Oldest House in Punggol
Matilda house also called Istana Menanti (“Waiting Palace” in Malay) was built in 1902 by Irish Lawyer Joseph William Cashin for his wife. It acted like a weekend resort house for this wealthy family. They also have other houses in Singapore like The Pier at Lim Chu Kang (also a weekend resort) and “Butterfly House” at Amber Road.
Matilda House occupies 417 square feet. It has distinct red roof and white walls. There are a total of 6 bedrooms and a tennis court. Now it is just a dilapidated ruined house.
The Cashins moved out many decades ago. Urban Redevelopment Authority put this house on the conservation list in 2000. There have been bids by developers over this plot of land and its surroundings. If successful, this century old house will probably be converted into a clubhouse?