With the amount of million-dollar properties reaching the headlines these days, this rare HDB executive maisonette in Queenstown might not seem out of the ordinary—were it not for its unique layout. That’s right, unlike most maisonettes that have a staircase that leads up to the sleeping quarters, this particular unit in question comes with a staircase that leads down. And considering its spacious dimensions and convenient layout, you might even find its $1.5M price tag worthwhile.
A 1,571sqft executive maisonette with a unique inverted duplex layout
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The most prominent detail about this maisonette would have to be the fact that its layout is inverted. For the uninitiated, this means that your typical first and second storey floor plan is flipped. The home’s front door opens up to a living room and kitchen, with a staircase that goes down to the bedrooms. It might seem strange, but the home actually has great character, and will give you the illusion of descending into the basement to rest—except that every bedroom receives ample sunlight.
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In its present state, the home looks rustic and homey, if you love a good combination of wood and tile, then you’ll barely need to do much to make this home liveable.
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3 spacious bedrooms downstairs + 1 study room
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Down the staircase are the 3 bedrooms of this unit. There is a 4th bedroom is on the upper floor by the entrance of the home that can be transformed into a study, and guestroom or even hacked away to create a larger entryway and kitchen. The redwood parquet flooring used throughout the home is a welcome detail, brightening the home with a warm glow during the day.
Your mileage may vary on this, but having the bedrooms located downstairs can be an attractive feature; one might quickly get tired of trudging up a staircase after a long tiring workday just to hit the sack.
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The 1571sqft floor area means you get to have very spacious bedrooms, ones that look almost like they came out of a landed unit. The simple layouts mean that you can work in whatever dream bedroom idea you might’ve been keeping pinned on your inspo boards.
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But if you’re looking for a hotel-style bathroom, this Queenstown maisonette has got you covered—their bathrooms are exquisite, boasting a double sink arrangement reminiscent of a luxury suite. There is even a built-in walk-in closet to boot.
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7-minute walk from Queenstown MRT
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The surrounding area makes this maisonette a prime property to snag. Queenstown MRT station is just a 7-minute walk away, and convenience does not end there; you’d also get easy access to shopping over at Queensway Shopping Centre and Anchorpoint Shopping Centre.
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Lovers of parks will be pleased to find the extensive amount of greenery around in the neighbourhood. It will only get greener here, as part of a new initiative to revitalize the aging district by building new parks as well as a Rail Corridor.
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Lastly, Mei Ling Market & Food Centre is also right downstairs, which means you’d have access to great nosh almost all the time.
Unique $1.5M inverted duplex Queenstown EM for sale
Having just TOPed in 1993 this Queenstown maisonette has 67 years on its lease. While its asking price is on the high side, Queenstown is quite a coveted location that prospective homeowners are willing to pay for. If you’re still deliberating, here’s some food for though to help you decide whether or not you should invest in a maisonette as a young homeowner.
Read more of our other articles here:
- Why I upgraded to a maisonette from a condo
- Here’s how much you need to earn to afford a maisonette
- Guide to all the HDB maisonettes in Singapore
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