Time is something which many of us feel is distinctly lacking in our increasingly action-packed lives. Trying to achieve a healthy balance between work, travel, family commitments and your hobbies can prove a difficult task. One time-saving option is to live nearby a facility providing your favourite leisure pursuit – be it a golf course, marina, riding centre, horse or motor-racing track or whatever. Properties in this type of vicinity also tend to offer the best views. A Christie’s International Real Estate spokesperson said,
“Racecourse views do add value to a property, however, the main reason people choose to live in Happy Valley (where the racecourse is located) is because it is close to Causeway Bay (a major shopping, entertaining and business area), with easy access to other parts of Hong Kong, via Aberdeen tunnel to Hong Kong Island South or via cross harbour tunnel to Kowloon peninsula.
“Happy Valley is considered a traditional, up-scale residential neighbourhood, featuring modern high-rise building and colonial style low-rise, with a wide range of apartments from 400 square foot to over 3,000 square foot. Plenty of elite local schools and international schools, well established hospital, numerous restaurants and daily amenities can also be found in the neighbourhood.”
Beverly Hill, Happy Valley
Overlooking the famous Happy Valley Racecourse, which is just a five-minute drive away, this four-bedroom, two bathroom apartment has a beautiful balcony for optimum enjoyment of the views. It is within a family oriented development with comprehensive clubhouse facilities including an outdoor swimming pool, a tennis court, squash court and children’s playground. There are several local and elite schools in the area as well as the popular shopping and entertainment district, Causeway Bay.
£3.08m / €3.51m / $3.97m
Christies International Real Estate
Royal Castle, Clear Water Bay
Close to Clear Water Bay Equestrian Centre, this elegant, four-bedroom, three bathroom house has a substantial wrap around verandah with lush green mountain views. There are also stunning sea vistas from the master suite and rooftop. The property’s interiors have been meticulously renovated and feature four distinctive areas: cooking, dining, lounging and a quiet nook for a coffee or something a little stronger. Highlights include large curved windows, an elegant neutral colour palette and smooth, natural timbers. A Smart home fitted with Creston, it also benefits from also a two-car garage, communal pool and 24-security.
£9.61m / €10.64m / $12.64m
Engel & Völkers Hong Kong Mid Levels West
Shiu Fai Terrace Garden, Happy Valley
One of only 24 units, this three-bedroom, two bathroom penthouse apartment has fabulous city and Happy Valley Racecourse views. Only five minutes by car from the racecourse, the current owner has changed the layout so that the living and dining room areas have wide open city and racecourse views. It also features a built-in, internal staircase leading to the fully-furnished private roof top terrace.
£3.95m / €4.5m / $5.1m
Christies International Real Estate
