Real estate

In a class of their own: Good Class Bungalow tour

Boulevard takes the tour of Singapore’s ultimate trophy homes, the Good Class Bungalow, joined by leading GCB agents and the just-launched Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II.

Bukit Timah

Rowena Chan, Arcadia Consulting

“This sprawling residential area is sought after for its good schools, cafes and restaurants, recreational clubs and, in particular, its greenery – the acres of parks and nature reserves, and the lush views that many of its GCBs enjoy. In contrast with more densely built areas, Bukit Timah offers a unique combination of convenience, peacefulness and natural beauty, and is generally more affordable as well.”

View the listing: Bukit Timah new GCB for sale.

Bin Tong Park

Tricia Ang, CBRE

“This prized enclave is extremely closely held, with only three to four properties changing hands in the last eight years. Regular plots on slightly elevated ground afford great potential for rebuilding – which often appeals to the newer generation of entrepreneurs and CEOs. Given the lack of available stock, prices have risen significantly of late, and are expected to continue trending upwards.”

View the listing: Bin Tong Park GCB estate for sale.

Jervois

Jessica Lim, Realstar Premier Group

“One of Singapore’s most popular GCB enclaves, Jervois is home to a number of embassies and prized for its proximity to Orchard. Plot sizes start from around 15,000 sqft and range up to 30,000 sqft, and many of the estates have fairly new or well-presented bungalows, with one land plot along Jervois Hill and a handful of tear-down houses. While the area appeals to most GCB buyers, properties rarely come up for sale.”

View the listing: Jervois Hill GCB for sale.

Nassim

Leong Boon Hoe, Arcadia Consulting

“Singapore’s most prestigious enclave, Nassim’s gently undulating terrain presents a mix of majestic mansions with wide frontages and private villas perched on higher grounds. Larger plot sizes average well over 20,000 sqft, and only rarely come up for sale; just four caveats have been lodged since 2010, alongside some prominent transactions without caveat – including the record $230m sale of a 84,839 sqft estate back in 2019.”

Oei Tiong Ham Park

Martin Goh, Realstar Premier Group

“Named after the wealthiest tycoon in the Far East at the turn of the Twentieth Century, Oei Tiong Ham Park has long been favoured by Singapore’s well-known, old money families – professionals, architects, as well as business owners. A new generation of tycoons has lately been buying into the nearby GCB estates of Victoria and Queen Astrid, including Alibaba’s Jack Ma and TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi.”