Transportation and Connectivity

Conveniently located in the middle of six MRT stations, residents of One Sophia condo may have the option of a 6-minute walk to Dhoby Ghaut MRT station if they need to access the Circle Line, North-South Line or the North East Line. Bras Basah MRT station is also a 6-minute walk away. Other nearby options include Little India MRT, Rochor MRT, Bencoolen MRT and Bugis MRT, all of which are on the Downtown Line. The Bugis MRT is also on the East-West line.

The Central Expressway (CTE) is the closest highway for drivers and it has easy access to the rest of Singapore. Bras Basah Street and Bukit Timah Road (one of the longest roads in Singapore) are also readily available for motorists who need to get out to other neighbourhoods and heartland areas in Singapore.

Regardless of where you’re headed to, be it to the North, South, East or West, living in an extremely convenient central location of Singapore with multiple public transport networks, you’ll be able to reach the farthest destinations within a short period of time.

Lifestyle Amenities near One Sophia / The Collective At One Sophia

Staying next to an abundant choice of restaurants and cafes, ranging from local, Asian, Western, international, and gourmet cuisine, your taste buds will never go a day dissatisfied. These include Twenty Eight Cafe, Cafe Melba at Mount Sophia and Wing Seong Fatty’s Restaurant. For residents looking to unwind and spend a night out with friends, they are greeted with an ample choice of bars nearby.

For the shopaholics, the famous Orchard Road Shopping Belt is one of the best retail havens in Singapore. One Sophia is a short 10-minute drive to retail options such as Plaza Singapura, The Cathay and the many malls along Orchard Road like 313@Somerset, Orchard Central, ION Orchard, Paragon, Ngee Ann City, and more.

Nature lovers can take a stroll at Dhoby Ghaut Green, Mount Emily Park, or perhaps even visit the famous Fort Canning Park.

Proximity to Schools

For parents with young children, some of the noteworthy primary schools within 1-2km radius of the development include:

• St. Margaret’s School (Primary)
• Anglo-Chinese School (Junior)
• Farrer Park Primary School
• River Valley Primary School
• St. Joseph’s Institution Junior

One Sophia’s proximity to these renowned schools will benefit residents, as the balloting exercises are conducted during Primary 1 registration. Moreover, a short drive is all that is needed for students heading to Gan Eng Seng School, Outram Secondary School, Bendemeer Secondary School, Catholic Junior College, and St Andrew’s Junior College.

Located in a central location, it is also a 10-minute drive to the prestigious schools in the Bukit Timah area, such as Singapore Chinese Girls’ School, St. Joseph’s Institution, Raffles Girls’ Primary, Nanyang Girls’ High and Hwa Chong Institution.

For higher education, students will have plenty of holistic learning options to choose from, as the area hosts various local, international and specialist colleges. LASALLE College of the Arts, OSAC International College, Academies Australasia College, Lee Community College, Amity Global Institute, and Singapore Management University are all within easy reach.

URA Masterplan around One Sophia / The Collective At One Sophia

Rochor Planning Area is Singapore’s budding arts, culture, and education district. The Urban Design guidelines focus on preserving the area’s rich architectural and cultural heritage, while facilitating its development into a renowned education and learning hub.

More homes will be introduced in city locations, according to the URA Master Plan 2019. For example, new housing developments along the Rochor Canal are set to be built, providing easy access to waterfront amenities. Residents can enjoy a stroll towards Kallang Basin and Marina Bay, where they will find diverse recreational and entertainment opportunities.

The Central Area itself stands as Singapore’s dynamic city centre – home to a global business and financial hub, and a vibrant 24/7 lifestyle destination. The area will continue to grow and become even more vibrant, by accommodating a wider diversity of uses and offering more jobs and business opportunities for the future economy.

More city living options nearer to amenities are planned too, with delightful streets and public spaces that celebrate its rich cultural heritage and green assets.