K-Town Gem with Seaviewed Roof Terrace

This sea-viewed penthouse apartment is a rare find in Kennedy Town.  It boosts three bedrooms, large living area, two balconies and a private roof terrace.  The spacious living area has large French doors opening to two balconies with fantastic harbor views. The enlarged kitchen is nicely renovated benefiting from ample storage, work tops, and quality built-in appliances. The large master bedroom with built-in wardrobe has a nicely renovated ensuite bathroom has a shower unit.  The second bedroom is decent in size, whereas the third bedroom is of smaller size.  All bedrooms and the living area enjoys unobstructed sweeping sea views.  The private roof terrace is accessed through the common staircase.

Completed in 2005, The Merton was jointly developed by New World Development Company Limited & Urban Renewal Authority.  This modern complex comprises 3 high rise towers of 53 to 62 stories.  Typical floor in Tower 1 & 2 has eight 2 and 3-bedroom apartments.  Typical floor in Tower 3 contains ten 2 and 3-bedroom apartments.  Situated on waterfront of Kennedy Town, North and West facing apartments benefit from unobstructed harbor views.

Popular among young families and professionals, The Merton is one of the few large residential complexes in Kennedy Town providing comprehensive sports and recreation facilities.  Residents share the use of the gym, swimming pool, children playgrounds, aerobic room, yoga exercise room, table tennis room, billiards room, video game room, karaoke room, video game room, reading room, sauna room, steam room, etc.  The complex is professionally managed with 24-hour security.  Car parking is provided in the complex.

Commuters find The Merton extremely convenient as it is only 5-minute walking distance to the closest MTR exit and immediately next to the Tram Terminus.  Furthermore, a wide array of bus routes to Central and other major commercial and housing districts are within easy reach.

Shek Tong Tsui was where it all began some 170 years ago. Sai Wan, Kennedy Town and Sai Ying Pun included, remained an important part of Hong Kong until MTR somehow missed Sai Wan when the railway opened in 1979. Thanks to recent MTR access, the long forgotten sleepy Sai Wan is coming back in a vengeance. As old buildings are redeveloped, new home buyers and tenants are moving in, which attract new and upscale businesses to serve this new and more affluent customer base.

Commercially, higher rentals squeeze out less competitive outmoded businesses, making room for chain stores, specialty stores, and new trendy restaurants and bars. Yet some of the time honoured solid family businesses are thriving due to a more affluent customer base.

In term of property prices, the long suppressed property prices have seen significant capital growth in recent years, and will continue to outperform the market when the gentrification process is in full swing.

Only four MTR stops from Central, Kennedy Town is very convenient for commuters. There are wide variety of shops for daily shopping and entertainment. Compared to other popular housing districts, rental in Kennedy Town still offers higher value for money. This explains why K Town is hugely popular among tenants.

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