PICCADILLY GRAND

The site was launched by Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) on 27 Oct 2020 and the developer’s tender was closed on 27th April 2021. The launch attracted quite a fair amount of bids; 10 different ventures altogether. This gives some indications of the potential popularity of the site from the developers’ views due to its prime city fringe location. The winning bid of $445.88m came from CDL and MCL Land joint venture; two prominent companies in the local real estate development scene.

The site area is about 94,000 sq ft and the maximum permissible gross floor area is 394,809.47 sq ft. This works out to be $1129 / sq ft for the developers.

DBS provided the 4.5-year green loan financing package for the development. This will secure Building Construction Authority (BCA) Green Mark GoldPLUS certifications and will be within CDL’s Sustainable Finance Framework. The units in the development could potentially be installed with energy-efficient green features such as 5-ticks air conditioning systems and LED lighting, as well as a Pneumatic Waste Conveyance System.

Farrer Park station which sits on the North East Line (Purple Line), is literally at Piccadilly Grand doorstep. Farrer Park MRT station Exit E is within the site area of Piccadilly Grand and is directly 2 stops away from Dhoby Ghaut MRT interchange which also connects with the North South Line and the Circle Line. Within walking distance from Piccadilly Grand, there is a host of shopping malls, restaurants, and great eateries for residences’ enjoyment and entertainment. Healthcare is also easily accessible with Farrer Park Hospital, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, and Health City Novena all within easy reach.

It is only a few minutes drive or four station stops away from Orchard Road if you fancy shopping there. Similarly, it is with the same number of stops to Central Business District (Raffles Place) if you work in the financial district. For those who drives, Central Expressway, Pan Island Expressway and Bukit Timah Road are just few minutes drive away. Piccadilly Grand is definitely attractive to those who are using public or private transportation.

Piccadilly Grand at Northumberland Road project will be constructed by two giants in real estate development, City Developments Limited (CDL) and Malayan Credit Limited Land (MCL Land). Here are CDL and MCL Land profile:

City Developments Limited (CDL)

CDL (Co. Regn. No. 196300316Z) is a multi-award leading real estate company with businesses in property development, investment, and management. It has a global reach of over 112 locations in 29 countries and regions. CDL has been developing residences and offices, hotels and serviced apartments, shopping malls, and integrated developments since 1963. It is listed in the Singapore Exchange SGX and is one of the largest companies by market capitalization.

CDL has won some of the most prestigious awards and accolades throughout the years with its outstanding and innovative developments especially in constructing outstanding green buildings. These include but are not limited to:

• Building and Construction Authority Awards 2019 – only developer to be conferred Quality Excellence Award – Quality Champion (Platinum) for seven consecutive years
• Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World – ranked top Singapore company
• Building and Construction Authority Awards 2019 – only developer to be conferred Quality Excellence Award – Quality Champion (Platinum) for seven consecutive years
• Building and Construction Authority Awards 2018 – first and only private sector developer to receive the pinnacle inaugural Built Environment Leadership Platinum Star Award
• First developer in Asia to adopt the advanced construction technology, Prefabricated Prefinished Volumetric Construction (PPVC) for the 638-unit The Brownstone Executive Condominium – likely the world’s largest application of concrete PPVC for a large-scale private residential development.

Malayan Credit Limited Land (MCL Land)

With a history of over 50 years, MCL Land (Co. Regn. No. 196300074K) has established itself as a leading residential developer on both sides of the causeway.

MCL Land constantly thrives to create long-term value and innovation in their property development projects for their clients. The end-products are always smart and practical homes that their clients can connect, live and play within their community.

Piccadilly Grand is located along Northumberland Road together with Picadilly Galleria on the first floor, just off Race Course Road, near Little India historic district. The location makes it a desirable city fringe location.

Exit E of Farrer Park station on North East Line will lead you directly into the development when the site is ready.

For those who drive, the site can be reached via major arterial roads such as Race Course Road and Bukit Timah Road and is conveniently linked to the rest of the island via the Central Expressway (CTE), Pan Island Expressway and Kallang Paya Lebar Expressway.

Piccadilly Grand showflat location is conveniently located at Exit D of Farrer Park MRT station (North East Line).   

For Piccadilly Grand showflat viewing, please note that visits are by appointment only, do secure an appointment before coming over!

City Square Mall

City Square Mall is a family-oriented shopping mall, with about 200 retail, entertainment, lifestyle, food court centre and F&B outlets spread over five levels of lifestyle shops. These shops provide value for a wide array of merchandise and services, exciting promotional activities, street fare as well as international cuisine for the shoppers.

Some of the tenants include:
Grocery shopping: NTUC FairPrice
Value Stores: Daiso, Don Don Donki, Japan Home
Cafes and Quick Service Restaurants: Starbucks, KFC, McDonald’s, Subway
Food Court Centre: Food Republic
Cinema: Golden Village
Education: Mindchamps Pre-School, Kumon Learning Centre, I Can Read
Sports Outlet: Decathlon, Adidas
Health & Beauty: Watsons, Guardian, The Body Shop
and many more…

Mustafa Centre

Mustafa Centre is a well-known local departmental store cum supermarket. it has a staggering 400,000 sq. ft. of retail space and sells over 300,000 items. The six-storey mega mall sells a wide range of products and categories; from electronics to cosmetics at the most competitive price. it also offers services such as money exchange, remittance, air travel, tours, and food catering.

Restaurants and Cafes

Muthu’s Curry

If you fancy some good Indian curry, Muthu’s Curry is situated just across the road. Established in 1969, it is an award-winning restaurant, which includes winning the 2018 Michelin’s Bib Gourmand edition. The restaurant serves Chettinadu cuisine with the freshest ingredients and spices. The Fish Head Curry is a must-try dish here if you are wondering what to order when visiting for the first time.

Jia Bin Bak Kut Teh
One of the local Chinese favorite dishes is pork rib soup. You can easily get it from Jia Bin Bak Kut Teh which is slightly more than 5 minutes walk away. Their herbal broth originated from Seremban, Malaysia and they have added several other tasty dishes over the years.

Haidilao
Steamboat or hotpot as it is more recently termed recently is becoming a mainstay option for Singaporeans. It is no longer just confined to having them during the reunion dinner over the Lunar New Year and having it in your home. You will be glad to know that Haidilao, one of the most well-known hotpot brands, is located in City Square Mall. You will be impressed by the options of the soup bases and the service given.

MTR Restaurant
If you are a vegan or into vegetarian food, check out the highly-rated MTR Restaurant which is about 10 minutes walk away. It serves some of the best Southern Asian vegetarian dishes you can find in Singapore.

Hawker Centers

Here’s some of the more popular hawker center food to check out if you are staying at Piccadilly Grand:

Pek Kio Market and Food Centre
1. Sheng Seng Hokkien Mee – fried Hokkein mee
2. Good Spice Carrot Cake – Fried carrot cake with eggs
3. Wah Kee Big Prawn Noodle – dry or soup noodles with big prawns

Berseh Food Centre
1. Mei Xiang Black & White Fish Soup – sliced and fried fish soup
2. Coffee Hut – coffee and toast
3. Hock Kee Fried Kway Teow – fried kway teow

Tekka Centre
1. Allauddin’s Briyani – nasi briyani. Another interesting stall to check out is Yakader Biryani
2. 545 Whampoa Prawn Noodles – dry or soup prawn noodles
3. Lim Cendol – local dessert stall

MRT Station

The nearest mrt station, Farrer Park MRT station, sits on the North East Line (Purple)is located within the Piccadilly Grand site area. Residences of Piccadilly Grand has Exit E (Farrer MRT) literally on their doorstep when they opt to travel using the MRT, making it easy and comfortable to traverse to any part of Singapore.

Traveling from Farrer Park MRT station to other parts of Singapore is a breeze considering Piccadilly Grand great location:

Directly on the same NE track:

• 2 stops away is Dhoby Ghaut interchange which is a mega interchange. It has two additional lines (Circle and North-South) to other parts of Singapore. You can reach Orchard station in another 2 stops from here with the North-South (NS) line. if you work in the financial district, you will be able to take the NS line in the opposite direction to reach Central Business District CBD in 2 stops. One more stop later, you will be able to reach the Marina Bay station.  By changing over to take the Circle (CC) Line, you will reach the beautiful bayfront area and ultimately Marina Bay station too.
• One-stop away is Little India MRT station where you can soak in the culture of this historic india district.
• 3 stops away is Clark Quay station. This is a popular watering hole for locals and ex-pats. There are also several international restaurants and eateries to dine with family members and friends.
• 4 stops away is Chinatown station. This is a cultural and historical area where you can learn more about Chinese rich culture and enjoy some flavourful local food. Bonus to this, this station is also connected with the Downtown line.
• 5 stops away is Outram Park station. This is where you can hop onto the East-West (EW) Line. The EW line is the pan-island line to travel to the Eastern and/or Western parts of Singapore. This is also the line to bring you to one of the world’s top airports: Changi Airport and the beautiful Chinese and Japanese Gardens.
• Traveling to the end of the NE Line is HarbourFront which is where Vivo City, Singapore’s biggest shopping mall, is located. Here is also the gateway to sunny Sentosa Island if you want to visit the island for its many attractions (Universal Studios, SEA Aquarium, Skyline Luge, Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom amongst the many). The other end of the NE Line lead to Punggol which boasts places of interest such as the Punggol Waterway, Coney Island Park, and a bit of Singapore history during World War 2 amongst others.

Parks and Greenery

There are a few parks and gardens around Piccadilly Grand to check them out for your walks or family gatherings. Each of them has its own unique features and attractiveness.

Mount Emily Park

One of the smaller and less well-known parks in Singapore and about 5 minutes walk from Piccadilly Grand. The park is a serene and peaceful park although it is a bit hilly and will keep your heart rate up. It is also very well-maintained and clean. There is a children’s playground for the kids to enjoy.

Slightly further but less than 2km from Piccadilly Grand are two bigger parks: Fort Canning Park and Kallang Riverside Park, both of which are popular parks with the locals and tourists alike.

Fort Canning Park

Fort Canning Park sits on top of the hill that used to be called Government Hill, Singapore Hill or more ominously Bukit Larangan (Forbidden Hill in Malay). The place has a rich history from as early as the 14th century. Kings and rulers resided in grand palaces which used to be located there, Sir Stamford Raffles and other British Governors also have their residents there and finally, the surrender of Singapore by the British to the Japanese also occurred there..
Today the hill is a brighter and cheery place. It boasts nine historical gardens: the Pancur Larangan, Artisan’s Garden, Sang Nila Utama Garden, Jubilee Park (Phase 1), Raffles Garden, First Botanic Garden, Farquhar Garden, Spice Garden, and Armenian Street Park.

Some of the other attractions include:
· Fort Gate
· A 9-pound cannon
· A 2.5km easy walking trail
· Battlebox Singapore which used to be called Headquarters Malaya Command Operations Bunker
· Jubilee Park Playground
Fort Canning Reservoir: supplies water to the nearby CBD area. Unfortunately the reservoir is not open to the public.
Fort Canning Park is also a popular venue for celebratory events like concerts, theatre productions, and festivals such as Shakespeare in the Park, Ballet Under the Stars, and Films at the Fort. Weddings, parties, and gatherings are also regularly being held.

Kallang Riverside Park

Kallang Riverside Park is located near the place where Kallang River flows into Kallang Basin. It is located on both sides of the Kallang River.
Kallang River is a popular area for sports enthusiasts. Besides the usual joggers and bikers, dragon boat teams and canoeists often visit the place for their training and competition. There is also a café where you can catch these sportsmen in action.
Come September to March. you will have the pleasure to catch sight of migratory birds from the Northern hemisphere make their way here to escape the cold.

Read here for more info on the transformations around Kallang River

Farrer Park Hospital / Farrer Park Medical Centre

Farrer Park Hospital is the nearest hospital from Piccadilly Grand and is less than 5 minutes walk away. It is a private tertiary healthcare institute, with a team of medical specialists, nurses, and allied healthcare workers who use state-of-art facilities to treat and care for the patients. The healthcare team’s focus is on speed and detail of care to their patients.
The hospital design and architecture are well-thought-out and built with the latest medical technology and treatments in mind. The hospital comes with a medical center. The Farrer Park Medical Centre was planned with a lifestyle concept, combining healthcare and hospitality. The medical center is housed in Connexion which also has a hotel and a spa.

KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital

KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital is slightly further but also less than 1km away. This is a reputable public hospital specializing in taking care of women and children.

KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital is one of the oldest hospitals in Singapore since its founding in 1858. It has built its reputation in fields such as Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Paediatrics, and Neonatology. Today, it has 830-bed and a team of about 500 specialists to manage high-risk conditions in women and children. The approach by the nursing team is one that is compassionate and multi-disciplinary, with the use of the latest medical innovations and technology to deliver results.

Being an Academic Medical Centre, KKH invests resources in world-class clinical training and research to raise the standard of healthcare in the hospital and Singapore. It is a teaching school for Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine and Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine and runs the largest specialist training program for Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Paediatrics in Singapore. The programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education International (ACGME-I) and are highly rated for the high quality of clinical teaching and commitment to translational research.

Health City Novena

Less than 2km away is where the much-anticipated Health City Novena is being constructed. It will become Singapore’s biggest healthcare complex by 2030. Health City Novena is located in the Novena area and the health hub will have several partners like Tan Tock Seng Hospital, HCA Hospice Care, Dover Park Hospice, Ren Ci Hospital, the National Skin Centre, and the National Neuroscience Institute supporting each other to look provide comprehensive healthcare for the Singapore residents in the central of Singapore.

The Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine which grooms doctors for our future is the latest addition to the dynamic healthcare community as the health hub looks to support medical education and translational research.

There are also proposed Integrated Intermediate Care Hub to be housed in a multi-purpose facility and the creation of an ambulatory center at TTSH.

Read more about Novena Health City here

Schools Nearby

Farrer Park Primary School is a mere few minutes walk away from where Piccadilly Grand located. It is the nearest primary school to Piccadilly Grand. Other nearby primary schools will include Hong Wen School, Stamford Primary School, etc…
For those families with children whose siblings are studying in or have parents affiliated with Anglo Chinese School (ACS), St. Joseph’s Institution Junior and Singapore Chinese Girls’ School, Piccadilly Grand is less than 10 minutes drive away. slightly further but still comfortably accessible by transport will include schools like Nanyang Girls High School, Methodist Girls School.

Here are some of the primary and secondary schools nearby:

1km distance:
Farrer Park Primary School

1-2km distance
St. Joseph’s Institution Junior
ACS (Barker Road)
Bendemeer Primary School
Hong Wen School
Bendemeer Secondary School

Farrer Park

New housing at Farrer Park will open up more opportunities for those seeking to live closer to the city and their families staying in the area. Familiar landmarks, such as the Farrer Park Swimming Complex and the former boxing gym will be retained to preserve the sporting heritage of the area and inspire future generations of sportsmen. A sports field and park will also be integrated for community bonding. 

Read more on the Central Region Master Plan here

Kallang Region Transformation

In the larger Kallang Region where Piccadilly Grand is located, there are several plans in store which will enhance the living comfort and convenience for residents. 

Boon Keng Area

New housing developments in the Boon Keng area will be complemented by amenities such as a new park and polyclinic

Farrer Park

More Singaporeans can choose to stay nearer to the city and their workplaces with new housing at Farrer Park. The swimming pool and former boxing gym will be retained, with a new park and sports field for the community’s enjoyment. 

Kampong Bugis

A people-centric, car-lite residential precinct will provide new live and work options along the scenic Kallang River.

The existing Kallang RiversidePark will also be transformed into a lush and vibrant waterfront park.

Read more about the Kallang Transformation here