A closer look at the Shenzhen penthouse in the trial of former Hong Kong leader Donald Tsang
The three-storey flat is located in a posh district, with features such as a walk-in closet, gym and library
Futian is a relatively new neighbourhood compared with Lo Wu, the first developed zone in Shenzhen. David Hong, head of research at consultancy China Real Estate Information, said: “The planning [of the district] is slightly better and more practical.”
The penthouse – which Tsang said he planned to live in for two years after stepping down as chief executive – is in Junhao Building under phase one of the East Pacific Garden estate.
The apartment perks include a 365 sq ft storeroom and a 375 sq ft walk-in closet – twice the size of some of the smallest flats which developers in Hong Kong have been building.
The features were converted from two guest rooms by renowned Hong Kong interior designer Barrie Ho Chow-lai, a change prosecutors claimed was “tailor-made” to store souvenirs Tsang had obtained over his 45-year career.
