Nassim Road and Cluny Hill often take the lead for some of Singapore’s most recognisable Good Class Bungalow (GCB) enclaves, but within Bukit Timah, there’s another lesser-known GCB enclave at Brizay Park.
Located near King Albert Park and Sixth Avenue MRT Station, recent headlines have drawn renewed attention to this otherwise low-profile enclave. Here’s what we know about this neighbourhood.
Contents
- 1. It’s named after a Frenchman
- 2. Located near several sought-after schools
- 3. Only 1 of the original 5 pre-war bungalows still stands
- 4. It already has a rare example of a subdivided GCB site
- 5. It’s home to several well-known local business founders
- 6. A Versace-inspired GCB sold for $33M
- 7. A recent GCB changed hands for $26.6M
- Brizay Park: one of Singapore’s most discreet GCB enclaves
1. It’s named after a Frenchman
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Brizay Park takes its name from Emile Brizay, a French engineer-architect who was part of over 140 construction projects across Asia. In Singapore, he designed the Former Ford Factory and was also the architect of the Church of Saint Teresa.
Today, the estate is better known as one of 39 GCB areas in Singapore, joining other prestigious Bukit Timah enclaves such as Garlick Avenue, Leedon Park, and Queen Astrid Park.
Although Brizay Park feels secluded, it’s still well-connected. King Albert Park MRT Station and Sixth Avenue MRT Station on the Downtown Line are both nearby, with most homes around a 10- to 15-minute walk from either station.
2. Located near several sought-after schools
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One of Brizay Park’s biggest draws is its location in the heart of Bukit Timah, an area that’s long been popular with families. Depending on the property, some homes in the enclave are well within 1km of Methodist Girls’ School (Primary). The campus is around a 10-minute walk or a short 2-minute drive from much of the neighbourhood.
Other popular primary schools are also within easy reach. Henry Park Primary School and Pei Hwa Presbyterian Primary School are generally within the 1km to 2km registration radius for many homes, while Nanyang Primary School and Raffles Girls’ Primary School are less than a 10-minute drive away.
3. Only 1 of the original 5 pre-war bungalows still stands
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Interestingly, Brizay Park features a historical bungalow dating back to pre-war Singapore. The estate was reportedly developed in 1935 with 5 reinforced concrete houses designed by Emile Brizay. Today, only 1 of those original homes remains at 1 Brizay Park.
The pre-war residence sits on an expansive 37,210sqft plot, making it one of the largest landed properties in the neighbourhood. More unusually, the site is large enough to be subdivided into two GCB plots, with each comfortably exceeding URA’s minimum GCB land requirement of 15,070sqft.
As one of the few surviving pre-war bungalows within a GCB area, the property stands out for offering both heritage value and redevelopment potential. Unlike most GCBs, where older houses are often demolished and rebuilt, future owners may have the option of retaining the original bungalow while making use of the expansive site.
4. It already has a rare example of a subdivided GCB site
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11 and 13 Brizay Park were originally part of a single GCB estate before being subdivided more than 30 years ago, revealing how much larger some of the enclave’s original estates once were.
Before the land was divided more than three decades ago, both addresses formed one property, with the house occupying the present 11 Brizay Park site and the neighbouring parcel serving as its garden. Today, 11 Brizay Park occupies a 17,892sqft freehold plot.
Since only exceptionally large GCB sites can be subdivided, examples like this remain relatively rare in Singapore. Together with the redevelopment potential at 1 Brizay Park, Brizay Park continues to stand out for having more than one example of oversized GCB plots within its estate.
5. It’s home to several well-known local business founders
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Brizay Park is home to several well-known entrepreneurs who own GCBs. One of the best-known residents of the neighbourhood is Andy Chua, founder of Yun Nam Hair Care, who bought a 29,785sqft freehold GCB in 2016 for $33 million, or about $1,108psf.
Interestingly, he already owned the neighbouring GCB, prompting speculation that the 2 adjoining plots could eventually be combined into a single expansive estate.
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Other business figures associated with the surrounding neighbourhood include Best World International co-founder Dora Hoan and IPC Corporation co-founder Benjamin Ngiam. Jean Yip also lives along Old Holland Road, while her daughter Cheryl Wee bought a 25,810sqft GCB nearby for $32.5 million in 2021.
6. A Versace-inspired GCB sold for $33M
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Among the enclave’s most talked-about homes is a Versace-inspired Good Class Bungalow along Old Holland Road, which was put up for auction in 2025 with an opening price of $36 million before eventually selling privately for $33 million. The property had previously changed hands for $11.58 million in 2007.
Previously owned by Teo Hock Seng, executive chairman of Komoco Holdings, the mansion was inspired by the former Miami Beach residence of Italian fashion designer Gianni Versace. Sitting on a 23,148sqft freehold site with around 12,000sqft of living space, the 2-storey mansion reflects that inspiration through its grand interior.
Its more extravagant features include an 8.2m-high living area, a Swarovski crystal chandelier reportedly worth $100,000, and even enough parking space for up to 10 cars.
7. A recent GCB changed hands for $26.6M
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Owning a GCB in Brizay Park doesn’t come cheap. In January 2026, a 14,490sqft GCB changed hands for $26.6 million, working out to around $1,836psf. It was one of just 4 GCB transactions recorded across Singapore in the first quarter of the year, highlighting how rarely homes in these exclusive enclaves come onto the market.
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For buyers hoping to move into the neighbourhood today, the price tag is even steeper. At the time of writing, a heritage GCB sitting on a 26,018sqft plot is seeking $48 million, or about $1,845psf.
The limited number of transactions also reflects the neighbourhood’s enduring appeal. With its central Bukit Timah location, generous plot sizes and proximity to highly sought-after primary schools, these homes have a multigenerational appeal.
Brizay Park: one of Singapore’s most discreet GCB enclaves
Brizay Park may not have the same name recognition as Nassim Road or Cluny Hill, but that’s precisely what makes it distinctive.
With pre-war homes and exceptionally large GCB plots, Brizay Park offers a glimpse into one of Singapore’s quieter yet most exclusive GCB neighbourhoods.
For more GCB reads:
- Queen Astrid Park: 8 facts about Singapore’s most exclusive GCB estate
- All we know about the $55m GCB seized from Aperia Group CEO Alan Wei Zhaolun
- 6 Singapore GCBs involved in high-profile fraud cases
Cover image adapted from: @thelionbricks, EdgeProp Singapore
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