Chong Kim Apartment

Chong Kim Apartment

Many residential properties are located in District 11 and one of them is the Chong Kim Apartment, a freehold establishment located along Bassein Road. The apartment building was completed back in 1982 with a total of 25 units. Despite being a 39-year-old apartment building, the residential building is still well maintained.

Chong Kim Apartment Accessibility

Its strategic location in District 11 means residents will not have to worry about accessibility and connectivity. Chong Kim Apartment is located along Bassein Road which is well-connected to major expressways such as the Central Expressway. For residents who commute via public transportation, Chong Kim Apartment is really just a short walking distance from Novena MRT Station which is on the North South Line. There are also the Farrer Park MRT Station on the North East line and Newton MRT Station on the Downtown Line within a short distance from the apartment building. Right at the corner of the residential property, there are also bus stops for residents to access.

Chong Kim Apartment Project Details

Completed in 1982, the 29-year-old residential building has a total of 25 units.

Chong Kim Apartment Facilities

Residents of Chong Kim Apartment can expect standard facilities for them to use. The residential building is also a gated building, offering security to its residents.

Schools and Education Institute

Its location in District 11 means residents have a good selection of schools to choose from, be it for pre-schooled children to kids who are doing tertiary education. For those who need a good pre-school for their children, there are some kindergartens and pre-schools such as EtonHouse Pre-School, Heartfield Kindergarten and Lorna Whiston Pre-School Education Pte Ltd. Meanwhile, for those looking for primary schools, you could enrol into Hong Wen School, Farrer Park Primary School, St. Joseph’s Institution and Anglo-Chinese School (Primary), just to highlight a few. As for teenaged kids, some of the nearby secondary schools are Balestier Hill Secondary School and Singapore Chinese Girls’ School. As for those pursuing tertiary education, Beacon International College, Academy of Medicine Singapore College of Paediatrics & Child Health, and Academy of Medicine Singapore College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists are some of the nearby universities and colleges nearby.

Medical Centre and Hospitals

Being located in District 11 means Chong Kim Apartment is just a few minutes’ away from some of the major hospitals in the country. Just to list a few, hospitals that are near the apartment building are Thomson Medical Centre, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital and Farrer Park Hospital.

Shops and Shopping Malls

Shops and shopping malls are everywhere in District 11. Chong Kim Apartment is located next to Square 2 shopping mall. NTUC Fairprice is located inside Square 2 where residents can do their grocery hauls. There is also Cold Storage located at United Square and Novena for residents to do their grocery shopping. As for retail shopping, other than Square 2, Velocity @ Novena Square and Balestier Point are also close by. For those looking for the best shopping experience, look no further than the Orchard Road Shopping District where some of the famous shopping malls are located along the street. Here you will find popular malls such as Paragon Shopping Centre, Takashimaya, Ion Orchard and 313@ Somerset, just to list out a few.

Restaurants and Eateries

Restaurants and eateries are scattered around the residential property, allowing residents to have plenty of choices in term of type of cuisines and price range. Raffles Place is not too far from Chong Kim Apartment where there are many high-end restaurants and eateries. For those who are into Japanese cuisine, residents can try out either Gochi-So Shokudo or Kotobuki for some fresh sushi and sashimi. Meanwhile, there are many Western delights to choose from at Raffles Place such as Han Im Gluck and Munch Saladsmith & Rotisseries. Local delights are aplenty with food courts such as Whampoa Food Centre and Pek Kio Market & Food Centre not far from the property. Residents can find some amazing street foods at Whampoa Food Centre such as China Whampoa Home Made Noodles that offers among the best ban mian stalls in the neighbourhood and Mat Noh & Rose Authentic Ginger Fried Chicken Rice for those hunting for some halal food.

Recreation and Leisure Options

Chong Kim Apartment is close to many parks and outdoor recreation sites like Zhongshan Park, Novena Park and Cambridge Family Park. Furthermore, Chong Kim Apartment is within easy reach of sports complexes such as Toa Payoh Swimming Complex, Toa Payoh Active SG Sports Hall and SAFRA Toa Payoh.

Chong Kim Apartment Selling Details

Chong Kim Apartment was a development that was sold as en bloc in 2011, where the plot was developed as 8 Bassien condominium, by World Class Developments. Prior to that, the individual units were selling at S$950,000. For more similarly-priced properties, click here.