Centro Residences

About Centro Residences

Who’s it suitable for? Centro Residences is a perfect choice for those who are looking for: A 99-year leasehold condominium in Ang Mo Kio Lush greenery around the development A laid-back environment with modern amenities Renowned schools nearby Accessibility Centro Residences is located opposite Ang Mo Kio MRT Station, an interchange linking the North-South Line (NSL) to the upcoming Cross Island Line (CRL). The station is connected to AMK Hub, Ang Mo Kio Bus Interchange, and the Ang Mo Kio Town Centre via an underground walkway. Moreover, drivers would also find it convenient to have the Central Expressway (CTE) and Pan Island Expressway (PIE) nearby. Residents travelling to Orchard Road or the CBD can expect to arrive within around 15 minutes via the CTE. Future Cross Island Line (CRL) Once the future Cross Island Line (CRL) is operational, travel time from Bright Hill MRT station to Pasir Ris East is expected to be about 30 minutes with the Cross Island Line, down from the current 80 minutes.  By 2030, the CRL will serve existing and future developments in the eastern, north-eastern and western corridors, linking major hubs such as Jurong Lake District, Punggol Digital District, and Changi region. Almost half of the stations on the CRL will serve as interchanges with other rail lines. Nearby amenities Centro Residences along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 offers a laidback residential suburb while at the same time having various amenities within proximity. Numerous well-known schools, major shopping malls, and many other amenities are available nearby. Shopping centres near Centro Residences Located on Ang Mo Kio Central, the 4-storey Djitsun Mall offers you a unique lifestyle experience with many restaurants, retail shops, fitness centres, and even education centres. One of the big tenants, Harvey Norman, occupies the entire second level to provide you with the latest household and electronic products.  Not only the Djitsun Mall, but several other shopping centres such as Broadway Plaza, Jubilee Square, and AMK Hub can also be reached in under 10 minutes of walking. Hawker centres near Centro Residences Ang Mo Kio Central Market & Food Centre is a short walk from Centro. The hawker centre offers good meals at affordable prices. Several must-try stalls include Xi Xiang Feng, Fried Hokkien Prawn Noodle, and Seng Bee Hainanese Chicken Rice, among others.  Teck Ghee Court Market & Food Centre is also nearby. It has 32 cooked food stalls and 86 market stalls. One famous stall that keeps attracting long queues is Yong Ji Bak Kut Teh. The braised pig trotters were on the best-seller menu there! Kebun Baru Food Market, Cheng San Market & Cooked Food Centre, and Ang Mo Kio 628 Market are some of the other options you can explore in the neighbourhood. Parks near Centro Residences A number of parks are within walking distance. Ang Mo Kio Town Garden East, for instance, is located just across the road from Centro Residences. Tranquil and peaceful, the park is a popular place for nearby residents to conduct recreational activities. Fitness enthusiasts can jog, do foot reflexology, or practice tai chi among the lush greenery, while enjoying the open space the park offers. Other parks circling this Ang Mo Kio condo include Ang Mo Kio Town Garden West, Mayflower Park, Kebun Baru Bird Corner, and Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park, among others. Schools near Centro Residences Centro Residences can be an ideal home for families because there are several educational institutions of all levels surrounding the development. Preschools, primary schools, secondary schools, high schools, and even special education schools are all nearby.  Here is a list of schools near Centro Residences: Ang Mo Kio Primary School Kits4Kids Special School Ang Mo Kio Secondary School  Teck Ghee Primary School  Mayflower Primary School CHIJ St Nicholas Girls' School  Peirce Secondary School Yio Chu Kang Secondary School  Ai Tong School  Nanyang Polytechnic  Presbyterian High School Anderson Secondary School Red SchoolHouse Libraries near Centro Residences Ang Mo Kio Public Library is conveniently located within the town centre, only 1km away from the condominium complex. The library offers quiet reading spaces and tranquillity from the lush greenery around.  Covering an area of 4,277 square metres, the Ang Mo Kio Public Library building spans two levels, with each level organised to cater to the different reading and learning needs. It has 2 reading clubs that attract members from all over the island, namely Taxi Sifu & Friends and Vaasagar Vattam. Places of worship near Centro Residences You can find several temples near Centro – Leng San Giam, Kim Eang Tong, and Gao Lin Gong Temples all located along Ang Mo Kio Ave 1. Several churches, such as Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church, are also nearby. As for Muslims, the nearest mosque is Masjid Al-Muttaqin – it also offers religious classes and structured Al-Quran learning programmes. Here is a list of religious buildings near Centro Residences: Leng San Giam Temple Kim Eang Tong Gao Lin Gong Temple Masjid Al-Muttaqin Ang Mo Kio Methodist Church Kong Meng San Temple Church of Christ the King True Grace Presbyterian Church Ang Mo Kio Presbyterian Church Hospitals near Centro Residences When it comes to healthcare, Centro Residences is very convenient, with three full-facility hospitals located a short drive away – approximately 15 minutes. Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, and Thomson Medical Centre can be counted on if you ever encounter any emergency situations because they are open 24 hours a day.  However, if you prefer smaller medical clinics to treat your health conditions, several clinics can be found nearby. Some of the nearest ones include AMK Family Clinic and Life Family Clinic.