Who’s it suitable for?
Natura Loft is an HDB development, perfect for those who look for:
- Rare HDB in Bishan with condo-like features
- Small to medium-sized family living
- Panoramic view and central locations
- Comprehensive amenities
- Numerous well-known schools nearby
Accessibility
Being situated in a quiet neighbourhood, Natura Loft still offers the best connectivity for public transportation. An approximately 10-minute walk (or a quick bus ride) will bring you to Bishan MRT Station. It is an underground interchange station along the North-South Line (NSL) and Circle Line (CCL).
The North-East Line (NEL) is accessible at Serangoon MRT, just two stations away from Bishan. Meanwhile, two stops in the opposite direction is Caldecott MRT Station, where you can access the Thomson-East Coast Line (TEL). Besides the MRT lines, bus services are offered from Bishan Bus Interchange, connecting residents to other parts of the estate.
Drivers would also find it convenient to have several expressways and major roads nearby. From Natura Loft, it only takes approximately 15 minutes to get to Orchard Shopping District and 19 minutes to the CBD via the Central Expressway (CTE).
Nearby Amenities
Natura Loft residents will enjoy abundant amenities located within close proximity of the HDB complex. Several shopping centres and well-known educational institutions such as Catholic High School, Townsville Primary School, and Teck Ghee Primary School are within walking distance.
Shopping Centres Near Natura Loft
When it comes to grocery shopping, there is sheltered and direct access to a 24-hour NTUC FairPrice located next door. Moreover, Bishan North Shopping Mall is located right beside the FairPrice supermarket.
Though it is non-air conditioned, the mall has many shops, and it really serves the same purpose as a regular shopping mall – with lower prices, of course! Besides just a mall, Bishan North Shopping Mall also features a wet market and a hawker centre.
If you wouldn’t mind going further, there’s Junction 8 located in Bishan Town Centre. It is a one-stop shopping, dining, and entertainment destination comprising 5 retail floors. The key tenants here include FairPrice Finest, BHG Department Store, Best Denki, Food Junction and Golden Village. Do however check the mall’s respective website to get the latest update of the stores.
Here is a list of shopping centres near Natura Loft:
- Bishan North Shopping Mall
- Junction 8
- Sin Ming Plaza
- Thomson Plaza
Hawker Centres Near Natura Loft
When you would like to have a hearty meal, head to the nearby hawker centre Teck Ghee Court! Teck Ghee Court Market & Food Centre is located opposite Bishan Park, and it is home to over 30 cooked food stalls. Do try the popular pig trotters from Yong Ji Bak Kut Teh! It is one of the most popular dishes there.
Other than Teck Ghee Court, there are several other hawker centres nearby. One of them is 409 AMK Market & Food Centre where you can find multiple fish soup stalls, Teochew porridge, and the ever-popular Eng Ho Hokkien Mee.
Here is a list of hawker centres around Natura Loft:
- Teck Ghee Court Market & Food Centre
- Shunfu Mart Food Centre
- Wah Yen Hawker Centre
- Kebun Baru Market and Food Centre
- 409 AMK Market & Food Centre
Schools Near Natura Loft
Natura Loft can be a perfect place for families to settle in because there are numerous options regarding children’s education. Top-notch educational institutions in the vicinity include Catholic High School, Townsville Primary School, and Teck Ghee Primary School.
Here is a list of schools within a 2km radius of Natura Loft:
- Whitley Secondary School
- Catholic High School
- Sparkletots Preschool
- SmartLab Education Private School
- Raffles Institution
- Guangyang Primary School
- Guangyang Secondary School
- Ang Mo Kio Secondary School
- Townsville Primary School
- Ang Mo Kio Primary School
- Marymount Convent School
- Raffles Girls' School Secondary
- Chong Boon Secondary School
Libraries Near Natura Loft
If you feel like you cannot live without going to the library regularly, you will find it convenient to have Bishan Public Library just a kilometre from Natura Loft. It is located near Bishan MRT Station and has a floor area of 4,000 square metres spread over five levels.
The library offers a wide range of collections such as parenting, business, health, and of course, the fiction section. Bishan Public Library has this distinctive feature where there are coloured pods visible on the facade. Inside, those pods act as spaces for visitors to read and enjoy books in a more private and quiet environment.
Parks Near Natura Loft
Living up to its name, Natura Loft offers its residents a panoramic view of abundant greenery. The HDB project is close to two major green lungs of Singapore: MacRitchie Reservoir Park and Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park.
Nature lovers would not miss the opportunity to walk a 250-metre aerial free-standing suspension bridge spanning the two highest points within MacRitchie. It is the Treetop Walks! Fill yourself with excitement and tranquillity, walking above the lush green foliage while taking a glimpse of wildlife in their natural habitat.
You can walk on the 11-kilometre MacRitchie Trails to get closer to the wilderness. Located within the tropical rainforest of Central Catchment Nature Reserve, you will likely bump into monitor lizards, long-tailed macaque monkeys, squirrels, and flying lemurs too.
When you simply want to get outside to do some outdoor activities, Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park can be a great place to go. It is among the largest urban parks in Central Singapore, featuring unique waterways with lush greenery.
Here is a list of parks near Natura Loft:
- Bishan Heights Park
- Bishan North Neighbourhood Park
- Bishan Active Park
- Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park
Places of Worship Near Natura Loft
Natura Loft’s locale sets a place for a multicultural community where various places of worship are easily visible. Hindu, Buddhist, and Taoist temples, churches, and mosques can be found here. The nearest one, just a short stroll from Natura Loft development, is Tien Kong Thun Temple. It is a Buddhist temple located along Jalan Pemimpin, originating over a hundred years ago.
Here is a list of religious buildings near Natura Loft:
- Tien Kong Thun Temple
- Church of Joy
- God@Work
- The Living Way Church
- Maranatha Baptist Church
- Masjid An-Nahdhah
- Hosanna Baptist Church
- The Living Word Fellowship
- Tse Tho Aum Temple
- Pao Kwan Foh Tang Temple
- Tian Gong Tan Temple
- Lian Huay Temple
- Church of Singapore
- Kong Meng San Temple
- Masjid Muhajirin
Hospitals Near Natura Loft
There are several medical clinics located within Bishan North Shopping Mall. Aspen Clinic, 1 Bishan Medical Clinic, and Healthway Family Clinic, for example, are only a short walk away from Natura Loft.
However, if you need a full-facility hospital to treat your condition, take a 13-minute drive to Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital. Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital features more than 250 specialist physician suites and provides all tertiary medical treatments. It also serves as a rehabilitation centre for occupational therapy, physiotherapy, speech therapy, and immunology.
