Tangling with Tanglin BY JONATHAN EVANS
Long established as one of Singapore’s most desirable enclaves, this leafy haven is a magnet for affluent home-hunters
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Park Nova by Shun Tak Holdings
Juniper Hill by Allgreen Properties Limited
Manhattan Bar
Major players in Hong Kong and Macau, Shun Tak recently signalled their ultraprime credentials in Singapore with the exclusive Les Maisons Nassim condo. And the nearby 54-unit, 46,000 sq ft Park Nova has already scooped many accolades. The penthouse-topped vertical garden’s biophilic design incorporates greenery-filled, butterfly-shaped balconies throughout its 21 storeys, with stellar views and numerous pools. A sky garden, gym, and sky bridge further enhance the structure. Interiors are no less swanky, with high-end European fittings and designer kitchens. PLP Architecture’s building is complemented by landscaping specialists ICN Design and interior architects Brewin Design Office. The expected date of completion is mid-2023, and freehold prices start at SGD6 million.
On elevated ground within the hyperaffluent Bukit Timah district—close to the Botanic Gardens, a slew of well-regarded schools, and country clubs—the 115unit condominium building Juniper Hill expands the portfolio of prolific developer Allgreen, whose properties are dotted around Singapore. The latest addition to its prestigious Bukit Timah Collection emphasises co-existing with nature and socialising, with pockets of living space threaded throughout the 12-floor building. A 50-metre pool, tennis court, barbecue pavilion, sky lounge, rooftop garden, spa sanctuary, and playground treehouse adorn the verdant exterior, while inside, the apartments’ wood, marble, and metallic accents are complemented by a smart living system and full concierge service.
This dark-hued den of sophistication opened in 2014 in the Regent Hotel and is inspired by New York’s Golden Age of cocktails. Manhattan’s outstanding drinks, best-in-class bar bites, and attentive hospitality have clinched awards since its inception—including two consecutive Asia’s Best Bar wins in 2017 and 2018. Key to its success is the melding of oldworld atmosphere with contemporary furnishings, realised via velvet armchairs, opulent drapery, and mahogany tables. Manhattan’s calling card is its collection of barrel-aged cocktails. Private rooms allow partygoers to celebrate in style, with help from Slovakian bar manager Rusty Cerven’s team, who serve up select items from the New York Personified menu, based on Big Apple luminaries.
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