Key facts
- Name
- 1953
- Type
- Condo
- Developer
- Oxley Amethyst Pte Ltd
- Address
- 1 Tessensohn Rd, Singapore
- Postal code
- 217701
- District
- D8 · Farrer Park / Serangoon Road
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Total units
- 72
- Car park lots
- 42
1 Tessensohn Rd, Singapore
My First Skool @ Blk 111 Jalan Rajah (~1.2km)
PCF Sparkletots @ Moulmein-Cairnhill (~700m)
MindChamps Preschool @ Zhongshan Park (~950m)
E-Bridge Pre-School @ Bidadari (~2.2km)
MapleBear Cambridge @ Novena (~1.6km)
Farrer Park Primary School (~650m)
Hong Wen School (~1.0km)
St. Joseph’s Institution Junior (SJI Junior) (~1.8km)
Pei Chun Public School (~2.1km)
Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) (~2.6km)
Northlight School (~1.1km)
Bendemeer Secondary School (~1.9km)
St. Joseph’s Institution (Secondary) (~2.5km)
Balestier Hill Secondary School (Merged, now part of Beatty Secondary) (~2.8km)
Beatty Secondary School (~2.8km)
Curtin Singapore (Balestier Campus) (~800m)
Stamford American International School (SAIS, Secondary / IB Campus) (~2.3km)
Singapore Management University (SMU) (~3.0km)
NAFA (Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts) (~2.8km)
Lasalle College of the Arts (~2.8km)
Stamford American International School (Woodleigh Campus) (~2.3km)
Global Indian International School (GIIS, Balestier Campus) (~1.7km)
Italian Supplementary School (Scuola Italiana di Singapore) (~1.2km)
Insworld Institute (Cambridge International A-Levels) (~2.1km)
Chatsworth International School (Orchard Campus) (~3.9km)
The Learning Lab @ United Square (~1.7km)
Kumon @ Balestier Road (~750m)
Hua Language Centre @ United Square (~1.7km)
British Council @ Napier (~4.1km)
Julia Gabriel Centre @ Forum (~4.3km)
✅ Conclusion:
1953 enjoys excellent access to both local and international schools within a 2–3km radius. Located near Novena and Balestier, it’s especially convenient for expat families, local students, and offers proximity to top enrichment centerslike The Learning Lab and Hua Language Centre.
1953 is a mixed-use development located at 1 Tessensohn Road, in District 8 of Singapore. It is a boutique project developed by Oxley Holdings Limited, and it blends modern living with heritage architecture. The development was completed in 2023.
Developer: Oxley Holdings Limited
Tenure: Freehold
Location: 1 Tessensohn Road, Singapore 217701 (District 8)
Completion: 2023
Total Units: 58 residential units + 14 commercial units
Number of Floors: 6-storey residential block behind conserved heritage shophouses
Unit Mix:
1- to 5-bedroom apartments
Dual-key units
Commercial shops on the ground level
1953 is named to reflect the era of the conserved shophouses that form the façade of the development. The project merges heritage charm with modern luxury, incorporating restored Art Deco-style architecture at the front and a new, sleek residential block at the rear.
Located at the fringe of the city, with proximity to:
Farrer Park MRT (approx. 5 min walk)
Boon Keng MRT
City Square Mall and Mustafa Centre
Quick access to Serangoon Road, CTE, and PIE
Near upcoming Health City Novena
Despite its boutique size, 1953 offers:
Sky pool
Gym
Outdoor dining area
Sky terrace
Freehold tenure in a city-fringe location
Integrated development (residential + commercial)
Rare dual-key units ideal for multi-gen living or rental income
Rich heritage façade, rare in modern projects
Suitable for both investors and owner-occupiers
Pre-launchFrom S$2M
Now sellingFrom S$1.77M
Now sellingFrom S$2.86M
Now sellingFrom S$1.25M
Now sellingFrom S$3.34M
Now sellingFrom S$1.47M
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| 1953You are viewing | |
|---|---|
| Stage | Sold out |
| District | D8 |
| Distance | This project |
| Tenure | Freehold |
| Expected TOP | Not listed |
| Total units | 72 |
| Units available | Sold out |
| From | S$2M |
| PSF from | Not listed |
| 1 Bedroom from | Not listed |
| 2 Bedroom from | Not listed |
| 3 Bedroom from | Not listed |
| 4 Bedroom from | Not listed |
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