The Blair House - Conservation House 

$8,800,000 

The Blair House is a very iconic conservation house located Blair Plain Conservation Area,  - Blair Plain Conservation Area Singapore

 

The Blair Plain Conservation Area, gazetted on 25 October 1991, is a compact cluster of two- and three-story shophouses and terrace houses of various architectural styles. Located along Blair Road in Singapore's Bukit Merah district, this area is predominantly a tranquil residential neighborhood encompassing streets such as Blair Road, Spottiswoode Park Road, and Everton Road. 

 

Historically, the area was developed before the end of the 19th century, transitioning from detached bungalows to urban residential terraces. Blair Road itself was established in 1900 and named after John Blair, a senior officer with the Tanjong Pagar Dock Company, who owned land in the vicinity. 

 

The architectural landscape of Blair Plain is noteworthy for its eclectic blend of Chinese, Malay, and European design elements. Features such as timber fretwork on roof eaves, French windows, and batwing-shaped air vents are common. Notable structures include 66 Spottiswoode Park Road, which retains its painted fresco façade, and 145 Neil Road, a shophouse adorned with cut porcelain carvings and plaster relief moldings depicting animals rich in Chinese symbolism. 

 

The conservation efforts in this area aim to preserve these unique architectural features, reflecting Singapore's rich cultural heritage and the evolution of its urban residential landscapes.