The Yardley @ Serangoon

[Cecil Lee]

Development: The Yardley Condominium
Developer: MCL Land (Serangoon) Pte Ltd
Tenure: Estate in Fee Simple
Expected TOP: Dec 2008
Units: 55 units
URL:
http://www.mclland.com.sg/property/dreamhomes/theyardley/theyardley_siteplan.asp
In my opinion, if you can try to AVOID or touching Unit 03:-
1. This is because, the entire block is `L' shaped.
2. Often, the worst qi flow is located at the middle i.e. Unit 03.
3. In addition, Unit 03 seems `worse' than this since it is `sunken in' and often, this is an `entrapped' unit. Especially since Unit 03 and 04 has a small rectangular void that does not go well with beneficial qi flow.
4. Therefore, personally, I do not quite like Unit 03 nor 04 also.
5. The only distinct advantage of this development is that it is close to the Serangoon MRT. And we can see why, the developer has capitalised on the launch ... perhaps to coincide with the recent opening of the North-East MRT line.
6. Often, where possible, (especially for a landed property); where possible, avoid building an `L' shaped building.
Warmest Regards,
Cecil

[Cecil Lee]

The Yardley Site Plan

In reference to my previous comments, if one examines the compass orientation on the site map:-
http://www.mclland.com.sg/property/dreamhomes/theyardley/theyardley_siteplan.asp

I personally find that many of the units here are not to my liking, as a significant number of them (in my view) will receive direct morning to noon sunlight from the East, and in the evening, many walls will also be exposed to the West (afternoon sun). At times, the heat can linger until 7 or 8 pm in the evening. (There is no concern if rooms are exposed to afternoon sunlight - and if one can afford air conditioning... then, that is acceptable!)

Specifically, Units 04 and 05 are regarded as 'hot' homes since they will consistently be warm both in the morning and at night. Unit 03 will also be susceptible to the afternoon sun.
According to the general Shapes and Form guidelines, more favorable homes are typically oriented North-South.

In your quest for a home, please always take into account what I have stated above. It is not merely about whether the house is 'suitable' for you. This consideration is secondary to the points mentioned above.

Warmest Regards,
Cecil