North Point is located in Hong Kong Island. It extends north to Victoria Harbour, west to oil street, east to border of King's road and Mansion St. The scope include Fortress Hill Station , North Point Station and some of Quarry Bay Station of MRT. North Point Hill is the upscale residential area of North Point. It is a tranquil and low density residential area, where many of the property have sea views or mountain views. North Point consists of North Point, Tin Hau and Fortress Hill. North Point and Fortress Hill is a very densely populated area with many large but old high-rise buildings. Whereas Tin Hau is more spacious in comparison with both new and old apartments and some new commercial high-rise buildings and hotels. Electric Road is filled with local restaurants which many residents in North Point find very convenient and attractive. North Point Hill is considered a high-end residential area in the North Point area with some stand alone buildings and some upscale estates. There are a few large housing complexes around Choi San Woo Park with the greenery view of the park.
【History】
In 1880, British Forces set up battery which started the history of the North Point.
In1900s', deep water and high shoreside attracted many people came and built the shipping company, warehouse and quay. The original head company of Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club was set up at this time.
In 1919, Hong Kong Electric Company closed down the power station in Wan Chai and built a new one in North Point.
In 1921, sugar refinery started to be built but it changed into residential property because of the Canton-Hong Kong strike. Which was the area in current Chun Yeung Street.
In 1935, King's Road was opened to traffic and drove the development of this area. North Point became a new industry area.
In 1950, according to the Guinness World Record at that time, North Point was the most populous area of the world. Many staffs in the nightclubs are from Shanghai, so here also be called as " Little Shanghai".
In 1957, North Point Estate completed and the North Point Ferry Pier started to serve.
In 1980s', new immigrants major from Fujian and the North Point changed in to " Little Fujian"
From 60s' until now, many residential properties and commercial buildings built and North Point changed into mix area of residential properties and commercial buildings. It getting more flourishing.
【Properties】
North Point belongs to one of the mix areas of residential properties and commercial buildings which developer can decide for residential and commercial use as their will. Since many areas in Hong Kong only have a few commercial land, so the average sq ft price of residential properties is relatively higher. There are major residential properties along Tin Hau Temple Road to North Point Hill. And stores are rare. The environment is quiet and beautiful with full view of Hong Kong Island east to Victoria Harbour. As for the peak is belong to Braemar Hill gathering many top grade luxury properties. Pacific Palisades and Braemar Hill Mansions are best choices for tenants since many years ago.
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【Residential Propeties】
City Garden is a large private housing project in Hong Kong Island East area and it is one of the Hong Kong Ten Large Housing Projects. It is located in coastal zone, Electric Road, North Point and was completed between 1983-1986 in two phases. The developer is Cheung Kong Holdings. The location of City Garden former was North Point power station. The project in cover area of 400,000 sq ft and there is a garden square in the central. It has 14 buildings in 28 floors supplying 2,393 units and is a ideal noble residential project in downtown. Except many buses in front, there also buses and trolley buses across the road. The MRT station is nearby and the project supply large parking lot. It makes the traffic here is convenient and efficient.
Other popular properties:
Provident Centre
Fortress Metro Tower
Fortress Garden
Le Sommet
Harbour Heights
Braemar Hill Mansions
Pacific Palisades
Sky Horizon
Evelyn Towers
Maiden Court
Dragon Pride
Fly Dragon Terrace
Viking Villas
Summit Court
98 Java Road
Skyscraper
Elegance Garden
Island Place Healthy Gardens
【Commercial Buildings】
Fortress Tower is A grade office building located in No.250, King's Road, North Point in Hong Kong. It is on top of Fortress Hill MRT station. The facilities include 8 high grade marble large passenger elevators and other large elevators for goods. There are many banks, restaurants, City Garden Hotel, post office nearby.
Other commercial buildings:
AIA Tower
Manulife Tower
Two Chinachem Exchange Square
Chun Yeung Street
Kiu Kwan Mansion
Metropole Buildings
Java Road Market
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【Education】
Braemar Hill and North Point Hill also have many schools such as Baoshan kindergarten, Cheung Chuk Shan College (CCSC), Belilios Public School , Hong Kong Shue Yan University etc.
【Traffic】
Main streets: Electric Road, Java Road, Tsat Tsz Mui Road
Main traffic roads: Eastern Harbour Crossing, Island Eastern Corridor, King's Road
Public traffic: MRT Island Line and Tseung Kwan O Line; Trolley; Buses ; New buses ; City Buses ; The sea tunnel buses; Mini Buses; Green Minibus; Red minibus; Ferries.
HK property：
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