The Quinn

Overview & Key Facts

The Quinn is a 139-unit freehold condominium at 9–15 Bartley Road in District 19, completed in 2016 by Bartley Homes Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Top Global Limited. What sets The Quinn apart in a corridor dominated by cookie-cutter mass-market launches is its deliberate architectural identity: the development draws on French Indochine design, with mansard roofing, classical pilasters, iron railings, and classy glass windows creating a low-rise silhouette that feels more boutique hotel than suburban condo. Across four blocks of just five storeys each, the density is remarkably restrained — a quality that translates into a quieter, more intimate living experience than the mega-developments that have proliferated in the Serangoon–Bartley belt.

Top Global Limited is better known in the hospitality and entertainment sector than in residential development, and The Quinn was one of a small number of forays into the condo market. The result is a project that feels curated rather than formulaic: the French colonial aesthetic is carried through from the façade into the common areas, with a lily pond courtyard, open pavilions, and landscaping that softens the urban edges of Bartley Road. At 139 units with 144 car park lots (including 3 handicapped), the parking ratio exceeds 1:1 — a practical advantage that many newer developments in the area cannot offer.

At a current average PSF of $1,587, The Quinn sits below most of its newer 99-year leasehold neighbours in District 19 despite holding freehold tenure. The median transaction price of $1,125,000 positions it as one of the more accessible freehold entry points in the Bartley–Serangoon corridor, appealing to buyers who want permanent tenure without the $2M+ quantum demanded by newer launches. Whether that value proposition holds depends largely on how you weigh architectural character and freehold status against the newer finishings and larger facility decks of the surrounding competition.

Location & Connectivity

Bartley Road sits in the heart of District 19’s residential belt, a strip that has transformed significantly over the past decade with the completion of the Circle Line and the densification of the Serangoon–Woodleigh corridor. The Quinn’s address at 9–15 Bartley Road places it in a transitional zone: the immediate surroundings are a mix of low-rise residential, older HDB estates, and the green buffer of Bidadari’s redevelopment zone to the west. It is not a glamorous streetscape, but it is an honest, liveable neighbourhood with genuine convenience once you know where to look.

Connectivity is The Quinn’s strongest locational card. Serangoon MRT interchange (NEL/CCL) is approximately 600 metres away, and Woodleigh MRT (NEL) sits at a similar 610-metre distance — both comfortably within walking range. Bartley MRT (CCL) is 820 metres, just over the 800-metre threshold that separates “walkable” from “possible but inconvenient.” Having three MRT stations from two lines within practical reach is a genuine advantage; residents can access the CBD, Orchard, and the full Circle Line loop without transfers. The CTE and KPE expressways are close via Bartley Road and Upper Serangoon Road, making driving equally straightforward.

Daily amenities cluster around NEX Shopping Mall at Serangoon, one of the largest suburban malls in Singapore with a full Cold Storage, food court, cinema, and extensive retail. It is about 800 metres from The Quinn — a walkable distance, though not a casual stroll. Closer options include the Woodleigh Mall within the Bidadari precinct and the shophouses along Upper Serangoon Road for hawker fare and everyday needs. The Serangoon Gardens precinct, with its beloved food centre and village-like character, is a short drive away and provides a lifestyle dimension that the immediate Bartley Road frontage lacks.

The school catchment is serviceable. Bartley Secondary School is just 550 metres away. Red Swastika School (1.12 km), Cedar Girls’ Secondary (1.27 km), and Cedar Primary (1.34 km) are all within reasonable distance, though none fall within the coveted 1 km primary school enrolment radius. Families prioritising primary school proximity will need to verify current distance calculations carefully, as the immediate 1 km zone is not as richly served as some other D19 pockets.

Schools & Education

Facilities

For a 139-unit boutique development, The Quinn offers a respectable if compact amenity set that leans into its French Indochine aesthetic rather than trying to compete with the sprawling facility decks of larger neighbours. The centrepiece is the swimming pool flanked by three jacuzzis and a sun deck, set within landscaped grounds that include a lily pond, courtyard garden, and open pavilion. A gymnasium, children’s playground, and BBQ area round out the communal facilities. The landscaping deserves particular mention: the courtyard and garden areas carry the colonial design language into the shared spaces, creating a cohesive atmosphere that feels more considered than the generic poolside-and-gym formula of most developments in this price range.

“The design and structure are really beautiful — it feels like a small French palace. The facilities are well maintained and the management is responsive. For its size, The Quinn punches above its weight.”

— Resident review via 99.co

The honest limitation is scale. The gym is functional but modest — adequate for basic cardio and light weights, but not a substitute for a commercial gym membership for serious fitness users. There is no tennis court, no function room, and no dedicated lap pool. Residents who prioritise an extensive facility list will find The Quinn lacking compared to The Florence Residences (1,410 units with a 128-metre pool and tennis courts) or Affinity at Serangoon (1,012 units with a comprehensive clubhouse). The trade-off, as with all boutique condos, is that facilities rarely feel crowded. On a weekend afternoon, you are more likely to have the pool to yourself than to jostle for a lounger — a luxury that mega-developments simply cannot deliver.

Unit Sizes & Layout

The Quinn’s 139 units are distributed across a diverse mix that spans from compact 484 sqft one-bedrooms to expansive 2,002 sqft penthouse configurations. The breakdown includes 23 one-bedroom units (484–538 sqft), 44 one-bedroom-plus-study units (560–603 sqft), 12 two-bedroom units (646–732 sqft), 20 two-bedroom-plus-study units (786–893 sqft), 12 three-bedroom units (1,055–1,066 sqft), and 17 penthouse units across two- and three-bedroom configurations (904–2,002 sqft), plus a single 1,227 sqft three-bedroom loft. The penthouses with their attic-level living spaces are the development’s signature offering, benefiting from the mansard roofline that creates usable double-height volumes rather than the flat-roofed top floors of conventional low-rise projects.

The unit layouts are generally efficient, with the one-bedroom-plus-study units at 560 sqft offering a practical configuration for singles or couples who need a home office. The three-bedroom units at 1,055–1,066 sqft are sized fairly for the vintage, with bedrooms that accommodate queen beds and living areas proportioned for genuine daily use. Where The Quinn truly differentiates is the penthouse tier: the three-bedroom-plus-study penthouses at 1,496–2,002 sqft provide landed-home-scale living within a condominium format, with the mansard attic spaces creating character that no flat-roofed equivalent can match. With 144 parking lots for 139 units, the ratio comfortably exceeds 1:1.

Pricing & Market Position

Based on 48 recorded transactions, sale prices range from $680,000 to $2,380,000, averaging $1,314,333 (~$1,587 psf).

Rents range from $1,800 to $7,800 per month across 166 rental transactions. Current rental yield sits at approximately 3.2%.

Price Appreciation

From 2021 to 2025, the average PSF has appreciated by 20.7% (from $1,324 to $1,597 psf).

Neighbourhood Comparison

The Quinn’s most relevant comparisons are with the wave of larger leasehold developments that have reshaped District 19. The Florence Residences ($1,743 PSF, 99-year from 2018, 1,410 units) is the mega-development benchmark — newer finishings, a 128-metre lap pool, tennis courts, and a full clubhouse facility deck, but 99-year tenure, significantly higher density, and a PSF premium of roughly 10% over The Quinn despite the leasehold disadvantage. Affinity at Serangoon ($1,697 PSF, 99-year from 2018, 1,012 units) offers a similar trade-off: newer and larger-scale, but leasehold and denser. Both developments provide three-bedrooms and comprehensive amenities that The Quinn cannot match on facility count alone — but neither can offer freehold tenure or the intimate low-rise character that defines The Quinn experience.

The recently launched Chuan Park ($2,596 PSF, 99-year from 2024, 916 units) represents the new pricing frontier in District 19 — nearly 64% higher PSF than The Quinn, with 99-year tenure. For a buyer weighing $1.1M for a freehold Quinn unit against $1.8M+ for a leasehold Chuan Park unit of comparable size, the value equation tilts meaningfully toward The Quinn for long-term holding. Riverfront Residences ($1,585 PSF, 99-year from 2018, 1,451 units) matches The Quinn on PSF but is leasehold and located further from the Serangoon MRT interchange. In each pairing, The Quinn’s freehold tenure and boutique scale are the differentiators — advantages that compound over time but require buyers to accept a smaller facility set and an older development in exchange.

ShiokNest Scores

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What Residents Say

“Beautiful project with a white colonial style — it genuinely feels like a small French palace. We love the design, the structure, and the way the management maintains the common areas. For a boutique condo, it has real character.”

— Owner review via 99.co

“The side facing Bartley freeway will suffer constant noise day and night. I literally cannot sleep without ear blocks. If you’re looking at The Quinn, make absolutely sure you pick a unit facing the courtyard, not the road.”

— Resident feedback via PropertyGuru

“We chose The Quinn for the freehold tenure and the low-rise feel. The pool area is lovely and rarely crowded. The penthouse layout with the mansard roof gives us space you simply don’t get in new launches at this price. Three years in and we have no regrets.”

— Penthouse owner via EdgeProp

The pattern across review platforms is instructive. Residents who chose The Quinn for its design identity and freehold tenure are consistently satisfied — the French Indochine aesthetic, the low-rise intimacy, and the quiet courtyard spaces generate genuine affection. Those who ended up in road-facing units are markedly less positive, with noise being the single most cited complaint across all platforms. The entrance and car park navigation also draw occasional criticism — the driveway is narrow, and manoeuvring into the basement requires care to avoid scraping walls and kerbs. Management responsiveness and facility upkeep receive generally favourable marks, particularly for a development of this size. The consensus is that The Quinn rewards careful unit selection: choose the right stack and you get a charming, private living environment; choose poorly and road noise will define your daily experience.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Verdict

The Quinn occupies an unusual niche in District 19: it is the freehold, architecturally distinctive, boutique alternative in a corridor that has trended relentlessly toward large-scale 99-year leasehold developments. At $1,587 PSF and a median quantum of $1,125,000, it offers one of the most accessible freehold entry points in the Serangoon–Bartley belt — a fact that matters enormously for buyers who think in decades rather than five-year resale cycles. The freehold tenure eliminates lease decay risk entirely, and the French Indochine design gives the development a visual identity that ages more gracefully than the generic contemporary facades of its neighbours.

The weaknesses are real and should not be glossed over. The 3.2% gross yield is modest, reflecting rental rates that track the broader OCR market rather than commanding any premium. Road noise on Bartley-facing units is a genuine liveability concern, not a cosmetic one. The facility set is compact — fine for a boutique development, but thin for buyers who want a resort-style amenity deck. The development is now 10 years old; while the low-rise format ages better than high-rise towers, some finishings will need refreshing. And the walkability score of 65/100 reflects a location that, while well-served by MRT, still requires effort for daily errands beyond the immediate cluster.

Where The Quinn genuinely rewards is in its combination of freehold permanence, architectural character, and quantum accessibility. Compared to The Florence Residences ($1,743 PSF, 99-year) or Affinity at Serangoon ($1,697 PSF, 99-year), The Quinn delivers freehold tenure at a lower PSF — a structural advantage that compounds over holding periods of 15+ years. For owner-occupiers who value design character over facility scale, and who can select the right stack to avoid the noise corridor, The Quinn remains a quietly compelling proposition in an increasingly homogeneous district.