Rare Colonial Gem with Fantastic View - Priced to Sell

This 2-bedroom colonial apartment with an enormous rectangular-shaped living and dining room boasting high ceilings, balcony, and generous sized kitchen. The large master bedroom has a large built-in wardrobe and an ensuite bathroom with bathtub. The second bedroom is capable of fitting a queen-size bed and a wardrobe. There is a unique expansive balcony which can be accessed from the living and dining room, master bedroom as well as second bedroom. The kitchen comes with a good sized maid’s room. Apparently, the column free layout lends itself to boundless opportunities for creative reconfigurations. Marlborough House underwent extensive renovation with renewed external walls and updated lift lobbies, which means the building will not suffer extensive renovation in the near future.

Rarely available in the market, don’t miss out on this opportunity to own this colonial gem in a prestigious building!

Completed in 1960, Marlborough House is a colonial mid-rise building popular among locals and expatriates. It is a 12-storey building comprising totally 36 apartments with generous layouts. There are 3 spacious apartments per floor. Apartments A & B are 3-bedroom with balcony, windows on both ends of the living area, and kitchen with utility area and a maid’s room with bath. Apartment C is 2-bedroom in layout and comes with a very large balcony connecting the living room with two bedrooms.

Situated on a cul-de-sac from Tai Hang Road next to Lincoln Court, and The Colonnade, apartments in Marlborough House enjoy serene views of greenery, Happy Valley and the city. Daily shopping is convenient in Happy Valley and Causeway Bay since Happy Valley is easily accessible through Blue Pool Road, and Causeway Bay is only 8-minute drive through Broadwood Road. These apartments are popular among families with school age children, as French International School is within 3 minutes’ drive, whilst Chinese International School is within 10 minute driving distance. Close to HK Jockey Club Happy Valley Club House, the building is also favoured by Jockey Club members. Resident’s carparking is available in the building.

Midlevels East is generally referred as the residential area on the hillside above Wanchai and Happy Valley, covering part of Kennedy Road, Stubbs Road, and Wong Nai Chung Gap Road. Comprising a large strip of the hillside, the area is connected to the Southside through Wong Nai Chung Gap Road, Midlevels Central through Kennedy Road, and The Peak through Stubbs Road. Besides, pedestrians from Kennedy Road can access the vibrant Wanchai district through Hopewell Centre. Happy Valley is also accessible by foot from Tai Hang Road.

The district attracts higher middle income groups and wealthy populations due to less congressed living environment, leisurely ambience, and easy access to business districts. It also appeals to families with school age children because of the school network. Prestigious local schools within the vicinity include St. Paul's Co-educational College, SKH St James' Primary School, Wah Yan College, Raimondi College Primary Section, Rosaryhill Kindergarten and Marymount Schools. International schools include ESF International Kindergartens, Bradbury School, French International School and Japanese School. As for amenity, Jockey Club and HK Cricket Club are within short driving distance.

Although wide range of accommodations are available in this housing district, from 600 sq. ft. single bedroom bachelor pads to 3,000 sq. ft. luxury apartments, most apartments are over 800 sq. ft. in size.