Expat Living City Guide – June 2018

Amy Brook-Partridge
Neighbourhood: Bukit Timah

For the past five years, I’ve lived in
Watten Estate, just off Bukit Timah
Road. It’s a cluster house, which means we have a
shared pool, gym and function room.

Reasons for living here: We originally lived in
River Valley in a condo, but wanted more space and
more greenery, and found we could get both those
things once we moved further out. We love the area,
the community and all of the amenities around it.

Public transport: Tan Kah Kee MRT, on the
Downtown Line, opened up last year and is a six-
minute walk away.

Best green space: The Botanic Gardens, a ten-
minute walk away.

Local amenities: There’s a large FairPrice

supermarket at Coronation Plaza, where

you’ll also find hairdressers, nail salons and

plenty of stores selling pretty much anything

you might need. The nearest GP is Sixth

Avenue, a bus ride away.

Local recommendations: Peperoni Pizza

is a great family-friendly restaurant on

Greenwood Avenue, and round the corner

you’ll find La Braceria, another Italian spot

and great for a date-night dinner or just

a glass of wine. Adept Therapy at Serene

Centre does the best foot reflexology, and

Cluny Court is a good place for gifts.

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