Pasir Panjang

In 1841, the Pasir Panjang Road was laid down by Mr. John Turnbull Thomson, the Government Surveyor of Singapore. The road is situated along the south-western coast of Singapore. In the past, Pasir Panjang Road was a long sandy beach hugging the coastal line, the name, Pasir Panjang literally means “long sand” in Malay. By 1950, the Pasir Panjang road was extended and stretched all the way to the Jurong River.

 

Pasir Panjang
Pasir Panjang

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Development of Mount Sophia

Development of Mount Sophia

 

Located in the heart of the city, Mount Sophia is an ideal living paradise for the locals, as well as those who are in Singapore for short stay or business purposes. Today, as we walk past the Mount Sophia area, we can easily find hundreds of luxury and semi-luxury apartments, as well as all necessary amenities for a comfortable and luxury living. All the condominiums in Mount Sophia are built according to modern stylish architecture, making them compatible with fashionable life style, in an international level.

 

Over the years, several leading developers have undertaken massive development projects in Mount Sophia. Due to the high demand for the residential properties in Mount Sophia, the bids for undertaking new developments have been highly competitive as well.

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Largest residential development at Mt Sophia

Strong interest for residential plot at Mt Sophia

In the 3rd Quarter of 2013, the land parcel at Mount Sophia which measured up to the size of 255,866 sq ft was released for sale by the URA (Urban Redevelopment Authority).  Due to its strategic location of being in Prime district 9 and close to Dhoby Ghaut MRT Interchange, this land parcel drew strong interest from 9 potential bidders. The land parcel consisted of 3 heritage buildings and one of the conditions of sale was that these historical buildings must be conserved and restored. Read more

The 3 heritage buildings at Mount Sophia

Old School, Trinity Theological College & Sophia Student Hostel

 

Amidst the drastic changes that are taking place in the Mount Sophia, 3 iconic buildings will stand tall, without being demolished to pave way for the newcomers. The Old School, Trinity Theological College and the Sophia Students Hostel will be preserved and integrated into the new residential development, Sophia Hills.

 

Sophia Hills
Trinity Theological College, Sophia Student Hostel & Old School

 

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