Heartlands, Centre of the Island
YCK & Thompson, Ang Mo Kio & Serangoon
Yck & Thompson
Overview: Yio Chu Kang & Thomson are situated pretty much in the middle of the island and are commonly referred to as 'The Heartlands' - the area is home to many local housing estates and plenty of private condominiums & houses. MacRitchie & Lower Peirce Reservoir known as the central catchment area is also in close proximity. Easy access to Orchard Road & the Central Business district is found via the CTE expressway within about 15-20 Mins or about 30 Mins by MRT.
Types of residential property available: Many Condominiums, Apartments, Bungalows & Houses
Entertainment & leisure: The central catchment area covers around 20 square kilometres in total and is a stunning mix of lush rainforest, jungle paths, reservoirs boardwalks, tree top walkways and steamy forest trails. Keep a look out for the monkeys, flying squirrels, lemurs, fruit bats and tree frogs that habit the area. To the north of the central catchment area you will find more lush rainforest and reservoirs at Mandai - this area is home to the brilliant Singapore Zoo and the must- see Singapore Night Safari.
Plazas, shops, bars, pubs and a whole host of eating spots can be found along the buzzing Upper Thompson Road including the cyclists favourite meeting spot The Long House which is perfectly placed as a starting point for many of the Islands best cycle routes.
Nearest International Schools: Australian Int School, The French School, Chatsworth Int School (Jalan Kayu Campus)
Nearest MRT Stations: Braddell, Bishan, Ang Moh Kio, Yio Chu Kang and the new up & coming Marymount, Thomson & Bukit Brown Circular Line MRT Stations
Ang Mo Kio & Upper Serangoon
Overview: Ang Mo Kio & Upper Serangoon, like Yio Chu Kang & Thomson, are both situated in the middle of the island referred to as 'The Heartlands' - both these areas are home to many local housing estates and plenty of private condominiums & houses. The MacRitchie & Lower Peirce Reservoirs are also in close proximity. Easy access to Orchard Road & the Central Business can be reached via the CTE expressway within about 15-20 Mins or about 30 Mins by MRT
Types of residential property available: Many condominiums, apartments, bungalows & houses
Entertainment & leisure: The central catchment area covers around 20 square kilometres in total and is a stunning mix of lush rainforest, jungle paths, reservoirs boardwalks, tree top walkways and steamy forest trails. Keep a look out for the monkeys, flying squirrels, lemurs, fruit bats and tree frogs that habit the area. Kayaking is a popular past time at MacRitchie Reservoir. To the north of the central catchment area you will find more lush rainforest and reservoirs at Mandai - this area is home to the brilliant Singapore Zoo and the must-see Singapore Night Safari. There are good local shopping malls, and a vibrant dining scene. Around the Serangoon Garden Circus area is where you'll find more local and seafood restaurants, hawker centres and everybody's favourite the 'Chomp Chomp' food centre.
Nearest International Schools: Australian Int School, The French School, Chatsworth Int School (Jalan Kayu Campus)
Nearest MRT Stations: Ang Mo Kio, Serangoon, Kovan, Hougang and the new up & coming Lorong Chuan & Bartley Circular Line MRT Stations
