D'saville
Overview & Key Facts
D'Saville is a freehold boutique condominium tucked along Jalan Tenggiri, a quiet residential lane in the heart of District 15's Telok Kurau enclave. Completed in 2003 by Everspring Property, the development comprises just 16 units spread across a low-rise block — a rarity in Singapore's increasingly dense East Coast corridor. Its intimacy, freehold title, and proximity to the Marine Terrace MRT station combine to make it one of the more quietly compelling addresses in the neighbourhood.
With only 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom configurations on offer, D'Saville has always catered to owner-occupiers and discerning investors who value space and permanence over amenity count. The recent PSF trajectory — from $1,093 in its earliest recorded sale to $1,677 by 2024 — reflects steady capital appreciation consistent with East Coast's enduring appeal. For buyers seeking a freehold foothold in D15 without the premium sticker shock of newer mega-developments, D'Saville merits serious consideration.
The development sits within a broader residential pocket characterised by landed homes, low-rise walk-ups, and a handful of boutique condos — a setting that lends a kampung-like calm to daily life, even as the East Coast Park, Katong's F&B strip, and the Thomson-East Coast Line are all within easy reach.
Location & Connectivity
Jalan Tenggiri runs off the Marine Parade Road axis, flanked by a mix of inter-terrace houses and small apartment blocks that give the street a distinctly residential, unhurried character. D'Saville's position here places residents roughly 400 metres from Marine Terrace MRT (TE27), the Thomson-East Coast Line station that has transformed connectivity in this part of the city since the line opened. The walk is flat, largely sheltered by mature trees, and takes under five minutes.
Beyond transit, the immediate neighbourhood packs considerable everyday convenience. The Katong–Marine Parade belt delivers hawker centres, wet markets, Parkway Parade, and independent cafés within a short cycling or driving distance. East Coast Park — Singapore's most beloved recreational seafront — is accessible in roughly ten minutes on foot or two minutes by car, making the address particularly attractive to families and active residents. The Telok Kurau area also feeds into a cluster of well-regarded primary schools, including Telok Kurau Primary School just 640 metres away.
For drivers, the ECP expressway ramp at Marine Parade Road gives quick access to the CBD (approximately 15 minutes off-peak) and Changi Airport (under 20 minutes). The broader D15 address confers the lifestyle cachet associated with East Coast living without the congestion or tourist density of Katong's main shopping streets.
Location Snapshot
Marine Terrace MRT (TE27) is just 0.10 km away — an exceptional door-to-station distance that is among the best of any boutique condo in D15. Residents also benefit from East Coast Park access, the Katong dining belt, and swift ECP expressway connections to the CBD and Changi Airport.
Schools & Education
1 primary school within the 1 km Priority Phase balloting radius.
| School | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Telok Kurau Primary School | primary | Within 1 km |
| Chung Cheng High School (Main) | secondary | ~1.1 km |
| East Coast Primary School | primary | ~1.3 km |
| Global Indian International School (GIIS East Coast) | international | ~1.3 km |
| Canadian International School (Tanjong Katong) | international | ~1.5 km |
| CHIJ (Katong) Primary | primary | ~1.5 km |
| Tanjong Katong Girls' School | secondary | ~1.5 km |
| Broadrick Secondary School | secondary | ~1.6 km |
Facilities
As a 16-unit boutique development, D'Saville offers a curated rather than comprehensive facilities package. Residents enjoy a swimming pool and 24-hour security with covered car parking — the essentials that matter most for a development whose residents are predominantly owner-occupiers drawn to the address itself rather than resort-style amenities. The low unit count means the pool is almost never crowded, and maintenance fees remain comparatively modest, preserving more monthly cash flow for residents.
Those seeking a gym, function room, or tennis court will find the facilities lean compared with larger developments nearby. However, this is the deliberate trade-off of boutique living: what D'Saville lacks in amenity breadth, it compensates with exclusivity, privacy, and a sense of community rarely achieved in larger complexes. East Coast Park, just minutes away, effectively extends the recreational footprint for cycling, jogging, and beach access at no additional cost.
For a 16-unit freehold development completed in 2003, D'Saville's core facilities remain well-maintained. The intimate pool environment and the building's low population density are frequently cited by residents as key quality-of-life differentiators compared with larger neighbouring condos.
Unit Sizes & Layout
D'Saville offers two unit configurations: 3-bedroom apartments at approximately 1,163 square feet and expansive 4-bedroom units at around 2,562 square feet. Both layout types reflect the more generous spatial standards of early-2000s construction — a period before the Singapore market shifted toward the compact "shoebox" formats that proliferated in the 2010s. The 3-bedroom units are well-suited to small families or couples who value a dedicated study or guest room, while the 4-bedroom units — at over 2,500 square feet — offer genuine landed-home proportions within a managed condominium environment.
Given the building's age, prospective buyers should budget for renovation, as unit finishes may be dated. That said, the structural layouts are typically practical, with functional bedroom separations and living areas that benefit from the low-rise setting and surrounding greenery. The per-square-foot pricing for the 4-bedroom units historically reflects the larger absolute footprints, with recent transactions pointing to a tightening premium as D15 values broadly appreciate.
Unit Sizes at a Glance
3-Bedroom: ~1,163 sqft — ideal for couples or small families seeking room to grow. 4-Bedroom: ~2,562 sqft — rare full-family sizing with near-landed proportions. Both configurations are freehold and benefit from D15's long-term capital growth record.
| Bedrooms | Transactions | Avg PSF | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 BR | 1 | $1,677 | $1,950,000 |
| 5 BR | 2 | $1,228 | $3,145,000 |
Pricing & Market Position
Based on 3 recorded transactions, sale prices range from $1,950,000 to $3,490,000, averaging $2,746,667.
Rents range from $2,600 to $5,000 per month across 16 rental transactions. Current rental yield sits at approximately 2.0%.
Price Appreciation
From 2021 to 2024, the average PSF has appreciated by 53.5% (from $1,093 to $1,677 psf).
Neighbourhood Comparison
D'Saville sits in a competitive D15 market where recent major launches — Grand Dunman ($2,537 psf, 99-year, 1,008 units), Emerald of Katong ($2,640 psf, 99-year, 846 units), and Tembusu Grand ($2,461 psf, 99-year, 638 units) — offer substantially more facilities and brand-new finishes. The Continuum ($2,790 psf, freehold, 816 units) and Amber Park ($2,540 psf, freehold, 592 units) are the most comparable on tenure, though both are considerably larger developments with fuller amenity suites and correspondingly higher quantum.
The D'Saville premium over leasehold neighbours is justified primarily by freehold status and an MRT proximity (0.10 km to Marine Terrace) that rivals or betters most of the competition. Buyers comparing on a psf basis will note D'Saville's $1,677 recent print sits below The Continuum's $2,790 — a significant gap that partly reflects building age and facility differences, but also suggests potential upside as D15 freehold values continue to converge. For buyers who place tenure permanence and neighbourhood tranquillity above new-launch polish, D'Saville remains a rational, if harder-to-find, alternative.
| Development | Tenure | TOP | Units | ~Avg PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D'SAVILLE | Freehold | — | 16 | — |
| GRAND DUNMAN | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | 2023 | 1,008 | $2,537 |
| EMERALD OF KATONG | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2023 | 2024 | 846 | $2,640 |
| THE CONTINUUM | Freehold | 2023 | 816 | $2,790 |
| TEMBUSU GRAND | 99 yrs lease commencing from 2022 | 2023 | 638 | $2,461 |
| AMBER PARK | Freehold | 2021 | 592 | $2,540 |
ShiokNest Scores
Our proprietary scoring system evaluates D'SAVILLE across multiple dimensions.
What Residents Say
"Living on Jalan Tenggiri feels like you have the best of both worlds — it's so quiet at night, like being in a landed enclave, but I can walk to Marine Terrace MRT in five minutes and be in the CBD in under half an hour."
— 4-Bedroom Owner-Occupier, D'Saville
"With only 16 units, the pool is always to ourselves. No queuing, no noise, no strangers. After living in a 400-unit condo previously, the privacy here is something I can't put a price on."
— Long-Term Resident, D'Saville
"The unit sizes from the early 2000s are genuinely different — our 4-bedroom has actual separate dining and living rooms, proper utility space, and bedrooms that feel like bedrooms. You just don't get this in new launches at this price bracket."
— Family Resident, East Coast
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Freehold tenure — permanent ownership with no lease decay
- Marine Terrace MRT (TE27) at just 0.10 km — exceptional door-to-station distance
- Boutique 16-unit community — pool and common areas rarely crowded
- Generous unit sizes: 3BR at ~1,163 sqft and 4BR at ~2,562 sqft reflect early-2000s spatial standards
- Quiet Jalan Tenggiri residential street with landed-enclave ambience
- Strong PSF appreciation trajectory: $1,093 → $1,677 over three recorded periods
- Minutes from East Coast Park for cycling, jogging, and beach access
- Close to Katong / Marine Parade F&B and Parkway Parade for daily conveniences
- ECP ramp nearby — fast expressway access to CBD and Changi Airport
- Low-density living means lower noise, more privacy, stronger community bonds
- Limited facilities — pool and security only; no gym, tennis court, or function room
- Building completed in 2003 — interiors likely require renovation investment
- Developer not publicly documented; limited brand pedigree versus major developers
- Only 3 recorded sales transactions — low liquidity; exit timing may require patience
- Low gross yield of 1.97% — not suitable as a pure rental-income play
- ShiokNest Investment Score of 39/100 reflects below-average return potential
- En-bloc probability low at 34/100 — small site makes collective sale economics challenging
- No gym on-site — residents rely on nearby public facilities or private memberships
Verdict
D'Saville occupies a genuinely distinctive niche in District 15's property landscape. It is not a development that competes on facility count or architectural showmanship — it wins on fundamentals: freehold tenure, a boutique 16-unit community, exceptional proximity to Marine Terrace MRT, and the enduring lifestyle appeal of the East Coast. For the right buyer, these factors outweigh any shortcomings in amenities or building age.
The ShiokNest investment score of 39/100 and gross yield of 1.97% reflect the development's positioning as a capital-preservation and lifestyle asset rather than a yield play. The PSF appreciation from $1,093 to $1,677 over three years underlines that the market is slowly repricing D15 freehold stock at a premium — a trend that boutique, well-located freeholds like D'Saville stand to benefit from disproportionately as newer leasehold launches in the area push asking prices higher.
We recommend D'Saville to buyers in the $2.5M–$3.5M range who prioritise freehold permanence, genuine space (especially in the 4-bedroom format), and a quiet residential setting with outstanding MRT connectivity. It is less suited to yield-focused investors or those seeking a full-amenity condominium experience. If the units align with your lifestyle needs and long-term holding intent, this is a development where the fundamentals are quietly compelling.