Here we introduce Belgravia Ace Cluster Houses, the largest and third phase of the Belgravia Collection. These are brand new freehold strata landed houses located at Belgravia Drive in the peaceful Seletar estate, near Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5.
Developed by Fairview Development Pte Ltd, a part of the Tong Eng Group, Belgravia Ace consists of 104 semi-detached houses and 3 terrace units. Each house includes 5 bedrooms, a study, a home shelter, and a home lift. Some houses also have a family area.
Large freehold cluster house developments like Belgravia Ace are rare, as most are small with limited land. However, Belgravia Ace offers spacious grounds with plenty of greenery, facilities, and landscaping. Residents enjoy the space of landed housing along with condominium amenities such as swimming pools, spas, a gym, fitness areas, and BBQ pits, all maintained by the development. It also provides a safe, gated environment where children can play freely.
Fairview Development aims to improve upon earlier phases with larger units and high-quality finishes and fittings.
Belgravia Ace cluster homes are accessible via Belgravia Drive, off Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5. It’s a 5-minute drive to the Central Expressway (CTE) and under 25 minutes from Orchard Road and the Raffles Place/Marina Bay CBD area during off-peak hours.
The project features modern contemporary architecture with plenty of landscaping and greenery. The design aims to create a peaceful, nature-inspired oasis, offering a serene and safe haven to return to.
This nature theme starts right at the main entrance, where a roundabout water fountain and the greenery of the Fire Garden welcome both residents and visitors.
The houses themselves have a sleek fin frame around their glass facades, combining modern and classic elements. The extensive glass frontage enhances the sense of space, making the most of the 6-meter width of the interiors. The 1st floor boasts a high ceiling of 4.95 meters, adding to the spacious feel and allowing for a furniture loft.
Most units also include a roof terrace, providing additional space for family gatherings or social activities.
Read MoreIf you are deciding between a Belgravia Ace cluster house and a landed home, there are pros and cons to consider for both options.
A landed home allows you to own the piece of land it sits on, giving you the freedom to rebuild or modify the house as you like, in any color or material you prefer.
In contrast, with cluster houses, you don’t have that freedom because a standard facade must be maintained. This has its benefits, too, as it ensures the neighborhood remains aesthetically pleasing and you won’t have unattractive neighboring houses.
You don’t own a specific piece of land; instead, you share ownership of the entire site with other residents.
This setup has its benefits. Since the houses are strata units like condominiums, the owners can choose to collectively sell the entire development to a developer in an en-bloc sale as it ages. After 20 years, only 80% of the owners need to agree to the sale, unlike landed property which requires 100% approval—a rare occurrence.
Over time, the value of the land will increase. Freehold land is becoming scarcer, and a large plot like this is especially valuable and always in demand by developers.
Another advantage of cluster houses is the reduced burden of maintenance. You don’t have to worry about maintaining the house exterior or the grounds yourself, which can be a major hassle for busy homeowners. The gardens and landscaping are taken care of, and the facades are painted every few years. While there is a monthly maintenance fee, pooling resources often makes it more affordable than what individual landed homeowners would spend on maintenance.
Another appealing aspect, especially for families with children, is that cluster house developments offer condominium-style facilities right at your doorstep. While there may not be as many amenities as in larger condos, they are located in a safe, gated environment, which is very important if you have young children.
The Belgravia Ace cluster housing project will be a mid-sized development. Such projects naturally foster a neighborly spirit among residents due to the smaller community size. Additionally, given the landed character, residents often celebrate events together, like the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Project Information
Name: Belgravia Ace
Developer: Fairview Developments Pte Ltd (a unit of the Tong Eng Group)
Status: Cluster Housing (Eligible only for Singapore Citizens)
Address: Belgravia Drive (off Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5)
District: 20
Site Area: 26,990 m² (290,520 sq ft)
Plot Ratio: 1.4
Tenure: Freehold (Estate in Fee Simple)
Number of Units: 104 Semi-Detached and 3 Terrace houses
Number of Car Spaces: Private car porch for each unit (accommodates at least 2 cars)
Architect: JGP Architecture (S) Pte Ltd
M&E Consultant: HPX Consulting Engineers
Structural Consultant: KCL Consultants
Landscape Consultant: COEN Design International
Interior Design: Surface ID Studio
Developer Solicitor: Dentons Rodyk & Davidson LLP
Floor Plans
Belgravia Ace will feature 107 freehold strata houses, including 104 semi-detached units (Types A, B, and C) and 3 terrace units (Type D), with the following details:
- Type A Strata Semi-Detached Houses: 18 units, each with 3 storeys plus an attic. These houses have 5 bedrooms, a study, and a home shelter. They are joined at the rear to Type B, making them open on both sides and giving them the appearance of standalone bungalows from the front. The car porch is at ground level, enhancing the feel of a landed house. Living and dining areas, along with the kitchen, are on the 2nd floor, with bedrooms on the top floor.
- Type B Strata Semi-Detached Houses: 18 units, each with 3 storeys, a basement, and a roof terrace. These houses have 5 bedrooms, a study, a home shelter, and a family area. Joined at the rear to Type A, they also appear as standalone bungalows from the front.
- Type C Strata Semi-Detached Houses: 68 units, each with 3 storeys, a basement, and a roof terrace. These houses include 5 bedrooms, a study, and a home shelter.
- Type D Strata Terrace Houses: 3 units, each with 3 storeys, a basement, and a roof terrace. These houses have 5 bedrooms, a study, and a home shelter.
All units come with a home lift and a private car porch that can accommodate at least two cars. They will also be equipped with a Smart Home System that integrates the home intercom, digital door lock, lights, air conditioner, and fire alarm system.
Green features of the development include:
- Optimal window-to-wall ratio.
- Low-emission glass to reduce harmful infrared and UV rays.
- Electric vehicle charging points.
- Water-efficient sanitary wares and fittings.
- Appliances and air-conditioning systems with the highest energy efficiency ratings.
- Air-conditioning systems with Plasma Quad technology to remove particles like bacteria, viruses, dust, allergens, and mold.
- Use of eco-friendly cement and low-volatility organic compounds in construction materials, paints, sealants, and adhesives.
Belgravia Ace Site Plan
Access to Belgravia Ace is through Belgravia Drive, a new road off Ang Mo Kio Avenue 5. This development is the innermost phase of the Belgravia Collection, set back from the main road by Belgravia Green and Belgravia Villas, which are already separated from the road by a 100-meter wide park.
The main entrance features a tree-lined boulevard, creating a sense of elegance and grandeur on a homely scale.
Like the earlier phases, the houses in Belgravia Ace are oriented North-South to reduce heat from the afternoon sun and encourage breezes from the prevailing monsoon winds.
The grounds are divided into eight garden zones, each themed around a different natural element: earth, water, wood, air, fire, metal, light, and stone. Each zone features a special element such as a putting green, whispering pond with a waterfall, landform play area, hammock lawn, garden pavilions, and a courtyard.
A white-framed, 2-storey clubhouse houses the function room, entertainment area, and gym. The centerpiece of the landscaping is a 50-meter lap pool, complemented by a family pool, jacuzzi, and waterfall.
Residents will enjoy views of open spaces and lush landscaping. The facilities and gardens will enable residents to integrate outdoor activities into their daily routines. In addition to the pools and BBQ pavilion, there will be exercise areas and children’s activity zones. Below are artist’s impressions of some facilities.
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Pricing
Unit Types and Sizes
Read MoreUnit Description | Type | No. of Units | Strata Area (sq m) | Strata Area (sq ft) |
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Semi-Detached | A | 18 | 365 | 3,929 |
Semi-Detached | B | 18 | 406 | 4,370 |
Semi-Detached | C | 68 | 377 | 4,058 |
Intermediate Terrace | D1 | 1 | 339 | 3,649 |
Corner Terrace | D2 | 2 | 374 | 4,026 |
Total Number of Units | 107 |
Note: The floor areas stated include any voids, patios, balconies, terraces, and A/C ledges. These areas are estimations, and the final areas are subject to BP approval.
Belgravia Ace Price Ranges
Read MoreUnit Description | Type | Strata Area (sq ft) | Share Value | Estimated Monthly Maintenance |
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Semi-Detached | A | 3,929 | 11 | $451 + GST |
Semi-Detached | B | 4,370 | 12 | $492 + GST |
Semi-Detached | C | 4,058 | 12 | $492 + GST |
Intermediate Terrace | D1 | 3,649 | 11 | $451 + GST |
Corner Terrace | D2 | 4,026 | 11 | $451 + GST |
Belgravia Ace Pricing Update as of 22 February 2022
All three terraces and 71 semi-detached houses have been sold. Only 12 semi-detached units remain available for sale at $4.531M each.
Belgravia Ace Price Background
Read MoreThe land for the Belgravia Ace cluster houses has been owned by Tong Eng for quite some time. This land is part of the primarily freehold (999-year leasehold) Seletar Hills Estate, which dates back to Singapore’s early days.
Tong Eng acquired the land at prices much lower than today’s market rates. However, don’t expect the selling prices to reflect those early purchase costs. They are expected to make a significant profit from the sales of these strata houses.
The exact selling prices for Belgravia Ace units have not been disclosed yet. However, looking at the prices of the recently sold Belgravia Green units, which were semi-detached and sold for around SGD $3.9 million, can give us an idea. Since the Belgravia Ace semi-detached units are likely to be larger, we can expect their prices to be in the $4 million plus range.
Developer
Belgravia Ace homes are being developed by Fairview Developments, a subsidiary of the Tong Eng Group. Tong Eng has built several landed homes in the area, including Poets Villas, Stratton Park, 8 @ Stratton, Belgravia Park, Belgravia Villas, and Stratton Green. Their latest project, Belgravia Green, is currently under construction.
In 2018, Tong Eng received the BCI Asia Top 10 Developer Award. In 2017, Belgravia Villas won the PropertyGuru Best Housing Development Award.
Tong Eng Group (“Tong Eng” or “The Group”)
Read MoreThe Tong Eng Group, formerly known as Tong Eng Brothers, started operations in the 1940s and diversified into property development in the 1950s. During the 1950s and 1960s, the Group built hundreds of houses and apartments in Tong Eng Heights (now Changi Heights) and Changi Grove to rent to British Armed Forces personnel. They also developed shophouses along Upper Paya Lebar Road, West Sea Garden in Pasir Panjang, and Tong Kong Garden in Upper Paya Lebar.
Today, Tong Eng continues to develop a wide range of properties, including landed homes, apartments, condominiums, offices, and retail malls. Some of their residential projects include Goodwood Grand, Prosper Gardens, Trendale Tower, Balcon East, Green Meadows, 3 Balmoral, Serenade Gardens, and Kew Cottages.
Over the past 60+ years, Tong Eng has developed nearly 200 acres of land, earning a solid reputation as a reliable property developer. Their aim is to create well-designed projects with high-quality finishes and meticulous attention to detail.
Location
Belgravia Ace is situated in the Seletar Hills landed housing area, between Ang Mo Kio and Yio Chu Kang. This private residential estate mainly features one to three-storey landed houses, with a few low-rise apartments and condominiums scattered throughout.
Belgravia Ace is located between Belgravia Villas and Belgravia Green to the south, and the landed houses along Stratton Drive to the north. To the west is Este Villas, a freehold cluster housing development that sold out within days of its launch about 10 years ago. Back then, each intermediate terrace was priced around $2 million, and they were sold within half a day. Nowadays, $2 million wouldn’t buy a new 99-year leasehold apartment half that size.
Amenities
As typical in landed housing estates, there are no large F&B outlets or shopping centers within easy walking distance. The nearest major ones are NEX at Serangoon Central, Compass One at Sengkang Central, and AMK Hub at Ang Mo Kio Town Centre, all about a 10-minute drive away. However, residents can walk to Greenwich V through a side gate leading to Stratton Road within Seletar Estate. It’s a small but cozy place to chill with F&B joints like The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Toast Box, some bakeries, a Cold Storage supermarket, pharmacy, hair salon, and medical and dental clinics.
Popular food spots nearby include Jalan Kayu with its alfresco dining options, and Serangoon Gardens, home to the well-loved Chomp Chomp Food Centre.
Nearest MRT Station
Belgravia Ace is not within walking distance of an MRT station. The nearest stations are Ang Mo Kio and Yio Chu Kang, about 7 bus stops away. By car, it takes about 5 minutes off-peak to reach these stations, which are on the North-South MRT line that goes to Orchard Road, Raffles Place, and Marina Bay.
Schools
There are no primary schools within 1 km, but a few are within a 2 km radius. Notable among them is Rosyth Primary School, although even within 1 km, admission is highly competitive. Other primary schools in the vicinity include Jing Shan, Hougang, Fernvale, and Sengkang Green Primary, which are relatively new and well-equipped.
Accessibility
For drivers, Belgravia Ace is conveniently located about 5 minutes from the nearest Central Expressway (CTE) exit. Off-peak, it takes roughly 20 minutes to reach Orchard Road and about 25 minutes to get to the Raffles Place and Marina Bay financial districts.
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