There's always jokes that HDB flats are "hamster cages," and complaints about how small they've gotten. But in reality, HDB flats can be incredibly spacious; and some of them come with high-ceilings that make even a regular 4-room feel like a luxury condo unit (at least in the living and dining area!) Here are some of these flats, which made a huge impact on first sight.

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Picked by Ryan Ong · Consultant

No. 1

92 Dawson Road

99-year Leasehold · TOP 2015

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Asking
$1,350,000
Price PSF
$1,293.10 PSF
Size
1044 SQFT
Layout
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
  • Developer HDB
Address 92 Dawson Road Open in Google Maps ↗

Why I like it

This stunning 4-room flat is a 10-minute walk to Queenstown MRT and close to Redhill MRT and Artra. Just six minutes from Dawson Place, the area is rich with food options and a supermarket. Sitting along a park connector that links to the Singapore River, the flat features a soaring double volume ceiling in the living and dining areas, framed by full-height windows for abundant natural light. A sliding window panel between kitchen and living enhances airflow and light, while a separate service yard adds practicality. One of the common bedrooms has been merged with the master to create a walk-in wardrobe and study/dressing space.

Ryan Ong

Original listing on propertyguru.com.sg (may no longer be available)

Picked by Druce Teo · Writer

No. 2

146 Potong Pasir Avenue 1

99-year Leasehold · TOP 1998

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Asking
$650,000
Price PSF
$943.40 PSF
Size
689 SQFT
Layout
Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 2
  • Developer HDB
Address 146 Potong Pasir Avenue 1 Open in Google Maps ↗

Why I like it

Just six minutes from Potong Pasir MRT and next to The Poiz Centre, this 3-room flat enjoys unbeatable convenience with food options and two supermarkets right downstairs. A short walk brings you to the park connector leading to Kallang Riverside Park. The flat boasts a rare five-metre-high pitched roof, allowing for mezzanine additions; already done in the master bedroom. Despite being in a low-rise block, it receives excellent natural light. A well-designed layout and high ceiling make this home feel especially spacious and bright.

Druce Teo

Original listing on propertyguru.com.sg (may no longer be available)

Picked by Ryan J. Ong · Partner at Stacked

No. 3

306D Punggol Drive

99-year Leasehold · TOP 2010

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Asking
$1,500,000
Price PSF
$948.17 PSF
Size
1582 SQFT
Layout
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
  • Developer HDB
Address 306D Punggol Drive Open in Google Maps ↗

Why I like it

Why I like it

A 10-minute stroll to Punggol MRT and Waterway Point, this unique 5-room loft unit sits right next to Punggol Waterway Park, offering scenic access to Coney Island and Lorong Halus. The home features a double-volume ceiling in the living/dining space, a second-floor master bedroom, and a rare open terrace connecting the living room and a bedroom. Full-height windows and expansive terrace glazing fill the home with natural light. The clever layout separates private and communal spaces, and all three bedrooms are generously sized.

Ryan J. Ong

Original listing on propertyguru.com.sg (may no longer be available)

Picked by Cheryl Teo

No. 4

89 Dawson Road

99-year Leasehold · TOP 2015

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Asking
$1,298,000
Price PSF
$1,106.56 PSF
Size
1173 SQFT
Layout
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
  • Developer HDB
Address 89 Dawson Road Open in Google Maps ↗

Why I like it

Why I like it

Just 11 minutes from Queenstown MRT and within walking distance to Redhill MRT and Artra, this 4-room flat is seven minutes from Dawson Place. It enjoys an unblocked high-floor view and sits along a scenic park connector. The double volume ceiling in the living and dining areas is complemented by full-height windows that amplify light and spaciousness. A cosy balcony adds a touch of outdoor charm. Minimal fixtures in the living and dining areas allow easy customisation. The kitchen includes a separate service yard.

Cheryl Teo

Original listing on propertyguru.com.sg (may no longer be available)

Picked by Sean Goh · Writer

No. 5

684B Jurong West Street 64

99-year Leasehold · TOP 1998

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Asking
$900,000
Price PSF
$633.36 PSF
Size
1421 SQFT
Layout
Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2
  • Developer HDB
Address 684B Jurong West Street 64 Open in Google Maps ↗

Why I like it

Why I like it

Located 11 minutes from Boon Lay MRT and close to the future Bahar Junction MRT (2027), this Executive Apartment (EA) is near food courts and Jurong Central Park. The unit offers a high ceiling in the master and one common bedroom, where a mezzanine-style loft features a sleep zone above and a study with storage below. With 3 bedrooms and a spacious study that can serve as a fourth bedroom, the layout is extremely versatile. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring in plenty of light and create a sense of openness throughout the well-proportioned home.

Sean Goh

Original listing on propertyguru.com.sg (may no longer be available)

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