Who’s it suitable for?
Greentops @ Sims Place is a perfect choice if you are looking for:
- Studio apartments or 3-room standard flats
- Public housing with lush landscaping
- Conveniently located home near Kallang and Geylang
- HDB flats near Kallang BTO November 2022
Accessibility
With Aljunied MRT station located just 300 metres away, residents of Greentops can easily travel along the East-West Line (EWL). The station is situated near the junction of Sims Avenue and only one stop from the Paya Lebar Interchange.
You can link to the Circle Line (CCL) at Paya Lebar and easily access any other lines, such as the Downtown Line (DTL) and the Northeast Line (NEL). Alternatively, make use of the bus service to get around Singapore. The nearest bus stop is located just outside the development.
Drivers would also find it convenient to access the Pan Islan Expressways (PIE) and Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressways (KPE), as Greentops is located near the intersection of both. Major roads surrounding the HDB complex, such as Aljunied Road, Sims Ave, and Geylang Road, provide them with top-tier accessibility around the heartland.
Nearby Amenities
Sims Place is close to the Kallang BTO 2022 location along Lorong 1 Geylang. Over the years, the area has had major facelifts, and plans have been made to develop the area even more. Paya Lebar Interchange, for instance, is turning into a commercial centre consisting of office buildings, public spaces, and retail developments.
Other than the office district in Paya Lebar, residents of Greentops @ Sims Place will be privy to a 15-minute drive both to the Central Business District and the Orchard Road Area.
Should they decide to commute by public transport, they would realise that it would only take twenty minutes to get to Raffles Place – very little time would be wasted on the commute!
Shopping Centres Near Greentops @ Sims Place
There are shops along Sims Place and Sims Drive, including several florists, minimarts, technology stores, and a branch of Phoon Huat, which sells baking equipment and ingredients. Rest assured, getting daily necessities is all convenient for Greentops residents.
If you prefer the shopping malls, they are also aplenty in the area. City Plaza and KINEX in Geylang are a short drive away. The malls in the Kallang area, such as Kallang Wave Mall, are nearby.
Orchard Road Shopping District and Bugis are easily accessible via the MRT line. Orchard Road is dotted with all the fancy shopping malls, while Bugis Street is known for having many small stores crammed side by side – truly a great place for bargain hunters!
Hawker Centres Near Greentops @ Sims Place
Next door is Sims Vista Market & Food Centre. It is one of the popular food centres, with a friendly, relaxed, laid-back feel which brings more comfort to your comfort food! There are over 70 food stalls in Sims Vista Hawker Centres, and some must-tries include Dubai Express, Tai Dong Teochew Duck Rice, Hao Qing Xiang AMK 628, and Green Chili Chicken Rice.
Residents @ Sims Place are quite lucky because there are many hawker centres nearby – not only 2 or 3 but over 10 hawker centres can be found within a 3-kilometre radius of the HDB complex. Circuit Road Market and Food Centre is a great source of local, affordable meals.
Those stopping by Circuit Road Food Centre should try out the muah chee, or Singapore's version of mochi. Made with glutinous rice flour and traditionally coated with peanuts, this is a local sweet treat that has been passed down through generations. Cheng Mun Kee's Pig Organ Soup is also a crowd favourite at the hawker centre, as is Kim Hai Fried Hokkien Mee.
Schools Near Greentops @ Sims Place
Geylang Methodist Primary and Secondary School are within walking distance from Greentops @ Sims Place. There are also two primary schools less than one kilometre away.
Working parents with little ones would be glad to know that they only need to cross Aljunied Road and walk a distance to Pu Ti Child Care Centre, where they can easily drop off their children before leaving for work. More childcare centres and kindergartens are a little further away, such as Raffles Montessori (Aljunied).
In addition, with the bus stop located steps away from Greentops and Aljunied MRT, connecting the residents to the East-West line, it is extremely easy for school-going children to find their way around.
Libraries Near Greentops @ Sims Place
Located a kilometre away from Greentops @ Sims Place, Geylang East Public Library is home to a collection of 100,000 publications. The library is the first public library in Singapore to have a special thematic collection on cookery and food-related literature.
There are 2 interest groups in Geylang East Public Library which hold regular meetups for like-minded individuals. The Golden Circle is an English book club for seniors, and Malay in Minutes! is intended for non-Malay speaking adults keen to pick up conversant Malay.
Parks Near Greentops @ Sims Place
Located a short drive from Greentops, you will find the popular Kallang Riverside Park. It is known as the best place to go among water sports enthusiasts. It is also a good place for birdwatching activities, especially in the migratory season from September to March.
On top of that, Geylang Park Connector is also nearby. Situated between Guillemard Road and Tanjong Rhu, the Geylang PC runs along the Geylang River before heading to Marina Reservoir and connecting seamlessly to Gardens by the Bay via Tanjong Rhu Promenade.
On a nice sunny day, take a walk and savour the calm and soothing breeze under the shade of the trees! You can also enjoy birdwatching under the mature canopy en route to one of the most coveted views of the Singapore city skyline.
Places of Worship Near Greentops @ Sims Place
Just across the road from Greentops HDB, there are 4 churches, namely The Free Christian Church of Singapore, Enjoy Church, New Life Community Church, and Harvester Community Church. Several other churches, such as Grace Bethesda Church, Geylang Church of Christ, and New Horizon Church, are within distance of the HDB complex.
The same goes for temples. Within a kilometre radius, there are at least 10 temples, including Taoist, Buddhist, and Hindu temples. The nearest ones are Cheng Kak Si Temple and Shan Fook Tong Temple, and just a short walk away from Greentops.
As for mosques, Masjid Hadi Mohd Salleh, Jamiyah Islamic Centre, and Masjid Khadijah are only a kilometre away. Friday prayer is way more convenient with these mosques located so close to home!
Hospitals Near Greentops @ Sims Place
There is a high density of clinics surrounding Greentops @ Sims Place, which ranges from general practitioners to specialist clinics. The Medical and Aesthetic Clinic is within walking distance of the HDB complex.
If you prefer a full-facility hospital, there are some options as well. Martin St Peter's Hospital, East Shore Hospital, Mount Elizabeth Hospital, Farrer Park Hospital, and Parkway Hospital are all within a 5-kilometre radius of Greentops @ Sims Place.
