque project. don't know why people behaving this way?

anyway, we pay for our house and if the resident there not happy with such development they can always choose to move out.

danntbt
15-06-12, 13:27
I have frens stays at almond shows sour faces when talk about TH and foresque project. don't know why people behaving this way?

anyway, we pay for our house and if the resident there not happy with such development they can always choose to move out.
...or buy one.

danntbt
15-06-12, 14:39
Pool area taking shape


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7082/7373982954_d94f34275b_b.jpg


Car Park entrance http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8025/7373981916_ed9d59ea14_b.jpg

Almondnites and Dairy Farmers are envious of TH/FR beacause these will disappear soon....
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7074/7188739771_1453c058a4_b.jpg

Base of one of those 'Tree Houses' structure:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8016/7188741497_a9514769da_b.jpg

Observatory Deck where TH residents can use Telescope to spy on Dairy Farmers or hang around to be seen by the farmers who will be even more green....
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7228/7188740621_6be607144a_b.jpg

mastrix
16-06-12, 18:01
Seems like the 1st sty (patio unit) is like a 2nd sty...below is carpark and the building is "lift up" from the original ground level.

danntbt
17-06-12, 00:37
Seems like the 1st sty (patio unit) is like a 2nd sty...below is carpark and the building is "lift up" from the original ground level.
...yup, those block next to Chestnut Ave are almost level with the higher ground on which the road is on.

sunrise
20-06-12, 11:59
looks like sertia have to tear down the trees and bushes and make way for temporary parking lot and showroom before the launch. need months for such preparation works.

danntbt
30-06-12, 18:03
http://www.cdl.com.sg/app/cdl/customers/homebuyer_services/top_progress.xml


Tree House
Chestnut Avenue Condo
99 years from 23 Nov 2009
48.3% completed
expected TOP: Q2 2013

mastrix
30-06-12, 18:12
Nice~ :) :) :)

Is the clubhouse up already?

danntbt
01-07-12, 06:57
Nice~ :) :) :)

Is the clubhouse up already?
...don't think so, will see if I can drop by to take a few photos next week...the last I saw as in some photos in my earlier post, the pools are taking shape.

mastrix
01-07-12, 09:57
...don't think so, will see if I can drop by to take a few photos next week...the last I saw as in some photos in my earlier post, the pools are taking shape.
Thank you. :)

danntbt
02-07-12, 17:07
The guard-house:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8001/7485647056_96525c48d9_b.jpg

Exterior wall to Car-park exit:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8011/7485646364_7d95bab2f2_b.jpg

Car Park Entrance:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8150/7485650742_b2bc939764_b.jpg

The Pools are taking shape, the metal- blocks are pre-casted toilet modules. I guess to be installed in the clubhouse:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8021/7485657166_ea6aa443ee_b.jpg

danntbt
02-07-12, 17:25
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8017/7485748670_3046de773b_b.jpg

mastrix
06-07-12, 21:19
Saw some air con compressor place at the air con ledge already. :)

danntbt
06-07-12, 22:45
Saw some air con compressor place at the air con ledge already. :)
..recently? Saw some much earlier but these war since removed, possibly they were testing the system previously.

mastrix
06-07-12, 22:53
..recently? Saw some much earlier but these war since removed, possibly they were testing the system previously.
Yap, saw it yesterday...unwrapped in a box on the ledge. Not many.

danntbt
07-07-12, 07:13
Yap, saw it yesterday...unwrapped in a box on the ledge. Not many.
...ic they are ramping up the construction, my guess is Q12013, they just give themselves some buffer by putting it officially as Q2.

mastrix
07-07-12, 10:37
...ic they are ramping up the construction, my guess is Q12013, they just give themselves some buffer by putting it officially as Q2.
Oops...should be wrapped in box....typo. :D

Also saw some M&E guys doing some services in the unit...believe once the roof structures completed, the rest of the construction will be fast.

flagship74
07-07-12, 11:01
Notice from the photo, the floor to the celling is not high? Almost the same height of an HDB?:beats-me-man:

mastrix
07-07-12, 16:20
Notice from the photo, the floor to the celling is not high? Almost the same height of an HDB?:beats-me-man:
ok :beats-me-man:

teddybear
07-07-12, 17:44
What is the HDB floor to ceiling height?



Notice from the photo, the floor to the celling is not high? Almost the same height of an HDB?:beats-me-man:

danntbt
07-07-12, 21:34
Notice from the photo, the floor to the celling is not high? Almost the same height of an HDB?:beats-me-man:

Here is a better picture of the ceiling height.......is this the typical HDB height?
You have a pair of fantastic eyes that can measure so well.


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7213/7162356971_c3f63751b6_b.jpg

danntbt
07-07-12, 21:46
....FYI the height is 3.15m.....

danntbt
07-07-12, 22:07
.....and the new generation HDBs like Pinnacle.....2.6m v the older ones that could go as high as 2.9m....

coolchoc
07-07-12, 23:29
Here is a better picture of the ceiling height.......is this the typical HDB height?
You have a pair of fantastic eyes that can measure so well.


http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7213/7162356971_c3f63751b6_b.jpg

Nice zoom! :cool:
Am I seeing 3/4 length windows? Not floor to ceiling?

flagship74
07-07-12, 23:42
acctuallly..i saw one with a construction worker working at the balcony, either the worker is tall or the celling fall short..:beats-me-man:

mastrix
08-07-12, 00:18
So what if it is HDB ceiling ht? :doh:

HDB ceiling ht now is app. 2.6 to 2.8. And recently most of it is conceal wiring, which eventually leads to 2.6m (flr to ceiling).

As for private condo, all wiring concealed, the ceiling is app. 3m or even more (flr to ceiling).

Same? :p

danntbt
08-07-12, 06:13
Nice zoom! :cool:
Am I seeing 3/4 length windows? Not floor to ceiling?

...window starts 450mm from floor.

danntbt
08-07-12, 06:21
So what if it is HDB ceiling ht? :doh:

HDB ceiling ht now is app. 2.6 to 2.8. And recently most of it is conceal wiring, which eventually leads to 2.6m (flr to ceiling).

As for private condo, all wiring concealed, the ceiling is app. 3m or even more (flr to ceiling).

Same? :p



......do not bother with the one with a flagging flag.....the official documents specified clearly that the floor to ceiling nett is 3.15m
......compared to a typical unit at Foresque Residence at 2.8m.........just probably green eyes not able to measure because TH is so green in his eyes...hahahaha

flagship74
08-07-12, 09:07
......do not bother with the one with a flagging flag.....the official documents specified clearly that the floor to ceiling nett is 3.15m
......compared to a typical unit at Foresque Residence at 2.8m.........just probably green eyes not able to measure because TH is so green in his eyes...hahahaha

Wakakakaka...:D

teddybear
08-07-12, 10:48
Confirm floor-to-ceiling and not floor-to-floor? (Normally official documents only specify floor-to-floor). :beats-me-man:


......do not bother with the one with a flagging flag.....the official documents specified clearly that the floor to ceiling nett is 3.15m
......compared to a typical unit at Foresque Residence at 2.8m.........just probably green eyes not able to measure because TH is so green in his eyes...hahahaha

mastrix
08-07-12, 10:59
Confirm floor-to-ceiling and not floor-to-floor? (Normally official documents only specify floor-to-floor). :beats-me-man:
If it just mention ceiling ht, meaning the place we stand measure to the ceiling. :)

teddybear
08-07-12, 11:22
Yup! But I don't see that nowaways. Normally, it is floor to floor la, meaning the place you stand measure to the floor where your neighbor on top stand. So, if 3.15m, then need to net off the floor layer which is about 30cm. So, effectively, it is just about 2.8 to 2.9m typically for floor to ceiling!:D


If it just mention ceiling ht, meaning the place we stand measure to the ceiling. :)

coolchoc
08-07-12, 11:36
Yup! But I don't see that nowaways. Normally, it is floor to floor la, meaning the place you stand measure to the floor where your neighbor on top stand. So, if 3.15m, then need to net off the floor layer which is about 30cm. So, effectively, it is just about 2.8 to 2.9m typically for floor to ceiling!:D




Is 30cm floor layer common nowadays? I saw a proj (during construction stage), the layer between 2storeys machiam very thin! Like slightly thicker than a 15cm ruler :mad: Dunno if it's perspective....

flagship74
08-07-12, 12:36
no wonder..that's explains..wakakaka..:D

mastrix
08-07-12, 14:42
Yup! But I don't see that nowaways. Normally, it is floor to floor la, meaning the place you stand measure to the floor where your neighbor on top stand. So, if 3.15m, then need to net off the floor layer which is about 30cm. So, effectively, it is just about 2.8 to 2.9m typically for floor to ceiling!:D
I believe 3.15m is nett, flr to ceiling. Floor slab thickness is around 15-20cm, quite common for residential building (HDB and Private).

Anyway, not important lah...these are the things we cannot change. Stay happy. :p

danntbt
08-07-12, 15:07
Confirm floor-to-ceiling and not floor-to-floor? (Normally official documents only specify floor-to-floor). :beats-me-man:

Upon looking at the diagram again....
CORRECTION: Its illustrated in a diagram showing floor to ceiling 3.15m minus one thickness of floor/ceiling so possibly 2.9-3m nett, .....anyway its definitely not 2.6m as suggested by somebody.

mastrix
08-07-12, 15:22
Upon looking at the diagram again....
CORRECTION: Its illustrated in a diagram showing floor to ceiling 3.15m minus one thickness of floor/ceiling so possibly 2.9-3m nett, .....anyway its definitely not 2.6m as suggested by somebody.
3.15m still flr to ceiling, so minus 4 inches false/ secondary ceiling, it should be 3.05m. U are not wrong actually. :)

teddybear
08-07-12, 17:39
Floor slab usually is 1 ft or 0.3m unless now developers also trying to cut cost on floor slab thickness? :simmering:
If floor-to-floor is 3.15m, then floor-to-ceiling should be 2.85m, typical of all new OCR condos now (except CCR condos which may still get 3-3.2m high ceiling depending on particular development, not all).

Floor slab thickness too thin means when upstairs do renovation and hacking of floors etc, you downstairs will feel everything! :doh:


Upon looking at the diagram again....
CORRECTION: Its illustrated in a diagram showing floor to ceiling 3.15m minus one thickness of floor/ceiling so possibly 2.9-3m nett, .....anyway its definitely not 2.6m as suggested by somebody.

teddybear
08-07-12, 17:43
False ceiling in Hundred Trees? I would be very surprise if CDL give you false ceiling when they sell you at <$1k psf! We are not talking about condos like Twin Peaks selling at $2800 psf!


3.15m still flr to ceiling, so minus 4 inches false/ secondary ceiling, it should be 3.05m. U are not wrong actually. :)

mastrix
08-07-12, 18:03
False ceiling in Hundred Trees? I would be very surprise if CDL give you false ceiling when they sell you at <$1k psf! We are not talking about condos like Twin Peaks selling at $2800 psf!
Or should I called it secondary ceiling? Sori, I not technical trained.

U bought Hundred Trees huh? Here we talking about Tree House lah. :D

teddybear
08-07-12, 20:52
Ops, both also got "Tree"! Never mind, both "Tree" developers will never give you false ceiling..... :p


Or should I called it secondary ceiling? Sori, I not technical trained.

U bought Hundred Trees huh? Here we talking about Tree House lah. :D

mastrix
08-07-12, 20:53
Ops, both also got "Tree"! Never mind, both "Tree" developers will never give you false ceiling..... :p
Ok lah ok lah :p

danntbt
08-07-12, 20:54
Or should I called it secondary ceiling? Sori, I not technical trained.

U bought Hundred Trees huh? Here we talking about Tree House lah. :D
...haha and the selling price was closer to 800 psf not 1k....there are the typical false ceiling at door entrance area and kitchen as per normal to conceal all the piping.

The developers presentation for the Green award stated that they use the
Hollow spheres made of high- density polyethylene caged in steel structure
SAVES 35%OF CONCRETE (beam and columnless design)
Reduce concrete quantity and weight, thus increase structural flexibility and span.....

and in the diagrams the floor thickness is definitely less than 30 cm, more like around 20-22 cm....

danntbt
15-07-12, 18:02
Works on Kitchen cabinets have started, have some pictures, will upload when my network allow me as currently having problem accessing my Flickr. Kitchen sink looks like nice porcelain type....

mastrix
15-07-12, 18:08
Works on Kitchen cabinets have started, have some pictures, will upload when my network allow me as currently having problem accessing my Flickr. Kitchen sink looks like nice porcelain type....
WO~!! can't wait!! :o

danntbt
16-07-12, 20:45
Exterior painting and the vertical garden in progress:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8148/7582327756_dd2189d9fb_b.jpghttp://farm9.staticflickr.com/8010/7582325616_9de60dea48_b.jpg

The driveway down to basement:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8163/7582323356_b6827304cb_b.jpg

The kitchen cabinets being installed:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8020/7582318314_73aafbe23d_b.jpg
NOTE: The big Rectangular Thingy on the cabinet top.....

The pool construction in full-force:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8020/7582312588_a9e5289af2_b.jpg

danntbt
16-07-12, 20:52
...what do you think this thingy is....
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7252/7582427720_10fd70f0a2_o.jpg

....cooker hood?

mastrix
16-07-12, 21:06
...what do you think this thingy is....
....cooker hood?
I can't think of any thing else...

seems like alot of sliding doors at balcony not installed yet.

sunrise
17-07-12, 11:28
...what do you think this thingy is....
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7252/7582427720_10fd70f0a2_o.jpg

....cooker hood?


cooker hood cannot be that big. waste energy.
maybe bathtub i guess.

mastrix
17-07-12, 13:46
maybe bathtub i guess.
:doh: :confused:

danntbt
17-07-12, 17:45
cooker hood cannot be that big. waste energy.
maybe bathtub i guess.
......haha bath tub for half the body.....and a shallow one....???? Actually at first I thought it was the sink, but it seemed to fit to the space below the recess in the cabinet above....and there is supposed to be a cooker below that space.

Charmaine
26-07-12, 17:07
hmmm... was wondering why the bus-stop near Tree house is gone? :confused:

phantom_opera
26-07-12, 17:14
New profitable subsale

#08-XX 721sqft

2010-05-21 870psf
2012-06-15 1,102psf

Record psf of 1102psf :cheers5:

sunrise
26-07-12, 23:10
New profitable subsale

#08-XX 721sqft

2010-05-21 870psf
2012-06-15 1,102psf

Record psf of 1102psf :cheers5:

height controls on newer project will price even higher. TH should be able
to price 1300psf on year 2015.

latest pricing at caspian.
2009 750psf
2012 1050psf

danntbt
01-08-12, 05:47
height controls on newer project will price even higher. TH should be able
to price 1300psf on year 2015.

latest pricing at caspian.
2009 750psf
2012 1050psf


?????????.....but I thought you were waiting for price to crash in 2015 as mentioned in the Foresque thread:

http://forums.condosingapore.com/showthread.php?t=11103&page=61

...so you plan to buy the more expensive Foresque only when prices stabilize at a higher level?

sunrise
01-08-12, 19:41
?????????.....but I thought you were waiting for price to crash in 2015 as mentioned in the Foresque thread:

http://forums.condosingapore.com/showthread.php?t=11103&page=61

...so you plan to buy the more expensive Foresque only when prices stabilize at a higher level?

what makes you think the foresque price will go up in 2015? to date only 55% sold from the 492 units. now they offer star price for remaining loose unit. much cheaper from its launch price. me just play along with the waiting game. besides so many new development coming up. some info on singapore population going to increase from previous 6 millions to 8 millions. if this is true then the market is still under supply. but if the plan stay at 6 million then it has already over supplied. still too early to tell.

mastrix
01-08-12, 23:26
what makes you think the foresque price will go up in 2015?

I thought u are the one?


TH should be able to price 1300psf on year 2015.

:doh:

sunrise
02-08-12, 16:17
I thought u are the one?



:doh:

anything wrong?

mastrix
02-08-12, 17:25
anything wrong?

Nothing lah...

Just highlighting your answer to your question.

:)

danntbt
04-08-12, 15:25
Nothing lah...

Just highlighting your answer to your question.

:)
.....I also ?????????????? what he is saying, if he said Th should be 1.3K psf....how can FR be lower? Hmmmm

mastrix
04-08-12, 16:28
ya loh :o :D

flagship74
04-08-12, 21:43
Funny people everywhere...:D

danntbt
10-08-12, 16:54
...no pictures as it was one of those rare occasion that I did not have my cam with me (went to JB - not safe to bring), anyway stopped by TH and noticed that AC units were being installed in some units already. Works on facilities are on-going. All roof-tops are done, and the vertical green features frames are almost done.

mastrix
10-08-12, 17:00
...no pictures as it was one of those rare occasion that I did not have my cam with me (went to JB - not safe to bring), anyway stopped by TH and noticed that AC units were being installed in some units already. Works on facilities are on-going. All roof-tops are done, and the vertical green features frames are almost done.
Thanks for the update.

gilbert070
14-08-12, 17:09
Hi, anyone knows whats the estimated maintainance fee?

danntbt
14-08-12, 17:19
..think about $200plus to $300 for 3 bedder.

gilbert070
14-08-12, 17:29
..think about $200plus to $300 for 3 bedder.


Thanks. Planning to get an unit at TH. Just went site recce. Progress seems quite well, doing painting on most of the blocks currently.

mastrix
14-08-12, 19:32
Thanks. Planning to get an unit at TH. Just went site recce. Progress seems quite well, doing painting on most of the blocks currently.
u are looking for how many rooms? Why TH? :)

gilbert070
14-08-12, 22:05
u are looking for how many rooms? Why TH? :)

Looking for 2 bedder. I currently stay in bukit panjung, so dont want to move too far away from BP. Furthermore TH going to TOP soon in next year I guess, so i can move in faster.

mastrix
14-08-12, 22:48
Looking for 2 bedder. I currently stay in bukit panjung, so dont want to move too far away from BP. Furthermore TH going to TOP soon in next year I guess, so i can move in faster.
ic. Not sure how much a 2 rm cost now... :)

gilbert070
15-08-12, 10:25
ic. Not sure how much a 2 rm cost now... :)

The price range very wide depending on stack, levels and individual owners asking.

Can be from $950 ~ $1100 psf.

ethan80
16-08-12, 18:30
The price range very wide depending on stack, levels and individual owners asking.

Can be from $950 ~ $1100 psf.

yeap. many resellers making handsome profits! think this will help those looking for tree house units.

http://www.squarefoot.com.sg/trends-and-analysis/residential?p=tree-house

danntbt
19-08-12, 18:20
Setia Dev site next to TH has been cleared:http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8423/7814017852_716d0648c5_b.jpg

The "Tree House Structure is being assembled:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8439/7814019416_8aaa65e611_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8424/7814019782_9142ffa583_o.jpg

Pools are being built:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8290/7814017150_faec3857fb_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8291/7814018974_57cba80e25_b.jpg

mastrix
19-08-12, 19:53
So NICE! :)

mastrix
19-08-12, 20:02
All I can say is...this condo is so SPACIOUS!!! :cheers5:

sunrise
19-08-12, 22:46
All I can say is...this condo is so SPACIOUS!!! :cheers5:

its spacious, cool and quiet . one of the best in suburban.

hopeful
19-08-12, 23:07
The "Tree House Structure is being assembled:



Pools are being built:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8290/7814017150_faec3857fb_b.jpg


now you know how reflections by the bay got designed. take a straight building and use wide angle lens to distort the images, voila, you get reflections by the bay.

mastrix
19-08-12, 23:17
now you know how reflections by the bay got designed. take a straight building and use wide angle lens to distort the images, voila, you get reflections by the bay.
Although wide angle len is used...the condo is really spacious and wide. :)

danntbt
20-08-12, 06:56
...by the way, forgot to mention, the cabinets in the rooms are being installed already... in any case, had only my fisheye with me when I happened to pass by, so some images kind of distorted, meant to show the progress rather than the space, though if you happened to know the project, it is indeed quite well spread out unlike many others, and you are guaranteed of an open end on the Zhenghua park-side, the development opens up towards this end so it looks quite open and spacious.

The hilly site next door has been leveled.....its elongated and smacked onto the hill-slope of the neighborhood park, with maybe only a block on the open towards Zhenghua Park-side.....lets see how much they will be launching.

flagship74
20-08-12, 10:04
Yes i agreed with you all in some extend.. but somehow the distance between the foreskill and TH is pretty near though..Hopefully the opposite developer will not over shadow TH...:doh:

ethan80
20-08-12, 10:16
thanks for sharing the photos!

really nice development, and the environment is great. i think it will be an excellent place to stay and come home to.

excited about sp setia's upcoming launch!

sunrise
20-08-12, 10:45
Yes i agreed with you all in some extend.. but somehow the distance between the foreskill and TH is pretty near though..Hopefully the opposite developer will not over shadow TH...:doh:

I called sertia sometime ago, they only say its a high rise development.
the rest cannot reveal. I guess is another 24 storey project.

danntbt
20-08-12, 11:17
It has the same plot ratio, so should be high-rise definitely, the land area includes the former Chestnut Apartment, was that FH or LH? ..or was it so old that its lease has expired? It looked more like a 30-40 yr apartment.

Anyway, if I were the architect I will probably create a terrace design to orientate towards Zhenghua Park. Build MCP at Petir Rd end, and a apartment block on it to maximize unblock units.

Otherwise, development sandwiched between TH and hill slope......nice buffer for Th against the monkeys that roam the Park.

Setia prices across the causeway is on the higher end....so goes they will be pricing similar or higher than FR.

sunrise
20-08-12, 16:19
some info on SP Sertia chestnut project.

The developer also owns a 4.62-acre plot along Chesnut Avenue which it won in a tender bid end last year for S$180 million. Plans for the Chestnut Avenue site are for an eco-themed development comprising an estimated 400 units of 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom types with a potential development value of RM1.1 billion.

sunrise
20-08-12, 16:32
some info on SP Sertia chestnut project.

The developer also owns a 4.62-acre plot along Chesnut Avenue which it won in a tender bid end last year for S$180 million. Plans for the Chestnut Avenue site are for an eco-themed development comprising an estimated 400 units of 1, 2, 3 and 4-bedroom types with a potential development value of RM1.1 billion.

convert to sing dollars to about $440 million in total, how to workout into $psf of 400 units with 4 types of design. anyone?

danntbt
20-08-12, 17:22
convert to sing dollars to about $440 million in total, how to workout into $psf of 400 units with 4 types of design. anyone?
.....sounds like not likely to be below 1.1K psf on the average.

danntbt
20-08-12, 17:35
Yes i agreed with you all in some extend.. but somehow the distance between the foreskill and TH is pretty near though..Hopefully the opposite developer will not over shadow TH...:doh:
..overshadow????? hahaha, tell me how it will overshadow if TH launch price was 800-850psf which is considered EC price in today's standard....if it looks good, it will enhance the area.....but it will never have the spread out spaciousness of TH....too bad you missed the boat.

mastrix
20-08-12, 17:39
not to forget those bought during the pre-launch.

HUAT ah!! :D

sunrise
20-08-12, 18:14
not to forget those bought during the pre-launch.

HUAT ah!! :D

will it go like caspian price?

sunrise
20-08-12, 18:17
.....sounds like not likely to be below 1.1K psf on the average.

how you calculate them?

danntbt
20-08-12, 18:21
Anyway here are some other distorted pictures I took yesterday, was interrupted by rain so did not have time to plan properly.....

...as you can see, the forested area next to TH is gone:http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8433/7822421776_2f6119905f_o.jpg

The blocks have all reached full height but likely to be dwarfed by Foresque on pillars...
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7280/7822422212_1cd3ff7c80_b.jpg

The entrance, the Clubhouse has not risen yet....

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8443/7822422600_699b354e52_b.jpg

Foresque rising up higher and higher:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8422/7822422944_240766520e_b.jpg

mastrix
20-08-12, 18:40
will it go like caspian price?
Huh? TH is not anywhere near to compare with Caspian.

Caspian got mrt track and their shenton way. So, cannot compare.

HDB flats near Caspian just lack of swimming pool and fences to achieve the same price as them. Wasted. I should have bought a flat there. :)

mastrix
20-08-12, 19:34
Are the site office and tower cranes start taking down? Once these two things are removed from site, its about time liao. ;)

sunrise
20-08-12, 19:40
[quote=mastrix]Huh? TH is not anywhere near to compare with Caspian.

Caspian got mrt track and their shenton way. So, cannot compare.

HDB flats near Caspian just lack of swimming pool and fences to achieve the same price as them. Wasted. I should have bought a flat there. :)[/quote

I agreed with you.

danntbt
20-08-12, 20:17
how you calculate them?
If you average up the sizes to 1000sqf x 400 units, it should roughly be $440m/400=1.1K, taking into account that 1bedder below 500sqf and 4 bedder 1500sqf and above....

danntbt
20-08-12, 20:20
Are the site office and tower cranes start taking down? Once these two things are removed from site, its about time liao. ;)

..crane still around, but site office not sure. The cabinets and sliding doors on the upper floor probably still need to be airlifted.

flagship74
20-08-12, 22:34
Whether ones missed the boat or not is too early to tell...:tsk-tsk:

mastrix
20-08-12, 22:57
Whether ones missed the boat or not is too early to tell...:tsk-tsk:
Uncle...I, hereby, can tell you...whether u are talking about TH or other condo...anyone one that buy after all those CMs...has already missed the Ship...including u. :D

sunrise
20-08-12, 23:46
If you average up the sizes to 1000sqf x 400 units, it should roughly be $440m/400=1.1K, taking into account that 1bedder below 500sqf and 4 bedder 1500sqf and above....

i got it ,thank you

flagship74
21-08-12, 08:18
Uncle...I, hereby, can tell you...whether u are talking about TH or other condo...anyone one that buy after all those CMs...has already missed the Ship...including u. :D

I really hope u are right auntieeeee..hehehe:D

sunrise
21-08-12, 11:00
Huh? TH is not anywhere near to compare with Caspian.

Caspian got mrt track and their shenton way. So, cannot compare.

HDB flats near Caspian just lack of swimming pool and fences to achieve the same price as them. Wasted. I should have bought a flat there. :)

many must have invested in jurong hoping 1 day the place will be enbloc.
i see a very slim chance for lake side and boon lay area. recently boon lay has rebuild some new hdb houses. jurong east old hdb houses near jurong cube will definitley be tear down in a year or two. ivory height has potential but .. may not require this piece of land.
to build another shenton it requires more than 20 years of painstaking hardworks. to see things happen it requires a longer wait.
short term vision who can imagine and will they stick to their plan?

DC33_2008
21-08-12, 11:13
There always benefits which comes with disadvantages. For example, food will become more expensive even in the hawker centre close to JLD. People staying around Nex in Serangoon has already experience that cum traffic problem. It will reach a point where people prefer to stay in a quieter place. Like in Hong Kong, wealthy ones staying in landed or apartments along the mountain slope.
many must have invested in jurong hoping 1 day the place will be enbloc.
i see a very slim chance for lake side and boon lay area. recently boon lay has rebuild some new hdb houses. jurong east old hdb houses near jurong cube will definitley be tear down in a year or two. ivory height has potential but .. may not require this piece of land.
to build another shenton it requires more than 20 years of painstaking hardworks. to see things happen it requires a longer wait.
short term vision who can imagine and will they stick to their plan?

sunrise
21-08-12, 19:16
There always benefits which comes with disadvantages. For example, food will become more expensive even in the hawker centre close to JLD. People staying around Nex in Serangoon has already experience that cum traffic problem. It will reach a point where people prefer to stay in a quieter place. Like in Hong Kong, wealthy ones staying in landed or apartments along the mountain slope.

hmm.. bukit timah hill can be transform into a tourist spot. put a cable car station on top and ride across the reservoir + sky expressway floating above those nature reserve. damm nice.

I experienced some nice scenery when i visit hongkong last year.

mastrix
21-08-12, 19:48
hmm.. bukit timah hill can be transform into a tourist spot. put a cable car station on top and ride across the reservoir + sky expressway floating above those nature reserve. damm nice.

I experienced some nice scenery when i visit hongkong last year.
Good idea. If got cable car, I will buy its season pass, everyday I take cable across the reservoir to Thomas road to work. :D

sunrise
21-08-12, 20:05
Good idea. If got cable car, I will buy its season pass, everyday I take cable across the reservoir to Thomas road to work. :D

if these 2 happen, woh $2.5k psf.

expressway can be made but need stringent control of pollution near those reservoir. had to pay for using these expressway, should be quite expensive. not a prob if property price up.

everyplace you go all shortcut. dairy farm benefit the most. check map.

write to balakriskna. :D

mastrix
21-08-12, 20:12
if these 2 happen, woh $2.5k psf.

expressway can be made but need stringent control of pollution near those reservoir. had to pay for using these expressway, should be quite expensive. not a prob if property price up.

everyplace you go all shortcut. dairy farm benefit the most. check map.

write to balakriskna. :D
That expressway is a must to have to reduce all the jam at PIE. BUT, those rich people won't agree to it, they still want to play golf there.

We wait for you to write. :)

sunrise
21-08-12, 21:12
That expressway is a must to have to reduce all the jam at PIE. BUT, those rich people won't agree to it, they still want to play golf there.

We wait for you to write. :)

i will, i will.

mastrix
21-08-12, 21:16
i will, i will.
huh...cable car or expressway?

please don't bring the jam from PIE to TH doorstep hor. :hell-hath-no-fury:

mastrix
24-08-12, 19:56
so many agents called....

Don't know where they got my number! :hell-hath-no-fury:

danntbt
24-08-12, 20:43
so many agents called....

Don't know where they got my number! :hell-hath-no-fury:


...once you leave your number at a show flat it goes into circulation.

mastrix
27-08-12, 09:46
...once you leave your number at a show flat it goes into circulation.
Received SMS from an agent yesterday....someone interested in my unit.

They know which unit I bought!!! Scary! :scared-1:

gilbert070
27-08-12, 10:32
Received SMS from an agent yesterday....someone interested in my unit.

They know which unit I bought!!! Scary! :scared-1:


Dont be surprise if they know when you bought it and how much you bought it.:)

danntbt
27-08-12, 14:01
Received SMS from an agent yesterday....someone interested in my unit.

They know which unit I bought!!! Scary! :scared-1:


...so are you holding on?

mastrix
27-08-12, 14:08
...so are you holding on?
I see no reason to sell. :)

danntbt
27-08-12, 17:43
....well, should hold at least till TOP...should not be more than 9 months from now....Setia launch if well received will be a bonus....but wondering why FR is not launching the rest of their units yet....perhaps waiting for Setia....
Setia.....get set...go.....

flagship74
27-08-12, 18:20
i believe the setia will has a hard time since FR is only 50% SOLD?

ethan80
27-08-12, 21:42
....well, should hold at least till TOP...should not be more than 9 months from now....Setia launch if well received will be a bonus....but wondering why FR is not launching the rest of their units yet....perhaps waiting for Setia....
Setia.....get set...go.....

is it because they're still renovating the showroom? maybe do up then launch again.

sunrise
27-08-12, 21:55
they will release the sales of block 103 near TOP. wing tai believes many will grab when the building near completion.

danntbt
28-08-12, 05:24
i believe the setia will has a hard time since FR is only 50% SOLD?
....according to URA, almost all the released units were sold, and looking at the various development that has recently TOP, prices tend to be better at TOP, plus the Setia effect is its positive......but who knows, you may get lucky and finally find a unit within your budget.

danntbt
01-09-12, 17:45
....was around the area and took some pictures......Setia has cleared an area towards the front of the piece of land, probably building the showlflat there.....


.....seems like the interior of Tree House has some changes, the kitchen wall facing the living/dining is now full glass sliding panels....not a wall with small window-opening.

Will upload photos later when I get to my computer.

mastrix
01-09-12, 18:25
.....seems like the interior of Tree House has some changes, the kitchen wall facing the living/dining is now full glass sliding panels....not a wall with small window-opening.

Is it the same as the one in the showflat earlier? I remember it was glass panel between the kitchen and the living hall.

danntbt
01-09-12, 21:57
Setia's Clearing the land for Show flat?
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8459/7906289986_0ffc052d46_b.jpg
Some plants are already being planted
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8034/7906292106_2f43f0e6e1_b.jpg
Note the brown kitchen base, this is separated from the living room by sliding glass panels, on some floors the glass panels are still in green protective cover.
Likewise the kitchen cabi's doors fare covered in Blue protective sheets.
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8457/7906297200_816c37fa9a_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8297/7906312016_2103d900e3_b.jpg
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8322/7906298246_9354b153d9_b.jpg

danntbt
01-09-12, 22:00
Is it the same as the one in the showflat earlier? I remember it was glass panel between the kitchen and the living hall.
..really? I could not recall, but guess this is better than a solid wall as in the brochure.

...can imagine when Foreque, TH and Setia all completed.....
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8309/7906314990_feb17fd61f_b.jpg

BTW, these greeneries are permanent at least...
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8438/7906308840_488120ef09_b.jpg

And Foresque looks spacious too with raised columns:
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8451/7906307790_24b72aea32_b.jpg

..their Cabana(ground-floor units) have freaking tall ceilings...

danntbt
01-09-12, 22:12
...and they have removed one crane:

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8442/7906310814_d0024119a8_b.jpg

mastrix
01-09-12, 22:14
Thank you for the photos. I waiting for the super grand vertical green. :)

danntbt
01-09-12, 22:22
Thank you for the photos. I waiting for the super grand vertical green. :)
...should be soon, they have some plants already on the planters behind the vertical structure....

....saw a number of people driving by today to view the progress...

mastrix
02-09-12, 10:45
Foresque looks like hotel. :D

sunrise
03-09-12, 21:48
Foresque looks like hotel. :D

got so grand meh?

it look a bit like memorial hall.

Charmaine
04-09-12, 15:42
...should be soon, they have some plants already on the planters behind the vertical structure....

....saw a number of people driving by today to view the progress...


Thank you danntbt. Your photos never fail to motivate me and getting me excited. Can't wait for the day we get our keys... Living with MIL + frequent visits of SIL giving orders here & there is not easy :( :ashamed1: Luckily TOP maybe less than a year from now, if it's really 2014, I may not survive till that day.:sick: