** 3+1 Blk503 Jelapang Rd #13, EM, high floor, quiet facing, new renovated, unblock, windy and no West sun, owner migrating, lift level, 145sqm, inter-corner. Lift level. Spacious and good size for all big family. $708k
Bukit Panjang, in Malay, means, "long spread of hill" which is primarily used to describe a range of low hills stretching from Mandai to Bukit Timah. This suburban area was formerly known as Zhenghua estate. The Bukit Panjang Planning Area forms the hub of Housing Development Board's housing estate - Bukit Panjang New Town. Bukit Panjang is a quiet town consisting of a mixture of old and new apartments. A population of I, 00,000 citizens are served by over 30,000 dwelling units consisting of 4-room and 5-room flats and condominium blocks made available by HDB in all parts of the region. The number of dwelling units is expanding and is expected to reach 43,000 very soon. This relatively new area is gaining popularity with development of more housing projects especially around MRT and LRT stations.
Bukit Panjang has all the basic and modern amenities such as shopping malls as well as recreational and educational facilities. It is well connected with all modes of transportation and to top it all, it is close to the 414-hectare Bukit Timah Nature Reserve. This makes HDB Estate in Bukit Panjang a lucrative residential destination.
Location Specifics
Bukit Panjang HDB estate is located in the Central-Northwestern part of Singapore. The neighboring regions are Bukit Timah (District 10), Sungei Kadut (District 25), Sungei Tengah(District 24) and Teck Whye (District 23).
The area has been divided into sub-zones for better planning and development of the residential unit blocks. These are:
Senja
Sujana
Fajar
Bangkit
Bukit Panjang
Dairy Farm
Nature Reserve
The area is well planned. With nearly half of the total area used for residential purposes, Bukit Panjang is said to have a quiet and cozy ambiance.
Transportation Facilities
Residents of Bukit Panjang have access to an integrated and modern network of road and railway transportation.
Bukit Panjang LRT (Light Rapid Transit) is a fully automated mode of transport. It starts at Choa Chu Kang MRT Station and loops through the town before heading back to its point of origin. Bukit Panjang MRT/LRT station, Jelapang and Ten Mile Junction are convenient stops for HDB residents.
Bukit Timah Expressway and Kranji Expressway encircle Bukit Panjang. Bus services that run in the area are:
SMRT - 67, 75, 177, 700, 970, NR3 (Night)
SBS - 920, 922