skyblue 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2009 I more or less guess was that blk!! haha! Like out of nowhere HDB just decides to rebuild a new blk in the midst of all the other old blks! Very busy location wor.. with the new expressway exit nearby. I used to stay at 132! Yeah, I have the same question in my head, why all of the sudden got a new block... Anyway, I am not complaining since it is going to be my new home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DL838 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2009 the same spot used to be a 'no room no hall' (hokkien) rental block. well, under the first crass gahmen objective of maximising land use & profit, it is now a block of 4 & 5 rooms. the next plot of land awaiting new flats to be built would be near blk 85 market, previously occupied by blk 83, next to the long staircase mrs piglet used to climb in her teenage days. skyblue, yours a good choice of newer flats in Bedok besides block 10 at Bedok South. Longvale at Bedok Reservoir is quite inconvenient in terms of transport and amenities, while blk 180 to 185 are quite small being flats built abt 5yrs back. your block is within walking distance to post office, dry cleaners, GP & specialist clinics, 24 hr coffee shops etc etc. Excellent!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rolexboy 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2009 keekke... have a warm feeling to the "look" of the unit.. wahhaah... nice place Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyblue 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2009 the same spot used to be a 'no room no hall' (hokkien) rental block. well, under the first crass gahmen objective of maximising land use & profit, it is now a block of 4 & 5 rooms. the next plot of land awaiting new flats to be built would be near blk 85 market, previously occupied by blk 83, next to the long staircase mrs piglet used to climb in her teenage days. skyblue, yours a good choice of newer flats in Bedok besides block 10 at Bedok South. Longvale at Bedok Reservoir is quite inconvenient in terms of transport and amenities, while blk 180 to 185 are quite small being flats built abt 5yrs back. your block is within walking distance to post office, dry cleaners, GP & specialist clinics, 24 hr coffee shops etc etc. Excellent!! Thanks for your compliments and the information in your first paragraph, DL838. Let me now elaborate a little more from my first post. Initially, I was only targeting at point blocks (such as 413, 414, 415, 417, 505, 506, 516), but the prices were just too steep and they are all relatively old, thus I sort of hold back first. Sometimes, I just called to check the price, and if it was too steep, I didn't even bother to view it, since it was beyond my budget, so no point viewing. Then came this block that I bought, and after checking it out, like what you said, it is totally a good choice to get around within walking distance. The only "problem" is - should you take a bus back from interchange, the bus stop that you alight will require you to cross the road with the overhead bridge (by the way, I drive). This is fine for young adults, but for the seniors, it would be rather inconvenient. So, I told my mother to take bus 222 from outside interchange so that when she alight, there is no need to use the overhead bridge, just that the journey is a big round about. Haha... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyblue 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2009 keekke... have a warm feeling to the "look" of the unit.. wahhaah... nice place Nice of you to drop by too! That's why I said it is some what similar. Haha... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyblue 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2009 By the way, I was wondering if anyone can help me with some suggestions on the type of curtains/blinds for these two rooms below? Bedroom 3 - my own study/work room (opposite master bedroom). I was thinking of roller blinds, is this a good choice? Guest/game/study room - beside the main balcony. This room could be study room for my nieces, or games room (mahjong) for me. I was also thinking of roller blinds, what do you guys think? Or would curtain be a better choice for the 2 rooms? Also, anyone here has good recommendation on where/who I can approach to get curtains/blinds done up? Appreciate your help and suggestions, thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigcat 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2009 Congrat skyblue, it is really a major overhaul I got the same downlight as you (the one **** and study), also got the same light as your kitchen one, I bought it for yard I like your private balcony, what do you intend to do with it, cozy corner? After all the hacking, did it alter a lot on the floor plan? Can you post the latest floor plan to show the difference... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyblue 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2009 (edited) Congrat skyblue, it is really a major overhaul I got the same downlight as you (the one **** and study), also got the same light as your kitchen one, I bought it for yard I like your private balcony, what do you intend to do with it, cozy corner? After all the hacking, did it alter a lot on the floor plan? Can you post the latest floor plan to show the difference... Thanks, bigcat. At the moment, I have not thought of what to do with the private balcony, do you have any great ideas? Creating the latest floor plan on my own is a "difficult" task, anyway I've done it, hope you all can still understand and pardon my unskillful "drawings"... This one is original from HDB: This is what I had "done" - latest: Can see the difference I hope. Edited May 29, 2009 by skyblue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
preciousjam 0 Report post Posted May 29, 2009 can create a WIW at the main bedroom.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyblue 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 (edited) Hello again, preciousjam, your suggestion can be considered. It was so tedious to upload the photos, took me about an hour to do so. Anyway, today is end of week 8, and there’s lots of photos to show – mainly toilet fittings and carpentry works for this week. End of Week 8 - Part 1 I believe I left out this particular light previously, installed at service balcony. Aircon installation Aircon compressor installed in the private balcony. The whole block of my unit had the aircon compressor installed in the private balcony, thus taking up quite some space and this balcony is not so "private" after all. By the way, I just realised that this door also can open inwards (besides outwards), I'm slow, haha... Aircon installed in the Master Bedroom, above the bathroom door. Aircon installed in Bedroom 2. Aircon installed in Bedroom 3. Edited May 31, 2009 by skyblue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyblue 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 End of Week 8 - Part 2 Master Bathroom Alpha brand instant heater installed, in the shower area. Toilet bowl installed with its fittings. Basin installed above cabinets. Cabinets installed below basin area. (1 missing door, I guess the worker is getting it replaced by next week) The interior of the cabinets below basin area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyblue 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 End of Week 8 - Part 3 Master Bedroom L-shaped wardrobe installed in the Master Bedroom. The interior of the L-shaped wardrobe (right side). The interior of the L-shaped wardrobe (left side). Bedroom 3 Cabinet doors installed below the windows. The interior of the cabinets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyblue 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 End of Week 8 - Part 4 Bedroom 2 Wardrobe installed in Bedroom 2. The interior of the wardrobe. Pull-out mirror, but mirror yet to be installed. Dresser installed by the windows, and cabinet doors installed below the windows. The interior of the cabinets. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyblue 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 (edited) End of Week 8 - Part 5 TV Console only. No feature wall to keep it simple. Wall fans installed in the living room, "instructed" by my mother. 1 more installed in the new guest/study room and another 1 in Bedroom 2. Shoe cabinet with mirrors installed behind the main door. The interior of the shoe cabinet. Edited May 31, 2009 by skyblue Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skyblue 0 Report post Posted May 31, 2009 End of Week 8 - Part 6 New "guest/study" room Cabinet doors installed below the windows. The interior of the cabinets. Common Toilet Toilet fittings at the right side of the shower area. Another Alpha brand instant heater, at the left side of the shower area. Toilet bowl, basin installed and its fittings. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
