Who’s it suitable for?
The Anchorage condo is a perfect choice for those who look for:
- A freehold condominium in Queenstown
- Convenient location right next to Anchorpoint Shopping Centre
- Proximity to Queenstown MRT Station (650m)
Accessibility
A strong advantage of The Anchorage condo, beside the shopping mall next door, is its proximity to Queenstown MRT Station. Take a quick walk via Stirling Road and you’ll get to the station where the East-West Line (EWL) is accessible. Queenstown is only two stops from Buona Vista MRT station, an interchange for the EWL and the Circle Line (CCL). Moreover, you can access the North-East Line (NEL) at Outram Park MRT Station, 3 stops in the opposite direction.
For private transport, The Anchorage is near the Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) and is well-served by two major roads, Commonwealth Avenue and Queensway Underpass. It provides residents with great connectivity to the East and West side. Buona Vista, One-North, Alexandra, Holland Village, Orchard, and Pasir Panjang are a quick drive away from home.
Nearby Amenities
Residents of The Anchorage will find that day-to-day living is very convenient. Everything is within easy reach, from obtaining groceries to daily eats and medical care. Moreover, the Buona Vista & One-North research precincts are also located nearby.
Shopping Centres Near The Anchorage
If the Anchorpoint Shopping Centre located next door isn’t enough, there’s also Queensway Shopping Centre which is also a short walk from home. It is a great destination for bargain hunters. This shopping centre is renowned for its many sporting goods stores and with good reason. Shoppers could get good quality shoes from well-known brands such as Nike and Adidas at low prices at these stores. For something even fancier, take a short drive to the famous Orchard Road Shopping District, where you can find shopping malls such as ION, Ngee Ann City, and Paragon.
Dining Near The Anchorage
Queenstown has quite an impressive selection of good eats. Located along Commonwealth Crescent, Two Chefs Eating Place is a Zi Char outlet that serves some of the best Chinese cuisines in the area. With its expansive menu, it is recommended for family dinners, as both adults and children will find dishes to suit their palate.
Affordable foreign cuisine can also be found at Salute Kopitiam, along Bukit Merah Lane 1. Unlike other kopitiams or coffee shops, Salute Kopitiam is targeted at a younger crowd, with modern decorations and a general hipster vibe.
If you are looking for some hawker favourites, there are several hawker centres around The Anchorage condo. The nearest one is Mei Ling Market & Food Centre, which houses more than 40 stalls, including Shi Hui Yuan Hor Fun Specialty – an award-winning hawker stall that draws a long queue of diners daily.
Schools Near The Anchorage
Numerous schools of all levels surround The Anchorage. Within a 2-kilometre radius, you can find primary, secondary, and even international schools. While international schools like Melbourne Specialist International School can be a great option for those who prefer a multicultural environment, Queenstown Primary School has something similar to offer.
This public school in Queenstown, formed through a merger of Mei Chin, Tanglin, and the old Queenstown Primary School, covers more than 30 nationalities. With the school being within a kilometre radius of the development, you’ll get a higher chance in the balloting exercise.
Libraries Near The Anchorage
The library is also nearby. This can be a unique selling point for book lovers out there! Not just a usual library, Queenstown Public Library also offers numerous interesting programmes such as the Community in Bloom project and regular movie screenings. The library is home to a collection of about 248,695 items, which are suitable for children, teenagers, and adults in both fiction and non-fiction.
Parks Near The Anchorage
Alexandra Canal Linear Park, one of the nearby parks, features a vast array of fitness equipment for children and adults. There is a skating corner where you can watch avid skaters practising their tricks daily. Alexandra Canal Linear Park is also a park connector linking Commonwealth Ave to Tanglin Road, thus offering you seamless connectivity along with its abundant greenery. Other parks located close to The Anchorage include Alexandra Hill East Neighbourhood Park and Leng Kee Park.
Places of Worship Near The Anchorage
It is quite easy to find a place of worship around The Anchorage condo. Churches, mosques, and temples, including Buddhist, Taoist, and Hindu temples, are within a 2-kilometre radius of the development. One of the nearest religious buildings is Queenstown Baptist Church, which has served the community since the 1950s. It is a family church with services intended for children, adults, and the elderly.
Here is a list of places of worship near The Anchorage:
- Queenstown Baptist Church
- Tiong Ghee Temple
- Kwan Yam Theng Buddhist Temple
- Masjid Mujahidin
- Lin Shan Temple
- Church of God Singapore
- Immanuel Christian Church
- Masjid Jamek Queenstown
- Grace Assembly of God Tanglin
- Sri Muneeswaran Temple
- Zhen Ren Gong Temple
Hospitals Near The Anchorage
If you prefer a full-facility hospital for healthcare, head to the nearby Alexandra Hospital. Open 24 hours a day, it is the first Integrated General Hospital in Singapore. You can expect one-stop comprehensive medical care from acute, and subacute to rehabilitative settings in Alexandra Hospital.
Alternatively, Queenstown Polyclinic is also easily accessible from The Anchorage. Many clinics in the neighbourhood have different specialisations, including general practitioners, dental clinics, and dialysis centres. Accordingly, there are a couple of clinics near The Anchorage such as Alexandra Family Clinic & Surgery and Teng Clinic.
