British billionaire James Dyson buys Singapore’s priciest penthouse for a reported US$54 million
- The Brexit supporter moved his head office to Singapore in January
- Three-storey penthouse on 62nd floor comes equipped with private pool
British billionaire James Dyson, inventor of the bagless vacuum cleaner, has bought Singapore’s most expensive penthouse, official records show.
The three-storey penthouse, once valued at S$100 million (US$73.4 million), sits on the 62nd, 63rd and 64th floors, and is equipped with a private pool. It is located in the heart of the city’s financial district.
Dyson, a Brexit supporter, announced in January he was moving his head office from Britain to Singapore to be closer to its fastest-growing markets. His eponymous firm, which also makes bladeless fans, air purifiers and hair dryers, plans to build its first electric car in Singapore.
Wallich Residence’s penthouse sits in the tallest building in Singapore, built by developer GuocoLand.
Before its unveiling in 2017, the highest asking price for the “bungalow in the sky” reached a dizzying S$100 million, making it Singapore’s most expensive.
Official title records show Dyson and his wife became tenants of the 99-year leasehold property on June 20. The records did not state the price paid but Business Times reported Dyson bought the property for S$73.8 million.