8A Orange Grove Road, near
Orchard Hotel, 1-minute walk to Orchard Road and 10-minute walk to
the Orchard subway or American Club. Completed: 1992.
45 units.
3-bedroom: 227 sq. m
4-bedroom: 251 sq. m
Maisonette: 160 sq. m (2-levels)
Penthouse: 485 sq. m
Interiors of a 4+1.
Building views from living room separated from dining room. Separate
family area. Powder room with dual basins near main door. All
4-bedrooms are presented with attached bath.
Living separated from the
dining area - white, grey striped marble tiles. Bedrooms -
parquet. 4 bedrooms with attached baths, powder room. Private lift.
Facilities:
Swimming pool, children's pool, covered car park, 24-hour security,
air conditioning, small koi pond, "resident's house" (lounge), gym.
Occupancy Rate: Almost 90%.
Extremely popular as it is near Orchard Road. The separate family
room can be used as a study to put 2 computers since it does not
have 5+1 bedrooms.
Competitors:
Several condos and serviced apartments nearby. The Habitat, Ardmore
View, 8 Orange Grove, The Orange Grove near Stevens Road and others.
Investors to
note: Freehold. Bedrooms are smaller than older condos. Orchard
Road.
Advantages:
Great location near Orchard Road.
Impressive high ceiling lobby.
Separated living, dining area and study/family area for expats who
want 4+study+1.
Small but bright kitchen. Low density.
Disadvantages:
No balcony. Not much view
as condo is surrounded by buildings.
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D'Grove Villas to the left of the Ardmore View Penthouse pool.
Click thumbnail to see the building of D'Grove Villas to
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UPDATE IN
2011. Ardmore View has been demolished and replaced by a
new condo. D'Grove Villas are still present for rentals |
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