Who’s it suitable for?
The Crest condominium (TOP 2018) is a perfect choice for those who want:
- A 99-year leasehold condominium in Bukit Merah
- Various unit layouts, including penthouses
- Proximity to the CBD area
- Lush greenery around the development
- Many schools nearby
The Crest is a condominium located along Prince Charles Crescent in District 10, it merges residents’ modern contemporary lifestyle with luxury and tranquillity. The Crest consists of 496 exclusive residential units with various mixes of 1-4 bedrooms apartments and penthouses. The condo is developed by the reputable Wing Tai Asia and is sure to leave residents in awe with its beautiful architecture designed by renowned architect, Toyo Ito & Associates.
Facilities at The Crest
Residents will never run out of things to do in The Crest, as the Bukit Merah condo has ample lavish facilities. Spend a cool afternoon indulging in the appealing blue waters of the various pools that string through the vessel of The Crest. Shortly after, entertain yourself with the multitude of facilities at The Crest Club. Savour every moment of dusk with a dinner by the water at the Grill and Dine Terrace, an intimate enclave that is a perfect viewpoint to watch the world go by.
If not, choose to spend time utilising one of The Crest’s many other facilities, including the sky gym with a stretch and relax terrace, the theatrette suite, and the numerous gardens that make the sky sanctuaries. On top of its breathtaking urbanised architecture, The Crest is engulfed with the lush sights of botanicals. The development itself is home to over 30 varieties of vibrant greenery.
Accessibility
Other than the multiple bus routes serving the area, residents can make use of the nearby Redhill MRT on the East-West Line (EWL). If you’ve got a vehicle, you will appreciate the proximity to 2 major expressways: the Ayer Rajah Expressway and Central Expressway – just a few minutes to the south, the expressways lead you quickly toward the rest of Singapore whether for work or recreation.
Nearby amenities
The Crest condominium rests in a serene neighbourhood that is regarded for its green and breeze, an environment to truly savour in the bustling city of Singapore. Everything is also within easy reach. From shopping and dining to entertainment and education, the locale has it all covered. On top of that, never burst through the doors late for another corporate meeting. In less than 10 minutes of driving, you’ll be able to reach the bustling CBD and Downtown Core areas.
Shopping centres near The Crest
Approximately 5 minutes by vehicle, head to Singapore’s iconic Queensway Shopping Centre for the best speciality stores, mainly housing sporting goods, printing services, and craft stores like leatherworking. As for general shopping needs, residents can take a short walk to Valley Point, which is a cosy neighbourhood shopping centre. A quick bus ride can also take you to numerous popular malls, such as Tiong Bahru Plaza, Great World City, and Vivocity.
Hawker centres near The Crest
Redhill Market offers residents plenty of options for yummy and affordable food! The stalls here often generate long queues for its piping hot Singaporean food, Chicken Rice, and Satay Bee Hoon. For more iconic hawker fare, Alexandra Village Food Centre is around a 5-minute drive away from The Crest, and it is also accessible with several bus services along Alexandra Road.
Schools near The Crest
The Crest is close to several well-known schools. There are at least 7 primary schools within a 1-2 km radius of the condo, providing residents with options when it comes to the primary balloting exercise. Here is the list of primary schools which might be important for parents planning for their children’s education:
- Alexandra Primary School
- Zhangde Primary School
- Gan Eng Seng School
- Crescent Girls’ School
- Queenstown Primary School
- Radin Mas Primary School
- River Valley Primary School
Parks near The Crest
Popular parks nearby include Tiong Bahru Park and Pearl’s Hill City Park. Tiong Bahru Park is suitable for simple outdoor activities such as jogging, or just relaxing on the benches under the shade of mature trees. If you want to go somewhere quieter, head to Pearl’s Hill City Park. It is a hidden oasis of peace and tranquillity, tucked away in the corner of Chinatown. The park is a great place to take a brief respite from the hustle and bustle of city life.
You can find several other neighbourhood parks which are even closer to home, such as Leng Kee Park, Alexandra Hill East Neighbourhood Park, and Alexandra Canal Linear Park. On top of that, at the foot of The Crest lies an extensive park connector network that stretches towards different parts of the island. The Henderson Park Connector, for example, links a 10km nature trail that joins Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah Hill Park, Hort Park, Kent Ridge Park, and Labrador Nature Reserve.
Libraries near The Crest
Residents who frequent the library would love that Queenstown Public Library is within a short distance from The Crest. Queenstown Public Library has a collection size of about 248,695 books, magazines, and audio-visual items. These include collections suitable for children, teenagers, and adults in both fiction and non-fiction.
Not just a usual library, Queenstown Public Library also houses numerous interesting programmes that include the Community in Bloom project, movie screenings, and heritage trails.
Places of worship Near The Crest
Muslims can easily find nearby mosques. The nearest one, Masjid Jamiyah Ar Rabitah, is a short walk from The Crest condominium. Masjid Jamek Queenstown and Masjid Kampong Delta are also within walking distance. Say goodbye to traffic during Friday prayer time as you can easily walk to the mosque!
Church of God Singapore, Immanuel Christian Church, and My Saviour's Church are among the nearest churches. As for temples, you can find them dotting the area near Tiong Bahru – Hock Teck Tong Temple, Giok Hong Tian Temple, and Zhen Ren Gong Temple, for instance.
Hospitals near The Crest
Residents should not worry about getting any medical assistance because Singapore General Hospital (SGH) is located only 2km away from The Crest. The largest and oldest hospital in Singapore, SGH is an academic health science centre and tertiary referral hospital run by SingHealth.
Located within the complex, there is Outram Community Hospital which functions as a supplementary rehabilitation hospital to SGH for newly-discharged patients. Outram Polyclinic, on the other hand, takes the role of complementing outpatient care.
