For me it is probably kinda "fated"?
I visited the showflat when it was just launched (maybe April 11). Kinda liked the project but didn't commit as this was the first development that I actually visited and wouldn't have known what to expected. Was sort of a recce to build knowledge 1-2yrs down the road in case I were to buy a condo (which I now did).
I visited another development in Sep/Oct 12 with a friend and my agent and the discussion somehow led back to Hedges. I was told that there were still quite some units left and the price had not changed since launch and dropped in for another look with my friend. I took the opportunity to visit Palm and Olympia as well. Then eventually I bought my unit.
Why I like Hedges:
1. Serenity. I like the general surrounding. It's really nice just to be in the area.
2. Near to expressway but not too near. My room currently face the expressway and the noise, dust, etc. is not not a nice experience.
3. Good balance between seclusion and accessibility. Some developments are accessible but faces/placed along major roads that is potentially noisy higher pollution. Others are tucked in a series of small roads shielded from major road but making getting in/out less efficient.
4. Good room layout that supports what I want/how I want to live.
5. Decently sized rooms. Can place a queen/king and yet have enough space to walk and turn around, layout luggage, etc.
6. Decent value for money and affordable price. A key driver was the unchanged priced since launch (except more limited choice of available units).
7. Not too long to TOP.
Frankly speaking, I do think the Palm do have better fittings and furnishings. Everything feels more sturdy. 3 points against Palm for me are:
1. Wardrobe design is not friendly. Can't recall the layout but I think it is not as friendly as Hedges in terms of my renovation idea.
2. Higher priced though I like that the fact that the unit design is more spacious.
3. Nearer to expressway (also not as near to the bus stop though I don't care too much for this).