Who’s it suitable for?
City Square Residences is a perfect choice if you are looking for:
- A freehold condominium located next to City Square Mall
- Housing for singles or small to medium-sized families in Kallang
- Close proximity to Farrer Park MRT Station (300m)
City Square Residences is a freehold condominium situated at Kitchener Link, off Kitchener Road near Serangoon Road and Jalan Besar. With a location that puts everything you need within easy reach, this condominium in Kallang is the epitome of convenience and city living.
With a total of 910 units, City Square Residences was developed by City Development Limited, a very big-sized real estate company listed on Singapore Exchange and has undertaken 80 other real estate projects in Singapore.
Within City Square Residences, you will find a series of pools, including a 50m lap pool with a Jacuzzi and a kid’s pool with waterplay equipment. If you prefer indoor activities, there is a fully equipped clubhouse with a gymnasium, function room, karaoke room, and a private bowling alley, among many other facilities. City Square Residences facilities also include a beautiful park which will get you to be close to nature all the time.
Accessibility
City Square Residences is only a short 2-minute stroll away from the Farrer Park MRT Station. Running along the North-East Line (NEL), it is only one stop away from Little India MRT Station–an interchange connecting the NEL and Downtown Line (DTL).
One stop further will get you to Dhoby Ghaut MRT Station, where the Circle Line (CCL) and North-South Line (NSL) are also accessible. Rest assured, City Square Residences offers seamless connectivity when it comes to MRT lines.
As for drivers, City Square Residences is accessible via the nearby Central Expressway (CTE) and East Coast Parkway (ECP). Driving to the Central Business District (CBD) and the Changi International Airport is convenient, with a travel time of 15 to 25 minutes.
Nearby Amenities
City Square Residences is a soaring example of well-integrated living, where everything you need is within your reach. You can indulge in food, and retail therapies as the slew of amenities are just a stone’s throw away from the condominium complex.
Shopping Centres Near City Square Residences
Shopping will no doubt become a way of life for the entire family at City Square Residences, where over 700,000 sq ft of exciting shops, restaurants and even a Cineplex beckon from right next door. City Square Mall has a hypermarket, specialty shops, boutiques, cafes, and shops dedicated to beauty, health, travel and household needs.
Moreover, living in City Square Residences gives you the ultimate shopping experience that most people can only dream of. Your journey in search of fine textiles and fabric might take its end at Kampong Glam Arab Street. More conventional and varied shopping options are a 15-minute bus ride away at Bugis Junction and Bugis+. Additionally, Sim Lim Square, where you can find IT gadgets of all kinds, is about a 10 to 15-minute walk from Bugis Junction and along Albert Street.
- City Square Mall (50m)
- Mustafa Centre (250m)
- Centrium Mall (250m)
- Sim Lim Square (1km)
- Aperia Mall (1km)
- Bugis+ (1.5km)
- The Cathay (1.9km)
- United Square Shopping Mall (2km)
- Plaza Singapura (2km)
Hawker Centres Near City Square Residences
Fair to say that you will never run out of food options when you are staying in City Square Residences. Within a 2-kilometre radius of the condominium, there are at least 6 hawker centres that offer delicious food at affordable prices. It is quite a haven for food lovers!
One of the popular food centres near City Square Residences is Whampoa Makan Place. It is known for its two separate buildings, which house the morning market and the night market. Block 91, which is half a wet market, is filled mostly with stalls that close after lunch. Block 90, on the other side, is the right place to go for dinner. Surely there is plenty of great food at both markets.
You can find Huat Heng Fried Oyster there, a very popular orh luak stall in Singapore. They offer a crisp oyster omelette priced from S$5. If you are a fan of carrot cakes, stop by Deep Fried Carrot Cake stall. While usually sold in blocks, the carrot cake there is served in stick form. The stall has been around for 20 years, and if we are looking at the long queues every day, seems like it is gonna be around for many more decades!
Do not miss other popular stalls at Whampoa Makan Place, such as Balestier Road Hoover Rojak, Liang Zhao Ji Duck Rice, Hi Leskmi Nasi Lemak, and Rabiah Muslim Food. Here is a list of other hawker centres close to City Square Residences:
- Berseh Food Centre (400m)
- Pek Kio Market & Food Centre (1km)
- Broadway Food Centre (1.2km)
- North Bridge Road Market & Food Centre (1.3km)
- Golden Mile Food Centre (1.4km)
- Whampoa Makan Place (1.9km)
Schools Near City Square Residences
Various schools are available within the vicinity to cater to children's educational needs. The closest schools from City Square Residences include Stamford Primary School, Farrer Park Primary School, DAV Hindi School, and IMS School–all within a kilometre radius of the condominium development.
Here is a list of educational facilities near City Square Residences:
- IMS School (250m)
- DAV Hindi School (350m)
- Farrer Park Primary School (850m)
- Stamford Primary School (1km)
- Rangoon Road Secondary School (1.2km)
- Towner Road Primary School (1.5km)
- Bendemeer Primary School (1.5km)
- Hong Wen School (1.6km)
- Queensfield International Business School (1.6km)
- Northlight School (1.8km)
- St Joseph's Institution Junior (1.9km)
- Bendemeer Secondary School (2km)
- Uwing International School (2km)
Libraries Near City Square Residences
The National Library is located just a short drive away from City Square. Located at 100 Victoria Street, the library, which also goes by the name Lee Kong Chian Reference Library, occupies a floor area of 60,000 square metres within seven floors.
The library is named after Dr Lee Kong Chian, in honour of the Lee Foundation's S$60 million donations, and aims to be the premier resource for works on or about Singapore and the region for local and overseas researchers and academics.
Parks Near City Square Residences
The iconic Kallang Riverside Park, which is a haven for water sports enthusiasts, is also located a short drive away from the CitySquare Residences. With its fitness equipment, jogging and cycling tracks, and water sports facilities, it is fair to say that the park provides a great amount of fun both on land and on water.
Moreover, it is a good place for birdwatching activities. With various species of birds in the area, you should keep an eye out for little egrets and grey herons – especially in the migratory season from September to March.
Here is a list of parks near City Square:
- Rochor River Park (1.3km)
- Kallang Riverside Park (1.4km)
- Mount Emily Park (1.5km)
- Fort Canning Park (2km)
Sports Centres Near City Square Residences
Sports enthusiasts will be glad to know that they have a sports complex close to home. Jalan Besar Stadium is located 250 metres away from City Square Residences. The stadium is part of the Jalan Besar Sports and Recreation Centre, a community sports facility that includes the stadium and a swimming complex.
Places of Worship Near City Square Residences
Also known as Masjid Sultan, the impressive Sultan Mosque in historic Kampong Glam is located just a kilometre away from City Square Residences. It is one of Singapore’s most impressive places of worship, with its massive golden domes and huge prayer hall.
Gazetted as a national monument in 1975, the mosque has long been a focal point for the Muslim community. Even when you are not a part of the Muslim community, do check out the night market during Ramadan for its many great food stalls!
Being in the vicinity of Kampong Glam and also Little India, you can basically find mosques and temples dotting the area near City Square. Several churches, such as Holy Trinity Church, are also nearby. Here is a list of places of worship located close to City Square Residences:
- Inspire Church Singapore (240m)
- Berean Bible-Presbyterian Church (290m)
- Holy Trinity Church (300m)
- Brighton Community Church (350m)
- Shan Tiong Dian Taoist Temple (350m)
- Angullia Mosque (450m)
- Sree Jadaah Muneeswarar Temple (550m)
- Gow Hong Temple (600m)
- Sri Vadapathira Kaliamman Temple (600m)
- Shree Shiv Durga Mandir (650m)
- Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple (650m)
- Sheik Dahiru Bauchi (650m)
- Sri Veeramaliamman Temple (700m)
- Abdul Gafoor Mosque (1km)
- Sultan Mosque (1km)
Hospitals Near City Square Residences
In times of medical emergencies, City Square residents can count on the nearby Raffles Hospital. Located just a kilometre away from the development, Raffles Hospital provides specialist services combined with some of the most advanced medical technology to cater to the needs of the patients. A tertiary care hospital, it is the flagship of the Raffles Medical Group, a leading private healthcare provider in Singapore and South-East Asia.
However, suppose you prefer smaller medical facilities to treat your condition; there are several clinics within a short walking distance from City Square Residences. These include Chia Clinic & Surgery (300m) and Rowell Clinic & Surgery (450m).
