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That’s why TOWNPLACE caught our eye this month. Developed by a residential leasing brand under Sun Hung Kai Properties, it offers apartments in two locations, Kennedy Town, and a brand new property in Soho. There are serviced apartments (Soho only), as well as furnished and unfurnished units with all the facilities we’re used to in the city’s larger apartment complexes – and yet with month-to-month leasing flexibility.
Right now, that’s a very appealing offer.
The configurations of the two properties range from smart studios to more spacious four-bedroom apartments. The first to open was in the sought-after, gentrified neighbourhood of Kennedy Town – that was in late 2018. This year sees the launch of the brand’s Soho premises, in the heart of Hong Kong’s dining and art scene.
The apartments are furnished by three popular home design businesses: sustainable brand TREE, the award-winning Stellar Works, and Francfranc, with its the Japanese minimalist approach.
The new apartments in Soho are a great option for those who want to stay in the heart of Hong Kong. The location offers the same worklife balance elements as the Kennedy Town residences. Designers have purposefully incorporated green elements throughout the building, from the entrance to the rooftop wellness terrace. So, it really is an oasis in the city. There’s a swimming pool, too – not too common in this part of the city.
We also love the fact that you can use a tenant-exclusive app to enhance your stay. The app can help you engage with hospitality services, for instance, or reserve the Duo Social Space across both properties. You also use it as your room key or to distribute a QR Code Pass for visitors and more.
When it comes to an apartment, if you can find one in a great location, with fab facilities, sweeping views flexible lease arrangements, you’ve pretty much hit the jackpot.