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TOWNERVILLE

Remodeled 2-storey conservation historical townhouses inhabited by British officers when Singapore was part of the British empire.  Built around 1924.  Also called "Colonial houses". Units were renovated in 1992 and are being upgraded regularly.  Appeals to young Caucasian romantic expatriates who want to live in unique houses.    2-bedroom land areas are:  1281 sq ft, 1367 sq ft, 2314 sq ft (No. 102 corner unit), 3983 sq ft (No. 2 corner unit).  Built up areas  2163 sq. ft for intermediate units. 2532 sq. ft for No. 2 and No. 102. 3-bedroom  land area 1550 qs ft. Built up area 2,424 sq. ft. 4-bedroom  land area 1668 sq ft. Built up area 2, 918 sq. ft. Located at: Towner, McNair and May Road. Location of Townerville	15 historic Townerville terraces for sale.  The Business Times, 16 Nov 2001 reported that Far East Organization has put 15 Townerville terrace homes on the market after having leased out the estate of 84 heritage two-storey houses for the past 10 years. Average price for the homes built in the 1920s is $850,000, with sizes ranging from 2,100 to 3,000 sq ft.  The 99-year land tenure began in 1990.  The Singapore government restored the houses for some $12.4 million, the 84 houses were sold to Far East bagging for $39 million. Far East's offers were about $100,000 to $150,000 above the competition from individuals and others. In 2003, the nearby Boon Keng MRT station on the North-east is completed. NO MORE UNITS FOR SALE AS AT JULY 2007. Location of Townerville Email judy@asiahomes.com Tel: +65 9668 6468, 6254 3326 now!
No long bath tubs in all units.  Shower stalls only. 2 bedroom floor plans do not have attached bathroom.	The Courtyard (Backyard). There is no proper maid's room at the courtyard. A bamboo chick can be used to wall off an area behind the kitchen, next to the courtyard for the maid.   Part-time maid's services are available in Singapore and are usually S$10.00 per hour.
Townerville   RENTALS FROM JULY 2007 No. of Rooms Monthly Rate 2- bedroom S$ 4, 200 3-bedroom S$ 4, 850 4-bedroom S$ 5, 200

Advantages:

Affordable rentals for expats who will experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to romance history. These unique Singapore conservation houses were lived in by British colonial masters, usually military officers.  The wooden floor boards and big balcony off the living room are great attractions seldom seen in the modern Singapore townhouses anymore.

Air conditioned bedrooms and sometimes the living and dining rooms as well in some units.

Bright kitchens with natural daylight and bright tropical sunlight filtering in from the courtyard greatly appeal to Caucasian expatriates.  Modern
greyish white or light brown kitchen cabinets, refrigerator and oven in various units. 

The back of the 2nd level has a sundeck or clothes drying area in the 3-bedroom townhouses. You can put potted plants for the 2-bedroom units or get a bigger sun deck in the case of the 3- or 4-bedroom units. 

There's a big balcony off the master bedroom in the 2-bedroom as well as balconies in the others.  The master bedroom in the 4-bedroom floor plan does not front the road, but the 2- and 3-bedroom floor plan fronts the road. The road is not a major road.

The back courtyard on ground floor and a big dog will feel comfortable there. 

Affordable rent for unique houses at around $3,000. Those at Emerald Hill Road rent from $10,000 - $30,000 per month. Location of Emerald Hill conservation shophomes

A countryside historical ambience within 5-minute drive to downtown Orchard Road.  Plenty of car parking spaces.  Provision shops  are within a 2-minute walk.  The vast majority of your neighbours will be the Chinese Singaporeans who live in the HDB (Housing & Development Board) flats and they do speak English. 

Two mini-marts or provision shops nearby and a coffee shop.  

A short 2-min walk to Balestier Road to get buses/taxis to Suntec City or to Newton, Novena and Toa Payoh. 

The Boon Keng subway may be completed in 2003 and it is less than 5-minute walk from Townerville. This subway will bring you direct to Suntec City and Raffles Place.

Disadvantages:

No condo facilities like pool, gym, tennis courts and squash court and the flooring is ceramic tiled, not marbled.

There may or may not be air conditioning in the living and separate dining areas. You will have to pay a higher rental if you wish to have air conditioning in these areas. 

There are split unit air conditioners in the bedrooms.  The ceilings of the living and dining areas are high and the area is breezy. Usually there are ceiling fans. Your electrical bills will be much less since you don't have to air condition high ceiling areas.

Want to rent Townerville colonial houses?

Profile of Expat tenants

A large community of mainly younger Caucasians who don't need a long bath tub. 3 months' security deposit is required by the Landlord in most personal lease cases.

Expatriates who really need a long bath and air conditioned living and dining rooms and marble-floored living and dining areas will not find these Townerville colonial houses suitable for their lifestyle. 

You may be able to rent standing bath tubs which may be installed in the courtyard. 

Note that the flooring is grey ceramic tiled (not marble flooring) in the living and dining areas and kitchen and wooden flooring in the bedrooms.

More Pictures: Townerville 3 and 4-bedroom townhouses

FOR HISTORICAL RECORDS ONLY:
AS AT FEB 5 2003, THE RENTALS AND SALES OF TOWNERVILLE ARE AROUND:
RENTALS  2, 3 & 4 BEDROOMS  ARE RESPECTIVELY $2,100, $2,600 & $3,100
SALES  2, 3 & 4 BEDROOMS  ARE RESPECTIVELY $1 MILLION, $1.2 MILLION, $1.4 MILLION.

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