Lentor Hills Residences Condo Review: Location, Price, Investment Potential

Why Invest In Lentor Hills Residences - 10 Unique Selling Points

Below are 10 key features why you may consider investing in Lentor Hills Residences.

1. Reputable developers with excellent track records of building quality homes.
2. An up-and-coming private residential estate within a sustainable and pedestrian-friendly neighbourhood.
3. Situated in a tranquil private residential neighbourhood with mostly low-density housing.
4. A green living environment with proximity to several nature parks.
5. Excellent transport connectivity (3 minutes walk to Lentor MRT station).
6. Family-friendly location near popular schools.
7. Convenient access to many shopping malls and essential amenities.
8. A plethora of unique lifestyle, and recreational choices.
9. Redevelopment of Sembawang Shipyard nearby into an exciting waterfront district.
10. North Region transformation offers promising investment potential.

Lentor Hills Residences Fact Sheet

Lentor Hills Residences Unix Mix

Lentor Hills Residences offers a good mix of 1-bedroom to 4-bedroom dual-key units. This will cater to a wide range of property buyers and investors, including multi-generational households that require more space and privacy.

All the units come with efficient layouts, as can be seen by these floor plans and E-brochure.

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• 1-Bedroom + Study (570 sq ff)
• 2-Bedroom (689 sq ft)
• 3-Bedroom (958 sq ft)

What are the Prices of Lentor Hills Residences?

At the sales launch of Lentor Hills Residences on 9 July 2023, 298 out of a total of 598 units (49.8%) were sold at an average price of $2,080 psf.

Since then, more units have been sold at a steady clip. As of 8 September 2023, 64.2% of total units have been sold,

The average price is slightly below Lentor Modern which was launched in September last year at $2,102 psf. However, it must be noted that Lentor Modern is an integrated development.

In comparison to other recent new launches in the Outside Central Region (OCR), The Myst's average price launch price is quite similar to Botany At Dairy Farm at $2,070 psf and The Myst at $2,057 psf.

The 1-bedders and 2-bedders are the most popular due to their more affordable price quantum. More than 94% of 1-Bedroom, close to 70% of 1-Bedroom + Study, 73% of 2-Bedroom, and 65.8% 2-Bedroom + Study were taken up.

Meanwhile, below are the indicative launch prices for Lentor Hills Residences:

• 1-Bedroom: from $945,000.
• 2-Bedroom: from $1.356 million.
• 3-Bedroom: from $1.822 million.
• 4-Bedroom: from $2.535 million.
• Dual-Key: from $2.642 million.

On 26 January 2022, the Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) announced the consortium of Intrepid Investments, GuocoLand and TID submitted the highest bid of $586.6 million for the 17,136.9 sq m (184,460 sq ft) site with a plot ratio of 3.0. This works out to a land rate of about S$1,060 per sq ft per plot ratio (psf ppr).

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Lentor Hills Residences - Condo Design Features

Lentor Hills Residences, together with four other sites earmarked for residential developments, will be built around Hillock Park, which will be the focal point of the new estate. From there, various parks and green corridors will radiate out from it.

As the area was once a secondary forest, appropriate green features will be incorporated into the building designs to respond sensitively to the topography of the area. This is part of the URA’s vision to create a sustainable and pedestrian-friendly neighbourhood amidst lush greenery.

Site Design

Lentor Hills Residences condo will have six blocks with staggered heights to maximise views of the surrounding greenery and nature parks comprising of:

• 2 low-rise blocks of 8 storeys.
• 1 mid-rise block of 15- and 17-storey each with sky terraces.
• 1 high-rise block of 21- and 23-storey each.

The other notable designs for the condominium are:

• Creating flat usable areas that blend with the adjacent greenery.
• A view corridor from Lentor Hills Road towards Conserved Tree & Hillock Park emphasises the passage.
• Besides blocks with various heights, Sky Terraces will be a key feature to break up the wall-like effect.
• Linking the Sky Terraces with the Garden Bridge to form a continuous landscape and amenities deck that includes a continuous jogging track.

Given its relatively large site area of 184,460 sq ft, the condo development will offer a full range of facilities. However, a minimum of 5,380 sq ft must be set aside for an infant and childcare centre, which is expected to accommodate up to 100 infants and young children. This will supplement the 10,000 sq ft Early Childhood Development Centre at Lentor Modern near it.

Who are the Developers of Lentor Hills Residences?

Lentor Hills Residences will be jointly developed by a consortium made up of Intrepid Investments (a unit of Hong Leong Holdings), GuocoLand and TID Residential (a tie-up between Hong Leong and Mitsui Fudosan).

All of them have excellent reputations and track records of developing quality homes all over Singapore. Hence, it is no surprise their projects have been very well-received. Below are just some samples of their latest developments:

• Hong Leong - Avenir, Penrose, and Jovell.
• GuocoLand - Midtown Modern, Midtown Bay, and Wallich Residence.
• TID - One-North Eden, Piermont Grand Executive Condo, and Forest Woods.

Where is Lentor Hills Residences Located?

Location of Lentor Hills Residences and Hillock Park

Lentor Hills Residences is located at Lentor Hills Road, which is surrounded by mostly low-density private housing. Towards its north is Lentor Central where Lentor Modern will be built. The Lentor MRT station, which is integrated with Lentor Modern, is only about 3 minutes walk away.

There will be covered walkways connecting Lentor Hills Residences to both the MRT station and the Lentor Modern Mall. Hence, residents will enjoy convenient and sheltered access to a plethora of amenities, which will include a supermarket, childcare facilities, eateries, and retail outlets.

Lentor Hills Residences is one of five residential sites that will be clustered around Hillock Park, which will be conserved as a green lung. For those units facing the park, it will offer a green buffer from the other upcoming developments.

Connected to Hillock Park will be a Linear Park and green spaces, as well as seamless pedestrian and cycling paths that will link to the Teachers Estate, Lentor MRT station, and surrounding amenities.

In other words, the new Lentor housing estate is envisaged to be a sustainable and pedestrian-friendly neighbourhood set amidst lush greenery. This will also help to preserve its idyllic and tranquil environment.

Nature Parks Near Lentor Hills Residences

Besides Hillock Park, there are several nature reserves near Lentor Hills Residences.

The nearest is Thomson Nature Park, which will be linked by a new Linear Park. As it is only 6 minutes cycle away, it will surely be an interesting destination for the whole family.

The 50-hectare Thomson Nature Park is unique for its rich cultural heritage, being the site of a former Hainan Village. It is also home to a rich array of flora and fauna, where the critically endangered Raffles’ Banded Langur (Presbytis femoralis femoralis) can be found.

There are also specially curated trails around the former village which offer visitors an insight into their way of life through carefully conserved ruins. In addition, the Stream and Ferns Trail enables visitors to appreciate the freshwater habitat and observe the rich biodiversity of ferns and aquatic animals present.

Besides Thomson Nature Park, there are many others between 5-10 minutes drive from Lentor Hills Residences. These include the following:

• Lower Pierce Reservoir Park.
• Lower & Upper Seletar Reservoir Park.
• Windsor Nature Park.
• Springleaf Nature Park.
• MacRitchie Reservoir Park.

These nature parks are linked by park connectors. This will provide residents with more green living spaces, which will enhance their living standards.

Excellent Transport Connectivity

Lentor MRT Station

Lentor Hills Residences condo is just 3 minutes walk to the Lentor MRT station on the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL). The condo will be linked by sheltered walkways to the MRT stations and nearby amenities, including the Lentor Modern Mall.

As the Thomson-East Coast Line will cut across all other major MRT Lines, barring the Jurong Regional Line, it will offer residents excellent connectivity when travelling around Singapore.

The following are some of the MRT interchanges, and they are just a couple of stops away. These include the following:

• Woodlands - 3 stops (Thomson-East Coast & North-South Lines)
• Bright Hill - 2 stops (Thomson-East Coast & Cross Island Lines)
• Caldecott - 4 stops (Thomson-East Coast & Circle Lines)
• Stevens – 6 stops (Thomson-East Coast & Downtown Lines)

When the TEL is fully operational, it will offer residents direct access to places such as Orchard Road, Great World City, Shenton Way, Marina Bay, and Tanjong Katong. There are also plans to extend it all the way to Changi Airport in the future.

As the Thomson-East Coast Line is linked to the Downtown Line, it will provide convenient access to many sought-after schools along the Bukit Timah/Dunearn Road education belt.

Expressways Near Lentor Hills Residences Condo

North-South Corridor

For those who drive, three major expressways are just 3-5 minutes drive from Lentor Hills Residences condo. They will offer residents shorter commutes and more pleasant journeys. They are:

• North-South Corridor (NSC)
• Central Expressway (CTE)
• Seletar Expressway (SLE)

Of the three, The NSC is still under construction but is expected to be ready in 2027, which will roughly coincide with the completion of the condo.

The NSC will be Singapore’s longest Transit Priority Corridor spanning 21.5 km. It will connect the northern region such as Woodlands, Yishun, and Sembawang to the city and East Coast Parkway, traversing areas such as Ang Mo Kio, Bishan, Toa Payoh, and Marina Bay.

The NSC is expected to alleviate the heavy traffic on the CTE during the peak hours by 10-15% and reduce travelling time by 30%. As such, a trip to the city will only take about 10 minutes by car.

Family-Friendly Location with Convenient Access to Popular Schools

Properties near popular schools have always been highly coveted. Hence, it is unsurprising they command a price premium over those that are located further away. In fact, this was highlighted in a study from the NUS Institute of Real Estate.

One of the reasons is due to the Ministry of Education’s Primary 1 Registration framework where priority admission will be given to those living within a 2km radius of their home.

For Lentor Hills Residences, two popular schools are within a 1km radius:

• CHIJ St Nicholas Girls’ School
• Anderson Primary School

Two others are between a 1-2km radius:

• Mayflower Primary School
• Ang Mo Kio Primary School

Secondary Schools Near Lentor Hills Residences

Two secondary schools - Raffles Girls’ and Raffles Institution - are less than 20 minutes drive away from the condo.

In addition, many sought-after schools can also be found along Bukit Timah/Dunearn Road which runs alongside the Downtown Line. As it is connected to the Thomson-East Coast Line at the Stevens MRT interchange station, students will have convenient access to them.

Some of these schools include the following:

• Methodist Girls’ School.
• Singapore Chinese Girls’ School.
• Nanyang Girls’ High School.
• Chinese High School.
• Hwa Chong Institution.
• National Junior College.

International Schools

With several international schools 13-19 minutes drive away, Lentor Hills Residences may potentially attract housing demand from expatriates with school-going children. These schools include the Gems World Academy, Sir Manasseh Meyer International School and Singapore American School.

For those looking for property investment, the transformation of the North Region where Woodlands is set to become the largest regional centre in Singapore, those looking for property investment can look forward to a good catchment of expatriate tenants.

Shopping Malls And Amenities Near Lentor Hills Residences

The nearest shopping mall will be the Lentor Modern Mall, which will have over 96,000 sq ft of commercial space, which will include a 12,000 sq ft supermarket.

However, there may be potentially more coming up in the future as there is a piece of land just opposite Lentor Hills Residences that is currently listed as “subject to detailed planning”. In URA lingo, the land use and plot ratio have yet to be finalised.

Given that several residential developments are coming up in the area, there is a strong possibility that more commercial developments will be built to support the estate.

Meanwhile, the other shopping malls nearby are Thomson Plaza, Northpoint City, and Causeway Point. Together, they offer residents a retail ecosystem that will offer them a diverse range of leisure, recreation, entertainment, and dining options.

Woodlands Wholesale Outlets

Unique to the North Region is a cluster of wholesale outlets that offer a variety of products at a discount. They are especially popular during major festivals such as Chinese New Year. These include the following:

Woodlands Terrace -  About 20 minutes drive from Lentor Hills Residences, it sells a variety of food products such as seafood, poultry, BBQ roast meats, cured meat, pastry, cakes and many more.

Senoko Food Hub -  It sells an array of cooked and frozen food, vegetables, food seasoning and beverages, among many others.

Senoko Fishery Port - A wholesale centre where visitors can choose from a dizzying selection of fish and seafood.

These wholesale outlets will certainly offer those living in the North Region an unusual shopping experience which is not found elsewhere in Singapore.

Interesting Lifestyle And Recreational Activities in the North Region

The North Region is home to an interesting array of lifestyle and recreational activities, adding to its appeal as a place to live, work, and play. These include the following:

Sembawang Hot Spring Park - 15 minutes drive from Lentor Hills Residences, it's geothermally heated water that emerges from underground at 70 degrees Celsius is believed to have curative and medicinal qualities. Many people visit the place to experience the communal foot bath. Some even use the water to cook eggs.

Kayaking at Khatib Bongsu - Just 12 minutes drive away, its mangroves and flatlands are home to one of Singapore's last un-dammed rivers. It is a popular place for nature lovers, birdwatchers, cyclists, joggers, and fishing enthusiasts. Its calm water is also ideal for kayaking.

PAssion Wave @ Sembawang – 23 minutes drive away, it offers a variety of outdoor activities such as kayaking, sea-rafting, nature exploration, camping and outdoor cooking. There is also an obstacle course for conducting team-building programmes.

Wake Pirates Wakeboarding – Located at the SAF Yacht Club at Admiralty Road West, which is a 23 minutes drive away, wakeboarding participants will be guided from the very basic to executing their first spin and invert.

Udder’s Ice-Cream Making Workshop – Located at Upper Thomson Road, which is just 8 minutes drive from Lentor Hills Residences, children will learn to churn unique ice-cream flavours such as bandung, popcorn and chilli-chocolate. At each session, they will be treated to a 50-minute all-you-can-eat ice cream buffet!