Whistler Grand

Overview & Key Facts

Whistler Grand is a 716-unit luxury condominium developed by CDL Pegasus Pte Ltd (a subsidiary of City Developments Limited), rising across two 36-storey towers along West Coast Vale in District 5. Completed in 2021 on a 99-year lease from 2018, the development commands attention with its soaring twin towers, resort-scale facilities spread across six thematic clubs, and panoramic views toward the sea, Jurong Island, and the Southern Ridges. At 36 storeys, these are among the tallest residential towers in the West Coast corridor, giving high-floor residents vistas that reach from Sentosa to the container port.

At $1,922 psf, Whistler Grand positions itself squarely between the affordable OCR segment and the premium RCR new launches, competing directly with Normanton Park ($1,864) and Parc Clematis ($1,880). The 3.71% gross yield, supported by $3,800 median rents, is attractive for a District 5 address. The PSF trend has been steadily upward: $1,697 to $1,863 to $1,881 to $1,915 to $2,000 — a consistent appreciation trajectory that reflects growing buyer confidence in the West Coast corridor’s long-term transformation story.

The honest trade-off is MRT access. Clementi MRT on the East-West Line is 1.31 km away — a 16–18 minute walk that falls firmly outside comfortable daily commuting distance. The development partially addresses this with a free shuttle bus service, and the future Jurong Region Line (JRL) will bring Pandan Reservoir MRT station within approximately 1 km, but that station is not expected to open before 2028. For now, Whistler Grand is a development that rewards car owners, shuttle-bus users, and patient believers in the West Coast MRT transformation.

Location & Connectivity

Whistler Grand sits along West Coast Vale, a residential enclave tucked between the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) and West Coast Park. The nearest operational MRT station is Clementi MRT on the East-West Line, approximately 1.31 km away — a distance that translates to 16–18 minutes of walking in Singapore’s tropical heat, and realistically requires either a bus connection, shuttle service, or personal transport for daily commuting.

CDL provides a free shuttle bus service connecting residents to Clementi MRT and, for a period, Jurong East MRT — a pragmatic acknowledgment that the current MRT gap is the development’s primary weakness. For drivers, the AYE on-ramp is minutes away, providing efficient expressway access to the CBD (15–20 minutes), Jurong East, and Changi Airport. West Coast Highway offers an alternative coastal route to the HarbourFront area.

The neighbourhood amenity ecosystem is improving but still developing. West Coast Plaza is the nearest retail option (800 m), offering a Cold Storage supermarket and food court. For more comprehensive shopping, Clementi Mall (1.3 km) and the Jurong East mega-mall cluster (JEM, Westgate, IMM) are a short drive or shuttle ride away. West Coast Park, directly adjacent to the development, provides an expansive recreational green space with playgrounds, BBQ pits, and a cable-ski park — a genuine lifestyle asset for families with children.

School proximity is a standout. Qifa Primary School sits just 390 m away — well within the coveted 1 km ballot priority zone — and Nan Hua Primary at 780 m. Both are popular neighbourhood schools with strong reputations. NUS is a short drive away, adding university students and faculty to the potential tenant pool. The walkability score of 41/100 reflects the car-dependent reality of the West Coast Vale address, but the school access partially compensates for the overall walkability limitation.

Schools & Education

2 primary schools within the 1 km Priority Phase balloting radius.

Facilities

Whistler Grand’s facilities are its crown jewel — a resort-calibre amenity roster that ranks among the most comprehensive in any OCR development in Singapore. Over 60 leisure facilities are organised across six thematic clubs, spread between the twin towers and extending up to the sky terraces on the 24th and 36th floors. The centrepiece is an 88-metre lap pool — one of the longest in any Singapore condominium — flanked by pool cabanas, a children’s pool, and extensive sun decks.

The six clubs each serve a distinct lifestyle purpose. The Sky Club and Star Club occupy the 24th and 30th floors respectively, offering sky lounges with panoramic views, sky dining areas, and elevated entertainment spaces. At ground level, the Wellness Club includes a cantilevered gymnasium (extending over the pool area for dramatic workout views), a hydrotherapy pool, and relaxation pavilions. The Adventure Club features a glamping garden and river hammock zone — leisure amenities typically associated with boutique resorts rather than residential developments. Tennis courts, a function room, and BBQ facilities complete the outdoor roster.

“The facilities are genuinely resort-quality. The 88-metre pool is extraordinary — you can swim proper laps without ever feeling crowded. The sky terraces on the 24th and 30th floors are where we host guests; the sunset views toward Jurong Island are stunning. My kids spend half their weekends at the glamping garden and playground. CDL over-delivered on the facilities here.”

— Owner-occupier, three-bedroom, since TOP 2021

The 36-storey tower height serves the facilities strategy: by building upward, CDL freed ground-level space for landscaping and pool areas while creating the elevated sky terraces that define the Whistler Grand lifestyle. The trade-off noted by some residents is elevator congestion — at 716 units across two towers with four lifts per tower, peak-hour waits can be substantial, and some residents have reported persistent elevator maintenance issues. CDL’s facilities ambition is unquestionable; the operational execution of maintaining 60+ amenities across 36 floors is the ongoing challenge.

Unit Sizes & Layout

Whistler Grand offers a wide unit mix from one-bedroom (441 sqft) through to five-bedroom configurations (2,422 sqft), including dual-key layouts that cater to multi-generational families or investors wanting two rental income streams from a single unit. The two 36-storey towers provide clear differentiation between sea-facing and city-facing stacks, with the former commanding premium PSF for their unblocked views toward the Strait of Singapore and Jurong Island.

CDL’s build quality is evident throughout. Engineered timber flooring in bedrooms, large-format porcelain tiles in living areas, branded kitchen appliances, and quality bathroom fittings create a premium living environment consistent with CDL’s reputation. Ceiling heights are 2.8 m on standard floors, with penthouse levels receiving additional volume. The master bathrooms in larger units feature rain showers and full-length vanities, while kitchens come with integrated hoods and built-in ovens.

The key unit consideration is the floor level. Below the 15th floor, views are partially blocked by surrounding low-rise developments and mature trees. Between floors 15 and 25, the views open up progressively. Above 25, the panorama is genuinely spectacular — uninterrupted sea views, sunset vistas, and on clear days, visibility extending to Indonesia. The PSF premium for high floors is substantial (typically 10–15% above equivalent low-floor units) but justified by the view quality in a development where the 36-storey height is the defining selling point.

Pricing & Market Position

Across 262 recorded transactions (all-time), sale prices range from $745,000 to $3,605,600, averaging $1,432,631.

Over the last 12 months, transactions averaged $1,934 psf.

Rents range from $2,200 to $7,800 per month across 577 rental transactions. Current rental yield sits at approximately 3.7%.

Rental Yield by Bedroom Type

Blended yield hides the spread between unit sizes — smaller units at WHISTLER GRAND typically rent harder per dollar of purchase price. The final column shows monthly rent per $100,000 invested, so unit sizes compare on equal capital:

Price Appreciation

From 2021 to 2026, the average PSF has appreciated by 25% (from $1,553 to $1,941 psf).

Neighbourhood Comparison

In the District 5 West Coast corridor, Whistler Grand ($1,922 psf, 99-year from 2018) competes directly with two mega-developments. Normanton Park ($1,864 psf, 99-year, 1,862 units) offers lower entry PSF and its own resort-scale facilities (including proximity to Kent Ridge MRT), but without Whistler’s 36-storey height advantage and sea views. Parc Clematis ($1,880 psf, 99-year, 1,468 units) benefits from the Clementi town centre ecosystem and closer MRT access, but with a lower-rise profile and more conventional facilities. The upcoming Elta ($2,557 psf) at Clementi Avenue 1 trades at a significant premium with closer Clementi MRT access.

Whistler Grand’s competitive moat is the combination of CDL build quality, the 88-metre pool, six thematic facility clubs, and 36-storey sea-view vistas — a lifestyle package that neither Normanton Park nor Parc Clematis can replicate. The weakness is MRT access: both competitors are closer to operational MRT stations. For buyers who prioritise facilities, views, and the West Coast Park lifestyle over MRT walkability, Whistler Grand is the standout choice in the corridor. For daily MRT commuters, Parc Clematis or Normanton Park offer more practical connectivity.

Lease Decay Analysis

The 99-year lease runs from 2018, meaning approximately 8 years have already been consumed. Roughly 91 years remain — still comfortably within the range where most banks will offer full financing without restrictions.

For a buyer purchasing today with a 10-year horizon (exit around 2036), the lease situation is essentially a non-issue — you’d be selling a property with ~81 years remaining, which is still very bankable. The risk profile changes for longer holds.

ShiokNest Scores

Our proprietary scoring system evaluates WHISTLER GRAND across multiple dimensions.

What Residents Say

“The views from our 30th-floor unit are why we bought Whistler Grand. Every evening we watch the sun set over Jurong Island from the sky terrace — it’s genuinely magical. The MRT walk is real — we drive to Clementi MRT and park, or take the shuttle bus. Not ideal, but the lifestyle trade-off is worth it. When the JRL opens, this place will be a different proposition entirely.”

— Owner-occupier, three-bedroom, since 2021

“We have two young kids and West Coast Park being right next to the condo is worth more than MRT access to us. The 88-metre pool, the glamping garden, the playgrounds — weekends are fully sorted without leaving the estate. The shuttle bus handles school runs to Qifa Primary. My only gripe is the elevator waits at 8am — 716 units and four lifts per tower means queues.”

— Family of four, four-bedroom, since 2022

“I bought a two-bedder as investment. The shuttle bus is a key selling point for tenants — it gets them to Clementi MRT in five minutes. Yield of 3.7% is solid for District 5. My concern is the elevator reliability — two of four lifts seem to be under repair constantly. CDL needs to address this. The facilities are five-star; the lift management is two-star.”

— Investor-owner, two-bedroom, tenanted since 2023

Strengths & Weaknesses

Verdict

Whistler Grand is a tale of two trade-offs: exceptional facilities and views against poor current MRT access, and a strong appreciation trajectory against the uncertainty of future MRT timeline delivery. The 88-metre pool, six thematic facility clubs, and 36-storey panoramic views set it apart from every competitor in the West Coast corridor. At $1,922 psf, it trades at a modest premium to Normanton Park ($1,864) and Parc Clematis ($1,880), justified by the CDL build quality and superior facilities roster.

The PSF trend is encouraging: $1,697 to $1,863 to $1,881 to $1,915 to $2,000, reflecting steady market recognition of the West Coast corridor’s transformation potential as the Jurong Lake District (Singapore’s planned second CBD) takes shape. The 3.71% yield, driven by $3,800 median rents, is competitive for a District 5 address and benefits from the shuttle bus service that bridges the MRT gap for tenants.

The MRT question is the deciding factor. Clementi MRT at 1.31 km is too far for comfortable daily walking, and the promised JRL Pandan Reservoir station is years from opening. Buyers who own a car, work from home, or commute to the Jurong corridor will find Whistler Grand a rewarding home. MRT-dependent commuters heading to the CBD will face a daily inconvenience that the shuttle bus only partially solves. For believers in the West Coast MRT transformation story, Whistler Grand is the best-positioned development to benefit when the JRL and CRL finally arrive. Cross-reference with Parc Riviera for a neighbouring West Coast Vale alternative with the same MRT challenge.