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One Marina Gardens at Marina South represents one of the most iconic new launch addresses in Singapore — a rare private residential site in the heart of the Central Business District waterfront precinct. For buyers and investors seeking genuine prime district credentials, this launch signals a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own within a brand-new precinct being purpose-built from the ground up by Singapore’s Urban Redevelopment Authority.
One Marina Gardens — Project Overview
One Marina Gardens is developed by Kingsford Development and sits on a prominent Government Land Sale (GLS) site along Marina Gardens Lane within the Marina South precinct, District 1. The development forms part of Singapore’s long-term vision to extend the Central Business District southward towards the waterfront, creating an integrated live-work-play neighbourhood unlike any other in the city-state.
The project is expected to house a substantial unit count spanning the full residential spectrum — from efficient 1-bedroom apartments targeted at CBD professionals and investors, through to spacious 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom homes designed for families who want to live at the heart of Singapore’s most prestigious district. The development is conceived around integrated waterfront living, with unobstructed views over Marina Bay, the Southern Islands, and the Singapore Strait — views that are intrinsically protected by the precinct’s low-density masterplan.
Unit types are expected to range from 1-bedroom through to 4-bedroom configurations, with a layout mix designed to capture both the owner-occupier family market and the substantial CBD rental demand segment. As a landmark development within a newly minted precinct, One Marina Gardens carries strong first-mover positioning.
Marina South Masterplan: Singapore’s Final CBD Waterfront Frontier
The Marina South precinct is perhaps the most consequential piece of urban planning in Singapore today. The URA Masterplan designates Marina South as the southern extension of Marina Bay — a fully integrated precinct planned to accommodate approximately 10,000 residential units alongside commercial, hotel, retail, and civic uses, all anchored by a commitment to car-lite, pedestrian-first urban design.
What makes Marina South uniquely compelling is that unlike mature precincts where individual sites are inserted into an existing urban fabric, Marina South is being built entirely from scratch according to a coherent masterplan vision. This means that buyers today are acquiring at the ground floor of a precinct transformation that will unfold over the next decade — a dynamic that historically delivers exceptional capital appreciation as precincts mature and supporting amenities, retail, and commercial activity come online.
The precinct’s commitment to sustainability, green connectivity, and activated waterfront promenades places it firmly within Singapore’s vision for a world-class urban living environment — one that will attract both local owner-occupiers and a significant pool of expatriate tenants drawn by proximity to the CBD and Marina Bay’s lifestyle offerings.
Location and Connectivity
One Marina Gardens benefits from an exceptional connectivity profile anchored by the future Marina South MRT station on the Circle Line extension. This station will provide direct rail access into the existing Circle Line network, linking residents to key nodes including one-stop access to the Marina Bay interchange — itself connected to the North-South Line, Thomson-East Coast Line, and the Circle Line — giving residents seamless island-wide connectivity.
Beyond rail, the project’s Marina South location places it within walking distance of some of Singapore’s most iconic destinations. Marina Bay Sands with its world-class retail, dining, and entertainment offerings is a short pedestrian journey away. Gardens by the Bay — Singapore’s premier green lifestyle destination — is essentially at the doorstep. The CBD financial district, including Raffles Place, Tanjong Pagar, and the Marina Bay financial centre, is accessible via an elevated pedestrian network that connects Marina South to the broader Marina Bay precinct without the need to cross major roads.
This walk-to-work proposition for CBD professionals is a defining lifestyle attribute that commands premium rental rates and consistently attracts high-quality tenants.
Unit Types, Sizes and Indicative Pricing
While official pricing will only be released at the VVIP preview, market analysis based on comparable Marina Bay and prime district transactions points to indicative pricing in the range of $2,200–$3,500 per square foot. This wide range reflects the premium commanded by higher-floor units with direct bay views versus lower-floor or city-facing configurations.
At these price-per-square-foot levels, buyers can anticipate approximate total quantum entry points as follows:
- 1-Bedroom units: from approximately $1.6 million
- 2-Bedroom units: from approximately $2.4 million
- 3-Bedroom units: from approximately $3.5 million
- 4-Bedroom units: pricing commensurate with premium configuration
These figures are indicative based on current market comparables and should be verified directly at the official preview. The pricing reflects the genuine prime district address of Marina South — comparable to Sentosa Cove and Marina Bay for waterfront premium, but with the additional advantage of URA-planned precinct infrastructure underwriting long-term capital value.
Investment Case: Marina South as Singapore’s Next Prime District
The investment thesis for One Marina Gardens is built on a clearly articulated set of value drivers that distinguish this launch from mainstream suburban offerings.
First, there is the first-mover advantage. Buyers entering Marina South today are acquiring before the precinct reaches maturity — before the full complement of retail, dining, commercial, and civic amenities has been built out. Historical analysis of Singapore precinct developments — from Marina Bay to Punggol to Tengah — consistently shows that early buyers in nascent precincts capture the majority of appreciation uplift as the precinct matures.
Second, there is the structural scarcity of prime waterfront sites. Marina South represents, in practice, Singapore’s last major waterfront residential precinct to be developed. Once this land parcel pipeline is fully sold and built out, no comparable waterfront prime district inventory will exist. This structural scarcity underpins long-term capital value in a way that suburban or mid-market launches simply cannot replicate.
Third, rental demand from CBD professionals and expatriate tenants is chronically undersupplied in the waterfront corridor. The addition of Marina South MRT connectivity will further accelerate demand by making the precinct even more accessible for professionals whose offices are distributed across the island.
Who Should Buy One Marina Gardens?
One Marina Gardens is not a development for every buyer — it is a project for a specific buyer profile who can fully capitalise on what Marina South offers.
CBD professionals seeking a walk-to-work lifestyle will find Marina South uniquely compelling. The ability to live at Marina Gardens Lane, walk to the Marina Bay financial centre, and enjoy Gardens by the Bay at the weekend represents a quality-of-life proposition unavailable elsewhere in Singapore at any price point.
Investors positioning for the 10-year Marina South transformation are well-placed to capture precinct maturation uplift. As each successive GLS site in the precinct is developed and the surrounding masterplan amenities are delivered, early purchasers will benefit disproportionately from value accretion.
Foreign buyers seeking a prime Singapore address will recognise the global cachet of a Marina Bay waterfront address. For high-net-worth international purchasers, One Marina Gardens offers a credible alternative to established prime districts with the added potential upside of being in an emerging rather than mature precinct.
VVIP Preview Access — Register Now
The One Marina Gardens VVIP preview is expected to attract significant interest given the scarcity of prime waterfront new launches in Singapore. To secure direct developer pricing, the best unit selection, and VVIP access ahead of the general public launch, early registration is strongly recommended.
Alvin Tan (CEA Reg. No. R072324C, ERA Realty Network Pte Ltd) is an appointed marketing agent for One Marina Gardens and can provide full project details, floor plans, pricing guides, and VVIP preview invitations. Contact Alvin via WhatsApp at +65 8488 8648 to register your interest today.
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