I dunno what got into me today. Just took any bus... and see where the bus takes me to... alighted at amber rd and decided to walk... starting from amber gardens to tanjong katong rd then along mountbatten rd... results: 2 painful blisters... :sleepy:

These old private apartments/condos are taken along Amber Gardens. Not too sure what are their names. But, they have their own unique style.
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/1181/p10107812mz.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/673/p10107809rk.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/7274/p10107839qy.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/2089/p10107826rq.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/3406/p10107850jz.jpg

Some old houses seen along the way...

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/5038/p10107867yo.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/2747/p10107877ji.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/7655/p10107883jq.jpg

These pictures are different angles of the same house. I quite like it. Like a smaller version of Goodwood Park hotel. :)

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/2165/p10107898on.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/2917/p10107907yf.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/290/p1010793s1em.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/5684/p10107937fc.jpg

Another house that looks like a mini-goodwood park hotel
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/8187/p10107966td.jpg

Closer
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/426/p10107980vs.jpg

The houses along Mountbatten Rd are usually big and have a big garden. Thus, some are converted into kindergartens or similar like the Eton House.
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/718/p10107995og.jpg

I'll go take a nap first... there are more to post. :p

Beautiful houses!

I like those with the Goodwood-style....I have some pics of those myself

Its quite interesting to see different areas of Singapore outside the city, post more! :cool:

O my Lord, hyacynthus, I could kiss you! :kiss:

What a great instinct you had to wander forth by bus into that unknown part of the world of Singapore and coming back to us with such beautiful pictures of such lovely buildings! :okay:

It's good to know that they are still around, and I hope they'll NEVER appear on any "threatened" list. :angel1:

Btw, I also like (hey, more than like) the modern buildings you show at the beginning. :)

i like the condominium with sharp edges. its similar to the edge (or something) by moshe safdie at newton / cairnhill, except older, and four sided.

@whose homepage
actually, its a pretty known place :p depends on where one lives i guess.


@hya
did you see the SCGlobal project?

Thanks RC, WH and heirloom for the comments.

Yes, I saw the SCGlobal signboard and site. Took some pics of the house on this huge site too. post later...
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/8818/p10108265ce.jpg

Going for dinner now... will post more later. :)

its another side of Singapore that i've not seen before... like the 1st and 2nd pic, the balcony in the 2nd pic are like some disposable bowls being stuck to the units... and those old houses, hope it stays for as long as it would...

I would love to see what SCGlobal designs for that new project :cool:

@WH, indeed this is a rather nice area in Singapore, slightly east of the city, where there
are lots of houses, besides flats. In the past, these were located near the beach, until the land reclamation works started.

The original airport (http://www.can.com.sg/content/neocan/en/archive/spotlight/national_stadium/singapore_s_first.html) was also located nearby, and Mountbatten Rd was named after this (http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/2WWmountbatten.htm) man.

@RafflesCity
erm... I think they are selling 5 land parcels.

anyway, back to the houses... it's very slow uploading these pics to imageshack.

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/9138/p10108008sb.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/9683/p10108023qm.jpg

http://img175.echo.cx/img175/9115/p10108010ab.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/1336/p10108037tk.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/8919/p10108040qd.jpg

Found 2 pretty houses which are currently unoccupied... Some renovation and landscaping would spruce up the place. :)

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/7760/p10108087bu.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/3511/p10108073mg.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/5028/p10108097gf.jpg

Another unoccupied house...
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/6881/p10108152ep.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/4927/p10108175yo.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/3108/p10108161ni.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/3986/p10108189yx.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/4791/p10108190dz.jpg

i think its more likely scglobal is developing 5 gorgeous houses than selling 5 plots of land.. i wonder how much the two seemingly abandoned houses are worth.. why isnt anyone buying?

Now... after the unoccupied house above, I saw the site which SCGlobal has acquired.

Can tell where the site is?
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/2958/p10108201ci.jpg

Closeups on the house
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/4413/p10108213vi.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/6434/p10108229ve.jpg

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/7765/p10108236ad.jpg

The Front Gate
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/1264/p10108284lv.jpg

i think its more likely scglobal is developing 5 gorgeous houses than selling 5 plots of land.. i wonder how much the two seemingly abandoned houses are worth.. why isnt anyone buying?

Just for info, SCGlobal bought the Chan's Ville (FH) from Dr Chan Ah Kow last year at $11 million which work out to be $200psf/land.

If you see the signboard, it stated 5 land parcels.
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/8818/p10108265ce.jpg

oh ok.. chan ah kow...?!

i wonder why they'd put their company name up for 5 plots of land.. maybe they'd work with individual buyers on what they like. hope something marvellous comes up

Woah, Hya!!!! :eek:

The black house looks very Addams-family! :lol:
Looks like time for me to post pics.....

I'll also post the pics here into the mansions thread. :)

http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/20/m2ou.jpg

http://img374.imageshack.us/img374/4710/m1ky.jpg


http://img400.imageshack.us/img400/896/m0ip.jpg

http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/2711/m1yc.jpg

http://img381.imageshack.us/img381/8596/m3ji.jpg
Interesting ornamentation

hmmm... rather weird combination (refering to Sin Hoe Hotel). elephant with pig ears? dragon head with fish body? I wonder... who approves it. :weird:

hrmm... never looked that closely.. merdragon, elepig. potential stb mascots.

Sin Hoe and the villa beside it are very pretty! :)
The other villa was dilapidated, and now undergoing extensive renovation/restoration works. They're twins! :D

I absolutely love the Sin Hoe Hotel, its my favourite of the houses there, room rates at about SGD $40 a night.

My other favourite buildings would be the one with the Goodwood-style roof and that pic of the house with the green styling hya posted.

I also note that some of the owners living around there allow their bougainvillea & Honolulu creepers to grow wild, creating a very nice and colourful tropical ambience.

That area is so peaceful except for the roar of fighter planes now and then.

This house is somewhere near Mountbatten. Belongs to one famous rich man... I think the Popiah King's house... not too sure. Forgot who had those Qin terracotta figures in the garden.

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/7369/dsc88952zy.jpg

It's at Meyer Road, I've taken pics of it. A huge estate surrounded by skyscraper condos. Pretty wierd with all those statues in the yard... :runaway:

I'm suprised the house is new.

now thats cool, I've not noticed it.

But what impresses me is the creativity of the owners of those old houses, they seem to love adorning their abodes with statues and figures of animals!

Like that green one.

The house above is new.... as in post-colonial...

Just for info, SCGlobal bought the Chan's Ville (FH) from Dr Chan Ah Kow last year at $11 million which work out to be $200psf/land.

If you see the signboard, it stated 5 land parcels.
http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/8818/p10108265ce.jpg


@heirloom => SC Global to restore Chan's Ville, build 4 bungalows (from business Times)

SC Global is planning to restore the Chan's Ville at Katong and build 4 bungalows on the land next to it. Chan's Ville and 14 other homes in Mountbatten Road were awarded conservation status by URA because of their distinct character and charm. SC Global plans to launch the houses for sale only next year.

Chan Ah Kow (Chen Ah Gou), what a stereotypical name! :lol:

MOUNTBATTEN ROAD CONSERVATION AREA

http://www.ura.gov.sg/conservation/images/mount.jpg

Located along Mountbatten Road, the area was given conservation status on 23 July 1993. It contains 15 bungalows mainly of the Victorian and Art Deco Styles.

Oh I didnt know Mountbatten Rd houses are being conserved! :eek:

Then they should do something about the dilapidated state of some abandoned ones if possible.

I thought you knew.

nope I didnt know.

Orchard area, Katong are used to have TONS and TONS of luxurious villas and huge mansions...

Now... :cry: :(

'Discovered' that Meyer Rd house last year- huge land, which is impressive in land scarce Singapore and loved the idea of those terracotta warriors flanking the winding driveway.

Not a big fan of the art deco lines for sale on Mountbatten. Have the same house on my site:
http://www.urbanespaces.com/artdecoeastcoast.html
although I tweaked the colours a little to give the pictures the look of a 'period' photograph.
I believe you could either opt to buy the house unrenovated or have the developers renovate it for you.

Have also been very impressed by 733(or was it 735?) Mountbatten which won an award for conservation some years back. That whole stretch on Mountbatten sees some lovely houses.

This,
http://www.urbanespaces.com/colonial%20east%20coast.html
I heard used to have a beach frontage before the frantic period of land reclamation. Owned by an illustrious Singaporean family, is still very well maintained. Again, beautiful driveway, lovely Peranakan detailing and gorgeous wooden flooring.

I tried to private message you. Where is the house in the second link?