Owners who choose to stay in one of the developments by Kerry Properties can be assured of quality, luxury and above all, location
A popular brand of luxury residences, Kerry Properties puts much emphasis on quality, exclusivity, comfort and location in its strong portfolio of luxury homes that spread from the Mid-Levels to Island South and Ho Man Tin in Kowloon.
The group is not only a major residential landlord in Hong Kong, but also a leading developer, building high-grade homes for sale - the latest being the deluxe development 15 Homantin Hill in the prestigious residential neighbourhood of Ho Man Tin.
Semy Ng Mai-shan, assistant general manager for marketing with Kerry Real Estate Agency, a marketing unit of Kerry Properties, says 15 Homantin Hill is a unique property with 69 luxury units of more than 2,000 sqft each.
'Traditionally, Ho Man Tin Hill was one of the most luxurious residential areas in Kowloon. We believe that neighbourhood is the essence of luxurious properties,' she says. 'In addition, 15 Homantin Hill, perched at a high point of 215 metres above sea level, commands magnificent views over the city. The residents can enjoy [views of the] whole coastline of Hong Kong Island from east to west.'
Ms Ng says the project faces south in line with the traditional Chinese wisdom of homebuilders to allow natural light and ventilation in the apartments. The layout is another attraction for residents. There are only two units per floor and the orientation ensures that three sides of the building face open spaces. The architect has used this to full advantage, with a 70 per cent window-to-external-wall ratio to maximise natural light and improve cross ventilation.
Ms Ng says 15 Homantin Hill is expected to be granted the Top Ten Property Layout Award of the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors this month in recognition of the development's outstanding design. She says the project was launched in November 2006 and about 70 per cent of the apartments have been sold at an average of about HK$18,000 per sqft. The group expects to maintain a steady pace of releases for the remaining units as there is no need to rush sales, she says. Most owners are end-users, while some investors have bought the residences to add to their portfolios and for the attractive rental returns and capital appreciation in the long run.