1 room apartment of 33m² in Hong Kong Island

A stylishly renovated apartment with open, panoramic racecourse views is available for rent. This studio comes with an open-plan kitchen and ample storage space. There is a stunning private rooftop offering spectacular views of the Happy Valley Racecourse. A midrise building of 12 storeys completed in 1979. It contains 24 apartments, 2 per floor, all with great views over the race track. The apartments vary in size from sf saleable and are 1 bedroom or studios. It is 2 minutes from the MarketPlace supermarket and a short walk to the many cafes, restaurants and bars in the neighbourhood. The running track around the racecourse is also nearby. It was full of rice paddies and basically swampy until they constructed the racecourse in 1846. The area became home to 6 cemeteries and then became known as Happy Valley, a common euphemism for cemeteries. In 1922 the Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital opened in Happy Valley. Happy Valley is also home to the HK Jockey Club headquarters and clubhouse and the Hong Kong Racing Museum. Nowadays, in addition to the racing track the centre of the course is filled with sports fields for rugby and football and it is home to the Happy Valley Athletic Association. The parks are also well used by schools and local clubs and the track round the racecourse is popular with local runners. Terms of Use | Privacy Policy |