Quick answer. Bukit Timah Turf City is a 176-hectare URA-led master plan that will deliver 15,000–20,000 new homes (public and private), about 35% greenery, and two MRT stations within walking distance — built out over 2–3 decades, starting near Dunearn Road. Dunearn House is the first residential GLS site awarded inside the precinct.
What URA has confirmed
In May 2024, the Urban Redevelopment Authority unveiled detailed plans for what was once Singapore's second racecourse. The headline numbers, drawn directly from URA and the Ministry of National Development announcements:
- 176 hectares of redevelopable land — comparable in scale to Singapore's largest mature estate transformations.
- 15,000–20,000 homes delivered over 20–30 years, including the first new HDB flats in Bukit Timah in nearly 40 years.
- ~35% greenery retained or replanted — a deliberately green precinct rather than a typical high-density estate.
- A car-lite, pedestrian-first road network with extensive walking and cycling links.
- Two MRT lines on the doorstep: Sixth Avenue (DT7) today, plus Turf City (CR14) on the upcoming Cross Island Line.
Why the location matters
The site sits inside Singapore's Core Central Region — squarely within the Bukit Timah school belt, a short drive to Orchard Road and the CBD, and adjacent to UNESCO-listed Botanic Gardens. The master plan adds three things that the area has historically lacked:
- A second MRT line. Turf City MRT (CR14) on the Cross Island Line is expected to open in 2032, finally giving Bukit Timah a north-south alternative to the Downtown Line.
- A new commercial and lifestyle anchor. Repurposed Grandstand and central open space, plus new retail and F&B clusters within the precinct.
- A continuous green corridor. The Bukit Timah-Rochor Green Corridor will link Turf City to Bukit Timah Nature Reserve and the Rail Corridor — an island-scale piece of green infrastructure.
For the deeper read on what two-line MRT access does for a Bukit Timah address, see our Sixth Avenue vs Turf City MRT comparison. For the school-belt view, see schools near Dunearn House.
Phasing — and where Dunearn House fits
URA has been explicit that the precinct will be developed in phases, beginning with parcels closer to existing transport along Dunearn Road. Dunearn House is the very first residential GLS award inside this phase — see our land bid analysis for the bidder stack and what it implies for launch pricing.
That phasing is important. In every modern Singapore precinct transformation — Punggol, Bidadari, Tengah, Lentor — the earliest launches tend to outperform later ones once infrastructure and amenities catch up. The trade-off has historically been: live with construction earlier, in exchange for buying-in before the surrounding amenities are priced in.
What it means for buyers
A first-mover position inside a master plan of this scale carries three concrete advantages:
- Pricing entry: launch prices are typically anchored to the precinct's current state, not its future state.
- Selection: the first launch usually has the widest unit-mix availability, so stack/level/orientation choices are richer.
- Long lead time on upside: with 2–3 decades of phased rollout still ahead, the runway for compounding upside is unusually long for a Singapore launch.
A short timeline of the precinct
| Year | Event | | --- | --- | | 1933 | Bukit Timah Turf Club racecourse opens — Singapore's second racecourse. | | 1999 | Turf Club relocates to Kranji to ease Bukit Timah congestion. | | 2024 | URA unveils detailed Bukit Timah Turf City master plan. | | 2024 | Dunearn Road GLS site awarded — Frasers Property × Sekisui House × CSC Land at S$1,410 PSF PPR. | | 2026 | Dunearn House preview — first residential launch inside the precinct. | | 2032 | Cross Island Line Turf City MRT (CR14) expected to open. | | ~2050s | Master plan fully built out. |
The first launch inside a 30-year master plan is, by definition, only available once. Dunearn House is that launch for Bukit Timah Turf City.
Frequently asked
How many homes will Turf City have when fully built? URA has guided 15,000–20,000 homes — a mix of public housing, private condominiums and integrated commercial parcels.
Will Turf City have its own MRT station? Yes. Turf City MRT (CR14) on the Cross Island Line is expected to open in 2032 and is forecast to be within a 10-minute walk for most precinct residents.
Is Dunearn House inside the Turf City master plan area? Dunearn House sits on the Dunearn Road frontage, immediately adjacent to and integrated with the precinct — making it the first residential development to launch inside the URA-defined Turf City master plan boundary. See the location page for the exact map and walking distances.