5 of the oldest but most convenient HDB estates to rent a flat in
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five of the oldest but most user-friendly HDB estates to rent a flat in
If you're looking for ease of living, await no further than these mature estates with lots of grapheme.
Queenstown is Singapore'south first satellite town. (Photo: 99.co)
07 Sep 2022 06:30AM (Updated: 18 May 2022 02:28AM)
Venerable HDB estates such as Queenstown and Marine Parade might not be the newest kids on the block, but they do have a certain old-schoolhouse charm – and a whole lot of character.
If you're looking to hire a flat, you'd practice well to consider them, since they're extremely convenient in terms of location and civilities.
And, if you're lucky, you'll fifty-fifty get to say you alive in a heritage edifice or in a cultural hub. Hither are five of the best quondam estates to move into.
1. TIONG BAHRU
Tiong Bahru is one of the oldest housing estates in Singapore. Hither, you'll discover plenty of pre-war flats congenital in a late Art Deco mode. In 2003, several of these flats were gazetted by the Urban Redevelopment Potency for conservation.
In terms of amenities, you'll find that Tiong Bahru offers a lot. In that location are cafes, yoga studios, bars, restaurants, fine art shops, and Tiong Bahru Market place, which houses a smorgasbord of delicious local food. If you demand to run errands or hit the gym, head over to Tiong Bahru Plaza.
two. QUEENSTOWN
If you're a history buff, you'll know that Queenstown is Singapore'southward first ever satellite town. Fun fact: Blocks 45, 48 and 49 at Stirling Road lay claim to being Singapore'south oldest HDB flats. These were completed dorsum in 1961.
Why is Queenstown a smashing neighbourhood to live in? The estate boasts of not one but two swanky new BTO projects that regularly brand those "most Instagrammable HDBs in Singapore" or "HDB developments that await more similar condominiums" lists. We're talking about SkyVille@Dawson (which is award-winning, by the way), and SkyTerrace@Dawson.
That aside, there are besides plenty of malls, restaurants, community clubs, parks and recreational spaces for you to while away a lazy weekend. Special mention goes to Tiong Hoe Coffee, which is a must-visit for coffee aficionados.
iii. TOA PAYOH
Property prices in Toa Payoh take e'er been high, and Singaporeans and foreigners also pay a premium to buy holding or hire in this area. It'south like shooting fish in a barrel to see why: The estate is close to town (just 12 minutes away from Orchard via MRT) and there are plenty of food options.
It also offers a wide range of civilities besides. For instance, you'll have easy admission to HDB Hub, Toa Payoh Stadium, Toa Payoh Swimming Complex, SAFRA Toa Payoh and Toa Payoh Town Park.
four. MARINE PARADE
The bulk of the flats in Marine Parade were built in the 1970s, and the estate (especially the Katong area) was an unofficial enclave for wealthy Peranakans. Today, Katong still houses many Peranakan restaurants and shops, including Kim Choo Kueh Chang and Baba Chews.
If you lot want to live someplace vibrant, lively and steeped in culture, then Marine Parade might be a good fit for you. Amenities-wise, there'due south a community club, library and several malls such as Parkway Parade, 112 Katong and Katong Five. Y'all'll find a more interesting mix of tenants (gourmet supermarkets, artisanal food stores, etc) here; these aren't your standard, run-of-the-mill malls that yous'll find along the Orchard Road belt.
5. BEDOK
HDB started making plans to develop Bedok into an HDB boondocks as early as 1963. Their offset step was to pilot a reclamation scheme using globe excavated from the surface area. That's how Bedok Reservoir was born.
Today, approximately 195,000 people live in Bedok. The neighbourhood was recently revamped as part of HDB's Remaking Our Heartland programme. Key civilities include Bedok Mall, Bedok Interchange Hawker Middle, the Pedestrian Mall, Bedok Town Foursquare and Heartbeat@Bedok. If you like cycling, there's also the Outdoor Play Corridor, which connects Bedok Reservoir Park to East Coast Park.
This story first appeared on 99.co.
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