HDB flat prices have been climbing steadily, with the number of million-dollar transactions reaching the 20s in not just one but two estates a couple of months ago. In that context, this jumbo flat at Marsiling Rise, listed at $980K, actually seems like a good deal.
Jumbo flats, which are much larger than typical HDB units at 1,500 to 2,260 square feet, offer great value in terms of price per square foot. Plus, this one has a feature introverts would appreciate: it shares its floor with only one other unit.
Generous layout with 1,830sqf of living space
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Located on the 4th floor of 122 Marsiling Rise, this 1,830 sq ft unit offers a refreshing amount of space compared to a typical HDB BTO flat. With 3 bedrooms, a study, a kitchen, and a storeroom, it’s well-suited for a large household or those with big renovation plans.
The dumbbell-style layout maximises space, and with 2 balconies, natural light flows in from both sides. The spacious central living area is ideal for family activities, making this a practical and inviting home for communal living.
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For readers who’ve dreamed of owning their access corridors, this home comes with one, along with a small set of stairs leading up to the entrance. It even comes complete with a small set of stairs leading up to the rest of the home to evoke the look of the front porches in landed property.
For those more attuned to feng shui, this could be a more meaningful bonus: Stairs leading up to the front door can symbolise an elevated status and help guide energy toward the entrance, encouraging the flow of good qi into the home
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Large homes can sometimes raise concerns about being dimly lit, but this executive apartment features plenty of windows that allow for ample natural light. Though the apartment may need some renovation, the lack of built-ins provides a blank canvas with lots of potential—especially for larger or multigenerational families looking to customise the space to their needs.
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The individual bedrooms are huge by HDB standards. You could easily fit more than one bed if you have a large family, or use the extra space to set up a walk-in wardrobe.
These rooms are spacious and versatile enough to set up a home gym or a cosy reading nook, giving you plenty of options to create the spaces you’ve always wanted.
A great deal of privacy with only 1 other neighbour
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The unique layout isn’t just in the fact that it shares its floor with only one neighbour; the block itself is only 4 stories high, which means you’re even less likely to bump into people when you take the lift.
It also means that if the lift access breaks down, you won’t be sweating over the prospect of having to do a surprise cardio workout climbing the staircase to get back home.
Convenient location near Woodlands MRT
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Being in the north of Singapore, you usually have neither the large, built-up communities that you’d expect in the heartlands in the west, nor the hip, gentrified streets filled with cafes in the east. And whilst Marsiling Rise does indeed bear the serene quiet that you’d expect of homes in this area, it bucks that amenity-poor trend a bit.
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With a decently sized hawker centre at the first floor of Marsiling Mall, plenty of outdoor facilities like a park, swimming complex and even a stadium for the avid joggers. You’re actually decently well-served as far as your basic amenities are concerned.
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Additionally, Causeway Point, and by extension the Woodlands MRT station, is just under 600m from Marsiling Rise, putting both of them well within walking distance of this executive apartment.
The mall has a decent selection of choice stores, from big name F&B chains to furniture stores and electronic goods retailers, so your needs are actually well-covered, arguably better than neighbourhood malls in most other places.
With Cathay Cineplexes also available in Causeway Point, heading down to the city for a night out might end up being a rarer, less necessary occurrence.
Super private Marsiling Rise jumbo flat, only $980K
In today’s housing market, modern homeowners are increasingly scrambling to find good units that aren’t going to break the bank. And for those who are convinced that exceptional units can no longer be found under the million-dollar mark, this jumbo flat at Marsiling Rise serves to show that there are still rare gems to be found at a reasonable price.
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