High floor with perfect view in J Residence

This modern one bedroom apartment is on a very high floor located in the heart of Wan Chai. It boasts beautiful green mountain views, high ceilings, large windows, good sized balcony and an open kitchen. Maintained in excellent condition, the apartment has dark wood flooring throughout. Walls and ceiling are painted in off-white colour, providing a neutral setting for easy matching of any furniture styles. The sleek open kitchen has cabinets for storage, built-in appliances such as an electric stove top, a microwave, washer/dryer and fridge. The spacious bathroom comes with a rain shower. This property is available both for sale and for rent.

One floor below the penthouse units, this apartment has spectacular views. It makes a very good starter flat for young professionals and families. As an investment, it rents very easily and generates steady rental income to hold for long-term capital gain.

Completed in 2007 and located at the junction of Johnston Road and Ship Street, J Residences is an Urban Renewal Authority “URA” project, jointly developed by leading developer K. Wah Properties. Before URA’s involvement, this area was dominated by unattractive postwar tenement blocks. It is part of a series of renewal projects in the area between Queen’s Road East and Johnston Road aimed to rejuvenate the area into desirable living quarter in the heart of Wanchai. Today the area is surrounded by good restaurants and specialty shops and is a desirable location to live and shop.

The building comprises 381 apartments on 30 floors above a six story commercial podium. To contribute to heritage conservation, five shophouses at Nos. 60-66 Johnston Road dating back 1888 were preserved to create an interesting façade. This iconic landmark is now being used by The Pawn as a restaurant and bar. Typical floor has 13 apartments, mainly studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Every apartment has a balcony. With the pool and sun garden on the roof, and a modern and well equipped gym, these apartments are highly popular with young professionals.

Wanchai is a vast and densely populated area covering east of Admiralty, west of Canal Road before CWB shopping district. Wanchai waterfront is a reclamation area with prime commercial buildings along Harbour Road include Central Plaza, Sun Hung Kai Centre, Harbour Centre and Great Eagle Centre, government buildings, and five star hotels. Gloucester Road used to be the promenade along the harbor. Due to the view and superior location, commercial developments sprang up over the years to form an impressive front of office buildings along Gloucester Road. There are a mixture of residential and commercial buildings in the rest of Wanchai areas.

During the past decade or so, a number of impressive projects along Queen’s Road East initiated by Urban Renewal Authority were completed. These projects, including The Zenith, J Residence and The Avenue, together with the concerted effort by private developers were responsible for the rejuvenation of this area into a vibrant and upscale residential and commercial district. The displacement of older establishment by trendy shops and restaurants adds to the attractiveness and flair of the area. Gentrification continues as upcoming projects such as Mega Tower Hotel by Hopewell and other residential developments will continue to reshape this quarter into an attractive area to live and play.

The Pawn

Tram Station

Southorn Playground

Wan Chai MTR

Lee Tung Avenue

Hopewell Centre

Pacific Place