A British expat, currently confined to his apartment in the «billionaire haven» Sentosa Cove, has come up with a novel solution to avoid missing his pool time amid the strict lockdown in Singapore.
A condominium resident on the Sentosa Cove residential enclave located off the southern coast of Singapore has resorted to paying S$10,000 ($7,000) a month for private access to a swimming pool during the country's so-called circuit breaker, currently in its fourth week, during which public facilities and condominium amenities remain closed until June 1.
The monthly rent of S$30,000 for the S$30-million Bali-themed residence proved too high for the avid swimmer, but he managed to work out a three-month lease for its pool, located 10 minutes' walk from his apartment, «Bloomberg» reported on Tuesday.
«I've rented out offices, factories, apartments and bungalows. But never just the amenities in a home. This was a first,» said the property agent who facilitated the deal, the publication reported.
Island Life
Unlike on the mainland, landed properties on Sentosa are available to foreigners to purchase, increasing its allure to overseas buyers and giving it a reputation as a playground for the rich and famous. However, property market cooling measures, which include a rise in stamp duty for foreign buyers, and an uncertain economic outlook has dampened its attractiveness in recent years.
There are currently 139 listings for bungalows on Sentosa Cove listed on local property portal Property Guru, going for S$7.5 million to S$78 million. A property similar to the one described in the article can be found here.
