You may not have heard of Mount Sophia. And who can blame you? With so much attention paid to Cairnhill, Orchard and Somerset, it’s easy to forget about this quaint area behind the Dhoby Ghaut. In this issue, we at Singapore Prime Districts will show you why you must take note of Mount Sophia, the urban sanctuary in downtown Singapore!
Convenient location, peaceful environment
We don’t call Mount Sophia an urban sanctuary for nuts. The location speaks for itself. This tiny stretch is tugged nicely at the back of Orchard Road, the pumping heart of the city centre. Close to the Pan-Island Expressway and the Fort Canning Tunnel, the rest of Singapore lies at your doorstep. Furthermore, this ideal spot faces Somerset and City Hall so going to work will be a breeze. That only explains the urban part. Here’s the sanctuary. Although Mount Sophia is next door to the busiest street in Singapore, it maintains a serene and relaxing environment. Hidden from the noise along the shopping belt, this area is peaceful and elegant. All around you are sophisticated condominiums and private residences lined with lush greenery. You actually look forward to going home for that calming atmosphere. Mount Sophia is home sweet home indeed.
There’s something for everyone
Apart from a peaceful home, everyone needs some spice in life. Mount Sophia has plenty of that, too. How can life ever be boring when you live nearby so many malls and restaurants? Ladies, grab your purse, this is a haven for you and your girlfriends. You could shop till you drop for luxurious goods in Plaza Singapura, the Cathay and Park Mall. For those with a naughty streak, get a Brazilian wax at Strip, well-known for their kinky designs. Gentlemen, don’t feel left out. Enjoy a powerful workout session with the boys at Fitness First, the mega gym. Or catch the latest action flick at the Cathay cinemas. If just like us, you love food, then Mount Sophia has various restaurants to offer. Try our favorite American restaurant Billy Bombers for piping hot ribs, crispy thick cut fries and creamy milk shakes. Then have the Rochor Original Beancurd for dessert. Life at Mount Sophia can be so sinful.
Great colleges of Singapore
If your child aspires to be the next Picasso or Warren Buffett, then Mount Sophia might be the right place to live. This area is home to many great colleges of Singapore. For the arty child, there is the prestigious college of the arts, LaSalle. Providing students with the best experience in learning the arts, they are linked to over 40 cities globally. Having produced undergraduates who win awards local and abroad, LaSalle is not your run-of-the-mill arts school. For the business-minded child, there is Singapore Management University, the only business school in Singapore that was featured in TIME magazine. Applying the American pedagogy that promotes self-learning and innovative thinking, the ambitious albeit young college boasts graduates who move onto Goldman and Merrill Lynch. Your talented teenagers would find going to school so much more convenient. Why? They could just walk across the street.
We love Mount Sophia because it’s well-connected to the city centre yet spared from the noise and crowds. While you enjoy life in the fast lane downtown, you could return home to a peaceful sanctuary. It’s like having your cake and eating it, too.
To get your hands on that slice of cake, please contact Keith at keith@singaporeprimedistricts.com!
