Refined city living with rare light and privacy

This luxury apartment is a true first rental, freshly completed and ready to welcome its first residents. Set within Kingsville on iconic Anfu Road, the home unfolds across a generous single-level footprint that prioritizes comfort, natural light, and quiet. Floor-to-ceiling windows draw in the leafy streetscape while creating a serene backdrop for daily life and entertaining. The living and dining zone flows elegantly, allowing you to host with ease or unwind in a calm, gallery-like space.

Three bedrooms and three bathrooms offer exceptional flexibility for families, guests, or a dedicated home office. The primary bathroom features a deep soaking bathtub, ideal after a long day, while the additional bathrooms are thoughtfully appointed for both privacy and convenience. Climate control is fully addressed with heating and air conditioning for year-round comfort, an essential in Shanghai’s changing seasons.

The newly renovated kitchen is designed for practical, everyday cooking as well as weekend experiments. Ample storage solutions keep surfaces clear, while quality finishes add a tactile sense of refinement. Thoughtful details continue throughout, from built-in wardrobes to well-planned lighting that enhances evening ambiance. With the subway a short walk away and daily amenities on your doorstep, this is an urban sanctuary that balances modern design with the timeless charm of the Former French Concession. It is, simply put, a luxury apartment on top of Anfu Road in the FFC.

Life inside Kingsville

Kingsville is a boutique residential compound prized for its quiet, well-managed environment in a location that many consider the very heart of the Former French Concession. Access is secure and discreet, creating a sense of privacy that is increasingly rare on such a sought-after street. Carefully maintained common areas and considerate property management make daily life smooth, from package handling to minor maintenance requests.

Residents appreciate the building’s straightforward functionality: reliable elevator access, tidy lobbies, and corridors that reflect the careful stewardship of the compound. While Kingsville favors classic residential essentials over resort-style amenities, the result is a calm, civilized atmosphere that suits professionals, young families, and long-term expats who value peace and predictability. The layout of homes in Kingsville typically emphasizes wide living areas and generous glazing, which, combined with Anfu Road’s plane trees, helps create that prized Shanghai interplay of greenery and light.

Practicalities are well covered. Secure entry brings peace of mind, and there is convenient space for bicycles and strollers. Parking options can be arranged in the vicinity, and daily necessities are on foot within minutes, reducing reliance on cars. In short, Kingsville offers a refined, low-key lifestyle that pairs beautifully with Anfu Road’s cultural energy, giving residents the flexibility to step into the city’s buzz or retreat into comfort as the day demands.

Anfu Road and the Hunan Road pocket

Anfu Road is often the first place newcomers fall in love with, and it is easy to see why. Tree-lined sidewalks, heritage architecture, and a curated mix of bakeries, coffee roasters, and independent boutiques create an everyday rhythm that feels both local and international. Morning joggers and dog walkers share the pavement with neighbors carrying fresh flowers or a baguette, while evenings bring a soft glow from street-level shopfronts and terraces. It is quintessential Former French Concession living.

From Kingsville, you are a short walk to Changshu Road Station for Lines 1 and 7, as well as Shanghai Library Station for Line 10, opening fast connections across the city. Grocers with international selections, organic markets, and specialty wine and cheese shops are dotted along Anfu and the nearby Wulumuqi corridor. Weekends invite unhurried brunches, gallery visits, and browsing design stores, or an easy cycle to nearby green spaces such as Xujiahui Park and, a bit further afield, Fuxing Park.

The Hunan Road neighborhood balances calm residential lanes with a vibrant culinary scene, from casual noodle bars to refined dining rooms suitable for client lunches or date nights. Schools, language centers, and after-school activities are accessible, while healthcare clinics and pharmacies are close by. The result is a walkable lifestyle where daily needs, cultural diversions, and quiet corners coexist within a few compact blocks.

Why choose this Kingsville home

A rare first rental: enjoy the freshness of a full, top-to-bottom renovation, with contemporary finishes and thoughtful lighting that have not yet seen wear. The apartment feels new in the best way, blending modern comfort with classic FFC ambiance.

Exceptional natural light: floor-to-ceiling windows frame the greenery of Anfu Road and flood the living spaces with soft daylight. Even on overcast days, the home retains a warm, uplifting atmosphere that supports both productivity and relaxation.

Functional luxury for real life: three bedrooms and three bathrooms mean no morning queues, and the bathtub invites slow, restorative evenings. Heating and air conditioning ensure seasonal comfort, while ample storage keeps daily clutter out of sight.

Walk-everywhere convenience: cafes, artisan bakeries, and everyday services are on your doorstep, and two nearby metro interchanges link quickly to core business districts. You can meet friends for dinner without booking a taxi or pick up groceries in minutes between calls.

A cultivated neighborhood: the area’s international yet local character makes settling in easy. Whether you are building a routine around school runs, remote work, or evening classes, Kingsville on Anfu Road supports a lifestyle that is practical, sociable, and genuinely enjoyable.