Who’s it for?
The Arte is a perfect choice if you are:
- Looking for family housing in the Toa Payoh neighbourhood
- Parents looking for top educational institutions for young children nearby
- An outdoor lover excited to have MacRitchie Reservoir Park just a short drive away
- Glad to have many shopping centres around your home
Accessibility
There is a number of public transportation close to The Arte that residents can make use of. The nearest MRT station is either Toa Payoh or Novena MRT Stations - both are approximately 1.4 kilometres away from the condominium complex. However, you can easily hop on a bus with the nearest bus stop located at Jalan Dusun. It brings you to the MRT stations or straight to the places you want to be. The Arte is accessible via the nearby Pan Island Expressway (PIE) and Central Expressway (CTE) which leads to all parts of Singapore. Ideally located near the city fringe, Orchard Road and the CBD can be easily accessed from The Arte via Balestier Road, Central Expressway, and Chancery Lane in 10 to 15 minutes.
Nearby Amenities
With its dual exit to Thomson Road and Balestier Road, The Arte provides easy access to amenities along Balestier Road, Toa Payoh, Novena Square, United Square, and many other places. There are many shops close to the condominium development which would ease the process for residents to get anything they need.
Schools Near The Arte
The Arte is within close proximity to good schools like CHIJ Toa Payoh, SJI Institute, Anglo Chinese School, and many others. Parents will not find any problems searching for the best school for their children. Within a 3-kilometre radius, there are at least 15 schools including primary, secondary, and international schools.
Here is a list of schools near The Arte:
- CHIJ Primary Toa Payoh (1.1km)
- CHIJ Secondary School (1.1km)
- San Yu Adventist School (1.4km)
- St Joseph's Institution Junior (1.9km)
- EtonHouse International School (2km)
- Kheng Cheng School (2.1km)
- Lighthouse School (2.2km)
- Northlight School (2.3km)
- Hong Wen School (2.3km)
- Anglo-Chinese School Primary (2.6km)
- Pei Chun Public School (2.9km)
- Farrer Park Primary School (2.9km)
- First Toa Payoh Primary School (3km)
- Marymount Convent School (3km)
- Bendemeer Secondary School (3.2km)
- SJI International School (3.3km)
Shopping Centres Near The Arte
The 2-storey Zhongshan Mall is within walking distance from The Arte. The 35 units of retail stores & F&B outlets comprises of NTUC Finest supermarket as an anchor tenant at level 2 and 7-Eleven convenience store at level 1, with a variety of dining selection such as ThaiExpress, Noodle Thai Kitchen, Unforgettable Chinese Restaurant, ToastBox, Subway and Food Fair Food Court. Other tenants include BreadTalk, LiHO, The Dancing Elephant Ice Cream, De Pacific Dental Group, Qian Jin TCM, Guardian, and many others.
If you are looking for more retail shops, The Arte is surrounded by many other shopping malls. Here is a list of malls within a 2-kilometre radius from The Arte:
- Zhongshan Mall (750m)
- Square 2 (1.3km)
- Royal Square Novena (1.4km)
- Velocity @ Novena (1.5km)
- Toa Payoh Mall (1.8km)
- Goldhill Plaza Mall (1.8km)
- United Square Shopping Mall (1.8km)
Hawker Centres Near The Arte
When it comes to food, The Arte residents have many options on their list. Numerous hawker centres can be found nearby, and some of them are even the best ones you can find in town. Toa Payoh Lorong 5 Food Centre, for example, has many great stalls and lots of tasty, delicious food at reasonably low prices. It also has international stalls which serve Thai and Japanese dishes. While the food centre is smaller compared to others, it is still one of the people’s favourites. When you are around, do not forget to try out their tasty Hokkien prawn noodles, fish soup, and fishball noodles.
Here is a list of food centres near The Arte:
- Balestier Market (1km)
- Whampoa Food Centre (1.7km)
- Toa Payoh West Market & Food Centre (1.7km)
- Whampoa Terminal Cafeteria (2km)
- Wong Poh Kopitiam (2.1km)
- Pek Kio Market & Food Centre (2.1km)
- Toa Payoh Lorong 4 Food Centre (2.1km)
- Toa Payoh Lorong 5 Food Centre (2.3km)
- Toa Payoh Lorong 4 Blk 93 Market and Hawker Centre (2.3km)
Parks Near The Arte
Nature lovers would be thrilled to find MacRitchie Reservoir Park just a short drive away from The Arte. With myriad attractions, the nature reserve is a playground for anyone who has a thing for greenery. Anchored by Singapore’s largest reservoir, it is also a popular destination for water sports enthusiasts. If you’ve ever wanted to enjoy the tranquillity of walking above lush green foliage, you will get your chance at the Treetop Walks, a 250-metre, free-standing suspension bridge spanning the two highest points within MacRitchie.
If you are not really a fan of heights, take an exhilarating walk around the 11-kilometre nature trail loop known as MacRitchie Trails, located within the tropical rainforest of Central Catchment Nature Reserve. You will likely bump into long-tailed macaque monkeys, squirrels, monitor lizards, and even flying lemurs. Other than this nature reserve, you can pick one of the nearby parks when you simply want to do some outdoor activities. Here is a list of neighbourhood parks near The Arte:
- Zhongshan Park (800m)
- Novena Rise Park (1km)
- Novena Park (1.2km)
- Toa Payoh Town Park (1.5km)
Libraries Near The Arte
The public library is located merely 1.8 kilometres away from The Arte. Toa Payoh Public Library is 3-storey high and covers a floor area of 4,125 square metres. It has a collection of more than 240,000 print and non-print items that include books, periodicals, and audiovisual materials. On top of that, the eReader loan service allows library users to borrow Sony eReaders and download their favourite ebooks from OverDrive. Toa Payoh Public Library is also a home for Writing the City Writers’ Group, a community of writers committed to the craft of writing. The monthly workshops offer participants writing exercises, guest lectures, and exposure to literature from both established and emerging writers.
Places of Worship Near The Arte
Located next to The Arte is the Buddhist temple Wat Sangkharatanarama. Two more temples can be found within a 700-metre radius from the condo. Churches and mosques are also available within the vicinity, making it easy for residents of The Arte when they are looking for places for worship. Here is a list of temples, mosques, and churches in Toa Payoh around the condominium complex:
- Wat Sangkharatanarama (260m)
- Balestier Temple (650km)
- Kuan Im Tng Temple Balestier (700m)
- Toa Payoh Methodist Church (1.4km)
- RiverPlace Church (1.6km)
- Moulmein Church of Christ (1.6km)
- Revival Centre Church (1.6km)
- Masjid Abdul-Hamid Kampung Pasiran (1.6km)
- Masjid Hajjah Rahimabi Kebun Limau (1.8km)
- The Church of Singapore (2km)
Hospitals Near The Arte
When it comes to healthcare, The Arte is very much convenient with three full-facility hospitals located within a 2-kilometre radius. Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, and Thomson Medical Centre can be counted on if you ever encounter any emergency situations because they are open 24 hours a day. However, if you prefer smaller medical clinics to treat your health conditions, there are several clinics nearby. Here is a list of medical facilities near The Arte:
- Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital (1.3km)
- Tan Tock Seng Hospital (1.3km)
- K C Yeo Clinic & Surgery (1.3km)
- Tham Clinic (1.6km)
- Thomson Medical Centre (1.7km)
- Whampoa Clinic (1.9km)
