The Criterion

The Criterion, an executive condominium, was developed by City Development Ltd. It is located on 51 Yishun in District 27, Singapore.

Unique Selling Points

The EC comprises a total of 505 units with 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedrooms housed in 10 blocks of 13-storey buildings; there are also 3 and 4 bedroom premium units. Each apartment is arranged in a way to ensure privacy. Top-notch facilities at The Criterion include a 50-metre lap pool, rooftop dining area, a tennis court, a fitness corner, BBQ pits, and electric solar powered bicycles to provide a clean and green environment. The MRT Station is the nearest which is 20 minutes' walk from The Criterion.

City Development Ltd is a major property owner in the island and owns other properties across 25 countries in Europe, New Zealand, Asia, Australia, Middle East and North America. CDL has received various awards in Singapore and from the international community. It is evident that CDL has the environment at heart and promotes environmental friendly projects.

The Criterion has balconies to present residents with a glamorous view of its neighbouring community. Residents also gain the opportunity of living in this scenic part of the island as this EC overlooks the Lower Seletar Reservoir. The fixtures and fittings are of Hansgrohe and the appliances are from Whirlpool. This eco-friendly project has electric solar powered bicycles included in its many facilities. There is a basement parking lot, children�s playground, reading rooms and a kiddie pool for the kids to enjoy that crystal view of water within this property. Accessibility

The Criterion is connected by a number of expressways including the Central Expressway, Ayer Rajah Expressway and Pan Island Expressway. The Khatib MRT and Yishun MRT are the nearest to this EC to give residents easy access to various places in Singapore. International travellers are also catered for as The Changi Airport is just a few minutes from this EC. This EC is strategically positioned to make residents have a good travelling experience.

Amenities And Attractions

This project is adorned with many shopping malls, dining areas and entertainment centres. Shopping centers include Sembawang Shopping Centre, Sun Plaza, Northpoint Shopping centre and Junction Nine. The dining centres near The Criterion are Vanda Terrace, Kopitiam, Himawari, Soi 51 Mookata Yishun.

Within a short distance are The Sembawang Golf Course and Orchid Club to catch on healthy activities. There are medical centres near this EC to ensure family and friends get quick access to quality healthcare; these include Khoo Tech Puat Hospital and Yishun Community Hospital.

Education

Excellent learning institutions near this EC are

• Yishun Junior College School
• Naval Base Primary School,
• Chung Cheng High School
• Orchid Park Secondary School
• Northbrooks Secondary School
• Rainbow Centre �Yishun Park School
• Northland Primary School

Project Description

The Criterion is made of 505 units that have 2, 3, 4 and 5 bedrooms, and additional 5 bed penthouses. This EC also has 3 and 4-bedroom premium units. Residents are assured great comfort as these units are well spaced and fitted with balconies to give a grand view of the Lower Seletar Reservoir in Yishun. The interior is equipped with classy fittings and furnishing. This project offers free use of solar, electric bicycles to its residents. In entirety, The Criterion can be said to be specially made for health and eco-conscious individuals.

• Project Name: The Criterion
• District: 27
• Configuration: 505 units

Unit types for The Criterion:

• 26 x 2 � bedroom units (700 � 753 sqft)
• 142 x 3 � bedroom units (786 � 947 sqft)
• 168 x 3 � bedroom premium units (1001 � 1098 sqft)
• 104 x 4 � bedroom units (1119 � 1238 sqft)
• 48 x 4 � bedroom premium units (1249 � 1281 sqft)
• 13 x 5 � bedroom units (1378- 1410 sqft)
• 4 x 5 - bedroom penthouse units (1636 sqft)

Up till February 2016, a total of 73 caveated transactions occurred at The Criterion out of the available 505 units. The prices of these transactions were in the range of $566K to $1.36M, with about 60% of the transactions at $750K or more. From the sales data, it is seen that the 2 bedroom units were valued at $820 psf, the 3 bed standard units at $795, the 3 bed premium and flexi units were $793 psf and $756 psf respectively, the 4 bed standard and premium units were $758 psf and $823 psf respectively, while the 5 bedroom units were $809 psf. The penthouses were $828 psf.

Related Projects

The following projects are from the same developer as The Criterion;

• The Visionaire
• Skypark Residences
• Canberra Residences
• The Nautical

Nearby Projects

The following developments share the same neighbourhood as The Criterion;

• Signature at Yishun
• The Shaughnessy
• Skies Miltonia
• Miltonia Residences