Who is it suitable for?
The Minton is a perfect choice if you are looking for:
- A condominium near Serangoon MRT Station
- Singles' and families’ housing in the Hougang neighbourhood
- Private housing with sophisticated landscape design
- Close proximity to Lorong Halus Industrial Park
- Abundant parks and open spaces nearby
Accessibility
Situated at 14A Hougang Street 11, The Minton offers its residents very convenient access to the public transport network. Going to any part of Singapore is hassle-free with both Serangoon and Kovan MRT Stations located nearby. Serangoon MRT Station itself is an interchange between the North-East Line (NEL) and the Circle Line (CCL).
On the other hand, drivers will be delighted with the easy connections to the Central Expressway (CTE) and Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressways. Those heading to the Orchard Road Shopping District can take the CTE and reach it in around 14 minutes. Exploring all that the fine city of Singapore has to offer is always a breeze from your home at The Minton.
Nearby Amenities
The Minton is located in an area that is mostly residential–you can find Promenade @ Pelikat, Urban Residence, and some other condominiums in the vicinity. However, you can expect numerous shopping malls, trendy restaurants, entertainment options, as well as public amenities, located just minutes away from the development.
On top of that, Lorong Halus Industrial Park is just a few stops by train. It provides residents with new employment opportunities. Lorong Halus Industrial Park is set to be a major employment centre in the North-East region with a specific focus on catering to light and clean industries such as food, lifestyle, and logistics.
Shopping Centres Near The Minton
The Minton is located near the biggest mall in the North-East, NEX. NEX features a comprehensive and electric mix of retail, entertainment, and dining options. The major tenants include Isetan, Cold Storage, FairPrice Xtra, Anytime Fitness, Shaw Theatres, Sephora, H&M, Uniqlo, and many more.
The mall is also home to Serangoon Public Library, while also fully integrated with the Serangoon Bus Interchange and the Serangoon Interchange Station, where the North-East Line and the Circle Line intersect.
Residents of The Minton can get anything they want in this 7-storey shopping mall situated so close to home. If it seems not enough just yet, here is a list of numerous shopping centres near The Minton:
- ICB Shopping Centre (800m)
- Heartland Mall Kovan (1km)
- NEX Shopping Mall (1.3km)
- myVillage (2km)
- Hougang 1 (2.8km)
- Hougang Mall (3.2km)
Hawker Centres Near The Minton
Hougang 105 Hainanese Village Center is a convenient place to shop for fresh seafood, meat, vegetables, and fruits. On top of that, it also offers a wide choice of delicious local food! Located merely a short drive away from The Minton, there are 51 food stalls within the centre.
Several of the must-tries include Braised Duck Rice, Wanton Mee, Teochew Kway Teow Mee, Nasi Lemak, and Bak Kut Teh. Savour their famous Pork Belly rice, Fishball Noodle, and Char Siew Wanton Noodle as well!
Surely, Hougang Hainanese Village Centre is not the only place to go when you are in need of a delicious hawker fix. Here is a list of food centres around The Minton:
- Hougang Hainanese Village Centre (1.2km)
- Kovan 209 Market and Food Centre (1.5km)
- Serangoon 304 Kopi Point (2.2km)
- Serangoon Garden Market and Food Centre (2.7km)
- Chomp Chomp Food Centre (2.8km)
Schools Near The Minton
Located close to the Paya Lebar area, The Minton’s residents have numerous options when it comes to children's education. Several best schools in the East Region are located within the vicinity.
Paya Lebar Methodist Girls’ School, for example, is located within walking distance of the condo. This may come convenient for families who are participating in the primary balloting exercise. Other popular primary schools near The Minton include Maris Stella High School, Yangzheng Primary School, and CHIJ Our Lady of Good Counsel.
Libraries Near The Minton
Located on the rooftop of NEX shopping mall, Serangoon Public Library is easily accessible to The Minton residents as well as commuters passing through Serangoon Interchange Station. Housing more than 180,000 items for readers of all age groups, the library has a wide collection of books, magazines, and audio-visual materials.
Other than nurturing the joy of reading and learning in its community, Serangoon Public Library also houses a board game group meeting once every two months. Visitors are welcomed to participate and play a wide range of exciting board games there!
Parks Near The Minton
The Minton condominium allows its residents to enjoy an abundance of green spaces so close to home. Hougang Avenue 1 Park, for example, is a really good place to hang out with family and friends. The children's playground there will also guarantee that your little ones will have a great time. Other neighbourhood parks close to The Minton are Aroozoo Park, Maplewood Park, and Surin Avenue Neighborhood Park.
On top of that, a short drive away is Punggol Park, a tranquil green area with a beautiful 5-hectare pond in the middle. Families can have joyful picnics under the shady trees, avid cyclists can follow the scenic bicycle tracks, and anglers can hook their catch at the park’s fishing promenades around the pond.
Here is a list of parks within a 3-kilometre radius of The Minton:
- Hougang Avenue 1 Park (1.3km)
- Aroozoo Park (1m)
- Surin Avenue Neighbourhood Park (950m)
- Maplewood Park (550m)
- Richard Avenue Park (1.6km)
- Serangoon Community Park (1.5km)
- Punggol South Park (3km)
Sports Centre Near The Minton
Kovan Sports Centre at 60 Hougang Street 21 is only 1.2 kilometres away from the condominium complex. Open daily from 9 am to 10 pm, Kovan Sports Centre offers sports-related team bonding events scaling from the smallest to the largest of crowds.
Other than the specialized futsal tournament management services, it also provides activities such as water soccer, archery tag, laser tag, bubble soccer, dodgeball, touch rugby, and handball.
Moreover, Serangoon Stadium is also near The Minton. Located at 33 Yio Chu Kang Road, the stadium is managed by Sports Singapore and has a seating capacity of 1,200 people.
Places of Worship Near The Minton
The People's Bible Church is located just across the road from The Minton. Sunday services would be so much more convenient, it is almost like you never leave the condominium complex. First started in the 1960s, The People's Bible Church now has a membership of around 500 people, comprising both young and old.
You can find at least 5 churches, 6 temples, and a mosque within a kilometre radius of the development. Here is a list of other places of worship near The Minton:
- The People's Bible Church (140m)
- Chin Fook Temple (400m)
- Kancanarama Buddhist Temple (600m)
- Lian Chee Kek Buddhist Temple (750m)
- Paya Lebar Methodist Church (750m)
- Masjid Haji Yusoff Mosque (800km)
- Nam Ann Siang Theon (800m)
- Bethany Trinity Presbyterian Church (800km)
- Living Streams Christian Church (850m)
- Hougang Tao Mu Temple (850m)
- Tao Mu Kung Temple (850m)
- Bethesda Serangoon Church (850km)
Hospitals Near The Minton
The nearest full-facility hospitals from The Minton are Bright Vision Hospital (3km), Mount Alvernia Hospital (6.6km), and Tan Tock Seng Hospital (7.3km). While these hospitals are considered a little bit too far, you can still find several medical clinics near The Minton which are way more accessible.
Here is a list of medical facilities near The Minton:
- Sterling Clinic & Surgery (800m)
- Drs Lim & Chan Clinic (800m)
