Gems Ville (D14), Apartment - For Sale

Freehold, almost brand new and only 24 units in the whole development. That combination is rare in the city fringe, and it is why this 1-bedroom at Gems Ville deserves a proper look.

At 517 sqft, this is a roomy one-bedder, the kind where the living area actually feels like a living area. It comes partially furnished and fitted with Bosch appliances: built-in fridge, washer/dryer, ceramic hob, cooker hood and oven. Step out onto the private balcony and you get the Geylang night scene in full colour, which I think gives the home real character.

It suits a single or a couple who want to live right at the edge of the city without paying for a high-rise label, and it works just as well as an investment: freehold and a tight 24-unit block in a district with constant tenant demand.

The honest trade-off: this is Geylang, and it is lively. The streets are busy, the food is excellent at all hours, and it is not a quiet suburban cul-de-sac. If you want the buzz on your doorstep, that is the point. If you want silence, look elsewhere.

Getting around is easy. Kallang MRT (EW10) and Aljunied MRT (EW9) are both within minutes' walk on the East-West Line, and Nicoll Highway and the KPE are close by. Facilities include a swimming pool, gym and yoga deck. Eateries, cafes and food centres are all around you, and schools like Geylang Methodist (Primary and Secondary) and Kong Hwa School are nearby.

A freehold city-fringe home in a small, new block does not come up often. Reach out to arrange a viewing of the actual unit.