Location: North-East

These Homes In Singapore Are Indisputably The Gems Of Singapore Property

There is a saying that home is the person or place you want to return to over and over again.

In a land-scarce city like Singapore, home comes in a the form of a HDB flat, condominium or for some, landed property or perhaps even a bungalow.

However, did you know that Singapore is also home to some of the most breathtakingly-huge and rare houses?

Here are three of these stately residences that are indisputably the gems of Singapore property.

1. The Screen House – K2LD Architects

Situated just beside the zigzag house in Singapore is this unique contemporary residence, also known as The Screen House.

The striking features of the house are the use of various geometrical elements: a linear block and a curvilinear pavilion that is elevated above the prevailing shared gardens.

The use of parallel lines and smooth textures around the house creates the illusion of wide and comfortable spaces.

Additionally, the use of timber screens along the linear block allows the rooms to breathe while providing the necessary privacy for the homeowners.

The architectural element that clearly stands out is the curved pavilion located midway between the house.

Likewise, the use of wooden panels reflects the strategy of blending in with nature as it overlooks that trees and garden in the property.

Given the structure and location of the curved pavilion, the swimming pool takes a unique shape, maximising the available space.

Given that most of the living quarters and swimming pool are somewhat reclined deep within the landscape of the house, it has been dubbed as achieving the act of “disappearance”, by providing privacy to both the homeowners and their neighbours.

2. JKC2 House – ONG&ONG Pte Ltd

Luxury is clearly evident in every part of this house, which also known as JKC2 House by ONG&ONG Pte Ltd. Despite its rather lacklustre name, the luxurious residence in Bukit Timah comprises of three structures that border a spacious courtyard.

Given the humid weather of Singapore’s climate, the upper pods open up to the pools below to create a feeling of vastness. Furthermore, the house’s unique structure demanded painstaking attention to every detail.

Every single piece of tile, glass and aluminium padding has to follow a certain template and was all custom-made. Additionally, the curvilinear staircase was laser-cut from thick pieces of steel, welded together and hand-polished.

This unique house clearly reflects the seamless integration of defined geometries and fluid lines and curves.

Final thoughts

These houses are undeniably the gems of Singapore property. Each of these stately residences is clearly the pinnacle of living. Imagine extravagant living spaces coupled with expansive open spaces and natural surrounding greenery.

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Forget Hotel Staycays, R&R At These 9 Local Airbnb Spots Instead – And They Are #HouseGoals

Planning a staycation or just like looking at beautifully designed houses? Whether you are looking for a mad pretty apartment to stay in, a place for a family vacation, or even a luxurious space for a company retreat, this is the article to read. Here at Discover SG, we’ve compiled a super list of 9 amazing local Airbnb places to rent in Singapore!

1. Huge Loft at Bukit Batok

This loft at Bukit Batok is not your conventional Airbnb. It was previously an office space that was revamped into a rental home.

Don’t expect your usual overnight rental though, this place charges by hour blocks.

Fully equipped with all forms of entertainment, you can always be sure that your guests will never be bored.

This loft has a foosball table, pool table, large screen projector, dartboard, PS 4, Xbox Kinect, DJ console, KTV set and even a functional bar counter.

Loud noises and music are actually permitted here, which is definitely great for parties and events. There is even a bedroom on the second floor. The only downside of this place is that it may be a little hard to find, so do make sure to get clear directions from the host!

Book at: Loft at Bukit Batok
Location: 10 minute bus ride from Bukit Batok MRT
Price: $450 for 5 hours, $650 for 8 hours (Weekdays)/ $850 for 8 hours, $1100 for 12 hours (Weekends)
Cleaning Fee: $80
Minimum Stay: 5 hours

2. Decadent Pool Villa in Tiong Bahru

Thought private pool villas can only be found in Bali? Think again.

This beautiful villa is located at Tiong Bahru and comes complete with its own private pool as well as sunbathing deck.

With high ceilings and minimal furnishing, this place is clean, airy and spacious.

At a little over $300 a night, this villa is really a steal for a large family.

Book at: Decadent Pool Villa
Location: Within walking distance of Outram Park MRT and Tiong Bahru MRT
Price: $316 per night
Minimum Stay: 2 nights

3. Three-bedroom FERRETTI 630 YACHT

Fancy living it up in the middle of the sea and enjoying the waves?

With a deck that gives you a bird’s eye view of the sea, you will see that Singapore’s scenery is actually quite awesome.

As it goes, yacht rentals are expensive but worth every penny. Imagine the stories you can tell from hosting a yacht party!

This yacht has 3 bedrooms and can house up to 16 people, which makes it perfect for a short family holiday or a party with friends.

If you are up for an adventure in the sea and do not want to settle for a cruise, this yacht might just be what you need.

Book at: Ferretti 630 Yacht
Price: $1299 per night
Cleaning Fee: $200
Minimum Stay: 1 night

4. Apartment Near Orchard Road

This modern double storey house is like a huge luxury hotel.

However, it comes at only a fraction of the price of a luxury hotel, and has a lot more space to boot.

Besides the awesome location behind Paragon Shopping Centre, this Airbnb’s furnishing and decor will leave jaws hanging.

With plenty of good reviews from previous inhabitants, you can be assured of quality service and an awesome stay.

Book at: Orchard Road Apartment
Location: 2 minute walk to Orchard Road
Price: $899 per night
Cleaning Fee: $200
Minimum Stay: 3 nights

5. Singapore Hobby Studio

An ideal place for parties and events, this place does not even come equipped with your usual bedrooms or even a bed.

There are, however, many coaches and bean bags for you to rest on.

This office-like space has almost all forms of entertainment. It has a pool table, a Playstation loaded with games and also many different board and card games. There are multiple TV screens and even a wide screen projector.

Just a short walk away from the Alexandra IKEA building, you do not have to worry about being hungry as there are plenty of food options around the area.

Image credit: AirbnbIf a fun night of games and activities is what you want, this could just be the place for you.

Book at: Singapore Hobby Studio
Location: 5-7 minute walk from Alexandra IKEA
Price: $800 per night
Minimum Stay: 1 night

6. Designer Apartment near Orchard

This apartment has a live-in helper to maintain its cleanliness. She sleeps in a room separate from the main home to afford residents their privacy.

Daily breakfast is cooked by the helper, which may be convenient for you if you are staying with a big family.

Do note that this apartment is an extremely popular place that is often fully booked, so do try to book this place way in advance!

Book at: Orchard Designer Apartment
Location: 5 minute walk to Farrer Road MRT
Price: $601 per night
Minimum Stay: 3 nights

7. CBD Penthouse with Private Pool

Here’s another house with a private pool! This time though, the pool is a lot bigger and it is also open air.

Located on the second floor of the penthouse, the pool is surrounded by many lounging chairs for suntanning purposes. It also boasts breathtaking views from its balcony.

The interior of the house is very well received by guests, with many lauding its cleanliness as well as furnishing that were well maintained.

Book at: CBD Penthouse
Location: Near Chinatown MRT (5 minute walk)
Price: $589 per night
Cleaning Fee: $80
Minimum Stay: 2 nights

8. Central Business District (CBD) Skyline Loft

This skyline loft is located in the Central Business District (CBD) area overlooks a gorgeous view of the cityscape.

With full length windows, the highlight of this loft is definitely the scenic views you can admire from anywhere in the home.

The master bedroom is also designed such that you are able to enjoy the view from the bed.

The downside of this place is that it requires a minimum stay of 7 nights. That being said, it didn’t deter us from featuring this pretty home that costs less than $300 a night!

Book at: CBD Skyline Loft
Location: Near Tanjong Pagar MRT (3 minute walk)
Price: $250 per night
Cleaning Fee: $80
Minimum Stay: 7 nights

9. Modern Asian Designer Terrace in Central Singapore

This is not your regular and affordable Airbnb, because it’s stunningly gorgeous.

If you’re organising an event or are ready to splurge some company cash on a team retreat, this will be the perfect house.

There is a private elevated infinity pool on the second floor, 3 bedrooms, and tons of mad pretty furnishing.

For slightly more than a thousand bucks a night, you get a huge and well equipped house with an enormous collection of books to feed your hungry soul. Best of all, these books are free of charge! Sounds like a built-in home library?

Each bedroom looks like it was ripped right out from a resort, with balconies that offer beautiful views as well.

Book at: Modern Designer Terrace
Location: Serangoon (within walking distance of Lorong Chuan MRT)
Price: $1249 per night
Cleaning Fee: $180
Minimum Stay: 2 nights

This list contains just some of the beautiful homes that owners rent out in Singapore. Depending on your budget and reason for stay in a local Airbnb, we guarantee that there are many more of such gems in Singapore just waiting to be discovered.

Sometimes, to satisfy that #wanderlust, you don’t even have to leave shore. Just look around you, and you will find that there are many homes you can stay in that will make you feel like you’re on a holiday.

Disclaimer: All prices and surcharge fees are correct at time of publication.

Also, read You Wouldn’t Believe That These Opulent Homes Exist In Singapore

Seletar Aerospace Is Where The Hipsters Are Now Hanging Out At

North-east residents rejoice! The new kid on the block – Seletar Aerospace – is currently where all the hipsters are now hanging out at!

The recently redeveloped area at Seletar Aerospace Park is also known as The Oval. This sprawling plot of land boasts a cluster of 32 black and white colonial bungalows. Gazetted for conservation, these stunning bungalows now house various restaurants for that ultimate dining experience.

We’d say, forget Tiong Bahru and Holland Village. Seletar Aerospace is the next foodie enclave that you should be heading to!

1. Youngs Bar & Restaurant

Housed in one of the numerous colonial bungalows at Seletar Aerospace Park is Youngs Bar & Restaurant.

If you happen to be here at night, you will certainly be spoilt for choice with their extensive selection of drinks. Choose from draft and bottled beers, single malt whiskies, cocktails to red and white wine!

Youngs Bar & Restaurant
Address: 3 Hyde Park Gate, The Oval @ SAP, Singapore 799531
Opening hours: Mon to Thu 11am – 1am, Fri & Eve of PH 11am – 2am, Sat 8am – 2am, Sun and PH 8am – 1am
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3. Wildseed

Similar to most of the restaurants here at Seletar Aerospace Park, Wildseed is a cafe by day and transforms into a bar at night.

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Sharing the same bungalow space as Wildseed, The Summerhouse Dining Room is located at the upper floor of the colonial bungalow.

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The restaurant overlooks its in-house garden and farming collective. Expect a plethora of nature-inspired cuisines using their very own fresh seasonal produce!

Here at The Summerhouse Dining Room, you can expect nothing short of inventive flavours. They have a unique collective farming set menu as well as a la carte dishes available. Some of their highlights include Iberico Pork, Beetroot as well as Uni Pasta.

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If modern Western cuisines do not suit your palate for the day, fret not! There is still the reliable Chinese restaurant to fall back on at Di Wei Teo Chew Restaurant.

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The once-secluded area of Seletar just got more hip. All because of the onslaught of chichi restaurants and cafes that serve up fancy food, fancy cocktails and fancy coffee. Away from the bustling city roads, this place provides a serene and almost country-like atmosphere rarely found in our cosmopolitan Singapore.

While Seletar Aerospace might be slightly inaccessible (though Punggol and Yishun residents might beg to differ), it is no doubt a trip worth making. So head down to this new foodie enclave and savour some delectable food fare while enjoying the quiet setting. At the rate of its increasing popularity, this place might start getting more crowded in time to come!

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McDonald’s Puts The Fun Back Into CNY With New Golden Prosperity Burger, Cute Red Packets & Orange Bags!

Reunion dinners are great: You get to spend time with the family, eat great food, and there’s enough leftovers for a whole week. Unfortunately, with the outrageous prices of ingredients, and the long tedious hours of preparations, cooking, and cleaning, hosting a successful reunion dinner can be just so exhausting.

Scouting for places to have the reunion dinner will make you want to pull your hair out. Well, we’ve got a good suggestion. This place will tick all your boxes. Delectable meaningful food, check. Awesome CNY freebies, check. Aircon and great service, you’ve got it.

The place is none other than…McDonald’s! This year, the McDonald’s menu AND the freebies are so awesome, you’ll be tempted to just suggest this preposterous but oh-so-possible idea of having your family’s reunion dinner there!

The Golden Prosperity Burger

Typically, McDonald’s Prosperity Burger offers a perfect harmony of juicy beef, signature black pepper sauce and slivered onions, all in one sesame seed bun.

This year, McDonald’s new Golden Prosperity Burger comes with a bonus golden, crunchy hashbrown. Time for some extra crunching as you bite into this deliciously juicy burger!

Irresistible Sides

To complete your meal, order Prosperity Twister Fries and some sweet BBQ Drumlets.

For dessert, something special has been planned. A Gula Melaka McFlurry^® with Rainbow Bites!

Enjoy the velvety vanilla soft serve swirled with yummy Gula Melaka and crunchy rainbow bites. Yes – it’s truly love at first bite.

Ang Pao Packets & Orange Bags

Still not convinced? With every purchase of a Golden Prosperity extra value meal participating McDonald’s restaurants or via McDelivery, you’ll receive a set of 6 Ang Pao Packets! *Designs may vary.

For $5, you’ll get a super adorable orange bag. These limited edition designs are adorable and useful for the coming week of visitations.

Rather than prepare Bok Choy, Fa Gao, chicken and fish because they symbolise prosperity, why not simply have your reunion dinner with McDonald’s Golden Prosperity Meal? If you’re not keen to head on out, just call McDelivery!

So bring your whole family down to the nearest McDonald’s restaurant, or order with McDelivery to eat in the comforts of your own home. Either way, you can enjoy delicious food at great prices, all while avoiding the time-consuming effort of preparing the Reunion Dinner.

Now you can put your full attention on what really matters this CNY: Spending time with your family.

McDonald’s Chinese New Year 2017
Must-try: Golden Prosperity Burger, BBQ Drumlets, Gula Melaka McFlurry with Rainbow Bites
Must-have: Orange bags and red packets
Date: From 12 January, while stocks last

Information on Orange Bags & Ang Pao Packets

The Prosperity orange bags come in two designs – French Fries and McCafe Frappe. They’re available for purchase at $5 each with any order made via McDelivery and over the McCafe counters. Limited to one orange bag per transaction.

The red packets are available in four designs; French Fries, Big Mac, Sundae, McCafe Frappe. You’ll get a free pack of six with every purchase of a Golden Prosperity Burger Extra Value Meal at all participating McDonald’s restaurants and via McDelivery. Red packet Sundae design is only available at restaurants, while the McCafe Frappe design is only available via McDelivery. However depending on stock availability, designs may be vary. Restaurants not participating are branches at KK Hospital, Parklane Shopping Mall, Lucky Chinatown Point, and Tampines Interchange Kiosk.

Also, read 10 Activities To Do During Chinese New Year That Doesn’t Involve Empty Malls

11 Amazing Activities, Food & Events To Wrap Up Your January

We’re midway through another month. But this month isn’t just any ordinary month – it’s the first month of 2017, and it’s coming to an end. Time sure flies. We hope 2017 has been good to you so far. But if not, we’ve got you covered.

With Chinese New Year right around the corner and Singapore Art Week in full swing, Singapore is bustling with amazing activities, food, and events.

Whether you’re an art lover who loves nosing around museums, a dedicated foodie on the hunt for the newest food creations, or a shopaholic – we’ve got it all laid out. There’re even chances to do good and give back to the community while you’re at it. What better way to start the new year right, right?

Here’s a calendar of 11 fun things to do from 15 – 31 January 2017!

Play & Discover

1. Project Dreamcatchers 2016: Into The Looking Glass

Into The Looking Glass explores the struggles of youths with chronic illnesses. Despite the odds, they accomplish feats every day.

Immerse yourself in their visual artworks and expect to come out seeing the world afresh with an open mind.

You’ll be supporting local artists, viewing a stunning array of unique artworks, hearing touching stories, and ending discrimination all in one. Need we say more?

Into The Looking Glass
Date: 9 Dec 2016 – 22 Jan 2017
Opening Hours: Mondays to Sundays, 10am – 7pm; Fridays, 10am – 9pm
Admission: Free
Venue: 71 Bras Basah Road, Singapore 189555, SAM Gallery 3.7
Into The Looking Glass: A Local Exhibition You Must Not Miss

2. Singapore Art Week

Singapore Art Week has seen a week of artists, designers, musicians, dancers and art-lovers coming together. Exhibitions, festivals and tours are placed all over the island.

The week hasn’t ended yet! You can still view Lock Route (till 30 June), participate in Printmaking (till 22 Jan) and stand in awe of Wings of a Rich Manoeuvre (till 31 Jan), just to name a few.

This weekend, Singapore Art Museum will also celebrate Singapore Art Week with a festive party of guided tours, artist performances, live music sessions, an art market, a street picnic, and more.

Singapore Art Week
Date: 11 to 22 Jan 2017
Venue: All over the island
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Also, read Dying Art Culture? Nope. Here’s What To Expect During Singapore Art Week 2017

3. St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival

The annual St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival is back for the seventh year in Singapore! It’s the ultimate music festival not to be missed.

The festival will feature an indie music line-up: from Singapore’s home-grown Sam Rui and T-Rex, to UK’s Glass Animals. 

Be prepared for a 14 hour long party of thirty eclectic gigs, yummy food and all-around awesome vibes.

St Jerome’s Laneway Festival
Date: Saturday, 21 Jan 2017
Venue: The Meadow, Gardens by the Bay
Tickets: $185 each for Standard Tickets, $166.50 each for Group Bundle, $200 each for Door Sales
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The Projector will be flashing a collection of films by Palestinian film-makers and artists, each with their own stories and narratives to tell.

The Singapore Palestinian Film Festival
Date: 19-22 Jan 2017
Venue: The Projector
Address: 6001 Beach Road #05-00 Golden Mile Tower, Singapore 199589
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Over 30 artworks from contemporary artists from Singapore and all over the world will be showcased.

The exhibition also marks the launch of Parkview Museum, Singapore’s newest art space.

On Sharks and Humanity
Date: 19-31 Jan 2017
Opening hours: 11am-7pm
Venue: Parkview Museum
Address: L3 Parkview Square, 600 North Bridge Rd, Singapore 188778
Admission: Free
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The tart’s silky smooth bean curd is made from scratch, and encased in a buttery shortcrust pastry.

You can get the new ‘Yuan Yang’ set for only $5.00 (Usual Price at $7.60). Offer lasts till 26 January 2017.

Honolulu Café
Address: The Centrepoint #01-33F/G
Opening hours: 11am to 10pm daily
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7.  Torikin’s Uni Hotpot

The mouth-watering picture says it all. To celebrate the Chinese New Year (CNY), Torikin is introducing a lavish and sumptuous Uni Hotpot.

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With large portions of uni (sea urchin) flown in from Japan, shabu-style prawns, scallops, salmon and tuna, this is the ideal prosperity pot to indulge in over CNY.

Torikin
Address: 557 Bukit Timah Road #01-14/16 Crown Centre, Singapore 269694
Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 6:00pm – 11:00pm
Sat-Sun: 12:00pm – 3:00pm, 6:00pm – 11:00pm
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Price: Uni hotpot at $86.90 per pax

8. Mak’s Noodle’s New Menu

Michelin-starred Mak’s Noodle, famous for its classic springy noodles and prawn wontons, has launched a new menu touting “the bigger, the better”.

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The five new dishes offered contain carefully chosen ingredients. Think shiitake mushrooms and king prawns. The vegetables are also boiled with higher stem to leaves ratio for extra flavour.

These are surely dishes to bring in prosperity, cheer and longevity in the new year!

Mak’s Noodle
Opening hours: 11am to 10pm
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Locations:
Centre Point
176 Orchard Road, Centre Point, #01-63/64, Singapore 238843
Tel: 62355778
Email: [email protected]

Westgate
3 Gateway Dr, #02-06 , Singapore 608532 Tel: 6250 3858
Email: [email protected]

Vivocity
1 Harbourfront Walk #B2-27 & 27A Singapore 098585
Tel: 6358 2582
Email: [email protected]

9. MacDonald’s Golden Prosperity Burger

With new items and classic favourites, McDonald’s inspires families to relive CNY traditions with a modern twist.

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The familiar and yummy Prosperity Burger is back for the new year! This year, you can even enjoy some crunch by ordering the Golden Prosperity Burger, which has a whole hashbrown in it.

Pair the burger with our all-time-favourite Twister Fries, Sweet BBQ Drumlets, or Gula Melaka McFlurry.

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Do you find visiting a bore? These limited edition orange bags and red packets will not only perk you up, but they’ll be a talking point at every gathering.

McDonald’s Chinese New Year 2017
Must-try: Golden Prosperity Burger, BBQ Drumlets, Gula Melaka McFlurry with Rainbow Bites
Must-have: Orange bags (top-up $5 for one) and red packets (6 Ang Pao packets with every Golden Prosperity extra value meal)
Date: From 12 January, while stocks last
For more details, head here.

Shopping

1. Tanjong Goodman’s Weekend Market

What a flea market! With arts and crafts, pre-loved collectors items and eco-friendly lifestyle products, there’s really something for everyone.

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Besides that, there’ll also be shows and visual art displays, and interactive workshops with artists too.

The Tanjong Goodman Weekend Market promises a day of adventure. 

Tanjong Goodman Weekend Market
Date: 21 – 22 Jan 2017
Opening Hours: 10am – 6pm
Venue: Goodman Arts Centre, 90 Goodman Road, Singapore 439053
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2. The Local People X Singapore Land Authority Duct Tape Party

Trust The Local People to come up with this edgy art market – and with the Singapore Land Authority, no less.

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Expect a public art project using duct tape, movie screenings on the ceiling (to be watched while you’re lying on your back on mats and cushions), live music acts, and food trucks.

Also, do your part for charity at the Food From The Heart food donation drive.

TLP X SLA Duct Tape Party
Date: 21st Jan 2017, Saturday
Time: 7 pm – 1 am
Location: Under The West Coast Viaduct, at the crossroads between Clementi Road and West Coast Ferry Road

It’s obvious that there’s a whole line up of new and fresh activities to check out before January ends. Surely, you can’t complain about running out of things to do this month.

Festivals, food, and a whole lot of fun are everywhere. So much such that we’re almost not sure where to start! But one thing is for sure, no matter what you’re interested in, there’s something for you.

It’s only the start of the year, but there’s already so much to do. If you’re ready to end off the month fabulously, check out these events and have a blast!

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Also, read Dying Art Culture? Nope. Here’s What To Expect During Singapore Art Week 2017