Oh my, a beautiful, modern, bright new apartment triplex with high ceilings in the French Concession.
Who would have thought.
And it’s for sale!
230 Square meters.  3 Bedrooms, 4 Baths, huge livngroom and big Garden.

This beautiful three storey Apartment is in the highly sought after Thomson Garden Complex on Hunan Rd in Shanghai’s famous French Concession.

The flat is very spacious and bright, with large open rooms and lot’s of light flowing in from the 2 storey high windows in the livingroom.
You’ll find only top of the line finishes throughout, hardwood floors, central airconditioning, lot’s of indirect lighting, great large bathrooms, lot’s of storage space and double glazed windows.

You can enter in the first floor, or through the basement which doesn’t really feel like a basement.
The First floor houses the huge livingroom, dining area, guest bath, entrance, and kitchen.
Down the staircase to the basement floor are some shelves and built in lights for decorations, in the basement floor are a big study area, a suite with it’s own bathroom and an ayi bathroom and laundry room.

It opens directly in to the garden.

In the third floor are 2 more large bedrooms, both en-suite as well and the master has extra space, a large built in closet and it’s own balcony area.

230 square meters. 3 Bedrooms, 1 Study, 4 Baths, Living room and Dining area.
Tomson Garden is a small, quiet compound in the heart of the french concession, it’s well mantained, and not as crowded as the big compounds.
Very few residents, lot’s of green and peace in the middle of the city.
24h Security, Management with mantainence and repair people, adjacent to convinience stores, supermarkets, banks, restaurants, cafe’s and shops.

This place we had for rent 2 years ago (sure some of our long time readers remember.
Then, and now, I think the most unique feature is the huge terrace!
It’s stunning, 100 square meters large, over looking Xujiahui’s most beautiful complex garden, a football field (the skill is rather below average, but it’s still good for some amusement, plus there is more passion in amateurs games), and the magnificent Xujiahui Cathedral built a hundred years ago.

The Apartment itself is a classic upper eastside.
Spacious and bright living room, with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the wonderful garden area. An entrance, and a roomy kitchen with plenty of custom storage, built in oven and microwave and a laundry room.
Elegant Bathrooms, Central Airconditionings and double glazed windows.

The Master Bedroom is bright and big, with a large closet and en-suite bathroom that is elegant and comes with tub and walk-in shower.
The  Guestrooms are spacious as well, and also have nice garden views.

The Upper Eastside is right across the Grand Gateway Office and Mall in the heart of Xujiahui.
5 minutes walk to hundreds (literally, hundreds) of restaurants, cafe’s, shops and an international supermarket.
The Metro is also nearby, about  5 minutes walking too.
There is a convinience store and laundry shop in the compound.
Upper Eastside as a complex is also popular among Hongkongnese and Taiwanese because of it’s considered to have very good Fengshui. (after all it’s built by a hongkong developer)
The Condominium features a large clubhouse, with fitness center, sauna, steam room, swimming pool (indoor and outdoor), Squash, Tennis Courts and many more.
Management by Colliers International.

200 Square Meters (indoor), asking 19 Million Rmb (including Taxes).

View at any time.
Please excuse the picture quality, no batteries on the cam yesterday and that N95 camera isn’t what it used to be…..

The Mansion,  what could describe this amazing truly original French Concession Property better?
In all our time we’ve not found a place that has preservd it’s historic architecture and charm as well as this place.
The wonderful original stairwell majestically rising up to the 2nd floor, the fireplaces, it’s hardwood floors dating almost a hundred years back, the light switches, moldings, the steel windows, other small details and the 1200 square meter Garden in the heart of Shanghai.

The Residence’s is located on Gao An Rd near the Shanghai Library.
It is three floors high and has a total of 10 Rooms, 4 Baths, a hall, 2 Terraces and built in (original) storage space  in all rooms and halls. 

The First Floor features a wonderful entrance with an original patterned marble floor and ceiling.
The Lighting is well and it’s just made to “receive guests”.

The Living area spans over three large rooms (study, living room and dining room). The Main living room area features a beautiful view of the open garden it’s large tree’s and has direct access to the veranda.
It also comes with the historic fireplace that adds to the places special character.

The Kitchen is in the north of the premises, it’s bright and spacious. Under tha stairwell is a guestbathroom.

On the 2nd floor are three full size bedrooms, 2 baths, and lot’s of storage.
The Terrace is roughly 70 square meters big and overlooks the garden area.

On the third floor are another 3 bedrooms, Bathroom, storage and a 2nd Terrace (about 40sqm).

View at any time with 1 Day notice.
This place has been rented out, so viewing from the inside may not be possible for some time. 
Patience is the key. 

Call Oliver at 15900987878.
Asking 100 Million Rmb.

This beautiful and charming Fuxing Park Condo is located on the pedestrian street at the Park’s northern Gate near Nanchang Road.
The 3rd Floor Flat has a beautiful view of the “no cars” street Yan Dang Road.

It features a spacious entrance, with a large built-in closet & shoe shelves.

The Apartment has a commodious  living room, with charming art-deco light fixtures, big, double panned windows and plenty of sunlight.
The Place’s high ceilings, moldings, and historic parquet flooring add a very special charm to the apartment.
It features a large open style kitchen, with lot’s of storage, shelves, built-in oven, and microwave.

The built-in kitchen is an all handmade one customized for the apartment.

The Guest Bath is to the west, spacious too, and features central heating.
The Apartments doors are in line with the whole open flair of the apartment, they are large, and rounded for extra “openness”.

The Guestroom is to the south and has east and south facing windows, built in closets and large windows.
The Master Bed across the hallway is super spacious!

The Room features a fully built in study area, walk-in closet, and a roomy bathroom with large mirror, baskets and tub.
A high quality place with top-of-the line furnishings throughout the apartment.
It features double glazed windows, insulated walls, has gotten new piping, wiring and gas lines and comes with central air conditioning in all rooms.

View any time.
Asking 5.6 Million US$.
Call Oliver at 15900987878

About 5 minutes walk to the Subway Station Huangpi Road, and 15 minutes to Xintiandi.

This adorable historic ground floor flat is situated on Fuxing East Rd near Fuxing park.
And in less than 10 minutes walk east you’ll reach Shanghai’s popular Xintiandi Area that, as Fuxing Park, offers lot’s of Bars(racks, luna, la maison, etc), Restaurants (Paulaners’, Shikumen Bistro, Chamate etc), Clubs like G-Plus, Shops, a huge Cinema, Recreational Clubs (alexander Club), is connected to the subway lines 1 and later also line 10.

The Apartment has just finished renovating and is beautifully re-done, moldings in the ceiling, hand made wooden doors,and charming steel windows reviving it’s native flair.

You’ll enter the place through a wide doorway, that features an original stone step-up, then hardwood floors and a full-body mirror.
There are shoe-shelves, hangers for coats, and an umbrella holder.

The Living Room is capacious, and has three and a half meter high ceilings.

The extraordinary atmosphere is created in combination fo the beautiful parquet floors, wooden pantry and storage as well as many of the historic details still preserved.

The open Kitchen features a large pantry with deep cabinets, a built-in electric oven, in-sink soap dispenser and filter.

A studyroom to the southwest-side of the living room is opposite of the guest-bath (which comes with a roomy walk-in shower, and is contemporary style).
The Guest room /study is spacious too, and has a built in work-desk and storage.

The Master Bedroom is about 25sqm spacious and features a huge en-suite bathroom! That comes with a cool old-style tub and walk-in shower.
It has shelves, a big mirror, and is very bright.

The Master Bedroom also comes with large built-in closets that are full room height and hand made.

View this property any time.
Contact Oliver at 15900987878 
Asking 5.9 Million Rmb (including taxes and management fee’s).
Which is 45’000 Rmb per square meter. 

This awesome Loft Apartment in a historic building (Sheffield Apartments) on Wuyuan Rd is now for sale.
It is located on the top floor of the 5 storey house and is 139sqm large.
The Flat has 2 Bedrooms, 1 living room and two Bathrooms.

It has been  very well renovated by the current owner, who put in new plumbing, wiring and gas pipes, and added floor heating.

It is entered through a small hall, which features storage, and hangers.
The Apartment has an open style Kitchen in it’s about 70sqm spacious living room, and features a balcony with a beautiful nature view.

The Master Bedroom is  about 30sqm large, and comes with full built in closets, and a roomy contemporary bathroom with a large tub.

The Guest Bedroom is quite large as well, and it’s Guest Bath is also art-decor with a full walk-in shower.

Nearby it’s location on Wuyuan Rd and Yongfu Rd are many Stylish Cafe’s, Restaurants and Shops, yet the area is very quiet and peaceful.
The Lanes are green, the people friendly and there are almost no cars passing by.
Asking 6.25 Million Rmb.
Or 45k / sqm. 

This charming colonial flat is located in the historic Georgia Apartment Building right on Hengshan and Wuxing Road.
The Apartment is well sized and has a good cut with a wide hallway first leading to the very spacious and west facing living room.

The dining room is directly connected to the living but can also be easily seperated from it with a large wooden door in between the two rooms.
The beautiful light-brown wood floor and all the sunlight flowing into the room make give it a very open and light feel.
The Master Bedroom is facing south, pretty roomy, has a private balcony with a nice green view and an en-suite bathroom.

The Guest Bedroom is also facing south, equally sized and has easy access to the guest bathroom.
The Study room is next to the living and dining room, it’s facing north-east and is very bright.

The Flat has kept a lot of original details, like the beautiful moldings, hardwood floors and steel window frames.

The Apartment has been equipped with built in radiators in every room and it’s good new wiring and plumbing.

The flat has an area of 204sqm and it’s got 4 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, a large kitchen and 2 baths.
Starting at 9.3 Million Rmb. or app. 46000 Rmb per square metre.
Call Oliver at 15900987878

The Upper Eastside Compound in Xujiahui is one of the city’s most exclusive condominiums.
It’s beautiful garden, waterplay’s and walking paths offer a tranquil escape from the busy city life, while being in the heart of it.

The Compound features an award winning spa (life spa), and an idyllic outdoor swimming pool.
Colliers International keeps the buildings and compound very clean and neat, mantainance is quick and reliable.

The Apartment on 18th floor has a beautiful view of the praised compound and a spacious living room, two south facing bedrooms, one in the east, one in the west side of the flat.

The Master Bedroom features an ensuite bathroom and a wonderful view.
The Guestroom is in good proximity with the guest bath and also has beautiful garden views.
The Study on the north east side has a view of the historic Xujiahui Cathedral.

Starting at 6.95 Million Rmb.
Call Oliver at 15900987878.
137sqm. approximately 51000 Rmb per square meter.
3 Bedrooms, 2 Living Rooms, 2 Baths.

This amazing Wellington Garden Unit on Huaihai road has been recently put on the market, it is on the 8th floor with breathtaking view of the historic Jiaotong University Campus.
The Apartment features a very commodious living-room and dedicated dining area, the room is very bright thanks to the huge floor-to-ceiling windows (that are of course double glazed and isolated.
The all imported Siemens kitchen is a highlight of the 187sqm flat that has all built in appliances (oven, microwave) and a dual-door refridgerator.
The pantry offers lot’s of storage, that is fitted out and adjusted to the different kitchen tools and supplies.

Behind you’ll find a storage, maid’s quarter and laundry-room, with a back door exit to the work elevator.

The Guest-room is the first on the left when walking down the hallway, it has a big south facing window with university view and can directly access the guest bath.

The home-office on the west-end is facing west and is also spacious enough to fit another sofabed for guests.

The Master Bedroom, another highlight is spacious, has very nice views and an en-suite bathroom.

The Wellington Garden is one of the most exclusive Xuhui Residences, with only 90 units, private elevators, a residents only clubhouse and it’s incredible views over the historic Jiaotong University Campus.

Call Oliver at 15900987878
3 Bedrooms, 2 Livingrooms, 2 Baths, Maid’s room, storage and laundry room.
187sqm.
ssking 50,000 Rmb a square metre.

This beautiful historic property is located in a quiet lane one Wuxing Rd, near Jianguo Rd and just minutes walk from Hengshan.

The House is the corner property and therefore has extra side windows which makes the place brighter than the average lane house.

The current Landlord has done a terrific Job with the restoration of the house.
They put in all new extra thick electrical wires, two power clocks,
a new drainage system to prevent moist and mold, central heating (radiators),
natural paint, water filters and extra pumps for additional water pressure in the upper floors.

The House has a beautiful living room, that is directly connected to the front patio and features an open style kitchen.
The 2nd Floor has 2 Bedrooms, both equal sized, a small storage room and a guestbath.

The 3rd Floor features another Room and bath.

View at any time.
170sqm.
Plus 40sqm front patio.
(carparking available!)
Starting at 9.1 Million Rmb.
Call Oliver at 15900987878