Watten House: Tranquillity on the hill
Watten House has captured the imagination of many local homeowners and buyers since its private preview last November. The project’s collection of 180 master-crafted luxury homes by UOL Group (UOL) and Singapore Land Group (SingLand) has set a new standard of luxury living within the prestigious Watten Estate. This prime residential neighbourhood is surrounded by 33 of Singapore’s 39 Good Class Bungalow areas, which are all within a three-km radius of Watten House.
The freehold project’s mix of three- to five-bedroom apartments and penthouses has already proven to be a hit during the exclusive private preview held in November 2023, with 57% of the units sold.
Discerning buyers now have the chance to experience the timeless architectural design and spacious, family-oriented unit sizes that Watten House has to offer.
Luxury amid nature
Watten House is the latest addition to UOL’s masterpiece collection of prime freehold residential developments in Singapore, and the developer has grown its luxury home offerings from strength to strength. These range from thematic “luxury living by Botanic Gardens” with the launch of Nassim Park Residences in 2008, to realising “mansions in the park” at MEYER HOUSE in 2019.
The unveiling of Watten House last year represents a new chapter in the developer’s luxury offering, showcasing a sense of “tranquillity on the hill” — capitalising on the surrounding greenery and natural hillock along Shelford Road, and offering comfort and privacy for the family.
Starting with an impeccable sense of arrival that frames the entrance of the condo, residents and visitors will be put at ease by the encompassing architectural design featuring soft aesthetic tones, and offering harmony with the lush landscaping, and privacy.
Nature is more than a scenic backdrop behind the low-rise residential blocks; it creates pockets of oasis throughout the development for residents to enjoy. Attractive amenities like the 50m lap pool and Garden Courtyard are nestled amid verdant greenery.
The naturally undulating terrain has been largely preserved and features a variety of gardens, water features and trails that lead to the full suite of condo amenities at Watten House. Some of the amenities include a Sakura Pool Foyer, Tsubaki Pool Foyer, Aqua Lounge, Jacuzzi Pool and a Reading Pavilion.
Ample family spaces
It is rare to find new luxury residential projects like Watten House that offer only a mix of three- to five-bedroom units and penthouses. UOL and SingLand has made this conscious design choice to provide the ideal family-sized homes at Watten House.
Unit sizes range from 990 sq ft for a three-bedroom unit, to 1,539 sq ft for a threebedroom-plus-study variant, and 1,851 sq ft for a four-bedroom unit. The largest homes available comprise five-bedroom units of 2,368 sq ft and eight limited-collection penthouses of 3,412 sq ft to 4,080 sq ft.
The rare, large-format residential units are generously designed and spaced to provide ample living areas for family members to enjoy privacy, while balancing with a good portion of shared spaces for daily family interaction.
One of the most desirable units will be the three-bedroom-plus-study variant which is expected to meet the spacious living requirements of most young families, at a competitive price, given the luxurious product offering and prime residential address.
The 1,539 sq ft, three-bedroom-plus-study unit will also come with a private lift and foyer that elevates the luxurious lifestyle. Overall, this unit type boasts one of the most efficient layout designs available at Watten House, with no underutilised corridors and a regular-shaped configuration.
The master bedroom boasts a walkin wardrobe, and the en suite bathroom has space to fit a bathtub. The study is well-positioned beside the walk-in wardrobe, opening up the option for an extended walk-in.
The two other bedrooms share a common bathroom that sits between them, giving the option of turning one bedroom into an en suite while combining the other bedroom with the living area for a larger space. The kitchen and bathroom have also been fitted with designer brands like V-Zug and Gessi.
Prime residential neighbourhood
Completing the appeal of Watten House for families with school-going children, the project is within 1km of several prestigious schools and educational institutions in the Bukit Timah area. The neighbourhood is also well-served by MRT stations and excellent road connectivity.
Schools within 1km radius of Watten House include Raffles Girls’ Primary School, Nanyang Primary School, Nanyang Girls’ High School, Hwa Chong Institution and National Junior College.
In addition, the Watten Estate residential enclave is served by Dunearn Road and Bukit Timah Road, and schools within a 10-minute drive away include Anglo-Chinese School (Primary School), Henry Park Primary School, Methodist Girls’ School (Primary and Secondary), Singapore Chinese Girls’ School, St Joseph’s Institution, NUS Bukit Timah Campus and Chatsworth International School.
The nearest MRT station from the development is Tan Kah Kee station on the Downtown Line which is a seven-minute walk away. The station is one stop away from Botanic Gardens MRT Interchange on the Downtown and Circle Lines.
With more than half of the available units already snapped up, competition for choice units is expected to be stiff when the freehold luxury project is launched for sale in March. Interested buyers will have the chance to experience the full gamut of design excellence at Watten House during the public preview on March 2.