Margaret Ville

About Margaret Ville

Peaceful living atmosphere ~ Situated a comfortable distance away from the city centre for easy access while also maintaining a laidback atmosphere. Various layouts with great flexibility ~ 1 - 4 bedroom units available to accommodate residents with various lifestyle needs. Close proximity to MRT ~ Located around a 10-minute walk from Commonwealth MRT and Queenstown MRT Stations along the East West Line. Who’s it suitable for? Margaret Ville condo is a perfect choice for those who look for: Singles and small to medium-sized family housing in Queenstown Condominium development near Holland Village neighbourhood A centrally located home near the Orchard Road and Singapore Botanic Gardens Accessibility Riding on the extensive infrastructure of Queenstown, Margaret Ville condo is well-served by two major roads, Commonwealth Avenue and Queensway Underpass. Sitting on the plot of land next to Queensway Secondary School, Margaret Ville is conveniently connected to other parts of Singapore including Buona Vista, One-North, Alexandra, Holland Village, Orchard, and Pasir Panjang.  Getting to these areas is also convenient via public transport. The nearest station from Margaret Ville is Queenstown MRT Station, located just 600 metres away. Serving East-West Line (EWL), the station is 2 stops away from Buona Vista MRT Station which connects you to the Circle Line (CCL), and 3 stops away from Outram Park MRT station which links to the North-East Line (NEL).  Nearby Amenities Residents of Margaret Ville will find that day-to-day living is very convenient. Everything is within easy reach, from obtaining groceries to daily eats and medical care. The famous Orchard Road Shopping District, with shopping malls such as ION, Ngee Ann City, and Paragon, is also easily accessible by an 8-minute drive down Holland Road.  Moreover, the Buona Vista & One-North research precinct is located just a 6-minute drive on Holland Road in the opposite direction. Being situated close to Holland Village, Margaret Ville’s location offers a vibrant place where you can find almost everything you are looking for. Shopping Centres Near Margaret Ville There are three supermarkets within walking distance from Margaret Ville condo. These include NTUC Fairprice at Stirling Road, NTUC Fairprice at Dawson estate, and Sheng Shiong Hypermarket at Tanglin Halt. If you are looking for more retails, the shopping malls surrounding the area also offer a lot of options! Anchor Point Shopping Centre, Ikea @ Alexandra, Holland Road Shopping Centre, Queensway Shopping Centre, Alexandra Central, and Dawson Place are some of the places you can go to for a shopping spree. There is also the popular Raffles Holland V, located just 2 kilometres away from Margaret Ville. The 5-storey lifestyle shopping mall offers a  curated selection of dining, speciality retail, medical, wellness, banking, and other conveniences.  Situated conveniently along the main road of Holland Avenue and right next to the Holland Village MRT Station, Raffles Holland V has an intimate and suburban ambience that perfectly caters to families and friends who would like to have a great time together.  Here is a list of shopping centres near Margaret Ville: Dawson Place (1.4km) Ikea @ Alexandra (1.7km) Anchorpoint Shopping Centre (1.8km) Alexandra Central Mall (1.9km) Queensway Shopping Centre (1.9km) Holland V (2km) Tanglin Mall (3km) Dining Near Margaret Ville Having Holland Village just a short drive away, you can get anything you want when it comes to food. Whether you are hungry for a hearty dinner or a delicious dessert, Holland Village’s eclectic food offerings are ready to satisfy your appetite.  You might want to start your morning with breakfast at Baker & Cook. Helmed by New Zealand TV personality and celebrity chef Dean Brettschneider, this bakery is known for its artisanal pastries and homemade jams. For coffee and brunch connoisseurs, Craftsmen at 275 Holland Avenue is the perfect cafe for you. Craftsmen offer a wide selection of speciality brews made with quality coffee beans. The delish brunches will have you coming back for more! Celebrate the weekend with a bang at Sunday Folks ice cream parlour and enjoy its wonderful selection of delicious desserts. Crafted using raw natural ingredients and homemade toppings, the waffle is one of the must-tries in this Chip Bee Gardens dessert spot. Moreover, if you are all about organic produce, drop by Taste. Located in the cosy Raffles Holland V shopping mall, this 557-square-metre space houses ten different sections, including a cheese room and a charcuterie.  As for a taste of local fare, visit Holland Drive Market and Food Centre. Located just along Lorong Mambong, this hawker centre serves up a smorgasbord of local dishes, including nasi lemak, chicken rice, and laksa. There are also several other hawker centres nearby such as Commonwealth Crescent Food Centre and Tanglin Halt Food Centre.  Here is a list of hawker centres near Margaret Ville: Tanglin Halt Food Centre (1km) Mei Ling Market & Food Cente (1km) Commonwealth Crescent Market and Food Centre (1.3km) Holland Drive Market and Food Centre (1.9km) Holland Village Market & Food Centre (2km) Alexandra Food Village (2.2km) ABC Brickworks (2.3km) Schools Near Margaret Ville  Margaret Ville location is highly suitable for families with children, for there are a good number of schools in the vicinity. It is located right next to Queensway Secondary School. Within a 2-kilometre radius of the development, you can find CHIJ Primary School (Kellock), Queensway Primary School, and Crescent Girls' School.  On top of that, Tanglin Trust School, Anglo-Chinese School International, Bukit Merah Secondary School, New Town Secondary School, and Anglo-Chinese Junior College are all under a 10-minute drive from Margaret Ville.  Institutions that cater to higher education can be found dotting the area–MDIS UniCampus just across the street at Stirling Road, for example. Within a short drive away, you can also find Singapore Polytechnic, the National University of Singapore (NUS), and the Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT). Parks Near Margaret Ville For nature lovers, the sprawling Botanic Gardens is just a 7-minute drive away from Margaret Ville. As the only historic botanic garden in Singapore and one of few historic landscape gardens on the island, the Botanic Gardens is the most popular park in Singapore.  This UNESCO World Heritage Site has plenty of ground to set up a spot and soak up some nature – it is clearly also one of the best parks to picnic in! Surrounded by trees on all sides, the gentle slope of Palm Valley is the most popular and ideal picnic spot around the garden.  The Botanic Gardens is not the only lush greenery you can find in the area, obviously. Kent Ridge Park is also within a short drive away. it is a historical park where one of the last battles for Singapore was fought during World War II. It is now a great place for a family’s day out, and a perfect place for the history buffs to learn about the heritage of Singapore! Featuring natural vegetation and high biodiversity of wildlife, Kent Ridge Park is also a favourite of nature lovers. On the eastern side of the park towards the valley is a natural pond teeming with turtles and fish.  There is also the Canopy Walk which allows you to get to HortPark via a 280-metres long elevated boardwalk. Get ready to catch some sights of sunbirds, doves, squirrels, lizards, and white-crested laughing thrush along the way. Suppose you are looking for smaller parks for some outdoor activities; here is a list of parks near Margaret Ville: Alexandra Canal Park (400m) Alexandra Queensway Park (950m) Commonwealth Park (1km) Libraries Near Margaret Ville Queenstown Public Library is located 300 metres away from Margaret Ville. A really short walk is all it takes to get there. Covering an area of 3,349 square metres, the library is home to a collection of 248,695 items. These include collections suitable for children, teenagers and adults.  Queenstown Community Library became the first public library in the National Library Board’s network to have its library services put online. It is also the first public library to conduct free monthly movie screenings in 2012.  The library currently holds movie screenings every fortnight, on Saturdays from 4 - 6 pm. Movie titles cover a variety of family-friendly flicks, with icebreaker games played at the start of each screening. Places of Worship Near Margaret Ville Churches, mosques, as well as Buddhist and Hindu temples, can be found near Margaret Ville. The nearest religious building is Majid Muhajidin, located 650 metres away from the development.  The mosque that has been around since 1977 is unique-shaped. Instead of a dome, it has a cuboid-shaped top with semi-oval openings on all four sides. Being one of the mosques in the Central Area, Masjid Muhajidin serves a large number of the community. It can fill up to 3,500 people, while also offering madrasah and kindergarten classes as well as other religious classes on a regular basis. Here is a list of places of worship near Margaret Ville: Masjid Mujahidin (650m) Queenstown Baptist Church (800m) True Way Presbyterian Church (850m) Faith Methodist Church (850m) Free Community Church (1km) Sri Muneeswaran (1km) Tiong Ghee Temple (1.2km) Kwan Yam Theng Buddhist Temple (1.6km) Masjid Hang Jebat (1.8km) Lin Shan Temple (2km) Hospitals Near Magaret Ville There is a medical centre located on the 5th level of Raffles Holland V. It is developed by Asian Healthcare Capital Management, a subsidiary of Raffles Medical Group. The medical centre provides family medicine, health screening, dental, traditional Chinese medicine, specialist services, and radiology services. If you prefer a full-facility hospital, there is Alexandra Hospital located just 2-kilometre away from Margaret Ville. The 326-bedder facility is under the National University Health System (NUHS) and provides one-stop comprehensive care from acute, sub-acute, to rehabilitative settings. Alexandra Hospital is also the first integrated general hospital, where the need for a patient to transfer to another healthcare institution is reduced.