Claydence is the sort of boutique development where comparing bedroom counts alone doesn’t tell the whole story.
Located at 99 Still Road in District 15, the freehold development contains just 28 residences, but its unit mix stretches from a 614 sq ft one-bedroom apartment to penthouses exceeding 2,100 sq ft. More importantly, several units within the same broad bedroom category adopt substantially different layouts.
The floor plans show a wide range of configurations, including conventional apartments, “+1” layouts, premium units and duplex penthouses.
That creates a surprisingly diverse buyer pool for such a small development.
Rather than asking only whether you need one, two, three or four bedrooms, it is worth looking at how each layout allocates its space, how much flexibility it provides, and what type of household can make the best use of it.
Claydence Unit Mix at a Glance
| Type | Configuration | Area | Best suited for |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 1 Bedroom | 614 sq ft | Singles, couples, investors |
| B | 2 Bedroom | 786 sq ft | Couples, small families, investors |
| B1 | 2 Bedroom + 1 | 872 sq ft | Couples, WFH households, young families |
| B2 | 2 Bedroom + 1 | 915 sq ft | Owner-occupiers, small families |
| C | 3 Bedroom | 1,076 sq ft | Families, upgraders |
| C1 | 3 Bedroom + 1 | 1,206 sq ft | Larger families, long-term owner-occupiers |
| C2 | 3 Bedroom + 1 Premium | 1,313 sq ft | Affluent families, buyers wanting greater privacy |
| B3(PH) | 2 Bedroom Penthouse | 980 sq ft | Couples, boutique-home buyers |
| C3(PH) | 3 Bedroom Premium Penthouse | 1,475 sq ft | Families seeking an unusual duplex home |
| D(PH) | 4 Bedroom + 1 Penthouse | 2,164 sq ft | Large families, luxury owner-occupiers |
| D1(PH) | 4 Bedroom Premium Penthouse | 2,185 sq ft | Multi-generational and luxury family buyers |
The configurations and floor areas are based on the unit plans provided for Claydence.
1. Type A — 1 Bedroom, 614 sq ft
Units: #02-03, #03-03, #04-03
Best suited for: Singles, couples, investors and buyers wanting a relatively spacious one-bedroom home
At 614 sq ft, Type A is considerably more substantial than the compact one-bedroom format commonly associated with newer developments. The layout immediately demonstrates where some of that additional space goes.
Rather than entering directly into the living room, an entrance passage leads toward the main living and dining zone. The kitchen occupies its own corner near the entrance, while the bedroom and bathroom are positioned deeper within the apartment.
The bedroom itself is also separated from the living room rather than being incorporated into a highly compressed open-plan arrangement.
A genuine living and dining area
One of Type A’s biggest strengths is that the living space is long enough to accommodate both a sofa-and-television arrangement and a proper dining table.
That matters for owner-occupiers.
A smaller one-bedroom apartment may technically provide all the essential functions of a home but require compromises such as dining at a kitchen counter or using the dining table as a work desk.
Type A provides considerably more flexibility.
For a single professional, 614 sq ft should provide comfortable everyday living space. Couples who do not require a second bedroom may also find the configuration attractive because they put more of their budget toward spaces they actually use, instead of paying for a small spare bedroom.
For investors, the equation is slightly different. The larger floor area means the total purchase quantum may be higher than an ultra-compact one-bedroom apartment, so investors should consider whether the rental premium achievable for the additional space justifies the higher entry cost.
Verdict: One of the more owner-occupier-friendly one-bedroom configurations, particularly for singles or couples who value usable living space over maximising bedroom count.
2. Type B — 2 Bedroom, 786 sq ft
Units: #02-06, #03-06, #04-06, #05-06
Best suited for: Couples, investors, young families and buyers who want a practical two-bedroom layout with strong separation between the communal and sleeping areas
Type B adopts a relatively efficient 786 sq ft configuration, with the entrance opening directly into the kitchen before leading towards the dining and living areas.
The kitchen is tucked along the upper side of the apartment and is separated from the main living area, which helps keep cooking activities away from the bedrooms. From there, the dining area forms the transition into the living room and balcony.
The two bedrooms are positioned within the lower half of the unit, with Bedroom 1 closer to the living area and the master bedroom placed deeper inside.
A clear progression from communal to private spaces
One of the better aspects of Type B is the way the layout gradually transitions from the entrance and kitchen into the dining and living areas, before moving into the bedroom zone.
Bedroom 1 is accessed from the internal corridor just off the living room, while the master bedroom occupies the more private corner of the apartment.
This creates a sensible hierarchy within the home. Visitors can remain within the kitchen, dining and living areas without needing to move through the master bedroom zone.
For couples, Bedroom 1 can easily function as a guest room, children’s room or dedicated home office.
Two bathrooms make the layout much more practical
Type B also provides two bathrooms, with Bath 1 positioned beside Bedroom 1 and the master bathroom attached to the master bedroom. This is particularly useful for a young family, as the common bathroom can serve children and guests while the master bedroom retains its own private bathroom.
It also makes the unit more practical for investors targeting two unrelated tenants, since each occupant effectively has convenient access to a separate bathroom.
Good use of the balcony and living area
The balcony is positioned directly beside the living room rather than extending across the full width of the apartment. This helps keep the outdoor area relatively contained while maintaining a natural extension of the living space.
The living room itself is also conventionally shaped, allowing a straightforward sofa-and-TV arrangement without awkward circulation paths cutting through the seating area.
A relatively efficient two-bedroom choice
At 786 sq ft, Type B offers a more generous alternative to the compact two-bedroom layouts commonly found in the market, while remaining more space-efficient than the larger 2 Bedroom + 1 configurations within Claydence.
There is no dedicated study or flexible room, but that also means buyers are not paying for additional space that they may not need.
For couples, investors and smaller families who simply want two proper bedrooms, two bathrooms and clearly defined living spaces, Type B is arguably one of the more efficient configurations in the development.
Verdict: Type B is a practical and well-zoned two-bedroom layout, with a logical progression from the kitchen and living areas into the bedrooms, two bathrooms and a private master suite. It should appeal particularly to couples, small families and investors who prioritise functional space over the additional flexibility offered by the larger 2 Bedroom + 1 configurations.
3. Type B1 — 2 Bedroom + 1, 872 sq ft
Units: #02-04, #03-04, #04-04
Best suited for: Couples working from home, young families and buyers wanting a dedicated study
The jump from Type B to B1 adds approximately 86 sq ft, but the more important difference is how the layout uses that additional space. B1 introduces a clearly defined study.
This significantly changes the way the apartment can function.
The “+1” is particularly relevant today
For a couple where one or both occupants regularly work from home, having a dedicated study means neither bedroom needs to double as an office. The study could alternatively serve as a home office, children’s study area, hobby room, additional storage space or flexible utility area.
For young couples planning to have a child, this can be especially useful. The second bedroom can eventually become the child’s room while the +1 remains available as a workspace.
B1 also provides greater functional separation between the entrance, kitchen, study and living areas. That makes it feel more like a small family apartment rather than an enlarged two-bedroom investment unit.
Verdict: A strong choice for couples and young families who intend to occupy Claydence themselves, particularly where working from home is part of everyday life.
4. Type B2 — 2 Bedroom + 1, 915 sq ft
Units: #02-05, #03-05, #04-05, #05-05
Best suited for: Owner-occupiers, couples upgrading from smaller apartments and small families
At 915 sq ft, B2 is the largest regular two-bedroom configuration at Claydence. Although both B1 and B2 are classified as 2 Bedroom + 1 homes, the additional 43 sq ft and different kitchen configuration result in noticeably different approaches to the living space.
B1 uses an L-shaped kitchen, allowing the kitchen, dining and living areas to flow more closely together and creating a more open-plan communal space. B2, on the other hand, adopts a galley-style kitchen that is tucked away from the main living area. With the benefit of its larger overall floor area, this separation does not come at the expense of the communal spaces. Instead, B2 is still able to provide a more generous living and dining area.
The bedrooms are positioned towards the rear of the apartment in a more traditional arrangement, creating a clearer separation between the communal and private areas. The trade-off is that the study is smaller than the one found in B1, making B1 potentially more suitable for buyers who place greater importance on having a more substantial dedicated workspace.
Better-defined family zones
This creates a relatively logical division between the communal areas and the more private bedroom spaces. For a household with a child, this can be preferable to layouts where bedrooms open directly around the main entertaining space.
The additional room sits close to the kitchen, giving owners considerable flexibility in how it functions. It could be used as a study, utility area or additional storage depending on the household’s requirements.
The 915 sq ft size also means B2 begins to compete with smaller three-bedroom apartments elsewhere.
That makes the buyer decision interesting.
Someone prioritising bedroom count may prefer a compact three-bedroom unit elsewhere, whereas a couple or small family prioritising larger living spaces and flexibility may find B2 more comfortable.
Verdict: Arguably the strongest two-bedroom configuration for long-term owner occupation, especially for buyers who don’t need three bedrooms but don’t want a compact apartment either.
5. Type C — 3 Bedroom, 1,076 sq ft
Units: #02-07, #03-07, #04-07, #05-07
Best suited for: Families with one or two children, HDB upgraders and buyers prioritising bedroom count
Type C is Claydence’s entry point into the three-bedroom category. Its elongated configuration places the three bedrooms along one side of the apartment, while the kitchen, dining and living spaces occupy the other portions of the plan.
This makes the layout relatively easy to understand.
Efficient use of 1,076 sq ft
The main attraction is efficiency. Buyers receive three bedrooms without moving into the substantially larger C1 and C2 formats. For a family with two children, each child can therefore have a dedicated bedroom while the parents retain the master suite.
Alternatively, a smaller family can turn Bedroom 3 into a study or guest room. Unlike the 2 Bedroom + 1 units, Type C does not depend as heavily on a flexible room to increase its usefulness.
It is fundamentally a conventional family apartment. That simplicity can also improve resale appeal because future buyers immediately understand what they are purchasing: a proper three-bedroom home.
Verdict: Probably the most accessible family-oriented layout within Claydence for households that need three actual bedrooms and want to keep the overall floor area relatively efficient.
6. Type C1 — 3 Bedroom + 1, 1,206 sq ft
Units: #02-01, #03-01, #04-01
Best suited for: Families, buyers with a domestic helper, work-from-home households and long-term owner-occupiers
C1 makes a meaningful jump from Type C. At 1,206 sq ft, it adds around 130 sq ft over the standard three-bedroom unit. More importantly, the layout introduces considerably more supporting space around the bedrooms.
The apartment adopts a wider horizontal configuration rather than the narrower arrangement of Type C.
Better suited to family life
The three bedrooms occupy the central and private portion of the home, while the living and dining spaces form a substantial communal zone. The kitchen is also separated from the main living area.
The +1 gives the household another flexible space that can support family life without sacrificing one of the bedrooms. This becomes increasingly important as children grow older.
A young family may initially use Bedroom 3 as a playroom and the +1 as a study. Later, all three bedrooms can become dedicated sleeping spaces while the additional room continues serving another household function.
C1 therefore represents an important transition within the Claydence unit mix. Type C is about achieving three bedrooms efficiently.
C1 is more about providing enough supporting space for a family to live comfortably over a longer period.
Verdict: One of the most balanced family configurations at Claydence and potentially a sweet spot for buyers intending to remain in the development for the long term.
7. Type C2 — 3 Bedroom + 1 Premium, 1,313 sq ft
Units: #02-02, #03-02, #04-02
Best suited for: Affluent families, buyers upgrading from larger homes and households prioritising privacy
C2 is the 3 Bedroom + 1 Premium configuration, and its 1,313 sq ft floor area places it clearly above C1. The difference is not simply additional square footage.
C2 adopts a much deeper plan with a substantial separation between its communal and bedroom zones.
Strong separation between entertaining and sleeping areas
The living and dining areas occupy the central portion of the apartment while the bedrooms sit farther inside. This arrangement can work particularly well for families who entertain frequently.
With the powder room, visitors can remain within the communal portion of the home without needing to move through the bedroom zone. At 1,313 sq ft, buyers are no longer simply paying to obtain three bedrooms. They are paying for space around those bedrooms.
That distinction is important.
A household moving from a larger resale HDB, older condominium or landed property may find C2 considerably easier to adapt to than a compact modern three-bedroom apartment.
Verdict: The strongest regular three-bedroom choice for buyers who can afford the larger quantum and prioritise owner occupation rather than maximum floor-area efficiency.
The Claydence Penthouses
The penthouses are duplex residences, with living spaces distributed across lower and upper levels rather than simply being conventional apartments positioned at the top of the building.
They should therefore be assessed differently from the regular units.
Internal staircases consume some floor area, but buyers gain vertical separation and a very different residential experience in return.
8. Type B3(PH) — 2 Bedroom Penthouse, 980 sq ft
Unit: #05-03
Best suited for: Couples, singles seeking an unusual home, boutique-property enthusiasts and owner-occupiers
B3(PH) is one of Claydence’s more unusual propositions. It provides two bedrooms despite occupying 980 sq ft across two levels.
Buyers therefore should not approach it from a pure efficiency perspective.
Someone primarily interested in maximising bedroom count for a given quantum would probably be better served by a conventional apartment.
The attraction is the duplex experience
The lower level contains the principal living spaces and bedrooms, while the staircase connects to an upper level containing additional space. This creates a more distinctive residential experience than a typical two-bedroom condominium.
For a couple without children, that may be precisely the attraction. Instead of paying for bedrooms they don’t need, they can buy a home with greater architectural character.
Verdict: A lifestyle purchase rather than an efficiency play. Best suited to owner-occupiers who actively want a duplex home and appreciate the separation created by two levels.
9. Type C3(PH) — 3 Bedroom Premium Penthouse, 1,475 sq ft
Unit: #05-04
Best suited for: Families, buyers seeking a boutique penthouse and households wanting separate living zones
C3(PH) scales the duplex concept into a more family-friendly format. At 1,475 sq ft, it provides three bedrooms alongside considerably more living space.
The lower level contains the main communal areas and bedrooms, while the upper floor provides another distinct zone.
Vertical separation becomes genuinely useful
For families, having two levels can serve a functional purpose beyond novelty. Different generations or family members can occupy different parts of the home.
The upper space could potentially become a quieter retreat while the main living and entertaining activities remain downstairs. There is nevertheless a trade-off.
Staircases are inherently less space-efficient than a single-level layout and may not suit households with elderly occupants or buyers who simply prefer everything on one floor.
Verdict: Best for families who specifically value the penthouse and duplex lifestyle rather than buyers comparing homes purely on usable square footage.
10. Type D(PH) — 4 Bedroom + 1 Penthouse, 2,164 sq ft
Unit: #05-01
Best suited for: Large families, multi-generational households and buyers moving from landed or larger resale homes
Type D(PH) represents a completely different segment of the Claydence offering. At 2,164 sq ft, this is no longer simply a larger condominium apartment.
It is effectively a substantial family residence arranged vertically across two levels.
The lower level accommodates the major communal spaces together with part of the bedroom accommodation, while the upper level contains additional rooms and supporting spaces.
A potential alternative to a landed home
That may ultimately be the strongest argument for Type D(PH).
A buyer who appreciates the East Coast lifestyle but does not want the maintenance responsibilities associated with landed property can obtain more than 2,100 sq ft within a condominium environment.
The +1 also gives larger households added flexibility and could potentially function as a study, utility room or another supporting household space.
The trade-off is the staircase. Multi-generational households with elderly parents need to consider carefully which bedrooms are located on each floor and whether climbing stairs every day is practical.
Verdict: A niche but compelling option for larger households wanting substantial space within a boutique freehold condominium.
11. Type D1(PH) — 4 Bedroom Premium Penthouse, 2,185 sq ft
Unit: #05-02
Best suited for: Affluent families, multi-generational households and buyers prioritising space and exclusivity
At 2,185 sq ft, D1(PH) is the largest residence within the Claydence unit collection.
Its appeal is not simply that it has four bedrooms. The layout distributes substantial accommodation across both floors, giving owners more flexibility to create different zones within the home.
For a large family, that could mean separating children’s spaces from the main entertaining areas.
For a multi-generational household, different floors could provide greater privacy between family members.
Premium rather than efficiency-driven
Like the other penthouses, D1 should not be judged primarily using an efficiency calculation.
A duplex configuration adds circulation space, but buyers considering a residence of this scale are likely to value privacy, individuality, and spatial separation more than maximising bedrooms per square foot.
Verdict: The flagship family format within Claydence, aimed primarily at owner-occupiers who want a large and unusual freehold residence rather than a conventional condominium apartment.
Which Claydence Unit Type Is Best for Different Buyers?
Looking across the entire floor-plan collection reveals several clear buyer profiles.
For investors, Type A and Type B are arguably the most straightforward choices. The 614 sq ft Type A offers the lowest bedroom-count entry point, while the 786 sq ft Type B may reach a broader tenant pool because it has two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
For couples, Type A, B1 and B3(PH) address very different requirements. Type A suits those prioritising simplicity, B1 is more practical where working from home matters, and B3(PH) suits buyers who value an unusual duplex living experience.
For young families, the choice between B2 and Type C is particularly interesting. The 915 sq ft B2 provides two bedrooms plus flexible space, whereas the 1,076 sq ft Type C provides three actual bedrooms. Families expecting to grow may find Type C easier to keep long term.
For established families, C1 may represent one of the most balanced choices. At 1,206 sq ft, it provides three bedrooms plus additional supporting space without moving into the larger premium or penthouse categories.
For buyers upgrading from larger homes, C2 offers greater breathing room. At 1,313 sq ft, it focuses less on squeezing three bedrooms into the smallest possible footprint and more on providing a more substantial family environment.
For large or multi-generational households, D(PH) and D1(PH) are the obvious candidates. Their sizes of 2,164 and 2,185 sq ft place them in an entirely different category from the rest of Claydence, although the duplex format should be assessed carefully where elderly occupants are involved.
Claydence Offers More Variety Than Its 28-Unit Size Suggests
What stands out from the Claydence floor plans is the unusually wide spectrum of homes contained within a development of only 28 residences.
- At one end is a 614 sq ft one-bedroom apartment suitable for a single occupant, couple or investor.
- At the other are four-bedroom penthouses exceeding 2,100 sq ft that can realistically accommodate substantially larger households.
- In between are conventional two- and three-bedroom apartments, flexible “+1” layouts and premium configurations.
That makes bedroom count only the starting point when comparing the units.
For investment, the simpler Type A and B configurations arguably make the most sense because their layouts are relatively straightforward and their additional space is concentrated around core residential functions.
For small owner-occupier households, the B1 and B2 layouts become more compelling because the +1 provides flexibility that can evolve with the household.
For families, Type C offers the efficient route into three-bedroom ownership, while C1 and C2 progressively trade some efficiency for greater supporting space and longer-term liveability.
The penthouses should almost be considered a separate product category altogether. Their internal staircases inevitably consume some floor area, but buyers receive something different in return: a home with vertical separation, greater individuality and a residential experience closer to a maisonette than a conventional condominium apartment.
Ultimately, the best Claydence unit is therefore not necessarily the one with the highest number of bedrooms or the largest floor area.
It is the one whose layout most closely matches how the household actually intends to live.
Disclaimer: This article is an independent floor-plan analysis based on the available project brochure. Dimensions, layouts, fittings and other details are subject to final plans, approvals and survey. Buyers should review the latest approved documents, price list, facing and on-site conditions before making a purchase decision. This article does not constitute financial or property investment advice.
Article contributed by Jerry Wong.
Jerry Wong is a realtor at Propnex Realty, bringing a rich background in interior and lighting design to his work. He loves exploring diverse spaces and observing the transformative power of real estate. Beyond his professional role, Jerry finds his greatest fulfillment in connecting people with the right properties, gaining immense satisfaction from helping clients achieve their dreams.
