Thursday, July 15, 2010, The Hong Kong Standard
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Located at the heart of Hong Kong's Golden Circle (aka West Kowloon), The Hermitage will have five MTR stations nearby, including Olympic and Kowloon. And Mong Kok Station is just a stroll down a footbridge away.
It also overlooks what will be the West Kowloon terminus of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong express rail link and the cultural district. So the Sino Group property is at a center of life as we know it in Hong Kong.
With ceilings almost 3.5 meters high and an area of 1,882 square feet, there are two ensuite bedrooms among the four in the show flat at 60A in Tower 1.
Glimmering crystal pendant lights help accentuate the lofty ceiling in the dining room, and elegance is enhanced with oil paintings.
Tear yourself away from that zone of style to marvel at 270-degree panoramic views of Victoria Harbour through the 4.4-meter floor-to-ceiling glass screen linking to the nearly five- meter-long covered balcony.
Walk into the ensuite master bedroom with its own cloakroom, and open the wood-framed glass sliding door to find more to admire.
The extended master ensuite, which originally included a bedroom, boasts a warm color tone with gold designs to create a sense of vintage chic. The master bedroom ensuite is also connected to a utility platform.
Another spacious show flat, covering 1,500 square feet, is 60A in Tower 2.
Featuring the elegance of white and gold in its design, the four-bedroom flat gains a vintage air with its classic oil paintings.
The dining room links to the balcony, offering impressive sea views.
In Tower 6, the more than 1,000 square feet of the three-bedroom flat at 28C has a rectangular layout that utilizes every inch of available space.
Aside from a floor-to-ceiling glass window and the balcony beyond, the flat features a 16-square-feet utility platform linked to the kitchen, ensuring abundant ventilation.
Another show flat is Tower 6's 18F. The 736-square-feet two-bedroom apartment includes a glass wall with a wall-mounted TV on a rotating bracket so you can enjoy programs while relaxing in the dining room or stretched out in the master bedroom.
Designed by world-class architects and consultants, the clubhouse at The Hermitage recreates designs of classical European palaces while offering residents a relaxing urban retreat.
Facilities include spa rooms, golf and billiards rooms, a gymnasium, sauna, as well as indoor and outdoor swimming pools.
Children can enjoy good times in the play room or the covered play area.
The Hermitage
Address 1 Hoi Wang Road, southwest Kowloon
No of blocks 6
No of units 964
Unit sizes 375-1,882 sq ft
Date of occupancy First quarter 2011
Developers Sino Land, Chinese Estates, Nan Fung Development
Valley of dreams
Minerva Cheng
Thursday, July 08, 2010
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Located in a prestigious, secluded residential area, the 76-unit Hopewell Holdings offering is close to swank private clubs like the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
The neighborhood school network is packed with renowned primary, secondary and international schools, so parents can rest assured about their children's future.
And if residents ever miss the urban buzz, the shopping and dining hubs of Causeway Bay, Wan Chai and Admiralty are just a stone's throw away, connecting you to the heart of the city.
Designed by award-winning interiors artist Amanda Fung, the on-site three- bedroom show flat measures a spacious 1,653 square feet.
The spell is cast as soon as one enters the living room, with its white oak walls and light gray marble flooring, accentuated with an ebony and oakwood tea table. The dining room features a round six-seater with exquisite artwork. Both the dining and living rooms are adorned with shimmering crystal pendant lights - adding to the state-of-the-art design that showcases a chic lifestyle.
Step out of the living room to see floor-to-ceiling windows linking to the large open balcony that frames lush hill views, creating a laidback portrait of the serene natural environment.Stroll down the corridor to appreciate the figurines and collectibles
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Extending the theme of simple stylishness in the living and dining rooms, the master bedroom features silk wallpaper and wooden patchwork behind the deluxe bed. Timber is also the design material for the en-suite bathroom. Visitors may sink into the velvet cushion seat at the L-shaped bay window to enjoy spectacular views of the Happy Valley racecourse.
Open the sliding door to enter the cloakroom and study. Originally constructed as a bedroom, the dual- function room adopts the bay window as a desk, thus creating an enjoyable study atmosphere with natural light streaming in. Also, say goodbye to eye strain from hours of study, with the scenery outside providing instant relief.
The ultra-stylish modern kitchen features black-and-white cabinets and countertop, and an array of kitchenware in concise and streamlined designs.
An en-suite servant room or storeroom gives extra space, and a utility platform outside ensures abundant ventilation.
You will be spoiled for choice with the recreational facilities at Broadwood Twelve. A sky garden, clubhouse, function room, outdoor swimming pool, landscaped area and gymnasium, as well as his and hers changing rooms with saunas and steam rooms, ensure a relaxation paradise. And while mom and dad are indulging themselves, the kids can have a blast at the children's pool and play room.
Broadwood Twelve
Address 12 Broadwood Road, Happy Valley
No of units 76
Unit sizes 1,630-3,236 sq ft
Layout 3-5 bedrooms
Developer Hopewell
Tai Po classic
Carmina Tang
Thursday, July 08, 2010
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The luxurious villas face Tolo Harbour, Plover Cove and Plover Cove Reservoir, with the magnificent Pat Sin Leng range as a backdrop.
And two new show houses - at No 81 Boulevard de Fontaine and No 9 Boulevard de Mer in Legende Royale - are designed to offer two different lifestyles.
The 5,183-square-foot No 81 aims to provide residents with plenty of space through outstanding design and the pick of the crop of furniture from renowned Italian brand Poliform.
In the living room on the ground floor, you can enjoy greenery and abundant sunlight with the help of floor-to- ceiling windows. Look through the windows onto a private swimming pool.
And the rooftop can hold several big sofas, allowing residents to chit-chat with friends. Imagine it on a starry night.
The wooden floors are easy- cleaning, and give you a warm feeling as well.
Knowing a villa should be both functional and aesthetically pleasing, a real home, No 81 uses white, black and gray as the basic colors. In the bedrooms, fixtures and fittings are simple yet chic and elegant.
While No 81 focuses on the beauty of space and structure, No 9 is a sumptuous villa decorated with works of art.
The interior designer flew to Beijing to choose contemporary works from Chinese painters to set off the house.
In the master en suite, the painting of a naked body implies that a cou
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Two drawings of Western ladies adorn the daughters' room. The colors are bright and the smooth strokes create a chic and elegant feeling that youngsters will never find old- fashioned.
The living room suits both family and guests, a huge oil painting hanging in front of an oval glass table to set the mood. An eye-catching crystal chandelier and mirrors brighten the living room, giving a feel of luxury.
Legende Royale
Address 23 Sam Mun Tsai Road, Tai Po
Number of villas 163
Villa size 3,432 to 11,111 sq ft
Developer Henderson
