The bungalow, when restored, will be a landmark for the future Punggol new
town.
Located
at Punggol, Matilda House was built in 1902 for Mr Joseph Cashin whose family
history in Singapore can be traced back to the early 1840s. The building is
a fine example of an early style tropical bungalow. The tropical style of
the building is accentuated through its architectural features such as open
verandahs, raised floors and the use of timber framed lattice and louvres
to permit cross breezes. As the only remaining historical bungalow in Punggol,
the conservation of Matilda House will serve as a significant landmark for
the future Punggol new town and as a reminder of "old Punggol".
