Edmund Chen & Xiang Yun’s $1Mil-Ground Floor “Staycation Home” Has Become An Attraction At Their Changi Condo
When Edmund Chen and Xiang Yun, both 61, bought their new Changi apartment, which was then still under construction, in 2020, they were attracted to the lush greenery at the condo and picked a ground floor unit with a little garden.
They transformed their balcony, which faces the development’s leisure corner, into a scenic al fresco dining area. It also doubles up as Edmund’s workspace.
While they enjoy spending time outdoors, they did not expect the home, which they share with their two kids, Chen Xi, 31, and Yixin, 22, to become an attraction of sorts for residents at the condo.
“Sometimes when we are sitting on the balcony or in the living room, people will walk past and take videos of us. Our home has become the feature of the estate. When people show their guests around the condo, they will say, ‘This is the gym, this is the pool, and this is Edmund and Xiang Yun’s house’,” quips Edmund, while giving 8days.sg a tour of his 900 sq ft home.
“We understand that the neighbours are just curious, and we are very honoured that our home is a must-see spot… but not when I am shirtless or look a mess,” he laughs.
Xiang Yun later shares with us over the phone that she is now more mindful of what she wears at home. “I don’t dare to dress too sloppily ‘cos our balcony door is always open. I also have to remember to draw the blinds when I change,” she says with a chuckle.