Who’s it suitable for?
One North Residences is a perfect housing development if you are looking for:
- A leasehold condominium in Queenstown
- Centrally located home with a myriad of amenities nearby
- Quick access to One North and Buona Vista MRT stations
- Popular schools in Queenstown
Accessibility
One North Residences is about a 5-minute walk to One North and Buona Vista MRT Stations. Being connected to the East-West Line (EWL) and the Circle Line (CCL), residents can easily travel to areas like the CBD, Bugis, Jurong East, Changi Airport, Holland Village, and Paya Lebar via the MRT lines.
For those who drive, One North Residences is approximately a 4-minute drive to the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE), where residents can conveniently make their way to the city centre. The development is also a short drive to major roads like Commonwealth Ave West and Queensway. It will take about 13 minutes to drive to the CBD and less than an hour to drive to Changi Airport.
Nearby Amenities
One North Residences (TOP: 2009) remains a popular development despite its age, thanks to the quick access to the MRT stations. Located along One-North Gateway, this Queenstown condominium offers convenient living where everything is within easy reach.
Job-wise, the Buona Vista & One-North research precinct located within proximity will cut short the commutes that professionals have to face daily. The Rochester Commons, around an 8-minute walk away, provides a workspace and learning environment integrated into one campus.
Schools Near One North Residences
One North Residences attracts families with children because of its proximity to several popular schools. For those participating in the primary school balloting exercise, the development is within a 1km radius of Fairfield Methodist School (Primary) and New Town Primary. Henry Park Primary and Queenstown Primary can also be found nearby.
As for secondary schools and tertiary education, One North Residences is within a 10-minute drive to Anglo-Chinese School (Independent), Anglo-Chinese Junior College, Fairfield Methodist School (Secondary), Nan Hua High School, Queensway Secondary School, and NUS High School of Math and Science and School of Science and Technology.
Several international schools are also near the development, such as Tanglin Trust School, UWC Southeast Asia (Dover Campus), ACS International, and Dover Court International School.
Shopping and Dining Near One North Residences
There are several shopping malls and plenty of eateries in the vicinity. From One North Residences, you can walk to The Star Vista, Rochester Mall, and The Metropolis. The Rochester Park area has several well-known restaurants like Les Bouchons, Gary's, and Legendary Hong Kong.
Residents can also head to the business areas around one-north for a variety of cuisines. These include spots like Fusionopolis, Biopolis and Galaxis, which have eateries catering to the working crowd. For instance, Timbre+ is a cool food centre with live music. Some notable stalls are Burgs by Project Warung, Wong Kee Wanton Noodles, Iskina Cebu and Dancing Crab Shack.
Those looking for weekend hangout spots can head to the Wessex Estate, with eateries like Gateaux & Gaiete, Colbar, and Under Der Linden. One North Residences is also around a 6-minute drive to Holland Village, a well-known destination for dining and nightlife. Some popular joints here are Tiong Bahru Bakery, Sunday Folks, La Nonna, Original Sin and Wala Wala.
Fancy a traditional hawker centre? Head to the Holland Village Market & Food Centre, 20 Ghim Moh Road Market & Food Centre, or Commonwealth Crescent Market & Food Centre – all within a 10-minute drive from One North Residences.
Parks Near One North Residences
Residents can enjoy some greenery as the development is located next to one-north Park. For more lush greenery, nature enthusiasts can take an 8-minute drive to Kent Ridge Park. From there, you can soak in the greenery of the canopy walk or start their hike on the Southern Ridges Trail. The trail starts at Kent Ridge Park and goes through Hort Park, Telok Blangah Park, Henderson Waves, Mount Faber Park, and Labrador Nature Reserve.
Libraries Near One North Residences
Queenstown Public Library is located a 10-minute drive from One North Residences. Covering an area of 3,349 square metres, the library is home to a collection of 248,695 items. It is also the first public library in the National Library Board’s network to have its library services put online.
Queenstown Public Library 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 One North Residences
Along Dover Road nearby, you can find several churches such as Aldersgate Methodist Church, Living Waters Methodist Church, Ebenezer Church, and Shalom Baptist Church – some churches are within walking distance from the One North condo.
Within a 10-minute drive, there are at least 6 mosques, namely Masjid Mujahidin, Surau Ghim Moh, Masjid Al-Huda, Masjid Darussalam, Masjid Hussain Sulaiman, and Masjid Tentera Diraja. You can also find at least 3 temples, including Sri Muneeswaran Temple, Tan Kong Tian Temple, and Wu Tai Shan Temple.
Hospitals Near One North Residences
There is a medical centre located on the 5th level of Raffles Holland V – approximately a 6-minute drive from One North Residences. 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. Suppose you would like to find the nearest clinic instead, head to Kee Clinic or HealthLink Family Clinic & Surgery.
If you prefer a full-facility hospital, take an 8-minute drive to National University Hospital (NUH) in Kent Ridge. It is the only public and not-for-profit hospital in Singapore to offer a comprehensive suite of specialist care for adults, women and children, as well as a paediatric kidney and liver transplant programme.
