38 Oxley Road, Colonial residence in River Valley, Singapore
38 Oxley Road is a residential house from the early 1900s featuring white walls and a black roof structure with traditional architectural elements. The building preserves its original layout with features that reflect early twentieth-century construction methods in Singapore.
Construction began around 1900, making it one of the oldest standing houses in the River Valley district. The building survived Singapore's major urban transformation and remains a testament to the city's early residential development.
The residence shows how European housing designs mixed with local construction methods, reflecting how affluent residents lived during that period. The white walls and black roof are typical of this transition era in Singapore's residential building.
The house sits near several public transportation options with direct access to Somerset MRT station and multiple bus lines. The location makes it easy for visitors to explore the area and connect to other parts of Singapore.
The building was constructed before Singapore's rapid modernization began and represents a rare surviving structure from that early phase. Its preservation is notable because most houses from this period were demolished in the city.
Location: River Valley
Inception: 19 century
Address: 38 Oxley Rd
GPS coordinates: 1.29792,103.84078
Latest update: December 20, 2025 15:19
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