Sims Drive - An Urban Oasis 4.04

Sims Drive - An Urban Oasis
Nestled on the city fringe, this exciting new residential development at Sims Drive presents an urban oasis combining all aspects of excitement and convenience that one enjoys with city fringe living.

Strategically located at the corner of Sims Drive and Aljunied Road, this highly accessible residential development offers the best of all worlds, from convenient islandwide connectivity to a myriad of varying F&B and recreational options within an established neighbourhood.

A Sterling Location
Within walking distance to Aljunied MRT station, this 99-year leasehold condominium at Sims Drive is only one station away from the Paya Lebar MRT Interchange. The nearby Mattar MRT station is also due to open on the Downtown Line in 2017.

Amenities are aplenty with Paya Lebar Square, the Singapore Sports Hub, One KM mall, Wisma Geylang Seraiand the upcoming Old Airport Square lifestyle hub being just a short drive away. It is also easily accessible via the Pan Island Expressway (PIE), Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) & Nicoll Highway, and the Central Business District is only a 15-min drive away

The development is also in the 1km vicinity of good and reputable primary and secondary schools such as Geylang Methodist Primary School and Geylang Methodist Secondary School. This proximity is an advantage for parents who are interested to enroll their children with priority. The upcoming James Cook University along Sims Drive will also provide up to 7,500 enrolments.
• 15 min drive to CBD
• Expressways – PIE, KPE, Nicoll Highway
• MRT – Aljunied, Paya Lebar, Mattar(2017)
• Shopping Malls – Kallang Wave, One KM
• Schools - Geylang Methodist Primary and Secondary School, Kong Hwa School, James Cook University (2017)

Old World Charm

A distinctive character of Singapore’s heritage, one can also easily find preserved shophouses and historic testaments along the busy and vibrant streets of Aljunied . With such a strong cultural influence, Aljunied has branded itself as a local food paradise with a confluence of food choices ranging from authentic local food stalls selling affordable local delights to famous restaurants selling local delicacies. Over the years, these eating places have become important social nodes where residents have their simple meals, interact and build relationships – one such example is the Sims Vista Market. And together, these, along with the many distinctive physical features exclusive to Aljunied, have cultivated a strong sense of identity in the area.

Centre of Growth

This condominium at Sims Drive is also strategically located in close proximity to growth clusters outlined by Singapore’s Government in the 2014 Master Plan such as the upcoming Paya Lebar sub-regional centre– a thriving commercial and business hub; Kallang Riverside - a waterfront lifestyle and leisure destination and Wisma Geylang Serai. Residents can look forward to new amenities such as libraries, sports facilities, community clubs, parks and commercial nodes in the future.

Today, the area around Sims Drive is also quickly transforming, streets in Kallang and Guillemard which used to be lined with charming old coffee and provision shops are slowly being joined and replaced by new and contemporary cafes such as The Tuckshop, Char, Maple and Market serving both traditional and fusion cuisine. One other notable venue that has undergone such transformation is the Goodman Arts Centre, besides offering a wide range of arts performances and exhibitions, the place also houses many modern up-market restaurants.Being part of this transformation is already something that appeals to artists, entrepreneurs and many more are following suit.

A New Lease of Life

In the near future, this area will be given a new lease of life where heritage is hip and old-world charm meets edgy entrepreneurship. One such notable example is Tiong Bahru, where the old neighbourhood is transformed into an economic success. With new residents and businesses moving in; it injects life, and this changing estate will soon be a dynamic one which offers excellent investment opportunities.

To find out more, visit www.guocoland.com.sg/sims