Thomson Three @ Bright Hill

**propertyguru** · 10-09-13, 11:56

Originally Posted by chiaberry

I have lived in this area for almost 20 years now. I have never been stuck in a funeral procession nor have I seen mourners blocking up Sin Ming Avenue. They are probably on Sin Ming Road (where the car workshops/VICOM etc are) rather than Sin Ming Avenue.

Sin Ming Avenue does get congested during Qing Ming. When that happens, I take alternative routes (Upp Thomson/Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1) to get where I need to. The congestion is only at weekends during that period.

If you have young kids, this is a good location. Ai Tong Sch is within 1km of Thomson Three (though please note it is not easy to get in, even with the proximity). There are also good Secondary schools and JCs in this area and even if your kids should go to Hwa Chong/Nanyang/NJC, they are easy to get to from here. Good music schools (Yamaha and some good smaller music schs around), enrichment classes, etc. and a good ballet school in Thomson Plaza.

Thanks, appreciate the information. Just what I thought. I find that people like to make bare assertions. That there will be endless funeral processions etc when they don't actually know the place.

**chiaberry** · 10-09-13, 12:38

Originally Posted by hanafi_d2000

is the location next to the Flametree park condo? i.e. the plot of land in front of the Tudor type of private houses

Or is it opposite the road to Flametree park condo? -that would be nearer the venus drive walk

Map is not very clear.

Neither of those.

It is a narrow plot of land sandwiched between the HDB flats and Thomson View. As the forum member has said, if you are standing in Thomson Plaza looking directly at Thomson View, the plot is behind Thomson View. You cannot see it from the main roads. If you go to the actual site and look at it, you will not be impressed because it is directly facing the MSCP of the HDB flats. Which is why they decided to build the show flat in the nice area with trees opp Flametree Park condo.

**propertyguru** · 10-09-13, 14:59

Originally Posted by chiaberry

Neither of those.

It is a narrow plot of land sandwiched between the HDB flats and Thomson View. As the forum member has said, if you are standing in Thomson Plaza looking directly at Thomson View, the plot is behind Thomson View. You cannot see it from the main roads. If you go to the actual site and look at it, you will not be impressed because it is directly facing the MSCP of the HDB flats. Which is why they decided to build the show flat in the nice area with trees opp Flametree Park condo.

Went to check out 311 Thomson's show flat but unfortunately they have torn it down.

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**hanafi_d2000** · 11-09-13, 21:39

Originally Posted by chiaberry

Neither of those.

It is a narrow plot of land sandwiched between the HDB flats and Thomson View. As the forum member has said, if you are standing in Thomson Plaza looking directly at Thomson View, the plot is behind Thomson View. You cannot see it from the main roads. If you go to the actual site and look at it, you will not be impressed because it is directly facing the MSCP of the HDB flats. Which is why they decided to build the show flat in the nice area with trees opp Flametree Park condo.

Ah, if that's the spot, then it is a good site as it will be mostly unblocked and on higher elevation. I can see why the showflat is at the corner of junction -it's quite a trek to go up the slope to actual site.

**Wild Falcon** · 13-09-13, 16:16

There is lah. This is the MAIN columbarium for goodness sake. and the key route is from those Sin Ming parlours to the Brighthill columbarium. This is not wild assertion. As for jams during Qing Ming, this is also true. Of course you can try to avoid the jams by taking detours and alternative routes like what another contributor says but is that efficient? Or when you are already stuck behind, how are you going to detour?

If you want to only hear the good stuff like there is no funeral parlours nearby and this is not along Guangmingshan despite the address, so be it. But please do not put down people who highlight the potential downsides to you.

Frankly if one's only dream is to get your kids into Ai Tong (that's sad because that school is at best second rate), then I think the HDB flats opposite better choice and more spacious. At least they are the ones blowing their car fumes into this condo through their car parks. And staying in a condo with HDB flats nearby has both upsides and downsides. Upside is you can behave more atas than your neighbours. Downside is that there are higher chance of trespassers and strange people coming in to use your facilities.

Originally Posted by propertyguru

Thanks, appreciate the information. Just what I thought. I find that people like to make bare assertions. That there will be endless funeral processions etc when they don't actually know the place.

**propertyguru** · 13-09-13, 16:37

Originally Posted by Wild Falcon

There is lah. This is the MAIN columbarium for goodness sake. and the key route is from those Sin Ming parlours to the Brighthill columbarium. This is not wild assertion. As for jams during Qing Ming, this is also true. Of course you can try to avoid the jams by taking detours and alternative routes like what another contributor says but is that efficient? Or when you are already stuck behind, how are you going to detour?

If you want to only hear the good stuff like there is no funeral parlours nearby and this is not along Guangmingshan despite the address, so be it. But please do not put down people who highlight the potential downsides to you.

Frankly if one's only dream is to get your kids into Ai Tong (that's sad because that school is at best second rate), then I think the HDB flats opposite better choice and more spacious. At least they are the ones blowing their car fumes into this condo through their car parks. And staying in a condo with HDB flats nearby has both upsides and downsides. Upside is you can behave more atas than your neighbours. Downside is that there are higher chance of trespassers and strange people coming in to use your facilities.

I am perfectly happy to hear the downsides, but I want to hear downsides backed up by empirical evidence. My own observations, including the past month when I ate at Upper Thomson on a number of occasions, are that I have never seen any processions along Upper Thomson Road (unless you are referring to other roads). Of course it could be at times other than when I was there, and so it would be helpful if you could point out the times that these processions usually take place. I am certainly not the blinded sort, and I do agree that traffic along Upper Thomson may be slow at times; I just am not sure it's for the reason stated by you though I am happy to be corrected.

**chiaberry** · 14-09-13, 08:59

I drove throught the HDB flats past the site yesterday. The plot seems to be on elevated land relative to the MSCP. And the higher floors should be above the top of the HDB flats. But please go to the site yourself and check all fhe facings carefully if you are thinking of buying. The unknown factor is the Thomson View condo and whether it will go en bloc sometime and what they will build there.

I think the funeral processions are on Sin Ming ROAD where the parlours are located, rather than on Sin Ming Avenue or Upper Thomson.

**lufu** · 14-09-13, 10:38

for those with unblocked view of the central catchment area. There's hardly any places left in Singapore that has such huge undeveloped land and yet still rather central.

for homes facing the central catchment area you probably don't need to even turn on the air con.

**propertyguru** · 14-09-13, 11:50

Originally Posted by chiaberry

I drove throught the HDB flats past the site yesterday. The plot seems to be on elevated land relative to the MSCP. And the higher floors should be above the top of the HDB flats. But please go to the site yourself and check all fhe facings carefully if you are thinking of buying. The unknown factor is the Thomson View condo and whether it will go en bloc sometime and what they will build there.

I think the funeral processions are on Sin Ming ROAD where the parlours are located, rather than on Sin Ming Avenue or Upper Thomson.

Thanks. Not buying for the view. Thomson View is unlikely to go en bloc for a couple of years, but may go en bloc when the property market's rise accelerates again. Since both plots of land have the same plot ratio, Thomson View will be able to build up to the same height as Thomson Three, so you are not guaranteed a view even if you buy the highest floor in Thomson Three. I don't think it's wise to buy Thomson Three for the views, since Thomson View will en bloc eventually and there's no way of knowing how the developer will place their towers.

The HDB blocks are 11 floors each, so you need to buy at least the 11th floor in Thomson Three to be able to clear the HDB blocks (as you mentioned, Thomson Three is on slightly elevated ground). However, most of the Thomson Three units face the central catchment area, and there's not much to see in the Sin Ming direction anyway, so again, that's not a view I would suggest anyone buying.

My assessment is that Thomson Three is about location (not that it's central but whether you like Upper Thomson and the amenities it has), and potential growth with the Thomson Line coming up and possible redevelopment of SICC land. However, both are long-term developments, so it will be a while before any of that upside is realised. I am looking at the place for own stay, so I am less concerned about that potential for capital gain. I am more concerned about traffic and floor plans and the development itself, though of course I don't want to overpay either.

**kane** · 15-09-13, 16:37

just dropped in the showroom, the 3 premium looks decent. 2 bedder reminds me of the one i saw at sennett resi. showroom was packed.

**el loco** · 15-09-13, 18:35

The 3 bedrm premium layout in Thomson Three is much more spacious than Sky Vue 3 bedder despite same sqf of 1141...anyone can point out the differences y is it so? Are the floor area in showroom regulated by any authority?

**harislukman** · 15-09-13, 20:24

Development info

Name: Thomson Three
Site area: Approx 144,637 sqft
Developer: UOL and Singland
Tenure: 99 Years
Address: Bright Hill drive
District: 20
Total units: 435 Condo units & 10 Strata Semi-D (2 parking lots and own private lift)
Plot ratio: 2.8
MRT nearby: Upper Thomson MRT
TOP: 2017

Unit Info

1 Bedroom (495 - 538 sqft): 61 units
2 Bedrooms (710 - 1141 sqft): 168 units
3 Bedrooms (1033 - 1421 sqft): 101 units
3 Bedrooms premium (1141 - 1582 sqft): 84 units
4 Bedrooms (1485 - 1862 sqft): 21 units
Strata Semi-D (3283 sqft): 10 units

Own Condo near future Thomson MRT, Thomson Three
Call +65-81790465 (Haris) now for info and pricing

Facilities

Bubble Pool
Multi-purpose hall: entertainment/ dining facilities, private karaoke room, steam room
Chill out pavilion
Children's water play
Poolside pavilion
Floating gym
Hydro gym
Fitness deck
Courtyard garden
Sun lawn
Lap pool
Poolside gazebo
Poolside deck
Jet therapy pool
Reflexology courtyard
Children playground
BBQ station, and many more

Call+65-81790465 (Haris) for more info, or email [email protected]

**lufu** · 15-09-13, 21:03

between buying Thomson Three or resale for Thomson Grand, which is a better option?

**harislukman** · 15-09-13, 23:07

**sunboy77** · 16-09-13, 13:23

Wahlao please la!
So many threads on the same condo liao! Can just stick to one thread or not?
Can moderators please do something?

**sunboy77** · 16-09-13, 13:36

Originally Posted by Wild Falcon

There is lah. This is the MAIN columbarium for goodness sake. and the key route is from those Sin Ming parlours to the Brighthill columbarium. This is not wild assertion. As for jams during Qing Ming, this is also true. Of course you can try to avoid the jams by taking detours and alternative routes like what another contributor says but is that efficient? Or when you are already stuck behind, how are you going to detour?

If you want to only hear the good stuff like there is no funeral parlours nearby and this is not along Guangmingshan despite the address, so be it. But please do not put down people who highlight the potential downsides to you.

Obviously you do not know the location of Thomson Three well.

**sunboy77** · 16-09-13, 13:41

Originally Posted by el loco

The 3 bedrm premium layout in Thomson Three is much more spacious than Sky Vue 3 bedder despite same sqf of 1141...anyone can point out the differences y is it so? Are the floor area in showroom regulated by any authority?

Sky Vue dedicated a lot of space for the walk-in wardrobe in the master bedroom, and as a result the common room can accommodate only a single bed.

**tahoo** · 17-09-13, 10:24

Originally Posted by sunboy77

Obviously you do not know the location of Thomson Three well.

Indeed, location wise: I think that it is a great place. Near a future mrt, good primary school and of course Thomson plaza + nice eateries. You will not disturb by the funnel procession, because it is on the other side of the brighten hill. So dun worry.

Traffic wise: it will be heavy. Mainly due to the road work and mrt construction. Now is bad, in the near future it will get worst.

Any update on the actual launch date? Is it really 20 sept? Really hope that price will be competitive.

**Shanhz** · 17-09-13, 11:34

Originally Posted by propertyguru

Thanks, appreciate the information. Just what I thought. I find that people like to make bare assertions. That there will be endless funeral processions etc when they don't actually know the place.

what will be true is that you will have ashes flying in your window everyday?

**chiaberry** · 17-09-13, 13:13

Originally Posted by Shanhz

what will be true is that you will have ashes flying in your window everyday?

That's exaggerated too. Go and look at the walls of those condos painted white in the area, eg Flame Tree Park just opposite the showflats. If that were the case, the walls would be blackish by now.

**tahoo** · 17-09-13, 14:20

Originally Posted by Shanhz

what will be true is that you will have ashes flying in your window everyday?

Are you referring to haze

call nea to insist for the psi reading before u buy. (Joking)

**Wild Falcon** · 17-09-13, 22:54

Don't be deceived by the Thomson name la. see the address. It's called Brighthill Drive which will appear in your IC. Brighthill. Less than 500m from the largest crematorium and beside those Sin Ming HDB. Also less than 500m from funeral parlours. If that is not near then I dunno what is near. If u like the proximity to the death business it is fine, but do not live in denial.

Originally Posted by sunboy77

Obviously you do not know the location of Thomson Three well.

**Wild Falcon** · 17-09-13, 23:11

Let's not deny the proximity to the Singapore funeral hub and the crematorium. If you don't mind, it's ok. But I think there's no point debating what is staring at your face. Of course there is good point like surrounded by HDB and 99 lh condos which means no freehold to steal your thunder during enbloc or resale. And for those kiasu parents with no affiliation, can try to get their children into Ai Tong and have "elite" education that they have never been able to get. And I think the mrt takes too long and probably 2022 because it's always delayed. And who wants to waste 9 years waiting and living with construction mess. Life is too short. Go get a car.

**rymccondo77** · 17-09-13, 23:33

As they say - "In this world there is nothing that is certain except death and taxes".

And one man's meat is another man's poison!

**rymccondo77** · 17-09-13, 23:36

Originally Posted by sunboy77

Wahlao please la!
So many threads on the same condo liao! Can just stick to one thread or not?
Can moderators please do something?

Mmm.... don't think the moderators will do anything about these multiple threads....

**harislukman** · 18-09-13, 11:08

Development info

Name: Thomson Three
Site area: Approx 144,637 sqft
Developer: UOL and Singland
Tenure: 99 Years
Address: Bright Hill drive
District: 20
Total units: 435 Condo units & 10 Strata Semi-D (2 parking lots and own private lift)
Plot ratio: 2.8
MRT nearby: Upper Thomson MRT
TOP: 2017

Unit Info

1 Bedroom (495 - 538 sqft): 61 units
2 Bedrooms (710 - 1141 sqft): 168 units
3 Bedrooms (1033 - 1421 sqft): 101 units
3 Bedrooms premium (1141 - 1582 sqft): 84 units
4 Bedrooms (1485 - 1862 sqft): 21 units
Strata Semi-D (3283 sqft): 10 units

Own Condo near future Thomson MRT, Thomson Three
Call +65-81790465 (Haris) now for info and pricing

Facilities

Bubble Pool
Multi-purpose hall: entertainment/ dining facilities, private karaoke room, steam room
Chill out pavilion
Children's water play
Poolside pavilion
Floating gym
Hydro gym
Fitness deck
Courtyard garden
Sun lawn
Lap pool
Poolside gazebo
Poolside deck
Jet therapy pool
Reflexology courtyard
Children playground
BBQ station, and many more

Details at http://www.newsgprop.com/listing/thomson-three

Call+65-81790465 (Haris) for more info and to find out how this development can be your BEST INVESTMENT, or email [email protected]

**tahoo** · 19-09-13, 14:54

Tmr 1 pm will be the launch of Thomson Three. According to my agent, the response is very good (collected many cheques)

Is it true? Will it sell like hotcake or just a sales tactics?

**propertyguru** · 19-09-13, 16:33

Originally Posted by tahoo

Tmr 1 pm will be the launch of Thomson Three. According to my agent, the response is very good (collected many cheques)

Is it true? Will it sell like hotcake or just a sales tactics?

My agent told me 500-600 cheques, but not categorised so unclear how many cheques are for each type of unit.

**2824** · 19-09-13, 16:53

it will all boil down eventually to price, they have first mover advantage, since there could be quite a bit of overlap in target mkt between this one, Panorama (amk) and sky Vue (Bishan)

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