Nestled along the Alexandra canal in a city fringe district is Principal Garden (District 3). Expected to TOP in 2019, the 99-year leasehold condominium is developed by UOL Venture Investments Pte Ltd. The development consists of five 24-storey towers, with a total of 663 units ranging from one to five bedrooms. It is also a full-suite condominium, with a 50-metre lap pool, jacuzzi, yoga room, and gym. In addition, the towers are built with a north-south orientation to minimise heat gain. Shopping Principal Garden is serviced by Valleypoint, a three-minute drive from the residence. Frequented by residents in the area, it has various F&B outlets and services to cater to their needs; this includes a laundromat, supermarket, gym, and an enrichment centre. Other neighbouring malls include Tiong Bahru Plaza (eight-minute drive) and Great World City (six-minute drive).
Alternatively, the Orchard Road shopping belt is a mere eight-minute drive away and boasts a plethora of retail, entertainment and dining options.
Recreational Facilities Whether rain or shine, there will always be something to do in the area. Principal Garden sits amongst many parks and recreational facilities; the Alexandra Park Connector is a short walk away, where residents can cycle or jog while enjoying views of the river. Slightly further is Dempsey Hill, where residents can follow various trails and discover the heritage charm of Dempsey. For residents who prefer a more laid back afternoon, they can also catch a drink and desserts at the numerous restaurants and bars at Dempsey Hill. Other parks and gardens in the vicinity include the Singapore Botanic Gardens (six-minute drive), Hort Park, and Southern Ridges.
Transport & Accessibility Serviced by Redhill MRT station (nine-minute walk), residents will enjoy connectivity to the North-South Line, which runs through major areas like Marina Bay, Raffles Place, and Orchard. Therefore, they can expect to benefit from short commutes to the Central Business District and city centre. Tiong Bahru MRT station is also within walking distance from the residence. For residents who drive, Principal Garden is located near major roads and expressways. Via Havelock Road, travelling to Orchard, CBD, Marina Bay and the Southern Waterfront City will take just ten minutes. Connection to the East Coast Parkway (ECP) enables residents to reach Changi Airport in half an hour. Schools Pre-Schools:Superland Montessori, EtonHouse Pre-School Robertson Walk, MindChamps @ Liang Court, Bright Juniors @ Bukit Purmei, Mulberry Learning Centre @ Tanjong Pagar. Primary Schools: Alexandra Primary School, Gan Eng Seng Primary School, Blangah Rise Primary School, Radin Mas Primary School, Zhangde Primary School, CHIJ (Kellock). Secondary Schools:Crescent Girls' School, Gan Eng Seng School, Henderson Secondary School, Queenstown Secondary School, Bukit Merah Secondary School, CHIJ St. Theresa's Convent. Special Education Schools: APSN Tanglin School, Learning Needs Centre. Tertiary Institutions: National University of Singapore, Catholic Junior College, Anglo Chinese Junior College, Singapore Polytechnic. International Schools: ISS, International Baccalaureate Organisation.
