This 1 Bedroom + Study Type A1S in Stack 20 at Tembusu Grand spans 527 sqft and is available for sale at $1,409,000. Although compact, the apartment uses a clear linear layout, integrated storage and flexible circulation to create a home that feels practical and visually spacious.
Its most distinctive feature is the private internal sequence connecting the master bedroom, study and dual-access bathroom. Together with the open-plan living and dining area, high-floor balcony and efficient single-wall kitchen, the layout is well suited to singles, couples, owner-occupiers and investors seeking a functional city-fringe residence.
Main Entrance and Foyer
The main entrance opens into a long foyer that creates a gradual transition between the external corridor and the principal living spaces. As the interior is not immediately visible from outside, the arrangement provides a useful degree of privacy while reinforcing the apartment’s sense of depth.
A custom-built console along one side provides a practical drop-off point for keys, bags and other everyday items. Its stone countertop, fluted cabinet fronts and accompanying artwork turn the foyer into a more welcoming arrival gallery rather than treating it purely as a passageway.
Large-format porcelain tiles extend from the entrance towards the living area, creating visual continuity across the apartment. Recessed ceiling lights, neutral wall finishes and warm timber detailing establish a restrained contemporary palette that continues throughout the home.
Entrance-to-Kitchen Sequence
Beyond the foyer, the apartment opens directly into a linear kitchen. The kitchen is positioned along one side of the passage, leaving an unobstructed route towards the dining area, living room and balcony.
This alignment creates a long sightline from the entrance to the full-height glazing at the far end of the home. Natural light can therefore travel deep into the apartment, helping the entrance and kitchen feel brighter and more open.
The kitchen is not enclosed behind additional walls, allowing it to remain visually connected to the communal areas. At the same time, its placement near the entrance keeps cooking activities away from the bedroom and study.
A tall cabinet at the beginning of the kitchen integrates the refrigerator and additional storage. By concealing the larger appliance within the cabinetry, the kitchen maintains a clean and cohesive appearance from the moment residents enter.
Kitchen
The kitchen uses a compact single-wall configuration that arranges the cooking, preparation and washing zones along one continuous worktop. This reduces unnecessary movement while preserving a wide passage through the apartment.
Warm timber-finished upper cabinets contrast with the pale lower cabinetry, while a marble-inspired stone countertop extends upwards to form the backsplash. The continuous material treatment creates a more polished appearance and provides a durable, easy-to-clean surface.
A two-zone induction hob is installed above the built-in oven. Between the hob and sink is a useful preparation area that can accommodate ingredients, serving dishes or small countertop appliances.
The under-mount stainless steel sink is positioned closer to the living area and paired with a chrome mixer tap. The separation between the hob and sink creates a practical workflow while reducing congestion during food preparation.
Full-height overhead cabinets maximise vertical storage for cookware and pantry items. Additional storage is incorporated below the countertop behind handleless cabinet fronts, reinforcing the kitchen’s streamlined appearance.
Concealed LED lighting beneath the upper cabinets provides direct task illumination across the worktop while highlighting the veining of the stone surfaces. Despite its compact dimensions, the kitchen offers the main functions required for daily cooking without interrupting the openness of the apartment.
Dual-Access Bathroom
Directly opposite the kitchen is one of the two entrances to the bathroom. This entrance allows guests to access the bathroom from the communal part of the apartment without entering the bedroom or study.
The second entrance connects the bathroom directly to the study. As the study is also connected to the master bedroom, the bathroom can operate as a semi-ensuite for the homeowner while continuing to serve visitors.
This dual-access arrangement is one of the layout’s more practical features. It avoids the need for a separate powder room while creating a private internal route between the master bedroom, study and bathroom.
Inside, the bathroom adopts a contemporary hotel-inspired aesthetic. Light beige wall tiles are contrasted by darker stone-effect panels around the vanity and WC, creating visual depth without making the space feel overly enclosed.
The vanity includes a stone countertop with an integrated basin and storage below. A large mirrored cabinet spans much of the wall above, providing concealed storage for toiletries while reflecting light through the room.
Warm concealed lighting beneath the mirrored cabinet gives the bathroom a softer ambience. Recessed shelving beside the shower provides a convenient location for toiletries without requiring projecting shelves.
The shower is enclosed by a frameless glass screen and fitted with both an overhead rain shower and a handheld shower. The transparent enclosure allows sightlines to continue through the bathroom, helping it feel more spacious.
Open-Plan Living and Dining Area
The kitchen transitions directly into the combined living and dining area, creating a continuous open-plan communal zone. Rather than dividing the two functions with walls or bulky furniture, the showflat uses integrated seating and lighting to define each area.
A custom-built banquette extends along the feature wall and serves both the dining and living zones. The dining table is positioned beside the kitchen and paired with two movable chairs, allowing the arrangement to seat four people while using less floor area than a conventional dining set.
The rounded dining table improves circulation by removing sharp corners from the main movement route. Its position beside the kitchen also makes serving and clearing meals more convenient.
The banquette gradually transitions into a longer lounge seat, eliminating the need for a separate freestanding sofa. This integrated approach preserves more open floor space while providing sufficient seating for residents and guests.
Vertical wall panels and concealed lighting run behind the seating, introducing visual height and a warm ambient glow. Pendant lighting above the dining table defines the dining zone, while ceiling-mounted track lights provide adjustable illumination across the wider space.
Muted upholstery, timber accents and blue decorative details create a calm and cohesive material palette. The open arrangement allows conversation to flow between the kitchen, dining area and lounge, making the communal zone suitable for both everyday living and entertaining.
Living Area and Bedroom Entrance
The living room is positioned beside the balcony and benefits from full-height glazing that introduces abundant natural light. The external outlook extends the visual depth of the room and helps the compact apartment feel less enclosed.
Opposite the integrated sofa is a minimalist television wall. A wall-mounted television is paired with a slim floating media console, providing storage without introducing bulky cabinetry into the circulation area.
The entrance to the master bedroom is positioned beside the television feature wall. This creates direct access between the communal and private zones without requiring a lengthy internal corridor.
The bedroom remains set back from the main entrance, offering a degree of separation and privacy. Warm timber framing around the doorway visually connects it with the kitchen cabinetry and entrance finishes.
Looking back from the living room, the apartment’s linear planning is clearly expressed. The uninterrupted view through the dining area, kitchen and foyer reinforces the sense of length, while the continuous porcelain flooring ties the spaces together.
Balcony
The balcony is accessed directly from the living room through full-height sliding glass doors. It functions as an outdoor extension of the communal space, bringing additional daylight and natural ventilation into the apartment.
Although compact, the balcony can accommodate a lounge chair, small café table or decorative planters. It offers a private setting for morning coffee, reading or relaxing while enjoying the surrounding outlook.
The high-floor position provides panoramic views across the neighbouring low-rise housing, established residential estates and the wider city-fringe skyline. As the unit rises above many nearby buildings, the outlook feels relatively open and expansive.
A glass balustrade preserves the view from both standing and seated positions while allowing more light to enter the living area. Compared with a solid parapet, the transparent railing creates a stronger visual connection between the interior and the surroundings.
The balcony is sheltered by the slab above, improving its usability during light rain and periods of stronger sunlight. The air-conditioning condenser is placed within a designated service section at one end, helping to keep the principal seating area relatively unobstructed.
Master Bedroom
The master bedroom accommodates a queen-sized bed while retaining circulation space around the sleeping area. Its restrained furniture arrangement helps the room feel comfortable and uncluttered despite the apartment’s compact overall footprint.
A full-height window introduces natural light and elevated neighbourhood views. Sheer curtains soften the daylight, while heavier curtains provide privacy and light control when required.
The bed is positioned against a custom feature wall comprising textured panels, slim vertical trims and a continuous timber headboard. Concealed LED lighting behind the headboard produces a warm glow and gives the bedroom a hotel-inspired ambience.
Pendant lights on both sides replace conventional table lamps, freeing the compact bedside surfaces for personal items. A large artwork above the bed provides a focal point and introduces subtle blue tones that complement the neutral finishes.
Opposite the bed, shallow floating shelves provide display space without occupying valuable floor area. The wall can also potentially accommodate a television, depending on the future owner’s preferred arrangement.
Built-in storage near the bedroom entrance combines hanging space, shelves and drawers. Its position keeps clothing storage near the transition to the study while leaving the sleeping area visually open.
Connection Between the Bedroom, Study and Living Area
The master bedroom has two principal connections. One entrance opens directly to the living room, providing convenient everyday access to the communal areas. A second connection leads into the adjoining study.
This arrangement creates a useful circulation loop. Residents can move from the living room into the bedroom, continue into the study and then access the bathroom without returning through the communal space.
The sequence allows the bedroom, study and bathroom to function collectively as a private suite. This is especially useful when guests are present, as the homeowner can move between these spaces while maintaining privacy.
The room’s air-conditioning unit is positioned above the entrance, keeping the walls around the bed available for furniture and decorative features. Track lighting supplements the bedside pendants and concealed headboard illumination.
Study
The study sits between the master bedroom and the dual-access bathroom. Rather than functioning as an isolated niche, it serves as an intermediate private zone connecting the sleeping and bathing areas.
A built-in desk spans the width of the study, providing a practical surface for working from home, studying or managing household tasks. Floating drawers beneath offer storage while preserving legroom and keeping the floor clear.
Above the desk, timber shelving provides space for books, display objects and frequently used items. Integrated LED lighting illuminates the shelves and work surface, giving the area a warmer and more residential character.
The study can accommodate several uses beyond a conventional home office. It may also function as a dressing area, vanity space, reading corner or private hobby zone.
Its direct connection to the bedroom and bathroom is particularly valuable. Residents can use the study as part of the master suite, while the bathroom’s second entrance remains accessible to guests from the kitchen corridor.
For Buyers Who Prioritise Efficient Planning, Work From Home Space And High Floor Views
The Tembusu Grand 1 Bedroom + Study Type A1S in Stack 20 demonstrates how careful planning can improve the liveability of a 527 sqft apartment. Its linear entrance-to-balcony arrangement creates strong visual depth, while the open-plan living and dining area uses integrated furniture to preserve circulation.
The single-wall kitchen provides the essential cooking functions without enclosing the communal spaces. The high-floor balcony adds natural light, ventilation and a panoramic outlook, while the master bedroom remains comfortably separated from the entrance.
The defining feature, however, is the relationship between the bedroom, study and dual-access bathroom. This internal connection creates a private suite while still allowing the bathroom to serve guests from the communal area.
Available for sale at $1,409,000, the apartment appeals to buyers who prioritise efficient planning, a dedicated work-from-home space, high-floor views and a flexible one-bedroom layout within Tembusu Grand.
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.
