Have you watched Home Run: Singapore yet? The third episode of PropertyGuru’s first-ever reality TV show featured a series of beautifully-designed properties which had a distinctive layout, special feature, or special history.
If you’re someone who enjoys collecting art, antiques, and standout pieces, you probably appreciated the unique appeal of each home. Here are some listings similar to the ones featured.
But before we dive in, here’s more information on Home Run: Singapore.
PropertyGuru’s Reality TV Show Home Run: Singapore
Three standout real estate agents – Claire Tan, Shawn Wong, and Nadiyah Kamsani – go head-to-head in PropertyGuru’s first-ever reality TV show, Home Run: Singapore, to see who has what it takes to dominate the property market.
Guided by host and mentor Charlyn Ding, the contestants face a series of challenges which will test their skills throughout the four-episode series. From showcasing luxury condos to impressing discerning clients, see who comes out tops and win the prize of $15,000 PropertyGuru credits.
The series premiered on our YouTube channel at 25 November, 9pm. Watch all episodes now.
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Homes Featured in Home Run: Singapore
1. Hoot Kiam Road (Heritage Shophouse)
Size | 3,500 sq ft floor area, 1,550 sq ft land area |
Nearest MRT station | Great World MRT station |
Tenure | Freehold |
TOP year | – |
Asking price | $6,800,000 |
The Hoot Kiam Road heritage shophouse featured on Home Run: Singapore is a sprawling 3,500 sq ft property with a listing price of $6,900,000. Considering how some shophouses have asking prices which go up to $14,900,000, we say the property is going for a reasonable price.
This stunning Hook Kiam Road shophouse, which was featured in ArchDaily, is the work of renowned architectural firm RT+Q. The recently renovated home has four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Situated a short walk from Great World MRT station and a few minutes’ drive to the Orchard Road shopping belt, the shophouse has an unbeatable location in a prime area in Singapore. Reputable schools such as Alexandra Primary School, River Valley Primary School, and Anglo-Chinese School (Junior) are within 2km of the home.
2. Tessensohn Road (Heritage Shophouse)
Size | 4,800 sq ft floor area, 1,750 sq ft land area |
Nearest MRT station | Farrer Park MRT station |
Tenure | Freehold |
TOP year | – |
Asking price | $7,000,000 |
If you’re a business owner and would like to have an office space in the same building as your home, this Tessensohn Road shophouse might be it. Another beautifully-preserved and strikingly designed conservation house, the home blends old-worm charm and elegant living effortlessly.
There is ample space for living, working, and entertaining: there are two and a half floors of office/retail space, a studio on the third floor, two built-up residential loft units on level three and four, and a rooftop. In total, you’re looking at a six bedrooms and five bathrooms.
Chic cafes, trendy restaurants, boutique shops, and fine dining establishments run gamut in the surrounding neighbourhood. Being located in the heart of the city also gives you easy access to the CBD and the proximity to Farrer Park MRT station makes travelling around a breeze.
3. Joo Chiat Road (Walk-up Apartment)
Size | 1,227 sq ft floor area |
Nearest MRT station | Paya Lebar MRT station |
Tenure | Freehold |
TOP year | – |
Asking price | $2,280,000 |
The District 15 walk-up apartment featured on the Home Run: Singapore episode was a chic 1,176 sq ft property with an asking price of $1,900,000. Walk-up apartments are sought after by those who are looking for an affordable, low-density option. They also typically have less design restrictions.
This Joo Chiat Road walk-up apartment is a clear example of a remarkable home transformation. If you’re a fan of the open-concept design, you’ll like how the owner has converted this three-bedroom unit into a one-bedroom space. The living area flows into the bedroom which also has a walk-in wardrobe installed.
4. Marine Parade (Walk-up Apartment)
Size | 1,012 sq ft |
Nearest MRT station | Marine Parade MRT station |
Tenure | Freehold |
TOP year | – |
Asking price | $2,280,000 |
This Stangee Place walk-up apartment is another tastefully-renovated home. The corner unit has a huge master bedroom, complete with a walk-in wardrobe. Those who prefer a high ceiling will be impressed by the unit’s 3.4m ceiling height.
Being located in the East Coast/Marine Parade neighbourhood means you are close to the charming Joo Chiat/Katong area and a 20-minute drive to the CBD via the East Coast Parkway (ECP). Malls i12 and Parkway Parade are about a short walk away.
5. Sims Drive
Size | 1,259 sq ft |
Nearest MRT station | Aljunied MRT station |
TOP year | 1976 |
Asking price | $928,888 |
Creatively-designed and uniqued homes do not always need to come with an eye-watering price tag. The sleek 710 sq ft Sims Drive HDB flat featured on the third episode of Home Run: Singapore went for $380,000.
Still, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a home at that price tag in the city fringe. For well-designed HDB homes in a centrally-located neighbourhood, you’re realistically looking at a million-dollar price tag. This 50 Sims Drive 5-room HDB flat is proof of that.
7. Serangoon Avenue HDB Maisonette
Size | 1,679 sq ft |
Nearest MRT station | Serangoon MRT station Lorong Chuan MRT station |
TOP year | 1984 |
Asking price | $1,356,000 |
Many still are willing to fork out price premiums for a larger space in Singapore. Some look towards executive apartments, others exclusive view jumbo flats. But living in an HDB executive maisonettes offers you both space and a novel living experience.
Unless you are intending to buy a landed home in Singapore, living in an HDB executive maisonette will likely be your chance to live in a home with multiple floors.
This beautifully renovated 316 Serangoon Avenue 2 executive maisonette has three bedrooms and three bathrooms. You don’t have to travel far to get your groceries and have your everyday needs met. NEX Serangoon and New Tech Park are within 1km of the home.
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