It looks like the east will be getting a mountain deal of a new condominium development with a 9-block, 626-unit Swiss Alps-inspired one in Tampines. Named The Alps Residences, it is designed by a Switzerland-based architectural firm and the developers promise nature landscaping and a general ambience akin to living in well, the Swiss Alps, sans the alps of course. And resort-living it could be, as it will boast 30 facilities including a 50-metre lap pool, roof terraces, 2 shops and more than 100 bicycle lots.
MCC Land launched a preview of the 99-year leasehold project last Saturday and it will be one of the larger launches this quarter, following weaker market showing due to the Hungry Ghost month in August. This will be their second private residential project in Tampines, the first being the Mediterranean-inspired The Santorini.
The Alps Residences is situated near the Tampines Regional Centre which consists of a hub of 3 shopping malls, the bus interchange and also the Tampines MRT station. The project has a good mix of 182 one-bedders, 416 two- and three-bedders and also larger units such as four-bedroom apartments and penthouses. Unit sizes are ranging between 441 to 2,486 sq ft and prices are set between $900 psf to $1,200 psf. With one-bedroom units going for approximately $400,000, the prices are well within the affordability range of recent buyers. Completion is estimated for 2020.
