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Irwell Hill Residences Review – District 9 Condo By CDL By Lance Kuan This is a review of Irwell Hill Residences, an exclusive condo development in Singapore’s prime District 9 by City Developments (CDL). Irwell Hill Residences will comprise two 36-storey blocks offering a total of 540-units (537 units of 1- to 4-bedrooms plus 3 Sky penthouses). It is situated at the junction of Irwell Bank Road and River Valley Road, which is at the fringe of Orchard Road and the Central Business District (CBD). The upcoming Great World MRT station (TE15) along the Thomson-East Coast Line, which is expected to be completed this year, is just a 3-minute walk from the development. In this review, we seek to provide an unbiased examination of its design, locational attributes and investment potential vis-à-vis other newly launched properties in the vicinity. 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Table of Contents Key Locational Attributes of Irwell Hill Residences Below are some of the key attributes of Irwell Hill Residences that will appeal to potential property investors: Prime District 9 and sited within the exclusive Leonie Hill Planning Area Excellent transport network – 3 minutes walk to the upcoming Great World MRT station A 2-minute walk to the Great World City Mall Easy access to shopping malls in Orchard Road, Novena, City Hall, Marina Bay and Bugis offer residents a wide range of everyday conveniences, amenities, eateries and more 5 to 10-minute drive to the Central Business District (CBD) and Marina Bay Financial Centre Minutes to Robertson Quay, Tiong Bahru Conservation Area, Dempsey Hill and Singapore Botanic Gardens At the fringe of Singapore's Historic, Civic and Art Districts, as well as the Greater Southern Waterfront transformation Located between two world-class integrated medical hubs - SGH Campus and Health City Novena Close proximity to popular schools within 1 to 2 km Irwell Hill Residences Site Location Irwell Hill Residences will occupy a land area of 137,634 sqft, a reasonably good size for a District 9 property. With an almost rectangular shape, it will allow the developer to maximise land use. It is located beside the junction of Irwell Bank Road and River Valley Road. Irwell Hill Residences Site LocationSome may have issue with this as the junction can get a bit noisy due to the morning and evening peak hour traffic on weekdays. But at other times of the day and during weekend, traffic is mostly light to moderate. To mitigate the traffic noise, the two tower blocks are constructed to face away from the busier Irwell Bank Road. Therefore, we believe this would not be a major problem for most. Perhaps, many may not have realised that being situated at the junction has its advantage though - both the Irwell Bank Road and River Valley Road will provide a good buffer from the other developments nearby. This will provide better privacy and make its immediate surrounding feels less built up. The entrance/exit for Irwell Hill Residences will at the new Irwell Hill Road, off Irwell bank Road. Residents turning into this new road will have to navigate up a moderate upslope as the development sits on a small hill. This is not a bad thing though, as the higher elevation will afford residents better views. There will also be a side gate facing River Valley Road. This will provide residents a short-cut to the bus stops, Great World City shopping mall and MRT station. In the vicinity of this prime private residential enclave are some new developments such as New Futura, Riviere, RV Altitude and Iveria. And at the site of the former Liang Court beside Clarke Quay, Canninghill Piers and Canninghill Square is expected to be launched later this year. It is an integrated development consisting of a 700-unit residential development, a 2-storey retail podium, a hotel managed by Marriott International and the 192-unit Somerset Serviced Residences to be jointly developed by City Developments, CapitaLand & Ascott Reit. Given the competition and the the relatively "low" land price, City Developments has launched Irwell Hill Residences at a very attractive price starting from $2,4xx psf. The smallest studio apartment will be offered at $998,000. Unique Selling Points An exclusive development in prime District 9 with two iconic 36-storey towers A distinctive champagne gold pixel-patterned facade that sets it apart from other developments in the area - a landmark in the making Recipient of the BCA Green Mark GoldPlus award for sustainability development Designed by multiple-awards architect – MVRDV (Concept Architect) and ADDP (Principal Architect) The two tower blocks are spaced diagonally side-by-side and 63m apart to prevent direct overlooking of each other. This will ensure greater privacy while providing maximum views of the city and surroundings. Units generally have a North-South orientation, which helps to avoid the morning and afternoon sun A wide selection of unit sizes – from studio apartments to 4-Bedroom premium units, plus 3 Sky Penthouses. Curated communal spaces and facilities complemented by expansive landscaping catering to live, work, study and play Unique "botanical" landscape integrated with facilities throughout the entire development to provide a green sanctuary. Landscaping and greenery will occupy 76% of entire site Adaptable spaces for living and working Provision of luxurious fittings and branded home equipment Provision of premier residential services In-built with Smart Home and Security features Unit Types At Irwell Hill Residences Irwell Hill Residences offers a good range of units ranging from 1- to 4-Bedrooms, plus three Penthouses (2 x 4-Bedroom and 1 x 5-Bedroom). However, the predominant unit types are the 1-Bedrooms and 2-Bedrooms, comprising 81% of total units (or 438 out of 540 units). For a breakdown of unit types, please refer below. With the smallest unit being the 398 sqft Studio, the cheapest unit has been offered at $99x,000, a very attractive level for a District 9 property. As can be seen by the unit mix, CDL seems to be targeting certain segments of buyers by making them more "affordable". These include the following: Singles staying alone Working professionals in the Central Business District (CBD) HDB upgraders and those looking to invest in a District 9 property, but could not afford a larger unit Investors of a second property Existing homeowners looking to upgrade to a prime location Retirees or empty-nesters who wish to live near the city with all the conveniences it offers Nevertheless, there are still quite a good number of units in Irwell Hill Residences for those with bigger families - 33 units each of 3-Bedroom Classic, 3-Bedroom Premium and 4-Bedroom Premium (which comes with a private lift). In addition, there are 3 Sky Penthouses (2 x 4-Bedroom and 1 x 5-Bedroom). The design for all the units are very functional and the use of space optimal. They either come with a dumbbell layout or a rectangular living/dining area. For the 2- and 3-bedders, all the bedrooms are neatly lined up on one side, clearly delineating it from the rest of the unit for more privacy. All Studio and 1-Bedroom+Study units at Irwell Hill Residences are designed with adaptability in mind. For example, the bespoke countertops can easily be converted into workstations, extended preparation spaces, and dining tables. All units will be finished with branded fittings from Gessi and sanitary ware from Geberit, and equipped with appliances from Miele and Bosch. Marble flooring will be provided for the living and dining rooms, tiles for bathrooms and timber for bedrooms.