Who is it suitable for?
Riverfront Residences is a perfect condominium if you are looking for:
- Waterfront condominium in Hougang
- Various unit options, including terrace houses and premium apartments
- Modern homes with a Fibaro smart home system
- Renowned schools around the area
Riverfront Residences has 30 blocks of residential units, ranging from one to five-bedroom apartments and 21 exclusive strata terrace houses. Those lucky enough will have a private lift. The premium units feature yacht deck-inspired balconies. Multi-generational families will love the strata terraces. These 2,109 sqft houses feature four bedrooms and span across three levels. Residents will have access to a private car park, too!
To create a restful, beach resort-type ambience while equipping its residences with modern conveniences, developer Oxley Holdings has furnished every home with a Fibaro smart home system. Systems like these can help you save electricity and even create customised mood lighting to welcome you home. Each home also has a Yale digital lock, Electrolux appliances and Grohe kitchen and bathroom fittings.
Accessibility
The Kallang Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) is only a five-minute drive, and Central Expressway (CPE) is in 14 minutes. As for the accessibility to public transport, the nearest MRT Station is Hougang – you can take a 13-minute walk from Riverfront Residence.
Hougang MRT Station is along the North East Line (NEL), and with the upcoming Cross Island Line (CRL), travelling from Hougang to places like Ang Mo Kio Hub and Changi Airport will be much easier in the future.
Facilities at Riverfront Residences
More than 100 facilities are available at Riverfront Residences. Within the development is the Botanic Cove, an idyllic spot for family gatherings. You can find three villa-style dining pavilions and a private pool.
Conversely, the Mangrove Resort Cove is where most activities occur. You can take it easy and relax on the waterbed or pool hammocks, go for a family swim in the 50m lap pool, or sing your heart out in the KTV room.
There are various kid-friendly spots too. Overcome their fear of heights at the rock-climbing wall or Flying Fox station, and train the little one to be the next Rory McIlroy at the Putting Green station. Do not forget to check out the 20m shallow play pool!
Riverfront Residences also accommodates healthier pursuits. It has a yoga lawn and deck for those looking to stretch in the morning. Residents can partake in vinyasa flows in preparation for a long workday.
Nearby Amenities
Located along the Serangoon River, Riverfront Residences took over the spot of Rio Casa, which was enbloc in 2017. Besides an unobstructed view of glistening streams and lush greenery, the housing development positively impacts one’s feng shui!
A full range of amenities surrounds Riverfront Residences itself. Scout around the vibrant neighbourhood, and you will find a host of supermarkets and shopping malls easily located to meet your everyday needs. Schools, green parks, libraries, and many other public amenities have set the residents' high living standards.
Shopping Malls Near Riverfront Residences
There are more than 5 major shopping malls near Riverfront Residences – all within a 3-kilometre radius of the development. The nearest one is Hougang Mall, ideal for fetching daily necessities or hanging out with family and friends.
For wider options in retail, head to Compass One in Sengkang! It is a fully integrated mall with over 200 established stores providing various products and services uniquely curated for every individual.
Hawker Centres Near Riverfront Residences
The unique strategic location of Riverfront Residences also gives residents a wide variety of food to savour every day. Apart from the modern eateries inside the shopping malls nearby, hawker centres can be a good idea for some of you looking for delicious food at affordable prices.
Broadway Food Centre and Ci Yuan Hawker Centre are within a minute's drive from the Hougang condominium complex. Ci Yuan Hawker Centre is claimed to be one of the best hawker centres in town. Currently housing 40 food stalls with 640 seats, it is a fantastic place to tuck into many people’s favourites.
When you feel like having something delicious for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, just drop by Kopitiam Square, which is open all day. It has over 50 stalls, ranging from good old zhi char to even mookata, all at competitive and affordable prices. Those who claim to be fried rice and pork chop lovers must take a bite at the King of Fried Rice stall! Sengkang Square Oyster Omelette is another must-try around here.
Schools Near Riverfront Residences
Here are more reasons to love Riverfront Residences: it is accessible to transportation and schools – ideal for parents and parents-to-be. Nearby schools include Punggol Primary School, CHIJ Our Lady of the Nativity, and Holy Innocents’ High; you will reach any of these schools in under 12 minutes by foot. Slightly further are Monfort Secondary School and Xinmin Secondary School; both are a 6-minute drive from the condominium.
Parks Near Riverfront Residences
Parks are also near Riverfront Residences. From Serangoon Park Connector, Punggol Park is an eight-minute walk away, a tranquil green area with a beautiful pond in the middle. The park has something for everyone. The shady trees provide a lush, cool area for families to picnic under, while bicycle tracks allow avid cyclists to enjoy a session of cycling with friends. Punggol Park has a fitness corner which is also a good pit stop for joggers to rest or do some simple stretching on the fitness equipment before commencing their run.
Libraries Near Riverfront Residences
Book lovers would love to have both Cheng San and Sengkang Public Library nearby. Cheng San Public Library is located on Hougang Avenue 10, a 6-minute drive from Riverfront Residences. It is situated within the Hougang Mall and is home to a collection of 178,068 items. One of the highlights of Cheng San Public Library is the art spaces that feature artworks and help to promote art appreciation in the community.
Sengkang Public Library, on the other hand, Sengkang Public Library is a 9-minute drive from the development. Situated within the Compass One shopping mall, Sengkang Public Library covers an area of 2,136 square metres with a collection size of about 125,000 items. Sengkang Public Library has some new areas, which include the Early Literacy Area, where families can read and bond together, the Tween Space targeted at children aged 10 to 14, and a dedicated Adults section for quiet reading.
Sports Centres Near Riverfront Residences
Residents with active lifestyles might want to get familiar with Hougang ActiveSG Sports Centre. It is located approximately 2 kilometres or a 7-minute drive from Riverfront Residences. The Swimming Complex, together with the Hougang Stadium, ActiveSG Gym, and Hougang Sports Hall, meets the sporting and recreational needs of the community.
Hougang Stadium itself is a multi-purpose stadium with a capacity of 3,800 people. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Hougang United FC. The public can use the facilities from 4:30 am to 8:30 pm unless it is exclusively booked for a sporting event.
Places of Worship Near Riverfront Residences
Within a 3-kilometre radius of Riverfront Residences, you can find numerous places of worship, including churches, mosques, and temples. The way these places of worship cover multiple religions and beliefs makes it easy for you to find yours nearby. Here is a list of religious buildings near the condominium:
- Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (700m)
- Masjid En-Naeem (1.5km)
- Pu Ti Buddhist Temple (1.6km)
- Living Sanctuary Brethren Church (2km)
- Lim Ah Pin Church of Christ (2.2km)
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (2.3km)
- Masjid Al-Mawaddah (2.4km)
- Chong Ghee Temple (2.9km)
- Chong Hua Tong Tou Teck Hwee (2.9km)
- St. Anne's Church (3km)
Hospitals Near Riverfront Residences
In times of health emergencies, you can count on the nearby Sengkang General Hospital, approximately a 10-minute drive from Riverfront Residences. The public hospital has a capacity of 1000 beds and offers general hospital services with community-based care.
Sengkang General Hospital also partners with primary care physicians, polyclinics and intermediate and long-term care providers to offer more community-based care for the residents of northeast Singapore.
However, if you prefer smaller medical facilities to treat your conditions, several clinics are within a kilometre radius of Riverfront Residences. The nearest one, KP Tan Medical Clinic, is located in Hougang Mall.
