Orion is a freehold apartment completed in 2008. It is developed by AQUILA DEVELOPMENT PTE LTD. The development occupies a land area of 2,551 sqm and a Gross Floor Area of 7,159 sqm. It consists of 46 units. According to records, buyers of this development are Singaporean 47.3%, PR 18.7%, Foreigner 28.6%, Company 5.5%.
ORION is located along Orange Grove Road in Newton, in District 10. It is accessible through the nearest MRTs including Orchard TE14, NS22 and Orchard Boulevard TE13.
Based on transaction data in the last 12 months, sale prices range from S$ 2,116 psf to S$ 2,116 psf at an average of S$ 2,116 psf. Its highest recorded transaction was S$ 3,218 psf in Jul 2007 for a 4,413-sqft unit. Its lowest recorded transaction was S$ 1,327 psf in Feb 2009 for a 1,507-sqft unit. Its current rental yield is at 3.0%. Other nearby amenities include: 3 Grocerie(s): Cold Storage, Cold Storage, Fairprice, and 3 Shopping Mall(s): Claymore Connect, Forum The Shopping Mall, Palais Renaissance.
Buyers and tenants are attracted to District 10, which is comprised of Tanglin, Farrer Park, Bukit Timah, Holland Village and Ardmore Park. The Tanglin area is largely residential and is home to the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Tanglin is also at the heart of Singapore’s major embassies, ministries and consulates, such as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and United States Embassy. Holland Village is a favourite expat hang-out, where a hawker centre and numerous trendsetting cafes and bars cater to the expat population's needs. Bukit Timah has one of the biggest clusters of landed properties and high-end condominiums in Singapore, with very few HDBs. There are also many international schools in the neighbourhood, owing to its high expat population. The town is also home to Bukit Timah Hill, Singapore's tallest hill. The Ardmore area is close to many six-star hotels, shopping malls, clubhouses, top international and local schools, attracting many foreign buyers to invest in luxury propert