Leased: Raffles Suite, Founders Shophouse
Size: 650 sqft, 1300 sqft common area
Type: Conservation House
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Neighbourhood: Jalan Besar
A queen-sized poster bed occupies the centre of the room
Sofa bed, next to stained glass windows that overlooks a park
Generous sized bathroom with both a bath tub and standing shower
Dining area and kitchenette
A study table that can also be used as a vanity counter
Living room decked with colonial-style furniture.
Airwell in the shophouse
Communal dining area
Stairwell
Communal kitchen on the ground floor
Spacious suite (with ensuite bathroom) in a conservation house in Jalan Besar area. The house faces a little park, away from the hustle and bustle of the main road. It is a short 3 minutes walk from Farrer Park station on the Purple Line and 7 minutes from Bendemeer Station on the Blue Line.
This shophouse retains its original Peranakan roots, but has influences of colonial Singapore. Colourful peranakan tiles and stained glass windows on the exterior. Teak flooring. Period furniture (think Raffles Hotel). Be transported back in time.
The suite is currently fitted with a queen sized bed, sofa bed, a small dining table, sofa bed, study table and TV. It also comprises of a kitchenette with a stove, mini refrigerator, microwave oven and electric kettle.
The fully-equipped modern kitchen, dining area and living room on the ground floor of the house is communal - shared with occupants from the other three suites in this shophouse.
Room rates are inclusive of weekly cleaning, utilities, smart TV (with access to Netflix) and air-conditioner servicing.