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Youve probably heard of SOHO apartments before, but you may not be up to speed on details regarding the unique lifestyle offered by SOHO units. However, with the help of Far East Organization, heres what you need to know to make an informed choice when buying or investing.

Understanding the basics

The term SOHO is essentially a marketing term used by some property developers to refer to Small Office, Home Office and usually applies to a certain layout. The Far East SOHO brand goes beyond just layout or property features, but is a lifestyle which incorporates locale, connectivity and space.

A typical SOHO apartment has a high ceiling and mezzanine, the latter being a raised platform on which a bed can be placed. Such apartments tend to be compact and therefore, suitable for singles and couples without children.

SOHO categories

The classic SOHO residence offered by Far East Organization has a ceiling height of 3.35 metres, as well as a mezzanine. Due to its posh features, it is the most expensive of all the SOHO types. It is outfitted with quality fixtures and fittings, including a cooker hood, cooker hob, coffee maker, refrigerator and built-in microwave oven; and a washer cum dryer, while the apartment itself is likely to feature quality marble flooring. Buyers can choose their preferred colour theme and finishing scheme.

The White SOHO residence is similar to the classic SOHO one, with high quality fittings and furnishings, as well as kitchen appliances. However, it does not have a mezzanine, and is therefore more value for money than the classic SOHO apartment.

The SOHO Lite apartment, on the other hand, is the most affordable of the three options, with no mezzanine, and differing features. It does, however, have an enclosed master bedroom and second bedroom, as well as the same kind of kitchen fittings and appliances as the classic SOHO apartment, albeit by a different brand.

Highly recommended

Far East Organizations The Siena, located on Farrer Road (within the Bukit Timah district), offers all three SOHO layout types, starting at $1.1 million. The 54-unit 99-year leasehold project features one- to three-bedroom apartments, each ranging from 538 to 980 sq ft in size. Developed under the Far East SOHO brand, it prides itself on spatial units and flexible spaces, inspired by its uniquely irregular boxy exterior. Its design is such that each units balcony is in a different position, and allows homeowners to extend their indoor space, or outdoor balcony space by adjusting the external shades to suit their preferences.

The Siena is surrounded by lush greenery, upscale residential developments, delectable dining options, expatriate clubs, and renowned schools, such as Nanyang Primary School and St. Margarets Girls School. Nature lovers will certainly appreciate the nearby Singapore Botanic Gardens and Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, and the upcoming Downtown MRT line will make transport to and from the area even more convenient.

At the same time, Bijou, also by Far East Organization, offers SOHO and White SOHO units starting at $1.08 million. Situated at Jalan Mat Jambol, this freehold mixed development will have a direct link to Pasir Panjang MRT station and is close to Mapletree Business City, Labrador Park, Sentosa, the National University of Singapore, Singapore Polytechnic and VivoCity. For residents working in the heart of the city, it is only a seven-minute drive to the central business district.

With French-inspired garden landscapes and a central courtyard, Bijou also offers 24 dual key units that eschew the traditional side-by-side layout in favour of distinctly separate levels, allowing for added privacy.

So if youve always wanted a residence that allows you to redefine your space and lets you live beyond your walls, now is the time to explore your options and let Far East Organization help you realise your dream.

Image: Interior of a SOHO unit at Bijou. (by Far East Organization)

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