Ravi Chandran
The highly anticipated unique private residential development near Macpherson Road and Aljunied Road, The Antares opened its sales gallery for public preview on September 7, 2019 (Saturday). Several property agents reported that their clients who visited the The Antares at its preview, decided to take action to join the balloting exercise next week. Bookings to start on September 14, 2019.
The developer of the 265-unit residential development The Antares, FSKH Development Pte. Ltd (“FSKH Development”), is a joint venture consortium comprising reputable local developers – Hock Lian Seng Holdings Limited, Keong Hong Holdings Limited and TA Corporation Ltd (“TA Corporation”, and together with its subsidiaries, the “Group”). FSKH Development was awarded the Mattar Road land parcel with a site area of 6,230.20 square metres at the Government Land Sales tender for S$223 million in May 2018.
The Antares comprises of two blocks of five-storey, one block of 17-storey and one block of 18-storey residential flats, which will house a total of 265 residential units. Unit sizes range from 452 square feet (“sq ft”) for a one-bedroom apartment, to 1,604 sq ft for a four-bedroom penthouse. The Antares also has three-bedroom flexi units ranging
from 883 to 1,023 sq ft, providing flexibility for owner-occupiers and investors to reconfigure the space in accordance to their needs. In addition, the development will have a landscape deck, two levels of basement carparks, a swimming pool and communal facilities.
Prices at The Antares start from S$789,000 for a one-bedroom unit, S$1,125,000 for a two-bedroom unit, and S$1,550,000 for a three-bedroom flexi unit.
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Unrivalled accessibility with well-connected public transport network Ideally located in the up and coming District 14, the 265-unit development sits on a 99-year leasehold site right next to the Mattar MRT station on Downtown Line which is just a one-minute walk away via a sheltered walkway.
Mr. Chua Leong Hai, Chief Executive Officer, Executive Director of Hock Lian Seng Holdings Limited said, “The Antares will offer homeowners respite from the hustle and bustle of city life without compromising on the needs and desires of modern urbanities given its close proximity to the Central Business District. We are confident that it will attract strong interest from both homeowners and investors.”
The Antares offers unrivalled convenience with its city fringe location and excellent connectivity – just one MRT station away from Macpherson MRT interchange, which connects both the Circle and Downtown lines; and just two stops away from Paya Lebar MRT interchange, providing access to the East West line. In addition, the North East line is only four stops away at the Serangoon MRT interchange and the Central Business District (CBD) located a mere 20 minutes away via the MRT, offering easy access to office workers.
Aside from excellent connectivity and accessibility to public transport network, The Antares is plugged in to major expressways including the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE) and the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE), and a quick 15-minute drive to CBD via the Nicoll Highway.
Mr. Leo Ting Ping Ronald, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Keong Hong Holdings Limited said, “Backed by our consortium’s strong track record and capabilities in real estate development and construction, we are pleased to present this quality residential development to the market. A marriage of affordability and convenience, this quality development is set to ignite the tranquil neighbourhood with its contemporary and timeless architectural designs, coupled with unrivalled accessibility to surrounding urban and sub-urban areas.”
Residents can look forward to the upcoming regional business hub at Paya Lebar Central, earmarked by the Urban Redevelopment Authority to be redeveloped into a vibrant commercial hub with offices, hotels and retail developments. Offerings include the recently completed Paya Lebar Quarter (PLQ), a $3.2 billion urban regeneration
project comprising Grade-A offices and a shopping mall. Other retail, dining and lifestyle options nearby include Paya Lebar Square, SingPost Centre, Lifelong Learning Institute and the Circuit Road Hawker Centre.
Nature lovers will be delighted to find the upcoming Bidadari Park located a short walk away. Meanwhile, a 2.52 km Pelton Canal Park Connector nearby, which links to the Kallang Park Connector, provides users with access to the Kallang Riverside Park and Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park.
The development is also surrounded by reputable educational institutions including the upcoming flagship campus for Nexus International School, Canossa Catholic Primary School, Kong Hwa Primary School and Geylang Methodist Primary and Secondary schools.
Mr. Neo Tiam Boon, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of TA Corporation said, “The Antares is set to illuminate the untapped potential in the city fringe location of District 14. A key appeal of this prime development would be the upside potential given its excellent connectivity and the continual development of its surrounding areas, including Paya Lebar Central.”
The Antares sales gallery, located along Kallang Airport Drive, is open daily from September 7 (Saturday), 10.00 am to 7.00 pm.
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