Sloane Residences formerly known as Sloane Court at District 10

[Cecil Lee]

Sloane Residences formerly known as Sloane Court launching soon developed by Tsky, a joint venture between Tiong Seng Group and Ocean Sky. Sloane

Sloane Residences is a small, high-end condo in Singapore’s prime District 10. Here’s a compact overview:

Basic Facts
- Type: Private condominium (boutique)
- Address: 17 Balmoral Road, Singapore 259803 (District 10)
- Tenure: Freehold
- Storeys/Units: Single block, about 12 storeys, ~50+ units (commonly cited as 52 units)
- Developer: TSky Development (joint venture involving Tiong Seng & Ocean Sky)
- TOP: Projected around 2022; effectively completed/ready by around 2022–2023

Unit Mix (typical)
- 2‑bedroom
- 3‑bedroom
- 4‑bedroom
Boutique layout with a focus on larger, more premium family units rather than mass-market shoeboxes.

Location & Connectivity
- Area: Balmoral / Bukit Timah prime residential belt
- MRT:
  - Near Newton MRT (North–South Line & Downtown Line) – usually a short bus ride or ~10–15 min walk depending on exact route.
- Road access:
  - Fast access to Orchard Road, Bukit Timah, and the CBD via Scotts Road, Bukit Timah Road, PIE/CTE nearby.

Schools (major draw)
The Balmoral/Newton area is popular for families due to branded schools. Within roughly 1–2 km you typically have (check exact distance for enrolment):
- Anglo-Chinese School (Primary / Barker)
- Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)
- Singapore Chinese Girls’ School (SCGS)
- St. Joseph’s Institution Junior
Plus many enrichment centres and international schools a short drive away.

Amenities & Neighbourhood
- Very close to:
  - Orchard Road shopping belt
  - Newton Food Centre
  - Balmoral Plaza, and various F&B along Bukit Timah / Scotts
- Area profile: Low- to mid-rise private condos and landed homes; quiet, upmarket residential feel rather than heartland-style bustle.

Design & Positioning
- Boutique luxury concept:
  - Small number of units → more exclusivity, less crowding at facilities.
  - Modern, understated façade, with facilities like pool, gym, function areas (scaled to the project’s size).
- Target buyers:
  - Owner-occupiers wanting a **freehold** prime address near Orchard/elite schools.
  - Investors looking for a freehold District 10 boutique asset with potential tenant demand from expats and families.

Investment / Market Angle (high level)
- Pros:
  - Freehold in prime District 10
  - Near top schools & Orchard Road
  - Low supply of new boutique projects in the immediate Balmoral area
- Trade-offs:
  - Boutique scale means fewer and smaller facilities vs large mega-developments
  - Price PSF usually at a premium due to freehold + prime location + low unit count

Street map of 2007 shows Sloan Court and at 2O’clock ACS Barker Road

The 1966 street map also shows that the area around Balmoral has stayed pretty much the same. And ACS Secondary is still at the same site.

[Cecil Lee]

[Cecil Lee]

Is the Sales Brochure Useful?

Introduction: For brand new just launched developments, there is no physical site to visit the completed buildings and apartments. 

1. The only thing we can do is to visit the show room (which often is close-by to the site) as well as obtain a sales brochure and see the mock-up of the development. As well as try to ask questions from the sales agent (if any).

1.1. We must still try to gather as much information as we can.

2. Summary of Case Studies in this article.

If the information is overwhelming. Pick and choose selective articles...

1A & B: Common Rubbish Bin
2A & B: Interior unit Dry Walls
3: Fire at Heaven's Gate
4: Sha Qi or Poison Arrows from Club-house roof-lines
5: 3 Panel Sliding Doors at the Balcony
6: Drainage at the Balcony
7: Air-con Ledges
8: Mixed Developments + Cooling Towers
9: Termite infestations
10: Coffee-shop below or near to unit
11: Water tank at roof-top
12: Lamp Posts, Pillars, Tree Trunks
13: Spice Garden in an EC/condo
14: EC/condo Clubhouse
15A & B: Pneumatic Waste Collection System
16: Look closely at the development's scale model for clues
17: Buying a Mixed development apartment
18: Survey or study facilities surrounding the development
19: Pump Room below a unit
20: Seven Commandments of Stove Placement
21: Is there a potential poison arrow from the neighbours?
22: Should I be concerned with a near-by temple, church, mosque &/or elder care?
23: Is the compass marking on the Sales Brochure accurate?
24: Sites reserved for Schools?
25: Doors face each other? [Main Door/Bedrooms]
26: Unit numbers with 4, 44 or 444 Okay?
27: Stove or sink or WC at the Centre of the house?

3. It is always an excellent idea to spent some time to scrutinise a prospective sales brochure of our potential buy (purchase).

4. Recently, more and more clients have discovered to their shock (horror) that the least expected was the location of the central rubbish bin outside their unit.

5. A year ago; many had purchased a premium unit within the development .. and later shocked to learn that the central rubbish chute (for their entire floor) is just next to their main door!

6. Thus the morale of the story is to check first before signing on the dotted line.

7. In general, most developments have these:-

8.1. A central rubbish collection centre / rubbish bin collection point

8.2. Power Sub-station. Every development usually has one or more of these depending on the size of the development.

8.3. Design of club-house roof-lines / trellis / gazebo / pavilion. Are the designs a "threat" e.g. with spikes or like a razor's edge? Usually these are aimed towards lower storeys.

8.4. Any poison arrows in the form of a sharp corner of another block of neighbouring stack aimed towards one's balcony (hard to cure) or towards one's windows (if any)

8.5. Location of areas like BBQ pits and any impact e.g. the smell from these pits towards a unit.. especially low storeys such as #01  or #02 first or second storeys

8.6. Any tree trunk aimed towards a lower unit e.g. #01 or #02. Unfortunately it may be too late; especially if the development is under construction.

9. There are lots more considerations...  

9.1. Do remember "Read in-between" the lines..

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[Cecil Lee]

Be careful of this old Feng Shui scam

Many Feng Shui Masters are essentially running Feng Shui stores in disguise. Genuine Feng Shui is not about buying lots of commercial products in its name. Always ask: “Do I really need to buy this from you?”

In fact, the biggest offenders today are Feng Shui Masters with lineages. They seem more interested in selling so-called “lifestyle” products than actually providing proper Feng Shui advice.

 

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Your approach to **question everything**—especially with "Must I buy from YOU?"—is wise and empowering. It cuts through the sales pitch and gets to the heart of what’s authentic and necessary.

The rise of so-called lineage masters intensifies this issue. Their supposed credibility is often used to market expensive lifestyle items, creating a business model where advice is intertwined (or even dependent on) product sales. Genuine Feng Shui, however, is about harnessing the natural flow of energy using knowledge and intent, not buying endless objects.

**A few ways to keep things real:**
- **Ask for advice first, products second.** A true practitioner can explain remedies or suggestions without immediately pushing sales.
- **Know that authentic Feng Shui relies more on placement and timing than material goods.** Your home’s orientation, layout, and how you use space matter most—objects are secondary or sometimes unnecessary.
- **Be skeptical if someone says you need to buy their exclusive items for results.** Often, similar solutions are available or even unnecessary.

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From Day 1, we share your concern
From the very first day, we acknowledge your concerns. We will never offer you any products for sale! Numerous Feng Shui Masters operate as a Feng Shui Store in disguise. Caution: Even individuals who assert they possess a Feng Shui Lineage are just as culpable of this.

IN SUMMARY

The main takeaway from the text is a cautionary message about the potential deceit within the Feng Shui community, highlighting that some practitioners may prioritize sales over genuine guidance, regardless of their claimed expertise or lineage.

Ask: "Must I buy from you?"

 

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