Classical architecture with a grandstand view
Of all the top-tier residential properties next to the Sha Tin racecourse, Sino Land's The Palazzo stands out for its regality and Romanesque grandeur. Lucky punters undoubtedly have the best view of the track in all of Sha Tin.
The spacious development is the only newly developed luxury residential property beside a racecourse in Hong Kong. The project is a joint venture between Sino Land and the MTR Corporation.
Multimillion dollar vistas notwithstanding, residents enjoy elegant verandas, piazzas, gardens and courtyards inspired by classical European architecture.
The Palazzo's The Derby Clubhouse, for example, is more than 500 metres long and was designed by world-renowned interior designer Hirsch Bedner Associates.
The Los Angeles-based company's global portfolio includes the Fullerton Hotel, Singapore, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, New York, The Peninsula, New York and Park Hyatt, Germany and Switzerland.
The Derby Clubhouse runs parallel to the racecourse offering a great vantage point from a plush and cosy environment - bring relief from Hong Kong's hot and humid nights. The clubhouse also features a refreshingly modern take on European architecture with two elegantly curved staircases and its fa?ade facing the beautiful Borghese Gardens.
Set in more than two hectares of land, the Palazzo's architecture and gardens come together in such harmony that the likes of George Gershwin and Frank Lloyd Wright would have been impressed.
The property's impressive classical architecture and well-articulated gardens house a world of leisure facilities with signature icons such as the Borghese Gardens, Roman Holiday, Olympic Hall and Piazza Michelangiolo.
The two indoor pools in the Roman Holiday are surrounded by marble columns - a common sight at The Palazzo - conjuring up images of tranquil luxury living.
The outdoor swimming pool has a free-form design and the cabanas are also notable for their ability to transport you to a Mediterranean villa.
This is the first luxury residential project in Hong Kong to make ample use of De Dietrich appliances.
De Dietrich is part of the FagorBrandt Group's brands and is the company's most high-end product line.
The superb quality and finishing of De Dietrich's design and appliances provide residents a luxurious and functional in-house dining option.
The Palazzo is set in a truly an ideal locale owing to its extraordinary transport network.
Getting around was never easier at this transport hub - The Palazzo is strategically connected to every part of Hong Kong and its outlying areas through Route 8, and the Sha Tin-Central link which directly combines access to Central.
The Palazzo consists of 10 towers and 1,375 units, with most units being over 1,000 sqft and having three or four bedrooms, two of which are en suite.
The Palazzo also provides a limited number of special units such as Palazzo Villa, Parc Palazzo, Grand Palazzo and Sky Garden.
The 'Villa with built-in swimming pool' is a signature icon for Hong Kong and a special innovation.
The Palazzo's show suite is well worth visiting: Flat A on the 61st floor of Tower nine. The total floor space of this unit is 2,379 sqft, and it includes four bedrooms, two of which are en suite.
This unit commands majestic views of the Sha Tin racecourse with a lush mountain range as a backdrop.
The theme of the show suite is classic European design - a blend of classic aesthetics and modern style that create an atmosphere of elegance and timelessness. The design theme also serves to complement the high ceiling structure.
