Pokfulam

This neighbourhood stretches along the western coast of Hong Kong Island and is famous for its sunsets and the stunning views of the western approaches of the Lamma channel, a busy shipping route.

It starts at the campus of Hong Kong University at the extreme western end of Midlevels and extends all the way to Cyberport. Unlike the southern part of Hong Kong, this western coastline does not have any beaches. There are some hiking trails which start there and continue up to the parks and trails of the Peak. It is less touristy than some other parts of the island and predominantly a residential area.



Residential Blocks

Pokfulam contains a diverse range of housing, from low density lowrise apartments and houses in the Bisney Road / Consort Rise area and Sassoon Road, to the high density multi-phase developments such as Baguio Villas and Cyberport. Typically, the apartments and houses tend to offer larger space for the dollar than the Midlevels and other areas along the Southside of the island. Many of the older blocks have good sized balconies from which to enjoy the sunsets.

There are 3 large developments which are popular because of their excellent facilities for families. One is Scenic Villas, 7 mid-rise blocks consisting of all 4 bedroom spacious apartments with large balconies. Another is Baguio Villas, divided into upper and lower phases. These are all high rise blocks offering a range of sizes with 2, 3 or 4 bedrooms. They also all have balconies. Finally the residential accommodation next to Cyberport, Bel Air has many luxury high rise towers as well as large houses and villas, together with 3 clubhouses and extensive facilities. Cyberport is a commercial complex made up of modern office towers, a boutique hotel, cinema complex and mainly retail outlets.

Schools

The Pokfulam area is well supplied with good international schools. The ESF has a secondary school there, West Island School and also one of their largest primary schools, Kennedy School. In addition to this Kellett School, a British International School has its main campus for its primary close to Bel Air and GSIS (German Swiss School) has a campus for some of its primary classes.

A large new school Independent Schools Foundation Academy a bilingual school with Mandarin and English is located east of the Cyberport development. For preschoolers, the Woodlands Group has three campuses- the Wah Fu complex, Woodland Tree House in Scenic Villas and Chi Fu. There are also Sunshine House preschools, in Pokfulam Gardens and Chi Fu.



Churches

The Emmanuel Church in Pokfulam is related to St. John's Anglican Episcopal Cathedral. There is also a Catholic church St. Anthony's while Chi Fu Baptist Church uses the Cantonese language medium.

Attractions and Facilities

B?thanie is a Grade II historic building located in Pokfulam originally built in 1875 as a sanatorium but now together with the Dairy Farm cowsheds it has been allocated to the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and reopened in 2006 to be used by the Academy?s School of Film and Television. It includes educational facilities, 2 performance venues, an exhibition hall, a chapel and museum. Pokfulam is home to Queen Mary Hospital, the main Government teaching hospital on Hong Kong Island.

This hospital is linked to Hong Kong University and there is also a large clinical research building, medical library and various other related departments in the area. It has a comprehensive emergency facility. There are few commercial shopping areas in Pokfulam, the main one being part of the Cyberport development where there is a Park n Shop International and some other shops in addition to a cinema complex and boutique hotel, La Meridien.

There are few restaurants in Pokfulam except in the Cyperport development and Meridien Hotel. There is a public riding school in Pokfulam run by the Jockey Club.

Transportation

The Pokfulam area has an excellent bus service both double deckers and minibuses serve the area, in addition to the many taxis which can always be found around Queen Mary Hospital area. The following bus numbers come from Pokfulam. Buses 30X, 37A, 37B, 4, 40, 43X, 7, 71, 73, 90B, 91, 970 & 971. Minibuse routes 8, 10, 28 & 69 serve this area.



KEY CHARACTERISTICS:

Stunning sunset and sea views of Lamma Channel



Less touristy and predominantly residential



High-rise residential and luxury blocks



Hong Kong University campus is located



Several primary and secondary schools



Near Anglican, Baptist and Catholic churches



Excellent transport system



Property for Rent in Pokfulam

Displaying 71 - 80 of 114 results
Baguio Villas
Pokfulam

Ref#: 140485

  3 Bedrooms
  2 Bathrooms
Updated on: 11-Oct-2022
Rental:
HK$61,500
For rent
HK$61,500
SA: 1,296
SA 1,296 GA: 1,590
GA 1,590
Villa Cecil - Phase II
Pokfulam

Ref#: 142004

  3 Bedrooms
  2 Bathrooms
Updated on: 23-Jan-2024
Rental:
HK$61,600
For rent
HK$61,600
SA: 1,760
SA 1,760 GA: 2,288
GA 2,288
Baguio Villas
Pokfulam

Ref#: 139691

  3 Bedrooms
  2 Bathrooms
Updated on: 31-Oct-2022
Rental:
HK$62,000
For rent
HK$62,000
SA: 1,296
SA 1,296 GA: 1,590
GA 1,590
Bel-Air on the Peak
Pokfulam

Ref#: 135892

  3 Bedrooms
  2 Bathrooms
Updated on: 20-May-2022
Rental:
HK$62,000
For rent
HK$62,000
SA: 1,281
SA 1,281 GA: 1,695
GA 1,695
Residence Bel-Air
Pokfulam

Ref#: 137960

  3 Bedrooms
  2 Bathrooms
Updated on: 17-Jan-2023
Rental:
HK$65,000
For rent
HK$65,000
SA: 1,294
SA 1,294 GA: 1,578
GA 1,578
6-12 Crown Terrace
Pokfulam

Ref#: 138130
A spacious 3 bedroom apartment in a older style walk up building. This apartment ...
  3 Bedrooms
  2 Bathrooms
Updated on: 21-Apr-2023
Rental:
HK$67,000
For rent
HK$67,000
SA: 1,519
SA 1,519 GA: 2,000
GA 2,000
Baguio Villas
Pokfulam

Ref#: 138139
*Cosy family apartment with 3 good size bedrooms considered the perfect size is located ...
  3 Bedrooms
  2 Bathrooms
Updated on: 31-Dec-2022
Rental:
HK$67,000
For rent
HK$67,000
SA: 1,386
SA 1,386 GA: 1,580
GA 1,580
Residence Bel-Air
Pokfulam

Ref#: 140854
A well presented, high floor apartment with panoramic sea views in this popular modern ...
  3 Bedrooms
  2 Bathrooms
Updated on: 01-Feb-2023
Rental:
HK$69,000
For rent
HK$69,000
SA: 1,188
SA 1,188 GA: 1,455
GA 1,455
88A-88C Pokfulam Road
Pokfulam

Ref#: 137374
Originally 3 bedrooms, this older style spacious apartment has been converted to 2 beds ...
  2 Bedrooms
  2 Bathrooms
Updated on: 23-May-2022
Rental:
HK$70,000
For rent
HK$70,000
SA: 1,682
SA 1,682 GA: 1,750
GA 1,750
New Alberose
Pokfulam

Ref#: 140593
A 3 bed apartment with a study in a low-rise colonial development. Spacious living ...
  3 Bedrooms
  1 Bathroom
Updated on: 14-Mar-2024
Rental:
HK$72,000
For rent
HK$72,000
SA: 1,887
SA 1,887 GA: 1,887
GA 1,887

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