I Toured A Rare Freehold Landed Street Where $5M Still Gets You A Proper Family Home
Discover Burnfoot Terrace near Siglap Centre, a freehold semi-D street where old and new homes blend seamlessly in a charming East Coast neighbourhood.
Every time I see a semi-D sell for around $5 million, I get curious about the street - since similar properties in Singapore seem to sell for much more these days. When I saw that the last sale at Burnfoot Terrace - located close to First Street, Second Street,Third Street, and Fourth Street which we had previously toured - was for $5.22million, I thought it was time to check it out. For comparison, the last sale at Merryn Terrace, which we toured two weeks ago, was for over $6 million.
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The start of Burnfoot Terrace is right opposite Siglap Centre. Here are the first houses on Burnfoot Terrace, which is a one way road by the way.There’s a little drop-off outside Siglap Centre, opposite the Burnfoot Terrace houses.Backtracking a bit, the turn in to Burnfoot Terrace is off Siglap Road. Here, we’re standing on Siglap Road looking towards Siglap Centre and Burnfoot Terrace. First, Second, Third, and Fourth street are all to our left.Along Siglap Road, we find one of two closest bus stops. Buses 40 and 401 stop here.
The second bus stop is close to Burnfoot Terrace on East Coast Road, which runs parallel to Burnfoot Terrace. You have more options for buses there: 10, 10e, 12, 14, 14e, 40, and 155.
Continuing down Burnfoot Terrace. Generally, the houses on that side of the road (opposite Siglap Center) are larger than the ones on the same side as Siglap Centre.This is what the residents of Burnfoot Terrace see of Siglap Centre.There’s not much of a pavement on the other side of the road, so I’m walking down along Siglap Centre here.Immediately after Siglap Centre are more commercial units, this time in the form of a row of shophouses.These are the larger houses on the other side of the street.A lot of them are semi-detached units.Here we are, where the shophouses start.In between Siglap Centre and the shiophouses is this canal, which means the house directly opposite will have an unblocked view through to East Coast Road.Still looking at the larger houses, since we’re still along the commercial stretch of Burnfoot Terrace .i.e. not residential houses on the left yet.Personally, if I lived here, I would have preferred having a cafe in the shophouses. Having said that, you’re never far from good food in East Coast. What we do find in the shophouses are businesses like a gym and vet.Some of the houses have surprisingly small ca porch areas despite being quite large in size. However, no street parking is allowed along this stretch so there’s no issue with people parking on the street and making it difficult to drive through.Now that we are past the shophouses, we’ve come to the start of the terrace houses.After the terrace houses start, the no-parking street signs also disappear from only the left side of the right. There is potential street parking here but when I visited, all the spaces were occupied so I’m not sure it’s easy to find a place to park. You do, however, have the option of parking at Siglap Centre or even at Siglap V, which is just a stone’s throw away. You’ll also find Cold Storage etc. there.I can’t say for sure, as the tree is blocking the line of sight, but it seems like the first house may be attached to the shophouses?Continuing down Burnfoot Terrace. See how there are parking cones out already to reserve parking spaces?As mentioned, the houses here on the left side of the road are considerably smaller than the ones we saw before, on the right side of the street.The houses here are a mixture of ages. A rare one or two are still in the original one storey condition whilst some have been rebuilt to tower over their neighbours.Can you spot the single-storey property here?See what I mean about not being able to find a space to park along Burnfoot Terrace despite the removal of the official no-parking restriction?A photo to show you how much higher you can go if you rebuild.As we near the end of the street, the street becomes increasingly landscaped, which makes it a pleasure to take a stroll down in the evenings.Here’s another break in between the row of houses, which provides you with a shortcut to get to East Coast Road where there are many eateries and the bus stop.As we get closer to the end of the street, most of the houses are also newer builds.The one storey house opposite for contrast. Probably the oldest property on this street?We’re so close to the end of the street that we can see the road running perpendicular to Burnfoot Terrace from here. It’s Lothian Road- turn left and you reach East Coast Road. Turn right to get to the playground. One thing to point out is that Burnfoot Terrace doesn’t have its own playground. Instead you’re in between two playgrounds- one at Yarrow Garden and one at Greenfield Drive.
If you turn right on Lothian Road, you’ll eventually reach Frankel Avenue, where you’ll find more cafes, gyms, and restaurants. Spoilt for choice, really, when you live in the East Coast. I actually have a colleague living nearby and she is always working in different cafes because there are so many within walking distance of her house. For more information about the local amenities, click through to the articles on First Street, Second Street, or Third Street, and Fourth Street.
As you may have noticed, the houses here come in all shapes and sizes. There isn’t a single architectural style. Some people may like the variety whilst others may find it “messy.”The green houses at the right corner of the photo are the ones along Lothian Road.I like this little rock garden.Another illustration of how much higher you can go if you rebuild a property here.Another single storey property. I don’t know if all the houses are the same width here but the taller properties also look wider to my naked eye.Towards the Lothian Road end of the street, there are an increasing number of single storey units. I really like the glassed window decorations on these.Zoomed out for a better look at the single storey property on our right. The plot it sits on is larger than it looked from afar.Here we are at the end of Burnfoot Terrace and middle of Lothian Road. Let’s take a little walk down Lothian Road to see how the houses compare.The pavement here is a little depressed; it sits lower than street level.We’re very close to East Coast Road so we don’t pass many residential properties before we reach it.There’s another alleyway separating the row of residential houses from the commercial units. As there are several restaurants amongst the commercial units, I do wonder about the pest situation here. I’ve heard many complaints from people I know who live in landed units close to eateries. I didn’t see any pests though!
Now that we’ve come to the end of today’s tour, how did you find the area? Let me know in the comments!
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a semi-detached house typically sell for on Burnfoot Terrace?
The last sale at Burnfoot Terrace was for $5.22 million, which is considered a relatively affordable price for a proper family home in that area.
What are the transportation options near Burnfoot Terrace?
Buses 40 and 401 stop at Siglap Road near Burnfoot Terrace, and more bus options are available at East Coast Road, which runs parallel to the street.
Are there amenities or facilities close to Burnfoot Terrace?
Yes, Siglap Centre is nearby, offering shops, eateries, and a Cold Storage. There are also playgrounds at Yarrow Garden and Greenfield Drive.
What is the architectural style of houses on Burnfoot Terrace?
The houses vary in style and size, with some being original single-storey units and others rebuilt into taller, larger homes, showing no single architectural style.
Is parking available on Burnfoot Terrace?
Street parking is limited and often fully occupied, but parking at Siglap Centre or Siglap V is an option.
How close is Burnfoot Terrace to East Coast Road and what can I find there?
Burnfoot Terrace is near East Coast Road, which has many eateries, cafes, gyms, and restaurants, providing a variety of amenities.
TJ’s interest in property was sparked after returning from the UK- where balconies are not counted in one’s square footage!- and finding that the Singapore property had totally changed in the 7 years she was away. When not reading and watching articles & videos about property, she is busy cooking and baking for friends, family & her blog Greedygirlgourmet
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