Dunearn House: The First Move in Bukit Timah's Next Chapter
For 33 years, no new non-landed private residences have been built in the Swiss Club subzone of District 11. That streak ends with Dunearn House. Developed by a triple joint venture of Frasers Property, CSC Land, and Sekisui House, this 380-unit development at 760 to 770 Dunearn Road is the first mover in what will become one of Singapore's most closely watched precinct transformations: the redevelopment of Turf City. Whether you are drawn to Bukit Timah for its schools, its address, or its long-term value story, Dunearn House deserves a thorough look.
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Why This Score
CCR pricing in Bukit Timah is rarely cheap on absolute terms, and the launch PSF here will reflect that. The deduction recognises that buyers are paying CCR rates for a 99-year leasehold in an enclave where the resale comp set is dominated by freehold inventory. The offset: genuine scarcity at Swiss Club after 33 years without new non-landed supply, and a triple-developer pedigree that supports the price tag.
The two-collection design widens the buyer pool. The Luxury Collection (2BR to 3BR + flexi) lets upgraders enter a D11 address without stretching to a 4-bedroom. The Pinnacle Collection (4BR and 4BR Premium + Study) gives larger families the low-density tower experience. Add the 4-min walk to Sixth Avenue MRT and the Bukit Timah education belt, and the addressable demand is broader than the typical CCR launch.
The strongest pillar. Three catalysts stack at once: the URA-led Turf City precinct masterplan, the new Turf City MRT station under construction, and the 33-year supply gap at Swiss Club. First-mover positioning means early buyers enter before the broader re-rating that typically follows when major masterplans materialise. Few CCR sites have this combination of triggers visible at launch.
Education-belt rental demand is one of Singapore's most durable buyer-pull factors, and D11 resale velocity historically holds up through cycles. The deduction reflects two longer-term considerations: 99-year lease decay in a CCR comp set where freehold dominates, and the eventual supply pipeline from the broader Turf City build-out which could add resale competition in the 2030s.
Below is an independent, practical breakdown of what makes Dunearn House stand out: the location, the two collections, the design thinking, the facilities, the specifications, and the investment case.
Project Snapshot
- Project name: Dunearn House (达恩 · 豪庭)
- Developer: Phoenix Dunearn Pte Ltd (JV: Frasers Property, CSC Land, Sekisui House)
- Location: 760-770 Dunearn Road, D11 CCR, Bukit Timah (Swiss Club subzone)
- Tenure: 99 years leasehold (from Sep 2025)
- Site area: 13,491.90 sqm
- Total units: 380 (2 blocks of 19 storeys + 3 blocks of 10 storeys)
- Collections: Luxury Collection (10-storey) and Pinnacle Collection (19-storey)
- Carpark lots: 228 + 3 accessible + 64 bicycle lots
- Expected vacant possession: 31 December 2030
- Architect: ONG&ONG Pte Ltd (Ashvinkumar Kantilal, Group CEO)
- Landscape consultant: Ecoplan Asia Pte Ltd
- Builder: China Construction (South Pacific)
Why This Location Matters
District 11 Bukit Timah is one of Singapore's most established residential addresses, but the Swiss Club pocket has been largely untouched for decades. The last non-landed private development here was completed 33 years ago. That scarcity is about to change in a controlled way, with the government's plans for Turf City set to reshape this part of Bukit Timah into a new mixed-use precinct with residential, commercial, and community spaces. Dunearn House is the first residential project to market in this transformation. For a project-by-project comparison against other Singapore new launches in 2026, see the full PropertyNet Insider Benchmark.
The MRT connectivity is strong. Sixth Avenue MRT on the Downtown Line is a 4-minute walk from the development. The upcoming Turf City MRT station, currently under construction, will add a second rail connection. King Albert Park MRT is one stop away, and Beauty World MRT is two stops away. By road, the PIE is about 9 minutes via Eng Neo Avenue, placing the CBD, Orchard, and Holland Village all within comfortable reach.
For families, the location puts Dunearn House firmly within Singapore's premier education belt. Nanyang Primary School, Hwa Chong Institution, National Junior College, and a string of other established schools are all within the broader Bukit Timah corridor. Access to this school catchment is one of the most resilient demand drivers for D11 property, and it consistently supports resale values.
Daily conveniences sit close at hand too. Serene Centre and KAP Mall provide neighbourhood retail, dining, and supermarket access, while the wider Bukit Timah and Holland Village precincts offer a deep bench of dining, lifestyle, and wellness options.
Explore the Site in 360 Degrees
For a real-world feel of the actual site, AUDAX has published an interactive 360-degree drone tour of Dunearn House. You can rotate, zoom, and explore the position of the five blocks relative to the surrounding low-rise neighbourhoods, the green corridor, the Sixth Avenue MRT, and the Turf City precinct beyond.
Interactive 360 Drone View
Dunearn House · Site & Surrounds (AUDAX)Architecture and Design Thinking
ONG&ONG, one of Singapore's most established architectural practices, has designed Dunearn House around what they call a "Living within Nature" philosophy. The design concept is nature-positive rather than nature-adjacent: the buildings are meant to sit within their landscape, not merely beside it.
The most distinctive architectural element is the roofline, which takes its profile from the silhouette of the North Grandstand at the former Turf City racecourse. This is the "Canopy of Memory" concept, a nod to the site's history that gives the development a recognisable identity without resorting to pastiche. The overall tone is quiet luxury: understated elegance, natural materials, and clean proportions rather than flashy ornamentation.
From the upper floors of the Pinnacle towers, residents will look out over the Good Class Bungalow enclaves that define this part of Bukit Timah. Dunearn House is possibly the tallest residential development in the stretch between Yarwood Avenue and Stevens Road. For buyers in the Pinnacle Collection, that means views that are unlikely to be blocked for the foreseeable future, looking north towards the Turf City precinct and south towards the city skyline beyond the established low-rise residential neighbourhoods.
Mirage Forest: The Landscape
Ecoplan Asia, the landscape consultant behind several of Singapore's best-regarded developments, has designed the grounds around a "Mirage Forest" concept. The landscape is organised into six zones: the Foyer of the Forest (arrival experience), The Canopy Mirage, The Canopy Pool, The Forest Adventure Play, The Tropical Wellness, and The Cascade Forest.
The centrepiece is a 50m Lap Pool spanning 400 sqm, joined by a 150 sqm Wellness Pool and a dedicated Kids Pool. Recreational facilities include a full-sized tennis court (598 sqm), a gym and outdoor fitness area on the 2nd storey, and a steam room with shower.
Social and entertaining spaces are generous. The Waterfall Club features a residents' lounge, meeting room, meeting pods, and serveries. A Teppanyaki Pavilion offers a dedicated outdoor cooking experience. Multiple waterfall-themed spaces (Terrace, Perch, Dining, Deck, Lounge, and Pod) line the perimeter, creating pockets of calm for residents who want to read, work, or host small gatherings outdoors.
Children are well catered for with age-appropriate play gardens (Crawl and Jump, Forest Adventure, Spinning, and Swing, designed for ages 2 to 12) and the broader Forest Adventure Play zone. Pinnacle Collection residents also enjoy exclusive access to the Pinnacle Foyer, Living, Dining, and Patio areas, a private layer of lifestyle space reserved for the towers.
Two Collections, Two Philosophies
What makes Dunearn House unusual among new launches is its deliberate split into two distinct product tiers. Rather than offering a single block type with size variations, the development separates into the Luxury Collection and the Pinnacle Collection, each with its own building form, unit design, and finishing standard.
The Luxury Collection occupies three 10-storey blocks at 766, 768, and 770 Dunearn Road. These are configured with 8 units per core, offering 2-bedroom, 2-bedroom + study, and 3-bedroom + study layouts. The design language is streamlined and efficient: enclosed kitchens, flexible study spaces that can be left open or enclosed depending on your lifestyle, naturally ventilated toilets, engineered timber flooring, and a defined arrival threshold at the entrance. Kitchens are appointed with Smeg appliances and Franke fixtures, with an automated Steigen laundry system in selected units, while Geberit sanitary wares and Hansgrohe fittings in chrome complete the bathrooms.
The Pinnacle Collection occupies two 19-storey towers at 760 and 762 Dunearn Road. With only 4 units per core, these towers offer a more private, low-density living experience at height. The unit types are larger: 4-bedroom and 4-bedroom premium + study configurations, with the DPS1 show unit at 1,378 sqft. The Pinnacle specification steps up with an island kitchen, wine chiller, combi steam oven, Jack and Jill bathroom for junior bedrooms, His and Her wardrobe, His and Her bathroom with double sinks, laundry rack, and Hansgrohe fittings in brushed black chrome. Living and dining areas feature larger 1200mm x 1200mm European tiles, and the master bedrooms are sized generously.
This two-tier approach lets buyers self-select. Couples and small families can enter the Luxury Collection for a well-finished Bukit Timah address with efficient layouts. Larger families or buyers who want a more expansive living experience can move into the Pinnacle towers with the premium finishes, higher floors, and unblocked views that come with 19 storeys of elevation in a predominantly low-rise neighbourhood.
Smart Living
Both collections come smart-home ready. Each residence includes a digital lockset for remote PIN access, a video doorbell so you can see and speak to visitors from your phone, remote climate control to cool the home before you arrive, smoke detection alerts, and real-time energy insights to help manage utility usage. Tying it together is a Smart Community App that lets residents book facilities, issue visitor invites, and use the audio-video telephony system from a single platform. It is a practical layer of convenience and security that is increasingly expected at this price point, and Dunearn House delivers it across both the Luxury and Pinnacle Collections.
Sustainability by Design
Dunearn House is designed in line with BCA Green Mark Platinum (Super Low Energy) standards, the higher tier of Singapore's green building framework. In practice that means photovoltaic solar panels helping to power communal facilities, sensor-based lighting and ventilation in shared areas, high-efficiency air-conditioning and appliances, and a facade shaped for thermal comfort with shaded balconies that keep living spaces cooler. These are the features that quietly lower running costs and lift day-to-day comfort over the life of the home.
The green thinking extends outdoors. With only 228 car parking lots for 380 units, more of the site is given back to greenery, from butterfly-friendly gardens to layered and vertical planting that softens the built form. For residents happy to leave the car at home, there are EV charging points and dedicated bicycle parking, giving Dunearn House a real sustainable-mobility story to match its 4-minute walk to Sixth Avenue MRT. For buyers, a Green Mark Platinum design is more than an environmental badge. It supports long-term running-cost efficiency and resale appeal as sustainability standards continue to tighten.
Floor Plans
Four representative floor plans from the approved developer plan set are featured below: three from the Luxury Collection (2BR, 2BR+Study, and 3BR+Flexi) and the headline 4BR Premium+Study show unit from the Pinnacle Collection. Indicative stack-by-stack pricing will be confirmed closer to the sales gallery preview.
Luxury Collection
Pinnacle Collection
The Investment Angle
The investment case for Dunearn House rests on several structural factors rather than speculative sentiment. First, the 33-year supply gap in non-landed private homes at Swiss Club means there is genuine pent-up demand from buyers who want a Bukit Timah address in a newer development, not a resale product from the 1990s. Dunearn House is the only option to satisfy that demand right now.
Second, the Turf City redevelopment is one of Singapore's most significant precinct transformations. As a first mover, Dunearn House buyers are entering before the full ecosystem of new amenities, transport links (Turf City MRT), and residential supply reshapes the area's pricing structure. Historically, early buyers in Singapore's major precinct transformations have seen the strongest capital appreciation when the broader masterplan materialises.
Third, the developer pedigree is unusually deep. Frasers Property brings development and placemaking experience. CSC Land brings capital and construction scale. Sekisui House, Japan's largest homebuilder, brings a quality and precision standard that is well-regarded in Singapore's luxury segment. A triple JV of this calibre delivers strong build-quality confidence and signals that the developers are investing seriously in the product, not cutting corners.
Fourth, the education belt premium is one of the most durable value drivers in Singapore property. Homes within reach of Nanyang Primary, Hwa Chong, and the broader Bukit Timah school cluster command consistent demand from both owner-occupiers and tenants.
Finally, at 85/100, the Future Demand score (24/25) is the strongest pillar in the Insider Benchmark assessment. The combination of CCR address, precinct transformation, MRT proximity, and education belt access creates a demand profile that is hard to replicate elsewhere in the current launch pipeline.
As always, buyers should verify the latest ABSD, TDSR, LTV, and cooling measure rules before committing. CCR pricing carries different affordability considerations than RCR or OCR launches, and each buyer's financial profile is different.
Who Should Take a Closer Look
Dunearn House will resonate with several buyer profiles. First, families who need to be near the Bukit Timah education belt and want a new-build alternative to ageing resale condos in D11. The Luxury Collection's 2 and 3-bedroom layouts with study provide the flexible space that families with young children need, without requiring a 4-bedroom budget.
Second, upgraders from HDB or mass-market condos who have always aspired to a Bukit Timah address. The Luxury Collection offers a genuine CCR entry point with Frasers-Sekisui quality, engineered timber flooring, and the cachet of a Swiss Club postcode.
Third, buyers who want spacious, premium living in a low-density tower. The Pinnacle Collection's 4-bedroom layouts with island kitchens, His and Her wardrobes and bathrooms, and only 4 units per floor deliver the kind of private, expansive living that is increasingly rare in new launches at any price point.
Fourth, investors who want early-mover exposure to the Turf City precinct transformation, underpinned by a CCR address and the structural demand of Singapore's education belt. The long-term rental and resale demand profile here is robust. If you want to model the projected returns across different hold periods and price scenarios, the New Launch Condo ROI Calculator is a useful starting point.
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The Bottom Line
Dunearn House is not simply another new launch. It is the reopening of a Bukit Timah subzone that has been dormant for over three decades, delivered by a triple-developer joint venture with a clear quality mandate. ONG&ONG's architecture, Ecoplan Asia's Mirage Forest landscape, and the deliberate split into Luxury and Pinnacle collections all point to a development that has been designed with thought, not just market positioning. The location is anchored by MRT access, the education belt, and the Turf City masterplan. The specifications and layouts are honest and well-proportioned. And the first-mover advantage is real: buyers today are entering before the precinct fully transforms. At 85/100 on the Insider Benchmark, Dunearn House earns a Strong Buy rating and a place on any serious shortlist for D11 buyers in 2026.
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