There is so much to SEE ! :eek:

not moving in yet.

yes... alot of things to see :)

^^ HYA! That's so cool! omg omg omg

Citylights would be a huge hulk blocking your views soon... :cry:

If not could get some stunning panos from the top floor of Kerrisdale. :)

Citylights would be a huge hulk blocking your views soon... :cry:

If not could get some stunning panos from the top floor of Kerrisdale. :)


The huge hulk should be City Square instead as it's nearer. The arc of view would be reduced.

Hi scooby. Welcome to the forum. :)

Here's the view of Novena/Balestier/Toa Payoh/Boon Keng from my kitchen. Colour a bit off cos I forgot to change my white balance.

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/5230/kitchen4an.jpg

Hya, great views!

How high is this?

Above 20.

Above 20.

Hmm... Hya's being secretive? LOL... :lol::colgate:

Quite high liao... considering your neighbours are all averaging 3 storeys tall... :lol: ^_^

Wow...what a view if you're working away in the kitchen!

Hi scooby. Welcome to the forum. :)

Here's the view of Novena/Balestier/Toa Payoh/Boon Keng from my kitchen. Colour a bit off cos I forgot to change my white balance.


Hi hyacinthus :hi:

Am looking for a condo as well. Too bad pinnacle 16 was sold out. Prefer smaller developments (< 100 units).

Anyway, great view from ur high floor unit :)

Hi scooby,

maybe, you can consider RiverEdge (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=252455) (135 units). Great views as well. :)

If you like Novena area, I believe there are many choices too.

4 Feb 2006

Here's a better picture of the Novena/Balestier/Toa Payoh/Boon Keng view.
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/3885/novenakitchen5wb.jpg

Hi to all,

I have just bought Kerrisdale, really excited to move in soon. Heard that there is a party for owners of kerrisdale this coming Friday.

can't wait to move in :) :runaway:

welcome effntd to the forum and congrats on your purchase. :)

Yup. There's a poolside party for all owners this Friday. ;)

Hi hyacinthus,

Thanks. I am happy to have bought a unit even though I got it after all the price increase. Still I think it is a great purchase :) , soon I will get to my workplace in 10 mins.

I was wondering if residents like ourselves can provide inputs to improve appearance of the place ie. the "water feature" running along side the centre block ... looks unsightly to me... and also the water feature at the lobby- looks pathetic.

I was there on the last two weekends and I noticed two couples of old cascasians... wondering what is the actual population mix in the property.

Are u doing extensive reno to your place ?

Cheers
Effntd

Hi Effntd,

I am glad you like your purchase. :)

About the improvements, works are still going on around the condo if you noticed. If you are interested, join the management committee after 1 year. ;)

About the population mix, I am not too sure. Saw the caucasian old couples a few times by the pool, 4 to 6 young Chinese families, 1 Indian young family and 4 caucasian teenage girls. hmmm... There's an French eating place called "The French Stall" behind Kerrisdale where it's frequent by caucasians and young professionals. I like its chocolate cake. :)

Nope. I am not doing any renovation works. I love white walls + ceilings. Furthermore, the paintworks is too good to pay someone else to paint again. Amazed to see how smooth the paintworks is. :eek:

Cheers
hyacinthus

Hya, can't wait for more panos from your house and the Kerrisdale towers. :cool:

Should be getting my keys soon.......(cross fingers).

Location is convenient, and hopefully there is no traffic snare when the development is fully occupied.

Hi Officeboy,

welcome to the forum and congrats on your purchase. :)

Kerrisdale is indeed conveniently located. It seems most Kerrisdale owners drive. Well, guess I am one owner who advocates the use of public transportation and uses it. :D

Cheers!
hyacinthus

Yup the transport is efficient, I am comtemplating to sell my car to save $$$$. Btw the party is postponed to the 3rd Mar.... too bad have to be away for a biz trip..... I can't be there.... :sleepy:

Hi Guys,

Great to learn so much about Kerrisdale from you guys.
I brought a unit in Kerrisdale last December and is collecting my key next week. Look forward to see you guys. :) :) :)

Hi H-Boomer,

welcome to the forum. :)

Guess you have collected your keys by the time you read this. Congrats!

cheers!
Hya.

Hi Hyacinthus,

Thank! Now busy checking for defact. Realise that the M/B room toilet's shower door is not well design. I left the toilet window open that day and the wind swing the door right onto the toilet bowl and almost smash it. There were also scratch and chipped on the granite and marble. Hope that they will get it rectify.
Anyway, guess some of the neighbours must have moved in, can anyone recommendation a good ID?

it's very windy I agree. I have yet encountered the problem but will take precaution.

I am not engaing an ID at this moment cos it's to be rented out. Personally, I like haier living at Amoy St - http://www.haierliving.com

If I wish to renovate it, probably look for them. :)

However, there are nasty remarks about them on Singapore Brides Online forum. So, it best you judge them for yourself. :yes:

I like its views. :)

An example
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/1613/dsc00518fl.jpg
Oh! Mu gosh!! It's really impressive view. :eek2:

Taken from my last trip

http://i2.tinypic.com/oup56v.jpg

Looks fat :D

Somehow from this angle it reminds me of Ansley...

Beautiful sunset taken from Kerrisdale

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/9310/0012wv.jpg

Charming pic....

makes me feel like lying on the sofa and watching TV

:yes: I love it.

Thinking of posting some picture taken from my unit but don't know how to, anyone can advise?

Thinking of posting some picture taken from my unit but don't know how to, anyone can advise?


1) Use http://imageshack.us to host your pictures. It will display the image link of the uploaded image.

2) Refer to http://www.skyscrapercity.com/misc.php?do=bbcode#imgcode on the use of code to show images in your post.

Hi scooby,

maybe, you can consider RiverEdge (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=252455) (135 units). Great views as well. :)

If you like Novena area, I believe there are many choices too.

4 Feb 2006

Here's a better picture of the Novena/Balestier/Toa Payoh/Boon Keng view.
http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/3885/novenakitchen5wb.jpg
really great pano view. Skyscrapers are everywhere. :)

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/5646/kerris22044yw.jpg

Hi,

anyone interested to rent out their unit at kerrisdale? I have a colleague who like this place. Thanks!

hmmm... he/she's not local? how many bedroom unit is he looking for? family?

Hi Hyacinthus,

She is malaysian, singapore PR. married couple without kids. looking for either 2 or 3 bedrooms. her existing landlord have just sold the unit she is renting, so she is looking for another one now.

I see. just pm you the details.

I'm very keen to purchase a unit. Anyone knows whether there's still any unit available or showflat for viewing?

Think the showflat is still available at tower 36. You can tell the security that you are going to the showflat.

Showing Kerrisdale, Citylights and City Square (under construction) in context
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/61/untitled1rp2.jpg

Taken in 2005 from the penthouse before TOP.

http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/7736/dscn2206xf0.jpg

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/9546/dscn2210su0.jpg

http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/920/dscn2221pp4.jpg

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/4343/dscn2242qe4.jpg

Almost got myself a 3 bedroom penthouse when it was launched. Gave it a miss as I just wasn't too sure about the surrounding.

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Hi, is a 2+1 , 990 sq ft @ S$580K expensive ?

Hi, is a 2+1 , 990 sq ft @ S$580K expensive ?

depending on its facing and if you are comparing to 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006 launch price (already in the past) or current market price.

$586 psf for Kerrisdale. Still reasonable in today's market since most of the condo prices have already increased. :lol:

Hi, is a 2+1 , 990 sq ft @ S$580K expensive ?

Though selling price has increased, one good news is the monthly maintenance fees remained at $160 per month for a 3-bedroom unit since TOP for Kerrisdale.

hyacinthus,
very nice pics, thanks. the full height windows in the penthouse certainly gives a very good view even within the unit.

for the last pic, it can get pretty scary for those with height phobia :P

I was *this* close to getting an unit about a year ago before the prices rise... liked the fact that it's unassuming and peaceful... again, thought very long about the neighbourhood :ohno:

It's all in the mind. The neighbourhood is colourful but not as scary as you think.

The sale price (in secondary mkt) / rental price has risen by at least 20% at Kerrisdale, comparing it to 2004/5 launch prices.

If many people could spot the potential returns, I would have paid very much more for my unit then.

Did you buy the 3 bedroom penthouse? :)

Though selling price has increased, one good news is the monthly maintenance fees remained at $160 per month for a 3-bedroom unit since TOP for Kerrisdale.

The unit i mentioned is on the 15 flr, facing north, 2+1, quite a nice view. Does anyone know the launch price for a 2+1 ?

But I would say the surronding is not so condusive, City square is still under construction and it looks like a rather long walk to Farrer Park MRT. See many foreign works ard and a bit of the redlight district still left, but shd be going soon.

The unit i mentioned is on the 15 flr, facing north, 2+1, quite a nice view. Does anyone know the launch price for a 2+1 ?

But I would say the surronding is not so condusive, City square is still under construction and it looks like a rather long walk to Farrer Park MRT. See many foreign works ard and a bit of the redlight district still left, but shd be going soon.

actually i've been staying in this area for about 8 years now and i can only say this area is really convenient. the supposed red-light district is decreasing in size year by year.. so much so it's a no-issue to me. this red-light stretch is definitely unlike those in geylang area.. i've never seen anyone soliciting for customers openly on the streets. as for the foreign workers, they are pretty harmless. just as you see them on the streets, you are likely to see caucasians around as well - daily patrons of the french stall at sturdee road north, as well as the increasing number of caucasian tenants/owners living at kerrisdale. the walk to farrer park mrt isn't far.. about 5-8 minutes.

actually i think going forward, i can only see more positives than negatives. the red-light district should be extinct when city square residences are up.. and i can't wait for the mall to be ready also.. with cineplexes and retail boutiques, not to mention a park in the pipeline as well. as hyacinthus has mentioned, the rental for kerrisdale has already gone up by 20%.. i can only imagine the potential when the area is fully developed in a couple of years..

but of course, this is just my own humble opinion.. :nuts:

great thread

Anyone to share the current psf??
we bought in 2005 (20th floor) at 485psf

Saw a recent transaction at $597 psf

you know which floor?

nope

Source: http://www.ura.gov.sg/pr/text/2007/pr07-57.html

http://i65.photobucket.com/albums/h204/hyapic01/MWSnap182.jpg
Latest transacted prices are approx $630psf

I saw the showroom before. I really don't like the design. The windows in some rooms are really small, like an enclosed box, though it was cheap for it location.

Units on 27 floor and above have floor-to-ceiling glass windows.

You do have a choice between aesthetics and practicality.

How big is Kerrisdale's land size? It seems that the amenites are of abundance, many facilities that you don't see in other condominiums, such as a putting green, etc. Would love the facilities but the appearance leaves much to be desired IMO.

cheers

excelsvr

My lawyer said his picking up a 2+1 unit above #25 at $800psf... overpriced?

My lawyer said his picking up a 2+1 unit above #25 at $800psf... overpriced?

Considering the location is at city fringe, it's at a huge discount compared to Parc and Botannia at West Coast. It's even cheaper than Casa Merah at suburban Tanah Merah.

Are you sure? *stunned* I would rather live near the city than in the west coast area. ( is west coast a suburban area? )
cheers

excelsvr

Are you sure? *stunned* I would rather live near the city than in the west coast area. ( is west coast a suburban area? )
cheers

excelsvr

I meant Kerrisdale's location is at city fringe, i.e. better than West Coast but price is cheaper than Parc, Botannia at West Coast.

IMO, West Coast is between Clementi and Jurong. In fact it's already at Jurong. I think it's at suburban.

I went to see Kerrisdale in 2003 and 2006, i.e, before TOP and after TOP. I would never buy this development for it's location in the past.
But now, given it is so much cheaper over other new developments at suburban location, looks like Kerrisdale is at a discount now ?

I agree with Baby. This location is vastly superior to the ultra-ulu condos out west.

Ha! you should see Faber Crest by CDL, completed a long time ago. Its all the way in, hidden. Even if this development manages to get 80% for en-bloc, I guess no one would want to buy it. Too inconvenient.

cheers

excelsvr

I agree with Baby. This location is vastly superior to the ultra-ulu condos out west.


Heard from a HSR agent that #27-1X (1259 sq ft) was sold recently for around 954 psf. Other units are asking for 1000psf or more and should be transacted soon.:cheers: :banana: