Singapore’s Ultra-Exclusive Enclave
Ever wondered where Singapore’s true elite live? Queen Astrid Park is tucked away in District 10, a neighbourhood that outshines even the most luxurious addresses in Singapore. While Nassim Road gets all the headlines, this hidden gem has some of the most impressive mansions and biggest houses in Singapore — architectural masterpieces that showcase wealth on a different scale.
At first glance, Queen Astrid Park in Bukit Timah looks like a quiet tree-lined street. Behind this unassuming facade conceals Singapore’s rarest real estate — a collection of palatial homes embodying luxury living in a city already known for its grandeur.
Where Size Matters: Singapore’s Biggest Houses
In a city where space is a currency, Queen Astrid Park in Singapore defies the nation’s spatial constraints. This exclusive enclave has some of the largest private homes in the entire country, with land plots bigger than those in other prime neighbourhoods.
From Holland Road to the greenery of Coronation Road West, Queen Astrid Park is home to about 30 Good Class Bungalows (GCBs), Singapore’s most premium category of landed property. However, unlike other properties of the same type elsewhere, Queen Astrid Park GCBs sit on huge land plots, many over 2,000 sqm (over 21,500 sqft).
These aren’t just big houses. They’re compounds that would fit in with billionaire enclaves anywhere in the world. Drive past, and you’ll notice that many properties have large primary homes and separate guesthouses, staff quarters, and amenity buildings spread across beautifully landscaped grounds – if you can catch a glimpse!
Queen Astrid Park bungalows are in a league of their own. We’re talking about houses with underground parking for 20+ cars, Olympic-sized pools, and private art galleries. These are more than homes, but private resorts, tranquil, secluded respites away from the city’s hustle.
A Haven of Architectural Splendor
What sets Queen Astrid Park houses apart isn’t just their size. Queen Astrid Park celebrates diversity, unlike Singapore’s newer luxury developments with a uniform look.
The neighbourhood has a fantastic array of architectural styles — from colonial black-and-white bungalows to ultra-modern glass houses that look like they’ve been plucked from the latest architectural design magazines. Many homeowners hire international architects to design bespoke homes that reflect their personalities and status. For example, Aamer Architects designed one of the properties in Queen Astrid Park with multiple volumes to create grand courtyards and rooftop gardens. LLARK Architects also designed a house in Queen Astrid Park with an extension built on a steeply sloping plot. The extension has bedrooms in the first storey and a living area in the second, which is connected to the main house.
Despite all these luxuries, good class bungalows in Queen Astrid Park, Singapore remain understated. The strict building rules ensure that even the most radical designs respect the area’s serenity. Mature trees line the streets, and high walls with lush greenery keep these magnificent homes hidden from the public eye.
The Ultimate in Privacy and Exclusivity
Queen Astrid Park’s appeal to the ultrawealthy isn’t just about property size – it’s about being hidden. With only one main entrance road and minimal through traffic, this neighbourhood offers a level of privacy that’s increasingly hard to find in densely populated Singapore.
Gaining access to these properties as a buyer is guarded, too. Properties in Queen Astrid Park rarely come on the market, and when they do, most are sold privately. When they do, they command some of the highest prices per square foot in Singapore, often over S$2,500 per square foot for the land alone, pushing total property values into the 9 figures.
The Power Players of Queen Astrid Park
So, who calls this rarefied neighbourhood home? Queen Astrid Park residents represent a cross-section of Singapore’s most influential and wealthy individuals, including old-money families, tech entrepreneurs, and internationally successful business magnates.
Queen Astrid Park isn’t just home to the nouveau riche, unlike other luxury enclaves. Many residences have been in the same families for generations, passed down as Singapore’s ultimate heirlooms. This mix of old and new money creates a unique social fabric that reflects Singapore’s evolution from a colonial outpost to a global financial powerhouse.
Current and past residents include:
1. Madam Tan Sook Eng
Asking $100 million
Madam Tan has discreetly listed her Queen Astrid Park Good Class Bungalow (GCB) for S$100 million. Spanning 29,709 sq ft with a 999-year leasehold, the estate is priced at S$3,366 per square foot (psf). The 20,000 sq ft, two-storey property is one of the biggest mansions in Singapore and features 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, a lift, a private lap pool, a gym, a landscaped garden, and a drivers’ lounge. It also offers parking for up to 16 cars. She acquired the property in 2017 for S$46 million.
2. UBS Trust
$88 million
UBS Trustees (Singapore) Ltd, a trustee for The Jasmine Villa Settlement, has acquired a Good Class Bungalow (GCB) at 6 Astrid Hill for S$88 million. Spanning just over 34,000 sq ft, the property was previously owned by the Minister for Home Affairs and Law K Shanmugam before being transferred under the trust’s ownership. To date, it is one of the biggest bungalows in Singapore.
3. TikTok CEO Chew Shou Zi
$86 million
Chew Shou Zi, the Singaporean CEO of TikTok, made waves with his S$86 million purchase of a Good Class Bungalow (GCB) in Queen Astrid Park. The bungalow, which sits on a 31,800 sq ft plot, is priced at S$2,704 psf – a premium price for properties in the area and is one of the biggest landed houses in Singapore.
4. Wilmar International Chairman and CEO’s Nephew
$49 Million
In Astrid Hill, a nephew of Wilmar International chairman and CEO Kuok Khoon Hong is acquiring a 10-year-old Good Class Bungalow (GCB) in Queen Astrid Park for S$49 million. The 21,116 sq ft freehold property is priced at S$2,321 psf. The 2-storey bungalow with a basement features 6 bedrooms, a swimming pool, a gym, and an entertainment room, with a built-up area of approximately 12,000 sq ft.
5. 12 Queen Astrid Park
$47.88 million
A Good Class Bungalow (GCB) at 1 Coronation Road West in the Queen Astrid Park GCB area was sold for over S$47.88 million, with the top sale of the year recorded at S$1,548 psf, totalling S$46 million. The Hin Leong family purchased the 29,709 sq ft estate from a semi-retired diamond tradesman. While not quite the biggest house in Singapore, this gorgeous 2-storey bungalow features 5 bedrooms, a swimming pool, and other luxury amenities.
6. 2 Queen Astrid Park
$44.5 million
A single-storey bungalow on a sprawling 35,011 sq ft site was reportedly acquired by a family member of Goh Hup Jin, son of billionaire Nippon Paint tycoon Goh Cheng Liang. One of Singapore’s biggest properties, this home was large enough to be subdivided into two smaller Good Class Bungalow plots.
7. Liu and Lee Investment
$32 million
A GCB in Queen Astrid Park was sold for S$32 million (S$1,169 psf) on a 27,373 sq ft freehold plot. The buyer, Liu and Lee Investment, is led by low-profile property investor Dr. Liu Shek Yuen. Hong Kong-born Dr Liu, known for his global investment expertise, previously spearheaded the 2001 purchase of a 201,782 sq ft freehold GCB site on Jervois Road from HSBC.
