Sceneca Residence is a new housing development located right in front of Tanah Merah MRT station. It features private apartments with shared facilities and has commercial space on the ground floor.
The ground floor will have retail units covering up to 2,000 square meters. Of this, at least 1,000 square meters (about 10,700 square feet) will be dedicated to a supermarket.
Residents will have direct access to the MRT station, offering convenient connections to train networks, groceries, food, and shops. This makes for an easy and comfortable lifestyle.
The site is located in a private residential area, surrounded by other condos and low-rise houses, giving it an exclusive feel.
The project is being developed by MCC Land (Singapore) Pte Ltd, who successfully launched and sold out Provence Residence EC in early 2021.
Located in a well-established private housing area off New Upper Changi Road, the Sceneca Residence enjoys a breezier environment. It is within walking distance of amenities like the Bedok Sports & Fitness Center.
The development offers a direct sheltered walkway to Tanah Merah MRT station right at its doorstep. Such convenient sites are rare because there’s limited land around stations, and most are already developed.
The connectivity is excellent. Tanah Merah station is an interchange for the Changi Airport Line and the East-West Line, making travel easy. It’s one train stop to Bedok Town Centre, the Changi International Business Park, and the Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD).
The station is also just two stops from Changi International Airport, including Jewel. It takes 22 minutes on a direct train ride via the East-West line to reach the CBD & Marina Bay Financial Centre.
The site is within 2 kilometers of the beaches and leisure activities at East Coast Park, making it very convenient. This location could be attractive to investors and parents looking for a safe home for their families. Additionally, there’s likely to be rental demand from professionals working nearby at Changi Business Park, logistics and industrial hubs, and the airport.
The project’s design will feature plenty of greenery, including on the building’s facade and facility decks. The focus will be on eco-friendly design and sustainability. Cars will access the site via Tanah Merah Kechil Link, a low-traffic road within the estate.
The commercial area will include a supermarket, retail shops, and food and beverage outlets. These shops can also be used for medical or dental clinics, fitness centers, gyms, or commercial schools.
Activities that could disturb residents, such as karaoke lounges, bars, pubs, or night clubs, will not be allowed by the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA).
URA guidelines require that all commercial units, along with common spaces and walkways, be owned as a single strata lot. This is beneficial for the project, as a single owner can ensure a good mix of retail options and maintain the area well.
There are several reasons why demand for this project looks promising.
Firstly, there is little to no competition for new units in the neighborhood. All other projects in this residential area have sold out long ago. The last one, Grandeur Park Residences, launched in 2017 and sold out its 720 units by 2020. Before that, The Glades launched in 2013. This suggests there may be pent-up demand for new units.
Regarding future supply, this is the second last plot of land available near Tanah Merah MRT station. While there is one more piece of land across New Upper Changi Road, it’s unlikely that the URA will release it for sale soon. There has been no indication of when that might happen. Typically, there is a lag of at least a couple of years from when a site is listed for sale to when units become available to the public. Based on past trends, it could be a 4 to 5 year wait.
Additionally, Sceneca Residence is a relatively small project with fewer than 300 units for sale, so finding enough buyers shouldn’t be a major issue.
Moreover, this project is a mixed development and is the most conveniently located. It is the closest to the station, with direct sheltered access to it and to the shops on the ground level.
All these factors suggest that there might be a strong response to the launch.
Project Information
Name: Sceneca Residence
Developer: MCC Land (TMK) Pte Ltd
Status: Residential with Commercial on the First Floor (No restrictions on foreign ownership)
Address: 26 Tanah Merah Kechil Link, Singapore 468457 / 28 Tanah Merah Kechil Link, Singapore 468458
District: 16
Site Area: 8,880 m² (95,583 sq ft)
GFA (Residential): 24,693.12 m² (265,797 sq ft)
GFA (Retail): Approximately 2,000 m² (1,000 m² for supermarket + 1,000 m² for retail/F&B)
Plot Ratio: 3.0
Tenure: 99-year leasehold starting from November 2020
Estimated TOP Date: 31 May 2027
Number of Blocks: 2
Number of Storeys: 14 / 15
Number of Units: 268 Residential Units
Description: Residential flats development with 2 blocks of 14/15-storey apartments, including carpark and communal facilities. The first floor will have commercial spaces with a basement, located at New Upper Changi Road / Tanah Merah Kechil Link (Bedok Planning Area).
Architect: ADDP Architects LLP
Landscape Consultant: Ecoplan Asia Pte Ltd
Land Surveyor: How Huai Hoon Surveyors
M&E Engineer: Meinhardt (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Structural Engineer: KCL Consultants Pte Ltd
Main Contractor: China Jingye Construction Engineering (S) Pte Ltd
Developer Solicitor: LEE & LEE Advocates & Solicitors
Floor Plans
Sceneca Residence Site Plan
The Sceneca Residence site is almost rectangular, with an indentation to accommodate the entrance B link to Tanah Merah MRT station. It is bordered by roads on two sides.
To the south, it faces New Upper Changi Road and the MRT station. Since the East-West MRT line runs above ground, there will be some train noise, but buffers are planned to reduce it.
The north side of the site is bordered by Tanah Merah Kechil Link, a small lane serving nearby condominiums. This side is quieter and more open, especially towards the west, where it faces the facilities at East Meadows, providing an unblocked view.
The main entrance and vehicular access to Sceneca Residence will be via Tanah Merah Kechil Link.
To the west and east are two other condominiums, Urban Vista and Optima @ Tanah Merah. Sceneca Residence is the last empty land parcel in this area.
Currently, there is a covered walkway running across the land, connecting Tanah Merah Kechil Link with New Upper Changi Road. This walkway will be enhanced and integrated into the ground-level commercial space.
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Sceneca Residence Singapore is being developed by MCC Land (Singapore) Pte Ltd, which is part of the MCC Group.
MCC Group
The Metallurgical Corporation of China Limited (MCC Group) is China’s largest manufacturer of steel structures and a major player in the country’s steel and iron industry. It is one of China’s pioneering large-scale enterprises.
MCC Group is also one of the world’s largest metallurgical contractors, operating in over 90 countries. With more than 70 subsidiaries, the Group’s assets total over USD $7.7 billion. MCC Group is listed on both the Shanghai and Hong Kong Stock Exchanges and ranks 290th on the Fortune Global 500 list.
The MCC Group is known for its entrepreneurial spirit and innovation, holding 16,241 patents and having received 667 national industry quality awards and 54 State Science and Technology Prizes.
MCC Singapore
MCC Singapore is a fully owned subsidiary of MCC Group and serves as the regional headquarters for Southeast Asia.
MCC Singapore operates in five core business areas: real estate development, civil engineering and infrastructure, construction, and special steel structure projects. These areas are managed by MCC Land (Singapore) Limited, China Jingye Engineering Corporation Limited (Singapore Branch), China Jingye Construction Engineering (Singapore) Private Limited, and MCC Bina Sdn Bhd.
MCC Singapore has been involved in various projects ranging from public infrastructure and large-scale entertainment parks to structural steel works, project management, and real estate development.
MCC Land (Singapore) Limited (“MCC Land”)
Since its inception in 2010, MCC Land (Singapore) has been active in property development. The company has co-developed two projects, developed five on its own, and managed five others.
MCC Land has been ranked among Singapore’s top ten real estate developers for three consecutive years and has received the “Asia’s Top Influential Brands” award.
Notable residential projects by MCC Land include the Poiz Residences + Centre at Potong Pasir MRT station, Queen’s Peak at Queenstown MRT station, the Alps Residences and the Santorini in Tampines, and the Nautical and Canberra Residences in Sembawang.
The company has also developed several executive condominiums, such as the Canopy and One Canberra in Sembawang, Sea Horizon in Pasir Ris, and Forestville and Northwave in Woodlands.
The most recent project launched by MCC Land was the Provence Residence executive condominium at Canberra MRT station in May 2021, which achieved 80% sales within six months of its launch.
Location
Sceneca Residence is located within a private housing estate in the Bedok Planning Area, along New Upper Changi Road. It is surrounded by other mid-rise condominiums and low-rise landed homes. The site is conveniently situated right in front of the Tanah Merah MRT interchange station.
Nearest MRT Station
Location is crucial for property investment, and having an MRT station right at your doorstep makes Sceneca Residence a very attractive option. The East-West line, which the station serves, connects Changi Airport in the east to the Jurong Lake District in the west, passing through key areas like Paya Lebar, Kallang, the CBD, and Marina Bay. A train ride from Sceneca Residence to the town center takes just 20 to 25 minutes.
F&B Outlets, Groceries, and Shops
Residents will enjoy the convenience of having shops and food outlets on the first floor of Sceneca Residence, including a supermarket. Additionally, neighborhood shops, markets, and food centers, such as those at East Village and Bedok Market, are within a 10-minute walk. For major shopping centers, residents can take a short ride to Bedok Mall (one train stop away), Jewel at Changi Airport, or Tampines Town Centre (two train stops away).
Lifestyle Amenities
Bedok Stadium, Sports Hall, and Tennis Centre are about a 10-minute walk from Sceneca Residence. East Coast Park, with its beaches, cycling and jogging paths, and food centers, is just a 5 to 10-minute drive away.
Schools
There are three primary schools within a 1 KM radius: Bedok Green, Temasek, and St Anthony’s Canossian. Within a 2 KM radius, there are also Red Swastika and Yu Neng primary schools. Nearby educational institutions include Temasek Junior College and the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD).
Accessibility
Sceneca Residence offers easy connectivity to major expressways. It is a 3.5 KM drive north to the PIE (Pan-Island Expressway) and TPE (Tampines Expressway), and south to the ECP (East Coast Parkway). Driving to Orchard Road and the CBD/Marina Bay takes less than 20 minutes during off-peak hours.
Rental Pools
From an investment perspective, potential rental demand could come from nearby business and technology parks and commercial hubs, such as the Changi International Business Park, Singapore Expo, and Tampines Regional Centre.
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