Want a landed property, but don’t want the hassle of maintaining the exterior, installing your own pool, etc.? Well, the most common alternative is cluster housing, but there is another option. Some condo projects have villas, or a small number of landed properties, in addition to the usual apartments; and they may provide the right mix of much more convenient landed living. This week, we looked at some of the newest projects which sport interesting villa units:

1. Normanton Park

Normanton Park is a mega-development with around 660,727 sq. ft. of land area, so it’s unsurprising there’s room for 22 terrace houses; and the landed options are sizeable, being double storey with a basement. The landed units include both a dry and wet kitchen with a service yard, with the living and dining areas adjacent to the stairs. The void space above the dining area is a nice visual touch, and ideal if you’re the sort...