Old World charm: practical layout and efficiency add to appeal of spacious Conway Mansion flat on Hong Kong Island’s Conduit Road

One of the oldest roads constructed in Hong Kong, Conduit Road in Mid-Levels, was built circa 1910.

It is named after the aqueduct passing underneath, which carries water from the Pok Fu Lam reservoir to Central.

The road was renamed “Izumo-dori” during the Japanese occupation of Hong Kong in the second world war.

It’s on Conduit Road that the Conway Mansion is situated. The development is close to the Mid-Levels escalator, allowing commuters to head down to Central in just 15 minutes – or five minutes by minibus.

The building is known for its practical layout and high efficiency. Typical units have a combined living/dining area, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen and a maid’s room.

Each floor contains six units, with flats of about 1,500 sq ft. Landscope-Christie’s is marketing a flat, which has a gross floor area of 1,600 sq ft.

The landlord is asking for bids for the home, which has a saleable area of 1,300 sq ft. It also comes with a 2,000 sq ft garden.

The asking rent for the unit is HK$95,000 per month, all inclusive.