Most HDB flats tend to look a bit same-ish, but there are some unique ones out there – such as maisonette types, those that come with a balcony, and even landed HDB units. But one of the most striking among these, which get asked about a lot, is the loft units: the ones with high ceilings that look way more impressive and spacious, the moment you step into the living room. You’d be right in guessing they’re a rarity, but we managed to find a few areas where they exist:

1. 449 Sin Ming Avenue

These are older flats built in 1990, and this particular block has 80 units. The model listed is 4A, which is unusual as we previously believed this model was only built from 1993 onward (we’re still asking around about this). In any case, these 4-room flats are larger than what you’d usually find today. Most are in the range of 1,130 sq. ft., and given that some are...