Queens

Queens at 10–16 Stirling Road is a towering 99-year leasehold condominium located in District 3, sitting right at the heart of the mature Queenstown estate. It is an RCR (Rest of Central Region) development. When it was completed, its three majestic 38-storey towers (Buckingham, Hampton, and Windsor) made it one of the tallest residential developments in Singapore. Today, it remains a highly sought-after landmark, serving as a spacious, facility-rich alternative to the newer, more compact developments surrounding it, like Queens Peak, Commonwealth Towers, and Stirling Residences.

Key project facts

• Type & tenure: Private residential condominium on a 99-year leasehold tenure (starting from 1998).

• Completion & scale: Completed in 2002 with 722 residential units. It consists of three towering 38-storey blocks that dominate the Queenstown skyline.

• Developer: Developed by Queenstown Peak Pte Ltd (a joint venture by reputable local developer Allgreen Properties Limited and Hoe Seng).

Location and connectivity

• Address & setting: Located at 10 to 16 Stirling Road, the development is woven right into the fabric of the Queenstown heartland. Its sheer height ensures that mid-to-high floor units enjoy spectacular, unblocked panoramic views of the city skyline, the Southern Ridges, or the sea.

• MRT access: Unbeatable. It is practically at the doorstep of Queenstown MRT (East-West Line), requiring only a 1- to 3-minute walk depending on which block you are in. This puts residents just 4 to 5 stops away from the CBD (Tanjong Pagar/Raffles Place).

• Road links: Excellent accessibility via Queensway and Alexandra Road, linking rapidly to the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) and Central Expressway (CTE).

Layouts and design

• Unit mix: Offers a very practical mix of 2-bedroom to 4-bedroom units. Because it was designed in the late 90s, the unit sizes are incredibly generous by today’s standards. A 2-bedroom unit here starts at a very comfortable 915 sq ft, while 3-bedders are typically around 1,184 to 1,195 sq ft.

• Design approach: The architecture is defined by its soaring height and clean, vertical lines. The layouts prioritize livability, featuring proper enclosed kitchens, yard spaces, and squarish rooms that can easily fit queen or king-sized beds—a stark contrast to the tighter floor plates of its newer neighbors.

• Positioning: Targets space-conscious families, HDB upgraders from the surrounding mature estates, and investors who want a highly defensive rental asset next to an MRT station.

Facilities and lifestyle

• Facilities: The large land plot allows for a classic, full-suite facility list that modern condos often struggle to replicate. Highlights include a massive swimming pool with a signature tall water feature, a basketball court, tennis courts, an indoor badminton hall, and even a golf driving range and putting green.

• Living environment: Energetic and highly convenient. While the towers themselves are high-density, the expansive grounds and mature landscaping provide plenty of breathing room.

• Nearby amenities: Surrounded by heartland conveniences. It is a short walk to the Mei Ling Street market and food centre, the Queenstown Public Library, and Queenstown Sports Centre. The shopping and lifestyle hubs of IKEA Alexandra, Anchorpoint, and Queensway Shopping Centre are just a few minutes’ drive away.

Market and buyer appeal

• Resale positioning: Queens offers a compelling “value for space” proposition. While it is older than Queens Peak or Stirling Residences, its PSF is noticeably lower (often hovering around the $1,700–$2,000 range recently), allowing buyers to secure much larger internal living spaces for a similar or lower overall quantum.

• Rental demand: A perennial powerhouse. The combination of doorstep MRT access, large rooms, and proximity to major employment nodes like One-North and the CBD ensures extremely high rental demand, particularly from expatriate professionals and families.

• Key appeal: Space, Views, and Doorstep MRT. It represents the golden era of condo building where developers provided full-sized sporting facilities and highly functional, family-sized unit layouts right next to a major train station.