Who’s it suitable for?
The Colonnade is a perfect choice for those looking for:
- Condominium in River Valley
- Various unit layouts, including penthouses
- Lush landscaping around the development
- Proximity to Orchard Road
Located along Grange Road, The Colonnade is a fascinating development designed by renowned New York-based architect, Paul Rudolph. Expansive matured tropical gardens surround the grounds – a tree-lined driveway leads to an impressive and welcoming entrance. The Colonnade was completed in 1986 with a total of 90 units, ranging from 2 to 4-bedroom apartments and penthouses.
Each apartment at The Colonnade offers residents a unique bungalow living experience defined by its large, expansive space, lofty ceilings and generous balconies. The extensive 4-acre grounds feature an excellent range of recreational facilities, such as a swimming pool, BBQ deck, children’s playground, gym and tennis courts.
Accessibility
Being a property near Orchard Boulevard MRT Station, The Colonnade offers its residents easy access to Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL). The station is located at the junction of Orchard Boulevard and Grange Road, approximately 800 metres away from The Colonnade condominium. Orchard Boulevard MRT is one of the new stations along TEL Phase 3. A total of 11 new stations run from Stevens through Orchard and Outram Park to Gardens by the Bay.
Driving to the CBD area takes about 14 minutes via Havelock Road, while Orchard Road Shopping District, which is just around the corner, is a 5-minute drive away.
Nearby Amenities
The Colonnade’s central location is within walking distance of Singapore’s prime shopping belt, Orchard Road and popular lifestyle destination, Great World City. Residents are also a heartbeat away from the vibrant restaurant and bar scene of Tanglin and Dempsey.
Moreover, this condominium is also conveniently close to International schools and only a 10-minute drive to the Central Business District.
Shopping Malls Near The Colonnade
Orchard Road is famous worldwide as an iconic shopping street in Singapore. Shopping malls line both sides of the road, one near the other, making it possible for shoppers to spend the whole day exploring all the best that Singapore’s malls have to offer.
Among the people’s favourites, The Paragon, is only 1.4 kilometres away from The Colonnade – in fact, you can reach any shopping mall in Orchard Road within a 2-kilometre radius of the condominium.
Here is a list of shopping malls near The Colonnade:
- Wheelock Place (1km)
- Tanglin Mall (1km)
- Far East Shopping Centre (1.1km)
- Forum The Shopping Mall (1.3km)
- Wisma Atria (1.3km)
- Knightsbridge (1.3km)
- Takashimaya Shopping Centre (1.3km)
- Tanglin Shopping Centre (1.3km)
- Valley Point (1.3km)
- 313@somerset (1.4km)
- Paragon Shopping Centre (1.4km)
- Orchard Shopping Centre (1.5km)
- Orchard Central (1.5km)
- Midpoint Orchard (1.6km)
- The Centrepoint (1.8km)
- Concorde Shopping Centre (1.8km)
- Lucky Plaza (2km)
Hawker Centres Near The Colonnade
While you have endless dining options along Orchard Road, you will also be in close proximity to several hawker centres that are popular with local food. The nearest hawker centre from The Colonnade is Zion Riverside Food Centre.
Also known as Zion Road Hawker Centre, it is among the smallest hawker centres in Singapore. However, its offerings definitely do not pale in comparison to any other famous ones. You will easily spot the longest queue at No. 18 Zion Road Fried Kway Teow – the stall that sells Char Kway Teow fried-to-order in varying sizes.
Other hawker centres nearby, including Havelock Road Food Centre which draws crowds for their incredible laksa with cockles. Here is a list of hawker centres near The Colonnade:
- Zion Riverside Food Centre (1.2km)
- Lucky Food Centre (1.9km)
- Beo Crescent Market & Food Centre (2km)
- Havelock Road Cooked Food Centre (2km)
Schools Near The Colonnade
If you plan to enrol your children in international schools, the neighbourhood has several options. One of the popular choices among families is the EtonHouse International School. Its prime location in the heart of the city, close to residential areas, means less travelling time, and more time left for learning. EtonHouse Orchard offers a primary to secondary and high school programme for students aged 5 to 18.
Here is a list of schools near The Colonnade within a 2-kilometre radius:
- Little Raindrops Kindergarten (550m)
- Finnish Supplementary School (1.2km)
- EtonHouse International School (1.4km)
- Dynamics International School (1.4km)
- Kindernomics School (1.4km)
- Brainy Child Montessori (1.8km)
- River Valley Primary School (1.8km)
- Alexandra Primary School (1.9km)
- Bilingvi Russian School (2km)
Park Near The Colonnade
When you need a touch of nature, Istana Park can be a good place to have an excellent picnic! Located a short drive from The Colonnade, Istana Park is spread over 1.3 hectares of parkland.
It has stone benches, open grass areas, picnic amenities, and a playground. The park also provides places for health and well-being open to people of all ages. The most unique thing is it provides a vantage point to view the monthly changing of guards ceremony at the Istana.
The famous Fort Canning Park is also close to The Colonnade condominium. Other than greenery, it is a perfect destination for any history buff. The park will tell you the story of Singapore's evolution, from an entrepot trading post to an international maritime centre.
Moreover, the UNESCO Botanic Gardens is also a short drive away from The Colonnade! Here is a list of parks near the condominium complex:
- Orchard Fountain Corner (1.5km)
- Somerset Park (1.6km)
- Penang Road Open Space (1.7km)
- Istana Park (2km)
- Botanic Gardens (2km)
- Fort Canning Park (2.4km)
- Jubilee Park (2.6km)
Places of Worship Near The Colonnade
The only mosque on Orchard Road, Masjid Al-Falah, is a short drive away from The Colonnade. The mosque serves its congregation hailing from a colourful background of various ethnicities. Masjid Istiqamah, located within the KBRI Indonesia complex, is also nearby.
Several churches and temples are also easily found in the vicinity. Here is a list of religious buildings near The Colonnade:
- Zion Full Gospel Church (600m)
- Church of St. Bernadette (950m)
- His Family Chruch (1km)
- Kay Poh Road Baptist Church (1km)
- Masjid Istiqamah (1.3km)
- Bethany Church (1.3km)
- My Saviour's Church (1.8km)
- Sian Teck Tng Vegetarian Convent (1.8km)
- Tong Sian Tgn Temple (1.8km)
- The Singapore Buddhist Lodge (1.8km)
- Masjid Al-Falah (1.9km)
- Hock Teck Tong Temple (2km)
- Nanyang Sacred Union (2km)
- Giok Hong Tian Temple (2km)
Hospitals Near The Colonnade
In terms of health emergencies, there are two full-facility hospitals near The Colonnade – Mount Elizabeth Hospital and Gleneagles Hospital. Both hospitals provide a wide range of medical services and surgical treatment. However, if you prefer smaller medical facilities, nearby clinics include The Myopia Clinic (900m) and The Ming Clinic (950m).
