Shopping Amenities
35 Gilstead is a stone's throw away from many shopping amenities. Serviced by Velocity, Novena Square, and United Square Shopping Mall (12-min walk), residents enjoy high accessibility to various shopping and dining options. In addition, the iconic shopping belt at Orchard Road is a short ten-minute drive away, with prominent malls like Ion, Paragon, and Tangs.

Recreational Facilities
Other than shopping, residents will benefit from the short proximity to many recreational facilities. For residents who are into horse riding or polo, the Singapore Polo Club and Bukit Timah Saddle Club are both between an 11-minute and 15-minute drive away. Some other renowned clubs include The Tanglin Club, American Club, and Raffles Town Club. They have a wide variety of recreational activities, including bowling, billiards, golf, and tennis.

Nature lovers may also wish to visit the Singapore Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take an evening stroll at the 160-year-old tropical garden and choose from a range of trails. Some popular ones include the National Orchid Garden and the Jacob Ballas Children's Garden.

Medical Centres
With numerous medical facilities located within the vicinity, residents of 35 Gilstead can be assured that they will get medical attention in the shortest time possible. Tan Tock Seng Hospital and KK Women's and Children's Hospital are a seven- and ten-minute drive away respectively. The National Skin Centre, Thomson Medical Centre, and Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital are also in close proximity.

Transport
Serviced by Newton MRT (11-min walk) and Novena MRT (13-min walk), 35 Gilstead is connected to the Downtown Line and North-South Line. This makes commuting to Orchard Road, Raffles Place, and the Central Business District, fast and convenient. Its advantageous location amongst a number of major roads and expressways, including Bukit Timah Road, Newton Road, Thomson Road, PIE, and CTE. Due to its advantageous location, residents get to enjoy reduced travelling time to the city centre and other areas.

Schools
Kindergartens: St. James' Church Kindergarten, Eton House Pre-school Newton.
Primary Schools: Anglo-Chinese School (Junior), St. Joseph's Institution (Junior), Singapore Chinese Girls' Primary School, CHIJ Toa Payoh (Primary), Farrer Park Primary School.
Secondary Schools: St. Joseph's Institution, Singapore Chinese Girls' School, Raffles Girls' School, Nanyang Girls' High School, Balestier Hill Secondary School, CHIJ Toa Payoh (Secondary).
Tertiary Institutions: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, LASELLE College of the Arts.
International Schools: Eton House International School (Newton), Chatsworth International School (Orchard).