
There it is in black and white: "The Exclusive Place for Really Rich People." It's a glossy flier for Centaline property agency and the title adorns a picture of the night-time harbour view from The Peak. The property is 4,500 sq ft, price HK$350 million. Below is an even more intriguing title: "Sparkling Victoria Harbour - the rich neighbourhood: huge garden, private pool, large garage."
This one is 4,200 sq ft and also HK$350 million. Where are these Centaline havens reserved for really loaded people?
"Oh, The Peak, Repulse Bay, that sort of area," explains Centaline agent Carmen Shun airily.
Which houses in particular is she referring to?
There are so many she can't remember, and nips off to check. She finds one and comes back. "Number 8 Severn Road," she says.
Is this the former residence of Tony Chan, Nina Wang's fung shui friend? Once upon a time he lived up there. Or a Swire prince's pad?
"No one famous. It's the Sun Hung Kai house."
