When it comes to overseas property launches, the choices used to be mostly beachfront developments or city projects.
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The Capella niseko Resort & Residences in Hokkaido features 94 apartments, 36 houses and 19 villas. They are fully furnished and come with room service. — PHOTOS: MILLENNIUM PARTNERS, ANNUPURI LAND
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Prices at the Millennium Towers in San Francisco (above) start at US$600,000 for 662 sq ft one-bedder to US$10 million for a penthouse. — PHOTOS: MILLENNIUM PARTNERS, ANNUPURI LAND
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But now, investors in Singapore may be spoilt for choice as more launches come to town, among them an unusual posh development in Japan.
The latter is one of two upmarket projects launched last Friday.
It is a 149-unit branded residential development called Capella Niseko Resort and Residences and is situated close to the popular ski destination at the Annupuri-Niseko Mountain in Hokkaido. The project also includes a 67-room hotel.
Aside from the Capella brand – the hotel and residences will be managed by Capella Hotels and Resorts – the freehold project boasts renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando.
Clearly targeted at those who love snow and skiing, the project has 94 apartments, 36 houses and 19 villas, all of which are fully furnished and come with room service. The prices range from US$1 million (S$1.4 million) to US$5.5 million.
The project was developed by Hong Kong-based Annupuri Land. Couple Harry Pang and Mae Loh, who founded the company, have been skiing in the Annupuri-Niseko mountain region for years. They love the place so much that they decided to have a project there. Continue reading
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