Dream Home, Dream View, Easy Commute…
… and space. 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and private roof
This 1,400 sq ft duplex combines rural peace, privacy and unbeatable views with easy, speedy access by ferry to Aberdeen and Central.
On the market for the first time in 20 years, the two-storey, spacious property boasts a 26-foot (8-metre) long living room, three bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en suite) and a substantial and well-appointed kitchen with a sizable storeroom (so sizable that it could be converted into another bedroom or study). An internal staircase leads to the private roof terrace.
There is just one other partially occupied building sharing this rare hilltop site so No 63’s front windows – and balconies – on both floors have uninterrupted, 180-degree views across the sea of Hong Kong island, Kowloon and Lantau Island.
The size of the kitchen is a rare luxury in Hong Kong and a dream come true for the home chef. The attached storeroom is perfect for groceries and the second fridge, though it could be converted into a spare guest room or study.
On entering the unit, the first thing you notice is the airiness of the open-plan living room and the unobstructed sea view from the balcony.
On the second floor two bedrooms (one ensuite) have access to the balcony facing the sea and both have large built-in wardrobes. The bathroom attached to the master bedroom has a bath and the other bathroom has a large shower cubicle.
The third bedroom can be either a home office or guest bedroom. An internal stairway (with more storage space at the top) leads to the roof terrace.
The roof, covered in traditional Canton tiles, has spectacular all-round views of sea, islands, Pak Kok village, and extensive woodland on two sides, perfect for outdoor parties or private contemplation or – for eager twitchers – bird-watching.
Living in Pak Kok Village means that a range of outdoor activities are practically on your doorstep: hiking, mountain biking and any watersport, with one beach only a 10-minute walk from the front door and many others a little further away.
It also means that you can live in a quiet rural area with uninterrupted views but still have quick access to Hong Kong Island. One ferry service runs between Aberdeen, Pak Kok and Yung Shue Wan – where there is a wide range of independent shops and restaurants – and another service provides frequent, fast ferries from Yung Shue Wan to Central.