Causeway Bay and Happy Valley: top draws for those seeking shopping and seclusion
- It takes a certain kind of person to live in a buzzing retail and F&B hub like Causeway Bay, but Happy Valley next door is the ideal other half – prizing a slower pace and privacy
The complementary nature of Causeway Bay and Happy Valley has long been a source of much appeal to luxury property investors. Bustling Causeway Bay is best known as Hong Kong Island’s biggest shopping district. Dotted around Times Square are couture brands like Chanel, Dior and Burberry; venture towards mega department store SOGO and you will find many boutique shops in the upper levels of Causeway Bay’s commercial buildings.
A short tram ride away from Causeway Bay lies Happy Valley, where the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s racecourse and sporting facilities are located. Surrounding the racetrack are a number of modest to luxurious residential flats. The quieter and gentrified neighbourhood of Happy Valley has long attracted a combination of residents, from the affluent to those seeking peaceful surroundings while staying connected to many of Hong Kong Island’s attractions.
The neighbourhood is a combination of new high-rises and traditional low-rise apartments and houses. Those located near the foot of the hill may enjoy wide views of the city and racetrack, while those higher up the hill benefit from mountain and harbour vistas.
At the top of Happy Valley is Dukes Place in Jardine’s Lookout, a 22-storey contemporary apartment complex with 16 units that range from 2,846 sq ft to 6,867 sq ft. London-based British interior designer, Tara Bernerd (daughter of British property development giant Elliott Bernerd), who has travelled back and forth to Asia since she was a child and considers Hong Kong a second home, designed one of the duplexes at Dukes Place. Bernerd was quoted as saying: “We wanted to capture the lively nature of the city and did this by incorporating bold palettes with rich colours and textures. We also designed layouts that optimise views over the city, to bring a sense of place to the heart of the property.” According to Knight Frank’s report, a mid-floor duplex in Dukes Place with a saleable area of 2,846 sq ft has a considered price tag of around HK$200 million (August 2020).
