An old-world charmed detached house with an impressive built-up of 6,000 sq ft can be found off Bukit Timah Road. Home to a homeowner and wine connoisseur, this double-storey home offers four en suite bedrooms and a 20m lap pool on a 999-year leasehold 5,877 sq ft plot.

Completely overhauled, this four-bedroom, five-bathroom house along Duchess Avenue boasts an old-world charm but with modern amenities. Sitting on a regular shaped 5,877 sq ft, 999-year leasehold plot, it offers a unique blend of old and new, with full-height glass windows bringing natural light and a 20m lap pool overlooking it.

The interiors are a testament to its previous owner, an academic, wine collector and connoisseur’s two passions of wine and books. With wine bottles everywhere, the homeowner himself planned for a private wine cellar that can accommodate close to 6,000 bottles. It was during the renovations that a full-height glass window was installed, replacing a koi pond next to the main staircase.

The house was specifically designed for the owner and his mother. However, after she passed away shortly after they moved in, the home became his bachelor pad. As his private quarters, the upstairs features a library, seating area, dressing space, a fully-fitted kitchen, and a master bedroom and bathroom.

Furthermore, the homeowner is also an avid collector of mid-century furniture, with some pieces being handed down from his parents and grandparents. He has even kept some of the original grills and old bricks from the family home in Binjai Park.

With its ample array of lifestyle amenities and natural low-rise landscape, Altura EC Bukit Batok will provide residents with the perfect living experience.

The house is now being sold for $16.96 million or $2,886 psf based on a land area of 5,877 sq ft and is in line with market transactions based on nearby recently sold properties. Featuring a rich family history with unique touches, this house is a one-of-a-kind find and can’t be replicated.

Off Bukit Timah Road, this old-world charmed detached house boasts an impressive built-up of 6,000 sq ft and a rich family history. The four-bedroom, five-bathroom double-storey home is unique, with modern amenities such as natural light filled interiors, a 20m lap pool, and a private wine cellar.

The previous owner and wine connoisseur is now selling the house as he recently got married and wants to start afresh. He had the house designed with his and his mother’s needs in mind, and the upper level was his private quarters. A spiral staircase allows him to access it from the main entrance without having to disturb the rest of the household.

The asking price of $16.96 million is in line with recent transactions, such as the nearby detached house on Coronation Road. It’s a good opportunity for one to own a piece of old-world charm with all the modern conveniences.