DUCHESS MANOR is a 79-year balance leasehold development along DUCHESS ROAD in District 10 (Bukit Timah / Holland), part of the CCR segment of Singapore's private residential market. The project comprises 52 units and is TOP 2006.
This profile draws on 7 recorded transactions from URA REALIS to frame the project's character: who actually lives here, who buys here, and where the pricing sits relative to immediate alternatives. For the broader district context, see the Singapore price-heatmap map.
At roughly 20 years from TOP, DUCHESS MANOR is in mature-resale territory: a clear track record on capital appreciation, defined renovation and refurbishment cycles, and lease-decay considerations starting to enter the picture (if leasehold).
Within District 10 (Bukit Timah / Holland), the immediate context for DUCHESS MANOR is shaped by the broader URA Master Plan zoning for the area, ongoing or planned infrastructure (MRT extensions, expressway changes, school relocations), and the supply pipeline of nearby launches. See the URA Master Plan 2019 for the precinct-specific land-use overlay before underwriting medium-term capital appreciation.
We track 7 sales and 64 rental transaction records for this property. Explore live charts, price trends, rental yields, and investment analytics on the DUCHESS MANOR dashboard.
- Average sale price: $2,264,841 across 7 transactions
- Estimated gross rental yield: 3.0%
- District 10 PSF ranking: Above average (top 38%)
- 999 yrs lease commencing from 1875 · CCR · D10 · 52 units
About DUCHESS MANOR
DUCHESS MANOR is a 999 yrs lease commencing from 1875 condominium, located at DUCHESS ROAD in District 10 (Ardmore, Bukit Timah, Holland Road, Tanglin) (Core Central Region), developed by IVORY INVESTMENTS PTE LTD, comprising 52 residential units, completed in 2006.
With approximately 79 years remaining on its 99-year lease, the property qualifies for full bank financing and CPF usage.
Unit Mix Distribution
Transaction data breakdown by bedroom type at DUCHESS MANOR:
| Type | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 1 | $2,362 psf | $1,500,000 |
| 2 BR | 1 | $2,100 psf | $1,695,000 |
| 3 BR | 4 | $2,348 psf | $2,402,222 |
| 4 BR | 1 | $1,968 psf | $3,050,000 |
Sales Market Overview
DUCHESS MANOR has recorded 7 sale transactions with an average transaction price of $2,264,841, ranging from $1,500,000 to $3,050,000.
| Year | Sales | Avg PSF | Avg Price | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | $2,178 psf | $2,126,250 | — |
| 2024 | 1 | $2,323 psf | $2,300,000 | ↑ 6.6% |
| 2025 | 2 | $2,393 psf | $2,524,444 | ↑ 3.0% |
DUCHESS MANOR ranks in the top 38% of condos in District 10 by average PSF.
Compared to the CCR average of $2,447 psf, DUCHESS MANOR trades 7.7% below the segment benchmark.
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Rental Market Overview
DUCHESS MANOR has recorded 64 rental transactions with monthly rents averaging $5,689/mo.
| Type | Leases | Avg Rent | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 BR | 6 | $3,183/mo | $2,700/mo | $3,800/mo |
| 2 BR | 13 | $4,396/mo | $3,200/mo | $5,000/mo |
| 3 BR | 19 | $5,455/mo | $3,800/mo | $7,200/mo |
| 4 BR | 26 | $7,085/mo | $5,000/mo | $9,300/mo |
| Year | Leases | Avg Rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 10 | $4,390/mo |
| 2022 | 19 | $5,550/mo |
| 2023 | 10 | $6,505/mo |
| 2024 | 13 | $6,531/mo |
| 2025 | 11 | $5,564/mo |
| 2026 | 1 | $3,600/mo |
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Investment Analysis
Based on average rents and sale prices, DUCHESS MANOR delivers an estimated gross rental yield of 3.0%. This is above the Singapore-wide benchmark of approximately 3%.
Competing Condos in District 10
Side-by-side comparison against the most actively traded condos in District 10 (Ardmore, Bukit Timah, Holland Road, Tanglin):
| Condo | Tenure | Units | Avg PSF | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKYE AT HOLLAND | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2024 | 666 | $2,946 psf | 666 |
| LEEDON GREEN | Freehold | 638 | $2,785 psf | 570 |
| D'LEEDON | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2010 | 1703 | $1,858 psf | 433 |
| HYLL ON HOLLAND | Freehold | 319 | $2,648 psf | 327 |
| FOURTH AVENUE RESIDENCES | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2018 | 476 | $2,465 psf | 296 |
Location Map
Map shows DUCHESS MANOR (centre marker) with nearby MRT stations and schools. Drag to pan, scroll to zoom.
- DUCHESS MANOR
- Tan Kah Kee MRT
- Farrer Road MRT
- Botanic Gardens MRT
- Botanic Gardens MRT
- Sixth Avenue MRT
- National Junior College
- National Junior College
- German European School Singapore
Nearby MRT Stations
DUCHESS MANOR is 130m from Tan Kah Kee MRT (Downtown Line), with 5 stations within 1.5 km.
| Station | Code | Line | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tan Kah Kee | DT8 | Downtown Line | 130m |
| Farrer Road | CC20 | Circle Line | 790m |
| Botanic Gardens | CC19 | Circle Line | 920m |
| Botanic Gardens | DT9 | Downtown Line | 920m |
| Sixth Avenue | DT7 | Downtown Line | 1.3 km |
Nearby Schools
There are 13 schools within 2 km of DUCHESS MANOR, including 7 within the 1 km priority zone.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| National Junior College | Secondary | 260m |
| National Junior College | Jc | 260m |
| German European School Singapore | International | 490m |
| Hollandse School | International | 530m |
| Chatsworth International School (Bukit Timah) | International | 650m |
| Lycee Francais de Singapour | International | 760m |
| Raffles Girls' Primary School | Primary | 880m |
| Hwa Chong International School | International | 1.5 km |
| Hwa Chong Institution | Secondary | 1.5 km |
| Hwa Chong Institution (JC) | Jc | 1.5 km |
| Nanyang Girls' High School | Secondary | 1.6 km |
| SJI International School | International | 1.7 km |
Adequate lease horizon. Around 79 years of remaining lease keeps CPF eligibility intact and supports standard 30-year loan tenor for most buyer profiles. Within a 5-10 year hold, lease-decay effects are negligible; beyond that, monitor the year-60 threshold for CPF usage caps.
Genuine walk-to-MRT access. Tan Kah Kee sits about 0.13km away — true walking distance, not the elastic 800m claim that some listings stretch. For tenants and commuter-owners, this anchors rental demand and supports a steady capital-value floor across cycles.
Boutique character. With 52 units, DUCHESS MANOR keeps a low-density character — fewer residents per facility, quieter corridors, more curated common spaces. Suits buyers prioritising unit-interior quality and neighbour proximity over deep facilities breadth.
School-belt proximity. National Junior College sits about 0.26km away, with additional schools clustered nearby. Family households on 24-month tenancies anchor the rental pool, which materially improves vacancy economics for landlord-owners.
Lease-decay clock to monitor. Remaining lease is comfortably above critical CPF thresholds but already in the band where 10-15 year holds materially compress the next buyer's CPF eligibility. Plan exit timing with this in mind rather than assuming open-ended hold optionality.
Thin transaction history. With only 7 recorded sales, comparable-sales analysis is fragile — a single outlier transaction can skew the apparent price level by 5-10%. Triangulate with nearby district comparables rather than rely on within-project averages alone.
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Composite assessment: DUCHESS MANOR benefits from MRT proximity but the lease horizon or district position requires careful exit-timing planning. Active management of the hold matters more than passive accumulation. 7 transactions in URA REALIS provide the data foundation for this view.
Suggested holding period for most buyer profiles: 5-8 years with monitored exit windows. Cross-reference per-bedroom net yield against district comparables via the compare-tool, model monthly cash-flow with the mortgage calculator, and confirm your effective BSD+ABSD cost using the stamp-duty calculator before finalising. This profile is informational; not a personal investment recommendation.
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Methodology & Sources
This analysis covers All available years and refreshes as new data becomes available.
Transaction data sourced from URA REALIS.
- Sales data: 7 transactions analysed
- Rental data: 64 lease records analysed
- Gross yield = (avg monthly rent × 12) / avg sale price
Median values used to minimise outlier impact. PSF = price per square foot.
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