Who is it suitable for?
Kovan Melody is a perfect housing choice if you are looking for:
- A leasehold condominium in Hougang
- Apartments near Lorong Halus Industrial Park
- Proximity to Kovan MRT Station (400m)
- Popular schools nearby
Accessibility
Kovan Melody is located at 23 Kovan Road, providing residents with great connectivity. With the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) and Central Expressway (CTE), you can get to the CBD within a 20-minute drive.
Alternatively, a train ride may take about the same amount of time to bring you there. Accessing the train lines would be convenient too as Kovan MRT Station is located just a short walk from Kovan Melody.
Serving the North East Line (NEL), Kovan MRT is only one stop from Serangoon MRT Interchange that connects to the Circle Line (CCL). Moreover, bus services are offered at Serangoon Bus Interchange adjacent to the MRT station.
Nearby amenities
Having Lorong Halus Industrial Park just 3 stops by train, residents can seek new employment opportunities. The Lorong Halus Industrial Park is set to be a major employment centre for providing more jobs closer to homes in the North-East region with a specific focus on catering to light and clean industries such as food, lifestyle, and logistics.
Shopping centres near Kovan Melody
Residents will get endless entertainment from the surrounding shopping malls like the Heartland Mall and Hougang Mall. Heartland Mall is a good place to get your essentials and run your errands, while the Hougang Mall is more popular amongst the community for its offering of diverse retail options and nice spots for hangouts.
Besides these shopping malls, life indeed will be made much easier for residents of Kovan Melody with supermarkets, wet markets, and food centres all conveniently located across the street.
Hawker centres near Kovan Melody
If you are interested in hawker centres, head to Hougang 105 Hainanese Village Centre for a wide choice of delicious local food. There are 51 food stalls within the centre. Several of the must-tries include Braised Duck Rice, Wanton Mee, Teochew Kway Teow Mee, Nasi Lemak, and Bak Kut Teh. Savour their famous Pork Belly rice, Fishball Noodle, and Char Siew Wanton Noodle as well!
Surely, Hougang Hainanese Village Centre is not the only place to go when you are in need of a delicious hawker fix. Here is a list of hawker centres near Kovan Melody:
- Kovan 209 Market and Food Centre
- Hougang Avenue 1 Block 105 Market & Food Centre
- Broadway Food Centre
- Serangoon 304 Kopi Point
- Ci Yuan Hawker Centre
- Serangoon Garden Market & Food Centre
- Chomp Chomp Food Centre
Schools near Kovan Melody
Homeowners can take confidence in starting families at Kovan Melody because there are numerous schools surrounding the development. They include kindergartens, primary schools, secondary schools, junior colleges, and other higher education institutions.
Especially for primary schools, you will have some of the popular ones in the country. Within a 2km radius, here is a list of primary schools that you can consider for the balloting exercise:
- Paya Lebar Methodist Girls' School
- Xinghua Primary School
- Holy Innocents Primary School
- Hougang Primary School
- Maris Stella High School
- Montfort Junior School
- Rosyth School
- Xinmin Primary School
- Yangzheng Primary School
- Yio Chu Kang Primary School
- Zhonghua Primary School
If you’re looking for international schools, there are also some options for it in the vicinity. The options are Stamford American International School, Australian International School, International French School (IFS), and Nanyang Junior College.
Parks near Kovan Melody
Residents will enjoy the beauty of nature that Kovan Melody condo has to offer. Wake up in the morning and treat yourself with fresh air from the lush green surroundings, then take yourself to the nearby parks that are within a short walking distance to indulge in peace and tranquillity in the middle of the bustling city.
For instance, Richards Avenue Park, Surin Avenue Neighborhood Park, and Aroozoo Park are minutes away by foot – it’s perfect for a short getaway. On top of that, the famous Punggol Park is also in close proximity to the development. It is a tranquil green area with a beautiful 5-hectare pond in the middle.
Families can have joyful picnics under the shady trees, avid cyclists can follow the scenic bicycle tracks, and anglers can hook their catch at the park’s fishing promenades around the pond. With all of this greenery around your home, rest assured that you will never lose touch with nature when you reside at Kovan Melody.
Libraries near Kovan Melody
Book lovers would love to have both Cheng San and Serangoon Public Library nearby. Cheng San Public Library is located on Hougang Avenue 10, 7 minutes drive from Kovan Melody. It is situated within the Hougang Mall and is home to a collection of 178,068 items. One of the highlights of Cheng San Public Library is the art spaces that feature artworks and help to promote art appreciation in the community.
On the other hand, Serangoon Public Library within the NEX shopping mall is a 6-minute drive from Kovan Melody. Housing more than 180,000 items for readers of all age groups, the library has a wide collection of books, magazines, and audio-visual materials. It is also known for its regular board game sessions.
Sports centres near Kovan Melody
Kovan Sports Centre at 60 Hougang Street 21 is within walking distance from the condominium complex. Open daily from 9 am to 10 pm, Kovan Sports Centre offers sports-related team bonding events scaling from the smallest to the largest of crowds.
Other than the specialised futsal tournament management services, it also provides activities such as water soccer, archery tag, laser tag, bubble soccer, dodgeball, touch rugby, and handball.
Moreover, Serangoon Stadium is also near Kovan Melody. Located at 33 Yio Chu Kang Road, the stadium is managed by Sports Singapore and has a seating capacity of 1,200 people.
Places of worship near Kovan Melody
Within a 2-kilometre radius of Kovan Melody, you can find many churches, particularly along Upper Serangoon Road, including St Paul's Church and Bethany Trinity Presbyterian Church. Temples are also in abundance in the area as well, with Chee Tong Temple and Kai Hock Tong Temple located just a kilometre away.
As for mosques, Masjid En-Naeem, Masjid Haji Yusoff Mosque, and Masjid Al-Istiqamah are all within a short drive from Kovan Melody. There are many different places of worship catering to different and multiple religions and beliefs, so it will be easy for you to find yours nearby.
Hospitals near Kovan Melody
There are numerous clinics in the vicinity of Kovan Melody, particularly along Upper Serangoon Road. Residents will be able to seek various types of treatment for emergencies and long-term treatment. Clinics like Khoo Clinic & Surgery can tend to clinical needs, while the nearby Kee Sey Medical Store sells Traditional Chinese Medicine.
If you are looking for a full-fledged hospital, Sengkang General Hospital is also nearby. Located approximately 13 minutes drive from Kovan Melody, it is a public hospital with a capacity of 1000 beds. You can expect general hospital services with community-based care here

