Our Thoughts On Fourth Avenue Residences: Your Buyer’s Guide

Fourth Avenue Residences Location

The claim that Fourth Avenue Residences is in prime district 10 for living in is not an exaggeration. Located off Bukit Timah Road, it’s literally a minute away from DT7 Sixth Avenue MRT Station of the Downtown line. The expanse of land that Downtown line covers is unparalleled, linking from Bukit Panjang to Sungei Bedok by 2024. It will consist of 34 MRT stations, covering over 41.9km of the island.

To further illustrate the extent of the line’s connectivity, here’s an example. Suppose that you’re commuting to the Central Business District (CBD) area for work from Fourth Avenue Residences, it’ll take you two quick line changes at Little India and Dhoby Ghaut MRT station to reach Raffles Place MRT station in 14 minutes.

Alternatively from Fourth Avenue Residences, you’ll only need to apportion 18 minutes to get there by car. With reasonable travelling times like these, you’ll get to sleep in more and early mornings will become more tolerable. Keep in mind that this is on top of the existing plethora of bus services available for residents like 66, 67, 156, 170, 961 and many more near Fourth Avenue Residences.

The roads nearby Fourth Avenue Residences will lead to major expressways in Singapore such as Pan Island Expressway (PIE) and Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE) — both of which are accessible by car in under six minutes. 

Here are a few more condominiums located in the same district that you may be interested in:

• Royal Green
• Juniper Hill
• Hyll on Holland

Shopping and Dining

Fourth Avenue Residences is close to many amenities to satisfy all your shopping needs, not to mention that it is only a minute from Sixth Avenue MRT Station. From supermarkets to malls and recreational hubs, these places are all either a short drive away or within walking distance from the Fourth Avenue Residences.

Towards the direction of Upper Bukit Timah Road, residents of Fourth Avenue Residences will encounter a row of shophouses, featuring a wide array of services like restaurants, eclectic boutique stores, a bank and even a spa. Not far down along Bukit Timah Area, there are more rows of shophouses containing even more eateries, cafes, household retail stores and a supermarket (Cold Storage). Shopping complexes like Beauty World Centre, Coronation Shopping Plaza, and Bukit Timah Shopping Centre are also nearby Fourth Avenue Residences. The Guthrie House right beside Fourth Avenue Residences houses a supermarket, bakery, supermarket and more. 

Additionally, the ease of commuting on the Downtown line is exemplified by how accessible town is in under eight minutes. To put this into perspective, Sixth Avenue MRT Station is only one stop away from Tan Kah Kee Station and four stations away from Newton MRT Station. Once there, change to the North-South line and you’ll reach Orchard MRT Station at the next stop. Alternatively, you can drive to Orchard Road too and it will take you approximately 11 minutes from Fourth Avenue Residences.  

For mealtimes, head down to Adam Road Food Centre [1] that is famous for providing quality, delicious food. Within that same area, you can consider places like Sixth Avenue Centre, Beauty World Centre, Serene Centre, Coronation Shopping Centre and Cluny Court as well. Eateries there consist of a 24-hour McDonald’s, a popular popiah store and trendy restaurants — all of which are next to the beloved Singapore Botanic Gardens, which is recognised as the UNESCO World Heritage Site. 

Lastly, for a more exquisite dining experience, the historical site of Dempsey Hill is an excellent destination for a day out with friends and family as you eat and relax amidst the peaceful ambience of a charming, outdoor shopping complex concept. 

Hospitals and Clinics

Healthcare is also reasonably accessible from Fourth Avenue Residences. Ng Teng Fong General Hospital and National University Hospital are both located 10 minutes away from Fourth Avenue Residences which is reassuringly convenient for any potential emergency trips needed. 

Schools

When it comes to ensuring the best education for your child, District 10 stands uncontested. Many of Singapore’s top schools are all located within two kilometres of Fourth Avenue Residences; which explains why this location is extremely popular among parents. With Sixth Avenue MRT Station just one minute away, travelling to school will definitely be more convenient for families in Fourth Avenue Residences.

If you decide to stay here at Fourth Avenue Residences, your child’s entire schooling career is guaranteed from kindergarten to tertiary institutions. Renowned schools such as Etonhouse International School, Nanyang Primary School, Henry Park Primary School, Raffles Girls Primary School, St. Margaret’s Secondary, Nanyang Girls’ High School, Methodist Girls School, Nanyang Junior College, Hwa Chong Institution, Hwa Chong Institution Boarding School, Hwa Chong International School, Hollandse School, German European School (Main Campus), Swiss School, and National Junior College are all situated in this area. 

Parks and Recreation Areas

Hidden in a serene little nook of central Singapore, away from all the hustle and bustle is a unique recreational/events hub called The GrandStand located on Turf Club road. Visitors can expect to choose from an impressive selection of engaging, vibrant activities that are fun for the whole family.

The repertoire of available activities includes Singapore’s first electric carting arena and Red Dynasty Paintball Park that are fit for company-bonding events. Or perhaps, enjoy the rare experience of interacting with equines at HorseCity or at Bukit Timah Saddle Club. Another great alternative would be The British Club or The Singapore Island Country Club. For nature lovers, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and MacRitchie Reservoir is but a 10 minutes drive away from Fourth Avenue Residences. This is where the highest point of Singapore, Bukit Timah Hill, is found.