Buyers flocked to the recent launch of the Treasure Chest executive condominium (EC) in Anchorvale Crescent, Sengkang. The gallery was swarmed with approximately 3,000 home seekers and with applications closing tomorrow, it is already 60 per cent oversubscribed by 6th July. About 48 per cent of the applicants were first-time HDB buyers while HDB upgraders made up the rest. A total of 800 applicants have thus far applied for the 504 available units.
The 99-year leasehold Treasure Chest EC, developed by Sim Lian, was launched on Friday, 1 July with units going at the average of $735 to $755 psf. There are a total of 535 units over eight 15-storey blocks, with apartment sizes ranging from 3-bedders to premium 3-bedders and 4-bedroom units as well. Temporary occupation of the well-situated EC is targeted for 2019, a plausible time for young couples and families with young children hoping to live near schools of their choice.
The units are fairly spacious, with premium 3-bedroom units ranging from 1, 075 sq ft to 1,249 sq ft being the most popular with buyers. The smaller 3-bedders are sized at around 958 sq ft. Developers chalk the overwhelming response up to the affordable quantum pricing scheme coupled with a good location. Treasure Chest EC is situated near the Sengkang MRT station and bus interchange.
Some of the other ECs recently launched include Wandervale in Choa Chu Kang, The Visionaire and Parc Life in Sembawang and Northwave in Woodlands.
