Why We call BGV Home

What is a Home?

1. A place where one lives; a residence.
2. The physical structure within which one lives, such as a house or apartment.
3. A dwelling place together with the family or social unit that occupies it; a household.
4. An environment offering security and happiness.
5. A valued place regarded as a refuge or place of origin.

(Source: American Heritage Dictionary)

There are many reasons why we call BGV home:

For practical reasons:

1. It is freehold.
   
2. It is next to Botanic Gardens (less than 2-minutes' walk).
3. It is just next to Gleneagles Hospital (very convenient in case of emergencies and to access the medical care services provided at the medical centre).
   
4. There is easy access to public transport.
   
5. It is close to the city centre (a mere 20 mintues' slow stroll to Isetan Scott).
6. Yet, it is peaceful and quiet.
   
7. It is close to the different embassies and high commissions (American, Australian, British, Chinese, Japanese)
   
8. It is within close vicinity to schools (SCGS, SJI, ACS, Nanyang).
   
9. The estate was recently upgraded - new corridors, new stairs, lifts, the exteriors updated (not just paint but a subtle redesign).
   

For personal reasons:

1. It is our safe haven.
   
2. It is our place of security and happiness.
   
3. It is a place where our hearts and souls reside.
   
4. It is a place where memories are made and treasured.
   
5. We LOVE this place.

How can one place a monetary value on the above? Sure, the estate is over 30 years old, but anyone who comes by will not think it is so. Furthermore, the upgrade matches the environment and the nearby Gardens - shades of green, wood trimmings, attention to detail. There's not a lot in the way of facilities but that just means less maintenance for us residents. People keen to en-bloc cite urban renewal as a reason to 'rejuvenate' the land. Yet what is there to rejuvenate? There's nothing wrong with the very well-maintained estate. No, it isn't urban renewal that's the driving force for some people who wants to en-bloc. It's simply human greed.

What are your reasons for calling BGV home?

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