Staff Cecil Lee Posted July 16, 2018 Staff Share Posted July 16, 2018 Part 1A - PARC Esta sits on the enbloc Eunosville @ 838 Sims Avenue, Singapore 400838 The original road upon this piece of land was called Jalan Keladi. And Sims Avenue then was called Jalan Nanas. There is a mosque that had existed since 1966: which is 5 o’clock off this rectangular piece of site. Formerly Eunosville New show room under construction:- Eunosville estate erection of partial wall:- Seems like many have yet to vacate premises. Frankly, if it is myself buying a unit there, I would still refrain purchasing a unit facing the MRT tracks. Maybe my standards are just too high! ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Part 1B: Reference Resource Bank : Parc Esta ebrochure parc-esta-e-floorplan-ebrochure.pdf Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted July 16, 2018 Author Staff Share Posted July 16, 2018 Waiting for the site plan and floor plans for further review of this site Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted July 22, 2018 Author Staff Share Posted July 22, 2018 Interlude... since no site plan or floor plans available, yet. Sorry for the side-track = If you are hungry after your visit to the Parc Esta showroom... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted October 18, 2018 Author Staff Share Posted October 18, 2018 D-Day countdown by excited ERA agents... yells "Soon! Soon!" Yeah! "It's ours" Not Huttons! Hahaha! Yes, often, the standard is commission is not paid by the purchaser. The Parc Esta Site plan: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted October 18, 2018 Author Staff Share Posted October 18, 2018 Part 2: Symmetric block layouts such at if one were to fold the site plan into half and open it up, each half's tower block is a mirror of the other. 1. This is the typical old style block layouts. Much like a symmetric human's face of a beautiful or handsome person.. found in nature. 2. Under Shapes and Forms, this is favourable and thus the estate is pleasant to the eyes whichever direction one drives past it. 3. In addition, although the sides of the blocks are relatively close to each other, there is adequate space between blocks to consider them POINT Block (Tower Blocks). 4. POINT Blocks (Tower Blocks) usually means safe qi flow around each block. And blocks on opposite sides of the pools and facilities are furthest away from each other. 4.1. Reminds one of the simple straight forward point blocks of Laguna Park/View, Principal Gardens, The Crest, Tanglin View, Dover Parkview etc... 5. Negatives are the Changi Road, Sims Avenue & MRT Train noise. Hopefully MCL can follow the que of The Visionaire by installing sound buffers especially above each of the balconys of the ""North" facing units (Sims Avenue) to absorb part of the above noise levels. 5.1. And MRT place the newer more quieter trans. Much like at The Visionaire, where even without the noise deflectors at the tracks, the noise is thus futher minimized. 5.2. South facing units e.g. Changi Road, should also have false ceilings at the balconys of these units to reduce the deflected traffic noise. 5.3. Indirectly, white pollution such as traffic noise can also be considered as a kind of Shapes and Forms Feng Shui good or bad. 6. No wonder with uniform many uniform blocks: T.O.P. is expected to be fast at end of 2022. Given that there are a total of 1399 + 5 shop units. Thus this development is said to belong to Period 8 Flying Stars Fei Xing Feng Shui. P.S. This is not Feng Shui. But once upon a time Sim Lian was a main contractor for MCL in some of their past projects in the 1990's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted October 18, 2018 Author Staff Share Posted October 18, 2018 Part 3: Red Flages = Close proximity awarness of faciliies in the development: close to bin centre etc... 1. Low floors facing or next to Guard Post are often the last few to be sold. 2. Red flags especilly Bin Centre view, close proximity 2.1. Substation & Transformer Room (Stigma associated with this) 2.2 Shoppes (Dirty, insects, rodents etc) 2.3 Vehicular Ingrees and Egress (Poor Shapes & Forms) 2.4 Grill & Dine Pavilion (Smells) 2.5 Multipurpose Court (Noise pollution after 10pm?) 2.6 Clubhouse - be careful of roof-line as sha qi (if any) 2.7 Beside or looking towards the Changing Rooms 2.8 Tennis Court (Noise pollution) etc... 3. In addition, IF the central rubbish bin(s) [sometimes there are two: common & recycle (if any)] are located at the common lobby; before signing on the dotted line, insist from your ERA agent to get a copy of the common lobby layout plan to determine where the rubbin bin (is/are). 3.1. Avoid purchasing a unit with the bin beside the unit or directly facing the unit's main door. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted October 18, 2018 Author Staff Share Posted October 18, 2018 Part 4: Case Study: Shapes & Forms and Flow of Qi 1. In general, Blocks especially 902, 908 & 916 are truly North-South facing. 2. While the rest of the other blocks may not be exactly true North-South facing, but still generally aligned around this Northerly and Southerly directions. 3. This is a plus point. Given that if one studies geography: High and Low pressure zones can affect the wind-flow in a development. 3.1. The sea is directly facing South. While inland is North. 3.2. If one had studied geography, because of the sunshine and temperature variation cause High and Low pressure zones and vice versa between inland and the sea. 3.3. Thus for Parc Esta, this is what one would often get: windy conditions as shown in the wind-flow. Thus the wind will flow North-South or South-North directions. 3.4. Thus pockets of gaps between each block is good. But the gap should have been wider. Overall, kudos for this. Instead of con-joint blocks like the previous enbloc layout plan. Winds in the East Coast of Singapore often flows in a North-South (vice-versa) direction. Unlikely for winds blowing East-West (vice-versa) 3.5 Block 908 with stacks 39, 40, 41 and 42 has it's plus and minus. Plus because on normal days, it has good Shapes and Forms due to it's commanding view (other than the guardhouse). The minus is sometimes too "EXPOSED" and should there be STRONG winds; fortunes can wane for the owners/tenants. 3.5.1 It is just like a home on a hill with barren ground : no trees etc.. to tame the winds. Thus during very windy days, best to control the luck by reducing the amount of strong winds forced into the unit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted October 18, 2018 Author Staff Share Posted October 18, 2018 Part 5: Reading between the lines of the Parc Esta's Sales Brochure Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted October 29, 2018 Author Staff Share Posted October 29, 2018 Looks like the developer invited the ERA agents to familiarise...as not opened to the public... 29.10.2018 Preview is on 3 November 2018... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noob Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Hi Cecil.. I have some question on the potential poison arrows given the design is such that each block is not directly facing another. For eg would u consider the edge of stack 42 to be a poison arrow to stack 30? also is it an issue with being next to the mosque? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted November 5, 2018 Author Staff Share Posted November 5, 2018 A quick glance seems like either the Sharp corners cancel out each other or even if it does not, may not be an issue; As the poison arrow (if any) are at the rear of the unit. Such as more often the yard, utility or kitchen area. It is not like it is aimed towards a living room opening. However, if there is a bedroom window at this “rear” of the unit, drawing the day curtains does help. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted November 12, 2018 Author Staff Share Posted November 12, 2018 Part 6: Which Feng Shui Flying Star does Parc Esta belongs to? The estimated TOP date for this development is 31 December 2022. Thus, it should belong to Period 8 for the purpose of Flying Star calculations. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted November 13, 2018 Author Staff Share Posted November 13, 2018 Part 7: The central rubbish bin(s) are located at the lobby corridor. It is best that the rubbish bin is not beside the unit one is purchasing or directly facing the unit (although usually there is a door cover for it) 1. I have included a siteplan with the estimated location of the rubbish bin(s) & the two lifts. 2. However, please confirm with your respective ERA agent or ask him/her to provide you with the precise locations of the lifts and the rubbish bins in relation to it's orientation. 3. Looks like the larger 3 and 4 bedroom units are not affected by these bins. But do insist on taking a confirm look at the common corridor floor plan, before placing the Option fee, please! 4. The central rubbish bin(s) can affect the Feng Shui & also future resale value of the unit. 4.1. In some unfortunate cases may even impact of relations with inconsiderate neighbours who either may leave their rubbish outside the bin(s) and/or leave a trail of "liquid waste" etc... 4.2. One cannot or should not be "standing outside" the unit "each day" to confront that neighbour.. may lead to bad...blood... and hopefully no blood letting...touch wood! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted November 13, 2018 Author Staff Share Posted November 13, 2018 Part 8 : HDB Eunos Blocks 842 and 846's service yard is facing to the side of Parc Esta's stacks #55, #56, #63 & #64 while the Block 904 is the closest to the mosque. And stack #18 has a side-view of the mosque (if one turns towards the left in the unit). Here's a clear picture:- At the Changi Road side: Above stack 37 directly facing Lorong 106 Changi and stack 35 directly facing Lorong 107 Changi. No issue with Lorongs 105 given that no unit's frontage directly faces it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerofighter Posted December 13, 2018 Share Posted December 13, 2018 On 11/13/2018 at 9:26 AM, Cecil Lee said: Part 7: The central rubbish bin(s) are located at the lobby corridor. It is best that the rubbish bin is not beside the unit one is purchasing or directly facing the unit (although usually there is a door cover for it) 1. I have included a siteplan with the estimated location of the rubbish bin(s) & the two lifts. 2. However, please confirm with your respective ERA agent or ask him/her to provide you with the precise locations of the lifts and the rubbish bins in relation to it's orientation. 3. Looks like the larger 3 and 4 bedroom units are not affected by these bins. But do check with the agent, please! 4. The central rubbish bin(s) can affect the Feng Shui & also future resale value of the unit. 4.1. In some unfortunate cases may even impact of relations with inconsiderate neighbours who either may leave their rubbish outside the bin(s) and/or leave a trail of "liquid waste" etc... 4.2. One cannot or should not be "standing outside" the unit "each day" to confront that neighbour.. may lead to bad...blood... and hopefully no blood letting...touch wood! Hi Cecil, Does that mean that we should avoid stack 40, 41, 48, 49 (given their proximity to the central rubbish chute) if we are looking to purchase a 2 bedroom premium? A little strange that they are promoted as the premium stacks (8 units per floor vs 9 units for the rest). Has anyone asked for the detailed orientation of the lifts and bins? thanks!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted December 13, 2018 Author Staff Share Posted December 13, 2018 You wrote: Does that mean that we should avoid stack 40, 41, 48, 49 (given their proximity to the central rubbish chute) if we are looking to purchase a 2 bedroom premium? 1. If one has the time, can read some of the information, here:- 1.1 For example: "Bcos my old hse is near rubbish chute i didn't notice. 1st timer dunno blur blur. I had a hard time selling n sold it 20k cheaper than my neighbor....." Although this belongs to a HDB upgrader, even near not next to also can affect re-sale value.. 1.2 In the above link I have given other reasons for not having a unit's main entrance door beside a rubbish bin chute at the lobby. 2. In the future, some buyers THEMSELVES and/or even potential buyers [PB] (if they do bring a Feng Shui master) along.. may ask the PB to skip such a unit or entire stacks with such a layout plan. 3. It is your entitlement to get your respective ERA representative to get the block plan with the lifts and rubbish bin(s). Else, skip this ERA rep. And demand for another one. Most of the time, the ERA rep will surely oblige. To them it's potential commission lost. 4. I remember clearly, a client who was about to book a premium unit at La Fiesta! And after I told him to check, he found out that really the the common rubbish bin is beside the unit! He managed to book another unit. Since, it is at the Option to purchase stage and he was about to hand over a cheque for the unit. 5. At PARC Esta one of my clients wanted to purchase larger units. And since they are not affected by the rubbish bin(s). He did not dig deeper into the actual location of these bins. Since they are clustered beside the central core area together within the lift area. 5.1. Thus what I am saying is do check for stacks 40, 41, 48, 49. Hopefully the units are not either beside or facing the bins. But if they do, then do think twice. A disadvantage of Tower Blocks or Point Blocks with common rubbish bin(s):- And Yes! There are no corners to begin with... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted March 30, 2019 Author Staff Share Posted March 30, 2019 Question on the near-by mosque beside Parc Esta, the MRT and Main Road. Vacant plots of land are also another consideration. As often, religious activities and burning of incense are also held there. And is out of the Parc Esta's development control. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted May 20, 2019 Author Staff Share Posted May 20, 2019 Some of the considerations under Can or Cannot Buy Ranking exercise: BY RANKING OF PARC ESTA THREE BEDROOMS ======================================== 1ST CHOICE = XXX XX XXX 2ND CHOICE = XXX XXAX 3RD CHOICE = XXX XXXFG XXXCDG 4TH CHOICE = XXX XXX 5TH CHOICE = XXXD XXXXD XXXD XXXD XXD XXACD XXACD XXCD LAST RESORT = XXDE XXT 2XX XXDX HOW TO READ THE ABOVE: For example: XXA means Stack #XX + A = Afternoon sun at a slight angle... LEGEND: A = Afternoon sun at a slight angle for the whole year. Except for non-sunny days. For stacks XX & XX very slight afternoon sun (at an acute angle) evey six months = generally not an issue. B = Afternoon sun soaks into the master bedroom wall. And depending on the wall insulation, may ooze out in the evening even up to 8pm. C = Expect some MRT train noise. Unless the development uses sound absorbing balcony ceiling baffles and/or MRT uses the newer less noisy trains and/or noise reduction shields on the tracks. There will still be MRT trains braking noise as the train needs to stop at Eunos Station. D = High floors above 8th and above is preferred to avoid traffic noise either at Sims Avenue or Changi Road E = High floors preferred for stack #04 as it is directly facing the Guard Room, Entry and Exit to the development and the Pedestria Side Gate. Usually, this stack/unit is the last to be sold. F = Expect noisy kids and children especially during weekends and public holidays. As the unit is in close proximity to water jets, kids' water playground kids' party pavilion, children's playgound. Often high floors also is pretty noisy when kids play, shout and scream. If don't like such noise, then skip stacks/units, here. If don't mind, then look at rankings for these stacks especially stack #XX. G = Less privacy as next door HDB Blocks xxx and xxx has a side view of these stacks. T = Tennis court. Prefer high floor to avoid the noise coming from the tennis court during use. M = Stack #XX is closest to the Muslim Mosque. While stack #xx can have visible view of the mosque although that one has to "turn to the left to see it". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted July 29, 2019 Author Staff Share Posted July 29, 2019 Proper Feng Shui is scientific and is not linked to any religion. Many Feng Shui Masters are Feng Shui Emporiums in disguise. All they want is your hard earned $$$$$$! Ask: “Must I buy from You!” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted August 1, 2019 Author Staff Share Posted August 1, 2019 Today: 1st day of the Chinese 7th month. A tent for the Chinese 7th month activities at the open grounds: beside the Eunos MRT/Bus terminus. Can bear prayers and chantings... This plot is opposite PARC Esta. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted November 6, 2019 Author Staff Share Posted November 6, 2019 6.11.2019 Progressing at some locations 2 storeys high... So happens, this block has a view of the frequent religious activities on the vacant plot, here.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted November 6, 2019 Author Staff Share Posted November 6, 2019 What others say about us? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted November 14, 2019 Author Staff Share Posted November 14, 2019 14.11.2019 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted November 28, 2019 Author Staff Share Posted November 28, 2019 Photos taken along Changi Road side (Traffic heading towards Paya Lebar/Geylang/City) side... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff Cecil Lee Posted January 30, 2020 Author Staff Share Posted January 30, 2020 These photos are misleading. As actually all blocks are rising really fast! Below: Photos taken on 5 December 2020 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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