114B Alkaff Crescent

114B Alkaff Crescent is one of the HDB blocks among the Alkaff Oasis BTO in Bidadari estate. All HDB flats are leasehold and first sold with a 99-year lease.Bidadari is one of the newer estates in Singapore, but it is surrounded by many estates that are already mature and established, such as Bishan, Toa Payoh, Potong Pasir, and Macpherson. Given its excellent location, connectivity, and wealth of amenities, homes in Bidadari are in high demand. 114B Alkaff Crescent gives homebuyers an opportunity to buy a home in the Central of Singapore.Potong Pasir is the nearest MRT station to 114B Alkaff Crescent. The MRT station on the North-East Line (NEL) makes it convenient for residents to travel by public transport to and from Alkaff Oasis. It also enjoys close proximity to Upper Serangoon Road and the Pan-Island Expressway (PIE). Those who drive will enjoy great ease of travel on these two popular routes.There are several schooling choices for residents to pick from around Alkaff Oasis. Some of the popular schools include Cedar Primary School, Canossa Catholic Primary School, St Andrew’s Junior School, and St Margaret’s Primary School. All of the above-mentioned are within a 2km radius from 114B Alkaff Crescent. In particular, Cedar Primary School is within 500m to 114B Alkaff Crescent, which means your child can apply for priority admission based on close distance to the school. Cedar Girls’ Secondary School, St Andrew’s Secondary School, and Maris Stella High School are also located close to Alkaff Oasis.The nearest polyclinic to 114B Alkaff Crescent is the Toa Payoh Polyclinic where Singaporeans can enjoy subsidised healthcare. The polyclinic is 1.7km away, which will take 30 minutes via bus. Besides the polyclinic, there are a number of private clinics around Alkaff Oasis if you need medical attention. Most of them can be found around Potong Pasir MRT. There is also a new nursing home planned in the Potong Pasir estate right next to Kallang River. The nursing home will be co-located with a senior care centre to take care of the ageing population around Bidadari and Potong Pasir.114B Alkaff Crescent is situated in the middle of three shopping malls in the area: Macpherson Mall, The Poiz Centre, and The Woodleigh Mall. Residents will find great convenience with the retail shopping options at these three malls.Though Bidadari is a new estate, it is located among mature areas like Potong Pasir, Macpherson, and Toa Payoh. This gives it the advantage of having amenities of a mature estate despite being a newer estate. As such, there are plenty of food options when living in Bidadari. For instance, you can find fast food and restaurants in the three shopping malls (Macpherson Mall, The Poiz Centre, and The Woodleigh Mall). There are also a number of coffeeshops around the shopping malls as well as along the main road at Macpherson Road and Upper Aljunied Road.There are pockets of green spaces in the vicinity of 114B Alkaff Crescent, such as Bidadari Park, Aljunied Park, and ABC Waters @ Kallang River. 114B Alkaff Crescent is also a short distance away from Kallang River and the park connector that runs along Kallang River. The park connector is a great spot for jogging or cycling. You can also take leisure evening strolls along Kallang River. With the nearby Potong Pasir Community Club, you can also find other sporting facilities such as badminton court and basketball court. You can also find sporting facilities at Cedar Primary School Hall, which is under the dual-use scheme where the facilities are open for public use.Plans have been put in place under the URA Master Plan 2019 to transform Bishan into a sub-regional commercial centre. This will turn Bishan into an employment node and create a spill over effect on the neighbouring estates, including Bidadari.There are a total of 93 units at 114B Alkaff Crescent across 16 storeys. The block has a unit mix of 2-room flexi (10 units), 3-room (46 units) and 4-room (37 units) flats.