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The construction of One Pearl Bank is in full swing and expected to be completed by the end of the year. The twin-39-storey 774-unit project located at the highest point in Pearl’s Hill is designed by Serie+Multiply which is a joint venture of British-based Serie Architects and Singapore-based Multiply Architects. The curving façade of the two towers pays tribute to the horseshoe design of the old Pearl Bank Apartments, which was the highest residential building in Singapore at the time it was completed in 1976.
CapitaLand has acquired the 99-year leasehold Pearl Bank Apartments in an arrangement that cost $728 million in February of 2018. The company is currently building a brand new landmark on Pearl’s Hill that will be more tall than the former Pearl Bank Apartments. At 178 meters, One Pearl Bank will be the highest residential tower located in the Outram Chinatown district of Singapore’s Central area of Singapore.
The units start at the second level of towers. It is elevated by 27m above road level, it’s equivalent to the 9th or 10th floor of a typical tower. Because of its high elevation it is guaranteed that units have views. Even the mid-level units located on the 18th floor have panoramic views, according to John Cheong, Huttons’ associate director of the district and project manager in-charge of One Pearl Bank. Cheong was the guest speaker at EdgeProp’s NDP Master Plan Master Class webinar in the Outram area on August 6.
North-facing units will enjoy 180deg views over Clarke Quay and the city skyline and south-facing units will be able to see Sentosa Island and the sea according to Cheong.
One Pearl Bankis located within five minutes of the soon-to-open Outram Park MRT Station. CapitaLand will build an enclosed walkway to protect against the harsh weather. Accessibility will be significantly improved thanks to Outram Park MRT Station designated as an interchange point for 3 MRT routes: North East, East-West and the soon-to-be Thomson-East Coast Line, which is expected to go into operation in the near future.
Along the border with Pearl’s Hill City Park, there will be a brand-new side gate that leads directly into the park. The gate will be secured to ensure that the gate will be only accessible to those who live at One Pearl Bank. One benefit for those who live at One Pearl Bank is that Pearl’s Hill City Park is getting a makeover with adding a kids’ playground as well as social areas.
The most innovative feature is the sky allotment garden concept that CapitaLand introduces in the One Pearl Bank. The bank will have 18 allotment gardens in the sky that will be spread across the two towers on different floors. They will provide more than 200 plots to residents to cultivate their own vegetables, herbs, and fruits. The idea is to foster bonds of community among residents.
Over 500 trees in 35 species and over 135,000 plants, shrubs and flowers will be planted across One Pearl Bank. The greenery is expected to cover up to 60,000 square feet (75%) of the total site area.
CapitaLand is also introducing its “Renovation-Zero concept” which means that new owners can be in the property immediately without the need to make any changes. The kitchen will be fully equipped with a swivel cabinetry and table created in collaboration with Italian business Ernestomeda.
The kitchen appliances are of top quality Swiss manufacturer V-Zug. Kitchen sinks, to bathroom tiles, flooring The materials were chosen due to their longevity and ease of maintenance, according to CapitaLand. The developer has provided LED lighting in all its buildings. The developer has developed”Renovation-Zero Concept”, owners can enjoy their units immediately “Renovation-Zero Concept” owners can relocate immediately or lease out their units at the time of handover without any hassle.
Its completion is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2023 the people who own One Pearl Bank will be able to benefit from the capital gain that comes from URA Master Plan 2019. URA Master Plan 2019, that outlines strategies to rejuvenate and transform central area. Central Area.
It also includes opening the brand new Thomson-East Coast Line, which is located at the entrance of One Pearl Bank; the new Singapore General Hospital (SGH) site, set to become the most prestigious medical center in Singapore as well as The Greater Southern Waterfront, with its 10-km promenade along the coast and the possibility of adding more amenities to the neighborhood. From the Outram zone, Chinatown, the CBD, Orchard Road, Robertson Quay and Tiong Bahru are all within the distance of a few minutes and MRT ride.
Cheong from Huttons expects a potential large rental pool that originates out of Huttons sees a potential strong rental pool coming from the SGH campus within the near future due to the increasing number of medical experts. Before One Pearl Bank, the most recent new development was launched about a decade ago . It was the Dorsett Residences, a 68-unit complex that was launched in October of 2010. All units were purchased within the same day, at an average of $1,800. The project, which is linked with Dorsett Hotel, was completed in 2013.
One Pearl Bank was introduced in July 2019 and has surpassed 85% sold as of today at an average cost of $2,425 per sq ft. The development offers a broad selection of different types of units including studios, one-bedroom units and even four-bedroom sky villas. There are just four basicx sky villas on the 38th level, comprising four bedrooms with sizes of 2 626 sq ft up to 2,788 sq feet. Prices for sky villas start at $8.42 million ($3,206 per square foot).
Studio units start at $1.229 million and one-bedroom units start at $1.664 million Two-bedroom units can go up to $1.917 million. Three-bedders start at $2.866 million, and four-bedders cost at the minimum $3.437 million. Prices start at $2,416 per square foot.