Description

Formerly known as Sims Villa, Penrose will be an ongoing project at district 14 with its developers City Developments Limited (CDL) and Hong Leong Holdings Limited. The development will be along Sims Drive with the nearest train station being Aljunied MRT station.

With a tenure of 99 years, the Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) is estimated to be ready by 2023. The official legal completion date will most likely be in 2025.

In this article, we will share with you the main project details of Parkwood Collection, including reasons why you should choose to purchase a unit, the Geylang master plan 2019, floor plans, pricing, showroom details, and developers’ background. Let’s get started!

Information at a glance

Why should you choose to stay at Penrose?

1. Near to public transportations

Train stations

As we’ve briefly pointed out at the start of this article, the nearest train station from Penrose is Aljunied MRT station (East-West Line). It’s a 7-minute walk away via Lorong 23 Geylang. From Aljunied MRT station, you’re a stop away to Paya Lebar MRT station, where you will be connected with the Circle Line. You will also be just five stops away to Raffles Place MRT station.

Need to access the Downtown Line? Hop on a 10-minute bus ride to Mattar MRT station (Downtown Line). From Mattar MRT station, you can conveniently get to Chinatown in six train stops.

Bus stops

There’s a bus stop located right outside Penrose. Located along Sims Drive, there are three buses servicing the area – 64, 134, and 137. Bus 64 stops by Canossa Convent Primary, Boon Keng MRT station (North-East Line), and Anchorpoint shopping centre. Bus 134 gets you to Geylang Polyclinic, Tanjong Katong Girls’ School, and Parkway Parade shopping centre.

We’re naming some destinations just so you can have a rough idea of where the buses lead to.

2. Grocery, shopping and services

The nearest supermarket is U Stars Supermarket along 43 Lorong 25 Geylang. It’s about a 10-minute walk from Penrose. For a more familiar option, you can head to FairPrice along Block 114 Aljunied Avenue 2. It’s slightly further away but within 1km from the property.

For your shopping needs, you can hop on a bus to get to Paya Lebar Square or PLQ Mall. Or if you prefer, ride the train one stop to Paya Lebar MRT station, where the shopping malls are located at. FairPrice Finest is located at basement two of PLQ Mall. You will also find fashion brands like Aldo, G2000, and H&M.

Run your errands at PLQ Mall conveniently. Whether you’re looking to exchange some foreign currency or send your suits and dresses for dry cleaning, the mall has some options for you.

Prefer a variety of shopping alternatives? Sure! Take a less than 10-minute drive from Penrose and you can get to SingPost Centre, Tanjong Katong Complex, and KINEX shopping mall.

3. Food options

Sims Vista Market & Food Centre along 49 Sims Place is a 2-minute walk away from Penrose! The hawker centre is open from 6am and has your favourite minced meat noodles, comfort congee, and roasted chicken rice. For weekends cafe vibes, head to Builders at Sims along Sims Place.

There are also options near Aljunied MRT station – 25 Food Loft, Ho Kee Pau, and Mufiz Restaurant. Kwan Inn Vegetarian is a vegetarian option you can go to just five minutes from the train station. The nearest McDonald’s is less than 1km from Penrose, at 113 Aljunied Avenue 2.

For more varied options, head straight to Paya Lebar Square shopping mall. You can drop by Giant supermarket in basement one for some ready-to-eat meals while settling your groceries at the same time. There are fast food restaurants like Burger King, Japanese food chain Sakae Sushi, and a food court located within the mall.

4. Schools and education centres nearby

Planning your children’s education can be a headache if you stay in a secluded area. But by staying at Penrose, you’re in for a treat. There are sufficient options nearby the condominium so you can decide if your child requires a school transfer. Stay tuned for our list of schools and education centres nearby.

Schools

Let’s take a look at a list of preschools within 2km from Penrose:

• Capella preschool

• Little Footprints Preschool (Aljunied)

• Canossaville Preschool

• MindChamps PreSchool @ MacPherson

• EtonHouse Pre-School Mountbatten 223

• Yuquan Preschool

• PCF Sparkletots Preschool

Moving on to primary schools within a 3km radius from the condominium:

• Geylang Methodist School (Primary)

• Bendemeer Primary School

• St Margaret’s Primary School

• Canossa Catholic Primary School

• Cedar Primary School

Secondary schools 3km away:

• Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)

• St Andrew’s Secondary School

• Broadrick Secondary School

• Tanjong Katong Girls’ School

• Tanjong Katong Secondary School

• Chung Cheng High School (Main)

Junior colleges within a 20-minute drive:

• St Andrew’s Junior College

• Victoria Junior College

• Temasek Junior College

• Catholic Junior College

• Nanyang Junior College

• Eunoia Junior College

• Raffles Junior College

• Hwa Chong Institution (College Section)

James Cook University is the nearest university from Penrose. While Curtin Singapore and Singapore University of Technology and Design are within a less than 20-minute drive.

Education centres

Here are a few education centres within a 15-minute drive from Penrose:

• eiMaths@Aljunied

• Holistic Education Tuition

• Formuless Maths Learning Centre

• The Eduvantage Learning Center

• Learning Point – MacPherson

• Leaping Knowledge Tuition Centre

• Super Chinese Learning Centre

You may also head to Paya Lebar Square to enrol your child at Viva School of Music and Ballet. Or head to SingPost Centre right beside Paya Lebar Square for more options:

• Heguru Education Centre
• NorthStar Gymnastics & Fitness
• Phonics by SoC
• The Physics Café
• Victoria EduHub

5. Parks and recreation

The nearest mini neighbourhood park is Geylang East Park, about a 15-minute walk away from Penrose. For a larger green space, you might want to take a 5-minute drive out to Kallang Riverside Park. Situated by the Kallang River, there are proper jogging and cycling paths. There are parking lots on-site as well.

On weekends when you need to disconnect from the city life, you can drive for about 15 minutes to get to MacRitchie Tree Top Carpark. Leave your car behind and get your body warmed-up before you tackle the TreeTop Walk via the Macritchie Treetop Walk Trailhead.

Singapore Island Country Club and SICC Millennium Golf Course are also within the vicinity if you prefer a morning golf session with your favourite kakis. Catch up session, maybe?

East Coast Park is also conveniently located just a 15-minute drive from the condominium. Enjoy the beach vibes at East Coast Beach, challenge yourself at Xtreme SkatePark, and have your fill at JUMBO Seafood! Bedok Jetty also makes a great place to catch the sunset.

Draft Master Plan for Geylang & Marine Parade (2019)

If you’re unfamiliar with draft master plans, it’s essentially a guide that strategizes the development of land and property in a specific area at least for the next 10 years. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has announced the draft master plan specifically for Geylang and Marine Parade in 2019, which will benefit you if you’re planning to get a unit at Penrose.

Here are a few developments to look out for:

Eldercare facility near Mattar MRT station

Penrose residents like yourselves will be able to enjoy trouble-free eldercare facilities near an existing train station. You can expect the establishment to be ready in 2022, which includes a nursing home, centre-based day care, day rehabilitation, and even home-based care services.

New expansion plans for Paya Lebar Central & Geylang Serai

By now, you should have an idea of how near Penrose is to Paya Lebar Central. There will be new commercial initiations at Paya Lebar. This means more work opportunities close to home! The Geylang Serai district will also welcome a new community and civic cultural centre – the Wisma Geylang Serai, a cultural heritage integrated hub.

New train stations

Set to be completed in 2023, you can expect better connectivity with new MRT stations such as Katong Park, Tanjong Katong, Marine Parade, and Marine Terrace via the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL). Following after which in 2024, Bedok South and Sungei Bedok MRT stations will be added to the list of new train stations. Exciting developments coming right up!

Here’s a look at the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL) train map:

Penrose’s site plan and facilities

The site and floor plans have yet to be released by the developers at the time of writing. However, there will most likely be 1- to 4-bedroom units available for purchase.

Leave your contact details with us and we will let you know as soon as the site and floor plans are ready.

Penrose’s cost per square feet (PSF)

The official pricing has also not been released but looking at the purchase price, we’re estimating it to be around $1,400+ per square feet (PSF).

Please check back again for the latest updates or leave us your contact and we will let you know soonest possible.

Penrose’s showflat

Penrose’s showflat will be opened for viewing very soon. To book an appointment slot, please send us a WhatsApp message.

What you need to know about Penrose’s developers

City Developments Limited (CDL)

City Developments Limited (CDL) was established in September 1963. They have a global presence and track record in real estate development, investment, and management.

Some of their past projects include:

• Sengkang Grand Residences
• Amber Park
• Boulevard 88
• Forest Woods
• One Shenton
• Coco Palms
• Millennium & Copthorne Hotels
• The Tapestry at Tampines (ongoing project)

They have also bagged home several awards such as the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) Awards 2019, EdgeProp Excellence Awards 2019, and Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World 2020.

With over five decades of experience under their belt, CDL pledges to continue contributing to the eco-landscape, set standards in innovation and provide better homes for people.

Hong Leong Holdings Limited

Hong Leong Holdings Limited is a real estate investment and development firm founded in 1968. It is part of the Hong Leong Group which has core businesses also in financial services and hotel ownership & management.

These are some of their past projects as part of Tripartite Developers Pte Ltd (Tripartite):

• Azalea Park
• Ballota Park
• Carissa Park
• Dahlia Park
• Edelweiss Park
• Ferraria Park
• The Gale
• Hedges Park
• The Inflora
• The Jovell

The group has also successful ventures abroad including the Beijing Riviera project (北京香江花园) and property developments in Hong Kong like the Coastal Skyline (藍天海岸).

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