Ap Lei Chau, a small island connected by a bridge to the south of Hong Kong, is a perfect fusion of urban development and links to the city’s fishing past. With the opening of the MTR Island South Line (East) making Ap Lei Chau more accessible to the rest of Hong Kong, the face of Ap Lei Chau is rapidly changing.
The name Ap Lei Chau is derived from its long and narrow shape that looks like the tongue of a duck. Now a largely residential island, it still retains some of Hong Kong’s traditional allure with the busy harbour that is the base for fishing vessels and sampans, while old temples and shipyards still dot the island’s shoreline.
1. The Vibe:
Ap Lei Chau has a mix of Modern and Village Rustic Feel and has plenty of attractions for those who choose to call the area home. The Ap Lei Chau Waterfront Promenade is the hub so whether you enjoy a walk on the trail, let the kids unwind at the multiple playgrounds, do some shopping in the various malls or watch the sampans and fishing boats come and go, there is something for everyone.
2. Eateries
Ap Lei Chau is full of reasonably priced local eats. Apart from traditional “Cha Chaan Tangs”, you have a multitude of international cuisines and seafood restaurants to choose from.
3. The Housing Factor:
This area consists of mainly high-rise developments. There are a few new luxury developments with club facilities being built in the area such as Larvotto and Marinella, as well as the more established sprawling South Horizon development and Sham Wan Towers. Many of these units have good sea views to the southeast, or west towards the Lamma Channel
4. The Convenience Factor:
The MTR South Island Line opened in 2016 and connects Ap Lei Chau with Central in 11 minutes thus completely transforming the convenience factor of this area.
The station of Lei Tung connects passengers from Ap Lei Chau Main Street to the Main Plaza with easy access to all areas including the Promenade.
Here are our Top 5 Reasons to Live in Tin Hau Hong Kong
Considered one of the coolest places in Hong Kong, for its old style low rise buildings and small one way streets. It has the vibe of a quiet and peaceful village but its situated right is in the middle of the city. Only during the Dragon Festival do the streets become super packed when it celebrates this old tradition. The rest of the time its slow pace attracts people looking for a special place to visit.
Tai Hang is at the back of Victoria Park and walking distance from Tin Hau and Causeway Bay, the area is slowly evolving and great restaurants, coffee shops and boutiques are opening up in the quiet side streets. At night its easy to mistake the peaceful village vibe for something in the country
This is a rapidly evolving, the area is home to a host of restaurants, vintage stores, artisanal coffee shops, and a growing lineup of design-driven boutiques. As a result it is a popular area to live with locals and expats alike. Here’s why.
1. The Vibe:
Tai Hang neighborhood offers a laid-back vide alternative to all the buzz of Causeway Bay yet only a stone throw away. The area has an interesting mix of old temples and trendy eateries as well as a large mix of housing from Modern Highrises to Old Colonial Walk Ups.
Typical Street in Tai Hang with Old Meets New VibeBordering Victoria Park with a plethora of outdoor activities.
2. Trendy Eateries and Cafes
Many of the areas restaurants and cafes offer a relaxing and chilled out vibe. From “Tipsy” Restaurant & Bar features the finest global ingredients for a unique tasting experience to “Raman Nagi”, an internationally renowned ramen restaurant to “Second Draft” a much-buzzed-about gastropub, the food options are endless and varied.
Tipsy Bar and RestaurantRamen Nagi
Most cuisines are represented from French to Indian. Despite offering an international array of restaurant choices Sai Ying Pun retains much of its local flavor with local Chinese markets and Butchers alongside gourmet food purveyors.
3. The Housing Factor:
There are many choices for housing from modern highrises some with stunning views overlooking Causwaybay to Quaint Colonial Walk-Up Buildings in the Older Part of Tai Hang offering a distinct character of the area.
View from a High Rise in Tai HangTypical Street in Tung Lo Wan Road,
4. The Convenience Factor:
Tai Hang is well serviced by Public transport including buses, minibusses and taxis are easily accessible. Wanchai Waterfront and the Central business district are within 5 to 10-minute driving distance. The famous shopping district Causeway Bay lies 5-minute driving distance away with connections to the underground railway station. Public buses and minibusses to Central and Causeway Bay also serviced the area.
Tai Hang is well-supported by multi-national schools: the Chinese International School in Braemar Hill, the Japanese International School in North Point, the French International School in Jardine’s Lookout, and the Hong Kong Academy on Stubbs Road.
Map of Area – Tai Hang
There are also multiple public transport options from Large Double Decker Buses to Public Light Buses.
13 Brentwood Avenue is an architectural modern masterpiece surrounded by nature in the Lansing-Westgate community of Toronto, Canada.
Spacious Living Areas
Great Location Close to Excellent Schools
Located on a very private
cul-de-sac with wrap-around ravine, the home was designed and built by the Vice
President of Design and Construction for Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.
Ample Space for Family Gathering
Ample Space for Family Gathering
This 5 bed, 5 bath home, is built on a lot of 49.2 feet by 175
feet, and has over 5,000 square feet of livable space, with 4 parking spaces, 2
kitchens, and a separate walk-out lower level guest suite.
Modern Open Kitchen
Quality Finishings built to Last
Custom furniture adorns each immaculately designed room, and
Brazillian cumaru hardwood, and Italian Traverntine limestone floors grace the
main and upper levels. Cherry Wood Doors, anodized aluminum
windows, 3 gas fireplaces, built-in speakers, dazzling bathrooms wrapped in
stone, and a walk-out completely finished lower level with apartment. Gorgeous
sweeping views of the ravine wrap around.
Great Privacy and Close to Nature
Great Outdoor Space
Excellent schools, public transit, parks, tennis, golf, hiking, skiing, highway access to downtown and away from the city.
Spacious Bedrooms
Lots of Natural Light
Cosy Family Nook
Impressive Staircase
Great Outdoor Space
Large Rear Lot
Outside Dining
Specs
5 Bedrooms
5 Bathrooms
4 Car Garage
Total 8,608 sq ft.
Asking Price: C $ 3,500,000.00
For a referral to the local agent please contact: Anthony Hindmarsh Whatsapp +852 91051406 or email: anthony@qi-homes.com
“Home is not a place, it’s a feeling.” Alex Sheldon, The Home Stylist
The Home Stylist (THS)
tell this to every one of their clients, to help them understand how important
their unique personality is in styling their home. Home is not just a place,
with well-lit rooms and nicely arranged furniture. Home is a feeling that you
get from all these elements put together in just the right way, with just the
right amount of personal touch.
But, how do we create
that ‘feeling’ of home when the place in question doesn’t yet have an owner to
give it personality? This is where home staging comes in, and it is much more
than just nicely arranged furniture.
In Hong Kong’s current
challenging and competitive residential sales and leasing market, professional
property staging has become an essential ingredient in achieving success.
So what is Home Staging?
Home staging is the process of preparing a property for
sale or lease with select pieces of furniture and decor. The goal of staging an
otherwise empty space in this way is to help potential buyers or renters easily
imagine themselves living there. By creating a feeling of ‘home’ with clever
styling details, property stagers are able to sell homes for more with less
time on the market.
Mid Levels Apartment – Before StagingMid Levels Apartment – After Staging
Staged Homes Proven to Rent and Sell Quicker by up to 87%
“It is quite surprising how few people really can visualize an empty space transitioned to their own place! Done properly, home-staging a property gives landlords at least a 60% better chance of having clients walk in the door and say – ‘this is the one for me’.” According to the US National Association of Realtors, for every $100 invested in staging, the potential return is $400. “A staged home will sell for 17% more on average than a non-staged home, and 95% of staged homes sell in 11 days or less. That is statistically 87% faster than non-staged homes.”
“Properties need to present beautifully in print, online and in-person in order to achieve the best price in the shortest possible time,” says Alex. After 2 decades in the home styling and real estate realms, this is something that the THS team has seen time and time again.
“It’s important to create a home, not a showroom which is why a
stylist’s eye is so crucial. Every person viewing the property needs to be able
to visualize living there ”
First Impressions – Before and After Staging
Offering Diverse Furnishings to Highlight Every Type of Space
THS Property Staging
team have just finished staging a 2300sqft 4Bed property in Midlevels in
October 2019 on the market for HKD58 million.
For this high-end family home, THS chose furniture and decor from their
preferred suppliers, including Hong Kong homeware stores Bo Concept, Tequila
Kola and Australian lamp designers Bragg & Co, plus a number of their own
accessories and art.
Of course, one style cannot appeal to everyone which is why THS also offers digital lookbooks of room renderings to compliment their staging services. This way they can stage one impeccable room and then take clients on a virtual tour of the rest of the property and show other design concepts.
Creating Relaxing Spaces – Before StagingCreating Relaxing Spaces – After Staging
Complete Turnkey Solutions at Every Budget
As a small agency, specializing in personal and tailored services, The Home Stylist finds a unique solution for each and every client depending on their property, their target market and their budget. As a team of project managers with a flair for design, they are not afraid to think outside the box in their quest to create that special feeling of home.
With this Mid-Levels
apartment, it is clear that staging made a huge impact. The home, untouched by
the owners for more than 40 years, had over 20 viewings in the first few
days.
Qi Homes have successfully partnered with THS on several projects successfully in order to help Rent and Sale apartments throughout Hong Kong. Staging is proven effective in selling the property 50% faster compared to unstaged flats. Furnishing flats with quality finishing also give the property “perceived value” explains Anthony Hindmarsh, Director of Qi Homes meaning buyers or renters are less likely to negotiate as hard. We highly recommend THS and their team of expert Interior Designers to produce the most effective results in any client’s budget. For more information please contact us at contact@qi-homes.com
Highlighting Selling Features – Before Staging Highlighting Selling Features – After Staging
Fortress Hill is an undiscovered gem, located on the harbor corner of Victoria Park and at the bottom of North Point/Braemer Hill elite school district.
It has been an overlooked area as it is between Tin Hau and North Point, but Serviced apartments Shama And Beak Residences, and the 5 star Harbour Grand have all chosen this area. The business district on Java Road has also been part of the change.
The Fortress Hill MTR station sits on Kings Road and is
accessible to the business and hotel area on the harbor front and to the
residences and schools on the uphill side toward Tin Hau Temple Road
The highlight of this apartment is the distinct colonial fee with high ceilings, exposed beams, and commercial grade lighting. There is also a small balcony off the living room offering a little outdoor space. This flat is vacant and available for immediate viewing. Please contact us today to book an appointment
The North Point hill
area is well established and mostly owner-occupied spacious apartments. Kingsfield Garden, our featured property is
on a small leafy quiet one-way side street aptly named Comfort Terrace.
Only 4 minutes to transport systems (MTR, bus, and tram) and all amenities and five minutes to Victoria Park
Location
Comfort Terrace is a
unique twisty road that acts as a natural sound barrier from the bustle of
King’s Road and you are immediately in a quiet green area.
Kingsfield Garden is a low rise building, just 20 flats on 5 floors built-in 1975, but this size apartment so close to the MTR is extremely rare, and very few have been sold since the block was built.
The first two floors
are covered carparks and a lift is accessible to all levels.
Interior Highlights
This stylish spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment has a helper room off the kitchen and a covered car park space.
The three bedrooms all have attractive built-in storage and even the smallest bedroom has room for a queen-size bed.
The Kitchen and bathrooms are modern and tiled where the bedroom and living have the traditional parquet
Resiglow Pok Fu Lam is the latest development by Hong Kong’s most respected developer Kerry Properties. The building features three different sizes of units from Studios to Three Bedrooms and area available for lease and immediate occupation. Please contact us today for more information and for an appointment for viewings.
Many HK people are looking to diversify their property holdings and even their residence and several are considering Malaysia as a possible destination.
Malaysia offers a stable and attractive living environment and a long-stay visa called the “Malaysia My Second Home” (MM2H) visa. According to reported statistics, Hong Kong applications for MM2H visas have gone up in the last few weeks from less than 10 a week to over 700 last week!
This luxury 3,700 sq ft, fully furnished, sub-penthouse duplex apartment in ONEKL which is a prestigious condominium in the exclusive KLCC area of Kuala Lumpur.
recently renovated to a very high standard by Hong Kong architects
fully furnished and fully equipped, ready to move in condition;
3 bedrooms all with en-suite bathrooms;
master bedroom and the second bedroom can be cleverly closed off so that it becomes a Master Retreat (bedroom and study);
two living spaces – one downstairs and one upstairs;
Landscaped entertainment deck, private swimming pool, and water feature
maids room and bathroom;
kitchen and dining area with a massive granite tabletop, wine fridge, and all luxury appliances;
fully air-conditioned with dimmable halogen downlights throughout;
2 car parking spaces – side by side;
ONE KL is a highly secure gated condominium with 24/7 security guards and 24/7 reception;
ONE KL is extremely well located opposite Suria KLCC and the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and within 2 minutes walk of the KLCC Convention Centre and KLCC Park – a wide range of shopping (from luxury brands to home groceries) is within walking distance.
This lovely renovated loft inspired apartment has One Large Bedroom and a Small Study located on trendy Bonham Strand and is the Ultimate Urban Space in Sheung Wan.
The apartment has been finished in modern clean palates of White Cabinatary and Light Colored Floors with High Ceilings and Lots of Storage. The large bedroom has ample built-in Floor to Ceiling Storage. The Modern Bathroom features a hotel-style separate shower and bathtub as well as a full-size built-in laundry.
No expense has been spared in the modern kitchen with high-end appliances and mod cons.
The highlight of this apartment is the distinct colonial fee with high ceilings, exposed beams, and commercial grade lighting. There is also a small balcony off the living room offering a little outdoor space. This flat is vacant and available for immediate viewing. Please contact us today to book an appointment
This lovely renovated One Bedroom, One Bathroom apartment located on Elgin Street in Soho and is located on a middle floor.
The apartment features a modern open plan flexible living space with a sleeping area that has a queen-size bed, a study area with large windows and a living area with a modern comfortable sofa.
The hardwood floors are carried through to the kitchen where you will find granite countertops and ample storage space. There is also a small dishwasher and a separate area for washing.
The highlight of the bedroom is the large sliding doors that can be closed for more privacy or left open to afford more living space. This flat is vacant and available for immediate viewing. Please contact us today to book an appointment
Kennedy Town is located on the western tip of Hong Kong Island. The area has a long history from humble beginnings to the gentrification today. There is still remnants of its past from wholesale markets, family restaurants and old buildings however the abattoirs have long since closed.
Since the extension of the Island Line and the Opening of the MTR Station in Kennedy Town in 2014 the area as seen a rapid change to include trendy restaurants, organic health food stores, and cafes.
This lovely renovated One Bedroom, One Bathroom apartment in a well-managed building in Kennedy Town is located close to a park and features lovely green views from the Bedroom.
The apartment was renovated by the owner several years ago and space was completely reconfigured to include a large open kitchen with a full-size stove and oven.
The bright and sunny west facing living room is flooded with natural light and has been finished in modern contemporary tones.
The highlight of the bedroom is a large walk-in closet. This flat is vacant and available for immediate viewing. Please contact us today to book an appointment
