Nestled in the heart of Singapore’s prestigious good class bungalow (GCB) enclave stands this luxurious abode along Wilby Road (off Old Holland Road) that shines like a rare gem in land-scarce Singapore, where true luxury reveals itself not in built-up area but in the generosity of open space.

This exceptional GCB has been put up for sale by the owners who purchased it in the early 1990s. It was conceived by Tan Kok Hiang of Forum Architects in collaboration with the owners to blend with the site’s unique topography and the original bungalow built in 1939 and designed by Emile Brizay, a renowned French structural engineer.

Spread across an expansive 26,018 sq ft freehold site with a wide, tree-lined frontage, this Wilby Road GCB comprises a living-cum-entertainment wing at the front and a sheltered walkway that leads to a bedroom wing at its rear, surrounded by majestic trees and a lush collection of plants along its driveway that leads to a sheltered carparking porch.

“This is not a typical GCB defined by imposing façades or ostentatious interiors,” says Celine Tan, associate branch director at PropNex and co-founder of Landed Advisory, who is marketing the home. “Instead, the emphasis is on nature, landscaping and the creation of distinctive spaces for living and entertaining.”

A perfect harmony of architectural design and nature

The interior’s refined décor features classic Art Deco furnishings, sophisticated modern exterior design, garden rooftops and a blend of indoor-outdoor living — giving rise to a luxurious sanctuary that pays homage to its legacy while catering to the modern needs of a multi-generational family who loves to entertain.

With a timeless design that retains the original foyer designed by Brizay, the residence unfolds into an elegant entertaining and living room adorned with a stylish long sofa, sculptural settees and a distinctive glass dining table.

Forming a scenic backdrop for outdoor living is its verdant courtyard garden that is visible from every bedroom, offering a picturesque setting for intimate gatherings and garden parties.

Various architectural elements are interwoven to evoke the quiet elegance of this resplendent residence, offering eight bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a powder room and dedicated staff quarters. A covered linkway that connects the living and bedroom areas showcases sandalwood columns imported from Kerala.

Horizontal timber slats filter daylight, together with bespoke skylights and automated lighting installed at the bedroom wing, where guest suites, a wine cellar and even a treehouse are discreetly sited. The bedrooms are equipped with their own separate entrances, outdoor dining nooks and full-height Carrara timber windows that open into the green roofscape.

Rare sanctuary in a prime district near the city

​​“Given that GCBs in Singapore are extremely rare, with a tight supply of just around 2,800 designated plots, they are highly sought after by the ultra-wealthy as trophy assets with price stability and freehold tenure that are ideal to be preserved and passed down across generations,” says Celine.

The serene and leafy Wilby Road GCB enclave also encompasses Brizay Park and Old Holland Road, which attract eminent business owners with families. Transfers of property plots in Wilby Road are rare, with only one occurring since 2012 — another unit sited a few doors away, measuring 14,490 sq ft, that changed hands at $26.6 million, or $1,836 psf, in January.

Given its freehold status, this impeccable GCB is a meticulously crafted retreat where architecture, landscape and heritage converge, offers something elusive in the city — tranquillity, privacy and a timeless sanctuary.

In a market where many GCBs are redeveloped to maximise their land plots, this distinguished residence stands apart — a home imbued with soul, history and defined by a connection to nature that cannot be replicated.

For more information,

Contact Landed Advisory | 96919530

Associate Branch Director (R041454B)

PROPNEX REALTY PTE. LTD.