Unlike shophouses, walk-up apartments generally don’t have the advantage of a pretty facade. And it’s often a great example of don’t judge a book by its cover as what’s on the inside can often be a whole new world altogether. However, some of its drawbacks can deter most people these days. For example, having to walk up and down the stairs to and from their unit can be tiring for most. Some may argue that it’s a good exercise, but this could also pose a problem when you are less mobile in your later years. Enter Xander and Joanne (see their IG account Loftandorder for more). Together with their cats, Boris and Buffy, they went this route not out of circumstances but by choice. “Walk-ups have always appealed to us and our lifestyle,” Xander said. During their house hunt, they also looked at a number of condominiums, but they found that they’re more aligned with a walk-up home....