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Published March 21, 2013

Hillion Residences in Bukit Panjang launched

Condo development comes with mall, bus interchange

By amanda tan


[SINGAPORE] Hillion Residences is set to be Singapore's first mixed-use development in the west to integrate residential living with amenities such as a retail mall and a fully air-conditioned bus interchange.

The development in Bukit Panjang will be launched by Sim Lian JV Pte Ltd today.

It will be built above the retail mall and transportation hubs and linked to them by walkways.

"Bukit Panjang is truly a bustling, up-and-coming area with easy access to major transportation hubs as well as lifestyle amenities and nature attractions located nearby," said Kuik Sing Beng, executive director, Sim Lian Group.

The development is located close to nature being near Bukit Panjang and Pang Sua park connectors as well as the nearby Western Adventure loop which connects the nearby Dairy Farm and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve.

It is also within easy access of major expressways BKE and KJE and educational institutions, Zhenghua Primary School and West View Primary School.

"They can enjoy the serenity of living in the suburbs with the convenience of having a shopping mall at their doorstep, and easy access to the city and CBD with all the transportation hubs downstairs," Mr Kuik explained.

The private condominum spans three residential blocks and consists of 546 units which range from one-bedroom units to penthouses.

The site is located on an area of approximately 204,000 square feet with a leasehold of 99 years.

It is scheduled for completion in 2015 and is slated to receive its Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) in September 2018.

Phase one will see 250 units released for sale and will have an early bird discount of 3 per cent and an additional buyer's stamp duty (ABSD) discount of 7 per cent.

After the discount, prices will range from $668,000 for a one bedroom unit of 463 sq ft to $2,780,000 for a penthouse unit of 2,616 sq ft.

The sales gallery will be located at Petir Road and will be open between 10am and 7pm daily from today onwards.