A rare opportunity has emerged in Singapore’s property market as a freehold hilltop estate in District 11 is listed for sale for the first time in 70 years. Located off Dunearn Road and Shelford Road, the estate is being offered via private treaty with a guide price of $55m, translating to approximately $2,273.57 per square foot for its 24,189 square feet land area.
The property, discreetly nestled behind mature greenery, offers privacy and exclusivity, accessible via a gently rising driveway. Originally completed in 1953, it predates much of the modern Bukit Timah landscape. Henry Benjamin Lim, Associate Branch District Director and Head of GCB and Prestige Landed at PropNex, highlighted the site’s redevelopment potential under the Urban Redevelopment Authority’s (URA) 3-storey mixed landed zoning. “Its natural elevation supports the possibility of 4 to 4.5-storey homes, including a basement level that can be incorporated without impacting the surrounding streetscape,” Lim stated.
The estate’s regular land shape allows for efficient subdivision planning, with feasibility studies exploring configurations such as four substantial detached homes or up to ten landed homes, subject to regulatory approval. Its proximity to leading schools, MRT stations, and major transport corridors enhances its long-term desirability and value resilience.
This unique offering combines freehold tenure, elevation, and redevelopment flexibility, making it a scarce opportunity in Singapore’s premium residential market.
