Nature trails, resort amenities, gated community: Sprawling JB enclave is just 20 mins from Tuas checkpoint

Wrapped in greenery and punctuated by meandering canals, Leisure Farm feels like a private sanctuary, worlds apart from the buzz of urban life. Located 20 minutes from the Tuas checkpoint, the 714ha township is developed with tree-lined pathways, fruit orchards and neighbourhoods where golf carts glide between homes.

Within the community, Residensi Bayou offers freehold landed homes available for purchase. The development features contemporary three-storey semi-detached and linked houses with open-concept layouts designed to maximise natural light and landscaped views.

Each home comes with dedicated parking and outdoor spaces that connect to Leisure Farm’s network of walking paths and waterways.

It is this blend of space, nature and convenience that draws families looking for something between suburban comfort and resort living. The Schneiders are one of them.

For Mr Johannes and Ms Shantrika Schneider, who moved from Germany in 2021, the township has become a community where their family’s daily needs are within walking distance – from workspaces to recreational facilities.

The couple initially chose to rent before eventually purchasing their home here, drawn by the natural surroundings and proximity to Singapore.

“I like the convenience of living near a city like Singapore, but I still feel like we’re on our own farm,” says Mr Schneider.

The couple’s four-bedroom semi-detached home in Residensi Bayou features dedicated work-from-home offices and yoga spaces, with interior design that blends Indian and European influences reflecting their cultural backgrounds.

Resort living by design

Developed by Mulpha International Group, the company behind Australia’s Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast and Norwest City in New South Wales, Residensi Bayou represents the developer’s signature approach to integrated luxury living.

The homes range from semi-detached to linked units, all positioned to take advantage of the township’s expansive greenery and water features.

The broader township has drawn industry attention. Leisure Farm was named Singapore’s Most In-Demand Malaysian Bungalow House at the PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards 2025 held in early October, under the Consumer Demand category. The recognition is based on user searches and enquiries on the platform.

Properties here come with 24-hour security throughout, while residents gain access to Leisure Farm’s full range of facilities and amenities. Each home is finished with quality materials and modern fixtures, ready for families seeking space to work, play and entertain within a resort-like environment.

These facilities have become part of the Schneiders’ daily routines. They frequent the Balè Clubhouse, an 8ha resort-style complex with beach lagoon family pools, a 33m infinity pool, plus a restaurant and bar for dining and entertainment.

From renting to ownership

Beyond the clubhouse, the couple makes use of tennis courts, basketball courts, the fitness centre and scenic jogging paths that follow the canal network throughout the township. Families with children can enjoy dedicated amenities including the KindiZoo Nature experience and camping and barbecue pavilions for gatherings, while dog owners have their own space at the Balé Dog Park.

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Walking and cycling paths connect all villages within the development – which include Bayou Creek and Luxury Villa Collection – while golf cart-friendly roads make transportation convenient and quiet. Residents like the Schneiders can explore themed gardens, fruit orchards and herb gardens that are maintained as shared community spaces.

The couple’s path to ownership was made possible through Leisure Farm’s rent-to-own financing option, which requires a 10 per cent down payment plus 18 months of monthly instalments that are credited towards the final purchase price.

All payments build towards ownership equity. At 18 months, buyers have the flexibility to settle the remaining balance through either cash payment or mortgage financing.

As a foreign buyer, Mr Schneider found this structure practical. “The rent-to-own programme gives you a lot of flexibility especially for foreigners who need time to sort out their assets and liquidity situation or arrange for financing,” he says. “You don’t have to make a large down payment at first – instead, you can build up equity over the course of one to two years. Frankly, without the programme, we wouldn’t have done it.”

Here, the luxury is not just in owning a spacious home – it is in reclaiming time, privacy and the simple pleasure of stepping outside your door into greenery. Whether you are imagining morning swims before the workday begins, weekend barbecues by the water or simply coming home to peace, Residensi Bayou transforms daily routines into something close to vacation living.

Find out more about Residensi Bayou at Leisure Farm.

Disclaimer:

This is an overseas investment. As overseas investments carry additional financial, regulatory and legal risks, investors are advised to do the necessary checks and research on the investment beforehand.

Developer license number: 7165/07-2032/0239(R)