Staying At The Tapestry, New Condo Launch At Tampines, Can… Save You Money!?

While buying a condominium is known to be the least cost-efficient housing type in Singapore (read: miserly PSF, high cash outlay, maintenance fees, the list goes on…), you must know not all condos are created equal.

This new condo launch may challenge that traditional notion and present itself a pleasant surprise, especially for folks who are either a) a power couple earning way above the HDB and EC income ceiling, or b) East-side work spiders.

The condo in question is named The Tapestry, a luxurious, technologically advanced development by City Development Limited (CDL) that sits along Tampines Street 86. Expected to be completed and transferred to owners by October 2022, it comprises of seven blocks of 15-storey buildings, which includes over 50 amazing facilities such as a 100-meter Infinity Pool, 50-meter pool, 24-hour gymnasium, hydrotherapy pool, childcare centre and more.

But what really takes the cake as THE luxury condo of Tampines is how homeowners get to enjoy pre-installed wireless smart home system and go Back To The Future, as well as a private lift to take them to their doorstep.

Say what, a private lift!? Yes, a private lift.

Here’s how The Tapestry can give you that bang for the buck, potential Tapestrians.

The price is right

Despite its standing as a luxury condominium situated in a mature town, its pricing is rather competitive against its neighbouring establishments such as Q Bay Residences, The Alps and The Santorini.

Prices start at S$596,000 for a one-bedroom apartment, and interested parties have flexible unit options to choose from all the way up to five bedrooms.

Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency and water conservation are key features of each apartment. Since the units are designed to face away from the east-west direction as much as possible, the glare and heat from the sun is minimised and you do not need air-conditioning as badly as other properties. We don’t need to remind you that the AC is the biggest electricity vacuum in your home.

With a Platinum BCA Green Mark Award, owners can be assured that the fittings and materials used are energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.

Smart home features

This is what separates The Tapestry from the rest. Units offer a full range of Smart Home features that complement Singaporeans’ manic lifestyle and love for travel.

These features include a Smart Home Gateway with pan and tilt camera, a Smart voice assistant, a Smart digital lockset, a Smart door Sensor, Smart lighting Control, and Smart air condition control. You’d be able to keep tabs on what’s happening at home while you’re miles away, or have push mobile notifications activated if an emergency crops up.

‘So how can a smart home like that save me money, other than the smart lighting control and smart locks that save me from sky high utilities and burglars?’

Well, don’t forget that home accidents are a real possibility, especially for families with kids and senior citizens. It would be smart to adopt a preventive measure with the Smart Home Gateway because that is so much more economical compared to the costs of damage control if calamity actually befalls.

Halve your furnishing expenditure

The Tapestry has got your home furnishings taken care of (partially) so your move-in day can be a little more seamless.

And a little easier on the wallet.

Each unit will include the following:

• Haiku ceiling fan in the living room
• Pelmet to conceal blinds and curtain fixtures
• Accessories cabinet in the master bedroom
• Fully-equipped kitchen with Teka cooker hood, hob, oven, refrigerator and washer cum dryer, additional Teka steam oven provided in 4- & 5-bedroom dual key units
• Bathroom wares and fittings from Grohe and Duravit
• Shoe rack

Free transport

According to Land Transport Authority (LTA), the Tampines cycling network will be tripled by 2022 to turn Tampines into an even more convenient walking/cycling town, with intra-town routes at Tampines, Pasir Ris and Bedok expanded. But before we get to 2022, there are already existing biking routes that offer residents quick accessibility to nearby facilities.

One can easily get to schools, food centres, recreational parks and supermarkets via e-scooter or Mobike/Ofo – the latter being so cheap it’s practically free!

Here’s a bonus: For a year starting from within six months of TOP, residents of The Tapestry get to enjoy a complimentary shuttle bus service to Tampines MRT station (Downtown Line) and Tampines MRT Station (East-West Line).

Tapestry residential services

There is a reason why many products and services have bundled up and gone the way of ‘One Stop Shop’ – it promises consumers value for money. Same goes for your lifestyle at The Tapestry; you get residential services akin to that of an exclusive country club.

The residential services, available upon request, encompass housekeeping, private chef, childcare, party planning, arrival court and more, as well as facilities such as the Social Patio for entertaining guests and Pets Cabin for your furry friends’ pleasure. If you are one of those C-Suites who’s constantly strapped for time, you’d be glad this could save you a significant amount of time, which saves you money – assuming your per-hour earnings eclipse that of the services, of course.

Lifestyle and entertainment needs in one stop

That exorbitant gym membership you have been holding on to? You don’t have to renew it anymore. When you live at The Tapestry, you’re entitled to easy access to Tampines Hub, a new one-stop lifestyle center launched last year with Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong as guest-of-honour.

There are sufficient facilities to keep you busy on the sports front; the Tampines Hub boasts not just a 5000-seat stadium, but also six rooftop swimming pools, 30-lane bowling center, an ActiveSG gym and rock-climbing walls.

Otherwise, you could always stay nestled within the exotic confines of The Tapestry, where you have the luxury of doing laps at the 100-meter infinity pool and 24-hour gym – you’re already paying good money for it, anyway!

Want to explore The Tapestry smart home lifestyle and soak it in for yourself? Register your interest here and get a preview of show units, which ends on 21 March 2018.