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Expats find the good life at ifc residence
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WHEN Lee Ellis, a 42-year veteran with Otis, was sent by the company back to China some two years ago, the Australian knew exactly what kind of residence he and his wife, Margaret, would desire: a serviced apartment, probably on the Pudong side of the Huangpu River, preferably new.
Now after living at ifc residence, part of the landmark Shanghai ifc complex in the heart of Little Lujiazui, for nearly two years, the couple couldn’t be more sure that settling down there was a very wise decision. Before bumping into the property that is within walking distance to Lee’s office in the Shanghai World Financial Center, the couple had checked many apartments and serviced units, for their very first “home” in Shanghai. This is the second Chinese city where Lee has been sent for work. He previously worked in Guangzhou, Guangdong Province.
“It’s like a home away from home,” Lee said, referring to the convenience, comfort and security at ifc residence. “We really like the river view and enjoy watching the constant activity and beautiful night lights.”
Unveiled in 2012, the 296-room property developed and managed by Sun Hung Kai Properties provides a wide range of choices for guests with different needs, from cozy studios to spacious three-bedroom suites and magnificent duplex Sky Mansion units. Regardless of room type, residents can expect central air-conditioning, high speed Wi-Fi Internet access, a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine and dryer, state-of-the-art home entertainment system, bathtub with built-in TV and many other high-quality amenities designed to provide a luxury living experience.
“It has everything we need, and the facilities at this property are all new,” said Lee, adding that he and his wife enjoy working out at the gym and visiting the indoor swimming pool for exercise and making new friends.
“The convenience of having many restaurants as well as an international grocery store downstairs, means we have the option to either dine out or cook at home,” Lee said.
This is a widely acclaimed privilege for ifc’s residents, who live within a 370,000-square-meter mixed-use development consisting of Grade A office towers, a luxury shopping and entertainment mall plus the adjacent Ritz-Carlton Pudong. The residence provides those living there a unique opportunity to work, live, relax and play within the same complex. For extra convenience, ifc residence offers its residents staying more than six months a privilege card giving them access to special discounts and services extended by some shops and restaurants in ifc mall.
In addition to the state-of-the-art facilities and luxury accommodation, ifc residence’s friendly and attentive staff offer its residents the feeling of home away from home.
“There is very low turnover of staff,” Lee said. “Most of them know our names and we are always greeted here, which is very nice.”
“The cleaning service provided from Monday to Friday is efficient and accommodating, giving us privacy on weekends,” he added. “Any problems we’ve had are always fixed very quickly, usually within 24 hours.”
Paying respect to residents’ privacy, however, doesn’t mean guests never receive a small surprise from time to time. Margaret, for example, once found a cake in the refrigerator, together with a card and some fruit, as a birthday gift from the management.
Another benefit is that ifc residence organizes activities from time to time providing opportunities for its residents to get together to make friends in a casual and relaxing environment.
So far this year, activities that have been held at the property include wine tasting, yoga class, tai chi class and BBQ party.
“There are many expats living in ifc and we’ve met so many lovely people from all over the world. It’s a great place to meet people and make new friends,” said the couple.
Ifc residence
Address: 8 Century Avenue
Tel: 2206-9988
Email: ifcresidence@shkp.com.cn
Website: www.ifcresidence.com
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