Tyersall House / Istana Woodneuk

This place was originally a 27ha land that hosted the residence (tyersall) of William Napier, built in 1854. Sultan Abu Bakar of Johor was given the house and land by the colonial authorities (for a "low price") in partial exchange for land facing the then Tanjong Pagar Docks. After acquiring the property, he replaced Napier's house with the Istana, complete with 10ha of garden.

the view of the house from outside

The main hall

Passageway along the house

The greenery view from the bathroom

some door that leads to other parts of the house

the stairway to the 2nd level of the house

badly burnt

fire burnt the roof down. Most parts of the house are without roofs

continuation of my chinatown walk-about

i simply love chinatown...there is always something red or colourful all year round.