LINQ AT BEAUTY WORLD

Condominium Launch @ Upper Bukit Timah
Rare Freehold with Shops & Direct Link to MRT Station

We present here a review of Linq @ Beauty World. The Linq at Beauty World condo is a new freehold residential development with retail space at ground level, in Upper Bukit Timah. While not a very big project, it does tick many boxes.

Artist’s Impression . The Linq at Beauty World Condo

To start with, the Linq condo at Beauty World is actually the most conveniently located of all the new launches in the Upper Bukit Timah / Hillview area. It is right beside, and directly connected to, the Beauty World MRT station in the RCR (Rest of Central Region) zone.

Shops below Linq Condo with Direct Link to Beauty World MRT Station

It is also just opposite Beauty World Plaza and Beauty World Centre. While these are rather old and not the most attractive of shopping centres, they are prime candidates for redevelopment. Along with the rejuvenation of the neighbourhood, these ought to lift up real estate values in the area when it happens.

In the meantime, we have Bukit Timah Plaza within 5 to 6 minutes walk, as well as the market, food centres, and eateries across the road.

Linq Condo @ Beauty World . Site Location View

And to top it all, out of the recent launches in the vicinity stretching from even the other side of Clementi Road, all the way up to Hillview, Linq at Beauty World is one of only two with freehold tenure, the other being Forett.

The nearest is probably the freehold Royalgreen near Sixth Avenue MRT station. But of course, that is in another price bracket. The Linq @ Beauty World condo is easier on the pocket.

Linq Condo . Aerial Impression of Future Developments at Beauty World . Source URA

It is also close to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, that is part of the expanse of greenery stretching across the Central Water Catchment area, including Upper Pierce Reservoir.

However one drawback to the Linq condo is that it is a smaller project with less facilities. It also has retail shops at the first floors. Some people like that, some don’t.

LINQ @ Beauty World . F&B Outlets at 1st Two Levels

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The Linq Condo . Design of the Development

Linq at Beauty World Condo with Shops . Cross Sectional View

As the cross-sectional view shows, this development comprises a single 15 storey residential block on top of a podium.

The podium houses retail shops and F&B outlets at the 1st and 2nd floors. There is a direct link to the Beauty World MRT station from here.

Linq at Beauty World . Retail Shops & Cafes

Above the shops, we have car parks at the 3rd, 4th, and upper 4th storeys. And above that at the 5th level, are the communal facilities, pools, and so on for the residents.

Which means that the lowest residential level is at the 6th floor. This gives most of the units pretty good views and wind flows, with the podium helping to buffer them from surrounding traffic noise.

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Linq at Bukit Timah Condo . URA Master Plan

URA has unveiled some pretty interesting plans for the Beauty World area.

Across Upper Bukit Timah Road on the west of the site is the Beauty World MRT station. This being an underground station, the land above it is not developed yet.

Linq at Bukit Timah . URA Development Plans

However according to the URA Master Plan, this plot is zoned for mixed use in future. It is likely to attract a fair bit of competition from developers when URA releases it for sale.

Especially as there has also not been any major new commercial launches in the vicinity for many years. Hence this parcel, together with Linq at Beauty World, will add new vibrancy to the area.

Linq at Bukit Timah . Surrounding Developments

Another major upcoming development will be the integrated transport hub across Jalan Jurong Kechil.

However, URA land sites will always be 99 year leasehold, whereas Linq condo is on freehold land, which gives it a slight edge.

URA has also drawn up plans to capitalise on the greenery, parks and nature reserves around, bringing it all closer. Such as the “Green Promenade” planned to run down Upper Bukit Timah Road, and extending to the Bukit Timah-Rochor Green Walk.

Linq at Bukit Timah . Near Rail Corridor & Nature Reserves

The Rail Corridor and Rifle Range Nature Park nearby, and the Coast-to-Coast trail, will spur rejuvenation of Beauty World and the conserved Bukit Timah Fire Station as gateways to the surrounding heritage and nature sites.

Linq at Beauty World Condo . Artist’s Impression of The Rail Corridor

This Rail Corridor, running along the former railway line, is a “green corridor” being transformed into a community space, to be completed by 2021.

Some parts of it, such as the Station Master’s Quarters and the Bukit Timah Railway Station, will be conserved for its heritage value, restored and re-purposed. For instance the station will serve as a heritage gallery, and base for community activities.

Bukit Timah Railway Station . Heritage Gallery at Rail Corridor

And more landscaping is planned, to make it pleasant to walk to the Rail Corridor and the nature parks and reserves.

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Linq at Bukit Timah . Locational Attributes

Aside from the above, there are other noteworthy attributes as well. One is the closeness of this estate to centres of growth as identified under the recent URA Master Plan.

Linq at Bukit Timah Growth Areas

Another draw is the location of this freehold property at 118 Upper Bukit Timah Road. This part of Upper Bukit Timah where the Linq at Beauty World Condo is located, is just across Clementi Road from the upscale Bukit Timah district, with its corresponding price tags.

Over there, the new freehold Royalgreen project launched at between $2,6xx to $2,8xx PSF. Even 99 year leasehold projects such as Fourth Avenue Residences and Mayfair Modern are selling at around $1,9xx to $2,4xx PSF.

A short distance from all that, new launches on this side of Clementi Road are priced rather lower. Such as Daintree Residence and View at Kismis (both 99 year leasehold) that are going for between $1,5xx to $1,7xx PSF.

Bukit Timah is also known for its education belt that includes some well-known local schools, tertiary institutions, and a number of international schools.

By being on the same Downtown MRT line that serves these institutes, the Linq at Beauty World condo residents do get to enjoy ease of access too.

Linq Condo at Bukit Timah Road

All these factors, and especially its proximity to the Beauty World MRT station, helped draw Alika to bid for the site.

If you think you would like living in such a place, within easy reach of nature parks and with more colour and character than the norm, then Linq @ Beauty World might suit you. Just drop us a line and we will keep you posted on the floor plans, launch dates, pricing, and further details.

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Linq Condo at Beauty World . About the Neighbourhood

The Linq @ Beauty World condo will be a high-rise development, along with other similar high-rises fringing Bukit Timah Road.

But the surrounding neighbourhood is mainly low-rise residential, a mix of quiet leafy landed housing estates and low-rise condominiums. Dotted around that are numerous eateries, and old coffeeshops lining the nearby roads.

Linq at Bukit Timah Singapore . Bukit Timah Hill

Against all that is the backdrop of the greenery and nature reserves to the north-east of the site. This nature reserve is one of only a few remaining patches of primary rainforests in Singapore.

Higher floor units on that side should get views of Bukit Timah Hill Nature Reserve, and perhaps Bukit Timah Hill.

This diversity gives the area a great deal of character and interest. There is certainly nothing monotonous about the locality.

Hence this neighbourhood has its own appeal, to expats as well as young middle income locals.

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Example Linq @ Beauty World Floor Plans

Linq Floor Plan . 2 Bedroom Type B1

Linq Condo Floor Plan . 3 Bedroom Type D

Linq Floor Plans . 4 Bedroom Type E

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Artist’s Impression . Linq Condo Pool

Linq @ Beauty World is being developed by Alika Properties, a subsidiary of BBR Holdings (S) Ltd.

BBR Holdings is a leading construction & specialised engineering group in Singapore, with over 20 years of experience in the industry. It spans 4 core business sectors, comprising Specialised Engineering, General Construction, and Green Technology, in addition to Property Development.

These operate in key markets across Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

The Group first listed on SESDAQ in 1997. It later upgraded to the SGX Mainboard in 2006, and currently has a market capitalisation of more than S$80 million.

Since the inception in 1999 of its property arm, BBR has developed a number of residential projects. Such as Nassim Hill, Lush on Holland Hill, Lake Life EC in Jurong, and Bliss @ Kovan.

Bliss at Kovan by BBR Holdings . Developer for Linq Condo @ Beauty World

Lush on Holland by BBR Holdings . Developer for Linq at Beauty World

The Group’s construction arm, SPACE, is registered with BCA (Building & Construction Authority of Singapore) with an “A1” classification, for both Civil Engineering and General Building. “A1” is the highest classification. It allows BBR to tender for public sector contracts of unlimited value.

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History of BBR Holdings (S) Ltd

BBR Holdings (S) Ltd was established in Singapore on 7 July 1993, in partnership with Swiss-based BBR Bureau (later known as BBR Holding Ltd, Switzerland).

On an interesting side-note: BBR traces its roots back as far as 1944, when 3 Swiss engineers, Mirko Robin Ros, Antonio Brandestini, and Max Birkenmaier, explored the efficiencies of using pre-tensioned reinforcement for concrete girders.

BBR went on to develop a full range of systems for various structural engineering applications.

Since then, it has constantly updated itself and now operates internationally, through affiliated companies, joint-ventures and franchisees (collectively known as the “BBR Network”). Member companies have access to technologies developed by the technical headquarters of the BBR Network.

The Group has delivered engineering solutions globally, for a wide range of structures, with these state-of-the-art technologies. These include buildings, bridges, towers, tanks, and marine structures, across some 50 countries around the world.