The Florence Residences

Key Information

The Florence Residences is a property developed by Logan Property Holdings, a property investment company with its headquarters in Shenzhen, China.

Situated right at district 19, The Florence Residences will be sited at Hougang Avenue 2. Location wise, it will be opposite Hougang ActiveSG Stadium and within steps from Little Paddington Preschool. The nearest MRT stations are Kovan MRT station and Hougang MRT Station.

With a tenure of 99 years commencing from 24 December 2018, the Temporary Occupation Permit (TOP) is estimated to be ready by March 2023. The official legal completion is estimated to be in March 2024.

In this article, we will look into the key information of The Florence Residences at a glance, reasons why you should choose to purchase a unit, master plan information specific to Hougang, the floor plans, pricing, showroom details, and developer’s background. Read on!

Information at a glance

Name of property	The Florence Residences
Address	Hougang Avenue 2
Property developer	Logan Property Holdings
District	19
Tenure	99 years from 24 December 2018
Site area	386,236 sqft
Number of available units	1410
Number of storeys	18
Number of car park lots	1410

Why should you choose to stay at The Florence Residences?

1. Accessibility to public transports

MRT stations

Take a look at the Google map above and you will see that The Florence Residences is situated right in between two MRT stations – Kovan and Hougang.

In terms of walking distance, it’s about the same at about 1km and less than 15 minutes walk away. Both MRT stations connects you with the North-East Line and from Kovan MRT station, you will be one train station away from Serangoon MRT station, where you can access the Circle Line.

Via the Circle Line, you will be two stops to Bishan MRT station where you can take the North-South Line. For a better visualization of your travel route, see the MRT map below.

Bus stops

There are several bus stops in the vicinity. One located immediately outside The Florence Residences, opposite block 615, has up to five bus services including bus 25, 55, 112, 132, and 854.

A quick search shows us that bus 25 travels to Yishun Interchange while stopping by several places like ST Electronics, UE Bizhub Central, and Khatib MRT station.

If you take bus 25 from the opposite side at block 615, you can get to Eunos, Kembangan MRT stations, and Bedok Interchange.

Let’s not forget that we’re just focusing on bus 25. The other buses will certainly be able to get you to your destinations comfortably.

2. Shopping and services

The Florence Residences is situated close to at least two shopping malls – Hougang Mall and Heartland Mall.

Hougang Mall

You can find Hougang Mall right where Hougang MRT station is. A walk there from the property will take you slightly more than 15 minutes.

Get your necessities at Guardian or Unity, beauty products at The Body Shop, and your Korean-style haircut at Apgujeong Hair Studio all within mall.

You will also be able to run errands with the range of services offered at the mall. Get your pet supplies from Pet Lovers Centre, mail a letter or parcel at SingPost, and exchange currencies for your trip at Hougang Authorised Money Changer.

Heartland Mall

Heartland Mall is located beside Kovan MRT station and about 15 minutes walk away from The Florence Residences.

You can get your groceries from Cold Storage or Korean food products at Lee Mart, attend a fitness class at Amore Fitness, or get new sports gear at Sports Link.

For services, you can browse tour packages at 707-Inc, print your photos at Foto Express, and get your supply of contact lenses from Pearl’s Optical.

3. Food options

It’s probably a given that you will be able to get an array of food options at the abovementioned shopping malls.

To name a few, Hougang Mall has Ichiban sushi, Pepper Lunch, and Mei Shi Mei Ke by Kopitiam. While Heartland Mall has Hansik Korean restaurant, Saizeriya, and Toast Box.

However, as foodies, we understand you might want to have options. As such, we are delighted to introduce to you the food street along Upper Serangoon Road.

It’s about a 10-minute walk away from The Florence Residences if you cut through Florence Road and Lim Ah Pin Road. Some of the local delicacies include Yong’s Teochew Kueh, Selegie Soya Bean, and Ponggol Nasi Lemak. Do check the operating hours before visiting.

Chomp Chomp Food Centre is located slightly further away and will take you about 20 minutes via public transport. Change up your routine sometimes if you want to munch on mouthwatering dishes like oyster omelette, grilled stingray, and fried carrot cake. We think you won’t regret your travelling time!

4. Schools and education centres nearby

Education makes up a huge part of your children’s lives and we’re taking this opportunity to let you know the schools and centres nearby The Florence Residences.

Schools

There are no lack of preschools in Hougang. Within just a 1.5km radius, there are more than 10 options for you to choose from:

Little Paddington Preschool
Injenius Preschool
MerlionKids International Preschool (Kovan)
Canberra Preschool
MY World @ Hougang
Camberley Pre-School (Kovan)
Catholic Kindergarten
St. Paul’s Church Kindergarten
Lodestar Montessori Preschool
America Montessori International Preschool
Little Green House @ Hougang

As for primary and secondary schools, you might have to worry (and it’s not a bad thing) because it will be tough to choose from this list that’s within 2km from The Florence Residences:

Primary schools

Xinmin Primary School
Hougang Primary School
Yio Chu Kang Primary School
Montfort Junior School
Punggol Primary School
Holy Innocents’ Primary School
Xinghua Primary School

Secondary schools

Bowen Secondary School
Xinmin Secondary School
Hougang Secondary School
Montfort Secondary School
Holy Innocents’ High School
Yuying Secondary School

The nearest polytechnic is Nanyang Polytechnic. There are several bus routes that can reach the institution and it won’t take more than 30 minutes of commute time via public transport.

Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT@NYP & SIT@TP) and Singapore University of Technology and Design is within a 20-minute drive away.

Education centres

You can easily find a couple at the heart of the Hougang district like Kent Ridge Education in Heartland Mall, One2Tuition Learning Space, and The Business Classroom – JC and IB Economics Specialist at Hougang Street 21.

5. Parks, stadium and sports centre

Parks

There are several small neighbourhood parks within 1.5km from The Florence Residences – Punggol South Park, Realty Park, and Hougang Street 61 Neighbourhood Park, and Hougang Neighbourhood Park.

For a wider green space, you can choose to brisk walk to Punggol Park. It’s about 2km away from the property and will take you about 30 minutes by foot.

Jog along the path, have your kids play at the playground, or sweat it out at the fitness corner, these are just some options you can opt to change up your daily routine.

Stadium and sports centre

Hougang ActiveSG Stadium and Sports Centre is located right opposite The Florence Residences and a less than 10-minute walk will take you there.

The stadium is open daily from 4.30am to 8.30pm so you can definitely squeeze in a run before heading to work or a walk after dinner.

The sports centre, formerly known as Hougang Sport and Recreation Centre, has several facilities like a dance studio and even sports programmes at affordable rates.

6. Polyclinic and private clinics

Hougang Polyclinic is conveniently located 10 minutes by foot from The Florence Residences, right beside Hougang ActiveSG Stadium and Sports Centre.

For private medical clinics, there are tons of options within the vicinity. The nearest options within 1km are:

Ponggol Clinic at Hougang Avenue 3
Joash Family Clinic and Surgery at Upper Serangoon Rd
Chiew Clinic at Simon Plaza
Simon Road Family Clinic
CuraMed Medical and Aesthetic Clinic at Upper Serangoon Rd

Draft Master Plan for Hougang (2019)

The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) has announced the draft master plan specifically for Hougang and Serangoon in 2019.

A master plan is essentially a guide that strategizes the development of land and property in a specific area. In the case of The Florence Residences, we will look into the North-East region.

Improved recreational facilities

With enhancement works along Serangoon Reservoir, Sungei Pinang, and Hougang Avenue 10, residents will be able to look forward to new community spaces and recreational facilities.

Lorong Halus Industrial Estate

As Lorong Halus will be enhanced into an employment area for the food, lifestyle, and logistics industry, residents and workers can look forward to new open spaces and waterfront parks.

New train route

Singapore’s eighth MRT line, the Cross Island Line (CRL) will provide shorter travelling times from Hougang MRT station.

With its completion timeline estimated to be in 2029, residents will be three train stops away from Hougang MRT station to Pasir Ris MRT station (East-West Line), three train stops away to Ang Mo Kio MRT station (North-South Line) on the opposite direction, and five train stops away to Bright Hill MRT station (Thomson-East Coast Line).

By 2029, you will be more connected than ever!

The Florence Residences’ site plan

From the site plan, you will see that there are up to 12 clubs in The Florence Residences. Some of the notable ones include:

The clubhouse where the gym and jamming studio will be at
Hydrotherapy club with the jacuzzi cove and aqua treadmill
Kids’ play and aqua club with trampoline and water jets
Youth and fitness club with outdoor movie screening area
Tranquillity club with giant outdoor chess and forest swing

The Florence Residences’ floor plans

Compared to the other condominiums’ floor plans, The Florence Residences have quite a huge collection of floor plans ranging from one-bedrooms to five-bedrooms. We will start looking at the first six one-bedroom classic units.

The Florence Residences’ one-bedroom classic types

The Florence Residences’ one-bedroom + study types

There are three one-bedroom + study types with the largest being 667 sqft.

The Florence Residences’ two-bedroom classic types

There are nine two-bedroom classic types. Ready? Scroll on or click on the individual pictures to have a better view. For the best viewing experience, we suggest doing so on your laptop or desktop.

The Florence Residences’ two-bedroom deluxe types

As for the two-bedroom deluxe units, there are a total of 18 types with the largest being 915 sqft.

The Florence Residences’ two-bedroom + study types

There are five two-bedroom + study types with the largest area at 926 sqft.

The Florence Residences’ three-bedroom classic types

Are you still with us? We hope you are because for this category, we have a whopping number of 34 classic types of three-bedrooms.

The Florence Residences’ three-bedroom deluxe types

There are also as many options for the three-bedroom deluxe units.

The Florence Residences’ four-bedroom classic types

Compared to the three-bedroom units, there are significantly lesser types for the four-bedroom classic types. However, the floor plan options are still more than the average condominium launches we’ve seen.

The Florence Residences’ four-bedroom deluxe types

For the four-bedroom deluxe types, there are only three types to consider. The largest type is at 1701 sqft.

The Florence Residences’ five-bedroom types

Thank you for staying with us till the end of the showcase of The Florence Residences’ floor plans. There are a total of only four types of five-bedrooms. Here you go:

The Florence Residences’ cost per square feet (PSF)

The estimated price is around $1,500+ per square feet (PSF). For a breakdown of prices, please refer to our next point.

The Florence Residences’ pricing

Type	Size from (sqft)	Property price from (SGD)
1-bedroom	474	$731K
1-bedroom + study	527	$793K
2-bedroom	624	$913K
2-bedroom + study	700	$1111K
3-bedroom	893	$1304K
4-bedroom	1184	$1762K
5-bedroom	1668	$2456K

Do get in touch with us for the latest pricing and balance units available.

Showflat details

The showroom for The Florence Residences is situated near Hougang Stadium. Drop us a quick WhatsApp message to book an appointment with us.

What you need to know about The Florence Residences’ developer

Logan Property Holdings

Logan Property Holdings was founded in 1996 and is being headquartered in Shenzhen, China.

In 2011, they became part of China’s Top 100 Real Estate Developers and was listed on the main board of the Hong Kong stock exchange in 2013. Some of their past projects include:

Carat Complex, Shenzhen
Acesite Park, Zhuhai
Acesite Bay, Foshan
Acesite Mansion, Nanning
Chinese Courtyard, Shantou

They are currently ranked 22nd in China’s Top 100 Real Estate Developers and have kept up in the chart for 20 consecutive years from 2011. In terms of profitability, they are also in the top 3.

FAQs

Where is The Florence Residences located?

The Florence Residences is situated along Hougang Avenue 2.

Do you have the floor plan?

Yes! The detailed floor plans are listed in our article.

Who is the developer?

The Florence Residences' developer is Logan Property Holdings.