A $1.49m apartment isn’t exactly affordable for the average Singaporean, but hear us out on why this executive maisonette at Toh Yi Drive actually makes financial sense—no girl math needed.
63-year remaining lease & mint condition
Allow us to channel our inner real estate agent for a second: don’t let the $1.49m price tag put you off this gorgeous Toh Yi Drive executive maisonette, for there are several reasons why it’s actually a bargain.
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Listed for sale on 1st April, this 1571sqft apartment features 3 spacious bedrooms and one helper’s room, as well as a breezy living room, a dining area perfect for hosting dinner parties, and an open kitchen.
The entire flat has been tastefully renovated in a modern, timeless style, which means that you get to move in immediately without having to waste time and money on doing up the place yourself. Based on today’s market, you’ll save about $100k to $150k on renovating an apartment of this size.
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More importantly, you don’t have to sit and wait around for renovations to be done—in other words, you won’t be “wasting” money on paying the mortgage on an empty apartment.
TOP-ed in 1989, the spacious flat has 63 years remaining on its lease, making it a perfect property that you can permanently call home even if you choose to have a large family down the road.
The 2-storey apartment is located in Bukit Timah, with 3 primary schools within 1km and an abundance of amenities just a stone’s throw away, which again makes it perfect for young families.
Even if you decide to sell in the future, given the property’s prime location, proximity to amenities, and coveted size, you’ll likely fetch a decently high price.
Open-concept, light-drenched first floor & mini wine bar
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The interiors of old HDB flats often look gloomy due to the smaller windows that were characteristic of older builds, but this Toh Yi Drive executive maisonette has been blessed with plenty of natural light.
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On the first floor, you’ll find a spacious, light-drenched living area that leads to the dining space and open kitchen. The overall effect is an inviting space that’s perfect for hosting gatherings with friends and family, or even just chilling while your pets have the zoomies.
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The dining area is especially stunning as it has a lofted ceiling and huge windows that let in natural light—we imagine WFH-ing here will be quite enjoyable, actually.
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Right next to the dining area is the kitchen and mini wine bar. The open kitchen consists of an island where you can interact with others while cooking up a storm. There’s also a coffee station, cleverly placed next to the sink, where you can live out your barista dreams.
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There’s plenty of built-in storage to help keep the place looking streamlined and clutter-free. As the PropertyGuru listing notes, this apartment was designed with hosting and families in mind, hence the abundant storage solutions. And, if you’re someone who loves to cook or experiment with new recipes, you’ll know that you can never have too much kitchen storage.
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Most impressively, there’s even a mini wine bar, complete with a wine chiller and display.
Spacious upper bedrooms with parquet flooring
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The second storey is where you’ll find the master bedroom, study, and nursery. The master bedroom has an ensuite, while the study and nursery room shares a common toilet.
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While the first floor features what looks to be microcement flooring, the rooms on the second floor have warmer parquet flooring instead. This creates a cosier environment, and we’re sure not having to step on cold floors in the morning helps, too.
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The study and nursery both feature adjustable track lighting—adjustable to suit your needs—while the bedroom has fixed spotlights. We love the use of smaller spotlights in lieu of just one overly harsh light as it helps create a more relaxing ambience.
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Again, all 3 rooms here have unblocked windows that let in plenty of light, so there’s no need to worry about potential gloominess or stuffiness.
Near Bukit Timah, 7-min walk to Beauty World MRT
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Here’s the best part—this Toh Yi Drive executive maisonette is only a 7-minute walk away from Beauty World MRT station. And if you feel like stretching your legs a bit more, you can access the King Albert Park MRT station that’s 18 minutes away on foot.
Bukit Timah Plaza, Beauty World Plaza, Beauty World Centre, and Bukit Timah Wet Market & Food Centre are all less than 1km away, which means you’ll have plenty of amenities near you, should you decide to move in.
As for food choices, there’s Cheong Chin Nam Road—home to excellent restaurants and supper spots—nearby. But with such a beautiful kitchen and dining space at home, do you really need to dine out?
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