Contemporary comfort crafted for city life

This freshly completed, first-rental one-bedroom in Regents Park has been thoughtfully reimagined for modern urban living. Expanses of floor-to-ceiling windows flood the living area with soft, all-day light, creating a calm backdrop for work, relaxation, or entertaining. A compact outdoor space extends the lounge, ideal for a quiet espresso, a potted herb garden, or a breath of evening air after a day in the city.

The renovation embraces a sleek, modern aesthetic with clean lines, pale finishes, and discreet storage that keeps the space feeling open and uncluttered. The streamlined kitchen is fully refreshed with quality appliances and smart cabinetry, ready for weeknight meals or weekend brunch. In the bathroom, a full bathtub offers a rare luxury in the city, paired with crisp tiling and a well-lit vanity.

Comfort is covered season to season with efficient air conditioning and coveted wall heating, ensuring a cozy winter and a cool summer. The bedroom is peaceful and well-proportioned, accommodating both a restful sleeping zone and a tidy workstation for remote days. With heating, near-subway convenience, and a fully renovated interior, this is a turn-key home that feels brand new, yet is perfectly in step with the rhythms of Changning’s most walkable pocket.

Life inside Regents Park (Kai Xin Hao Yuan)

Regents Park, known locally as Kai Xin Hao Yuan, is a well-regarded residential community prized for its serenity and everyday practicality. Set back from the bustle behind secure gates, the compound unfolds as a network of landscaped paths, mature trees, and small garden courts where residents stroll, jog, or sit with a book. The sense of scale is generous without feeling impersonal, and the atmosphere remains neighborly thanks to attentive on-site management and 24-hour security.

Daily logistics are easy. A staffed management office handles maintenance requests efficiently, and parcel rooms streamline deliveries. Underground parking and organized bike storage keep the grounds uncluttered, while designated drop-off zones make ride-hailing simple. Children’s play corners and open lawns offer safe, visible places to unwind, and quiet seating pockets provide space to take calls or enjoy a podcast in the sun.

Practical touches define the experience: clear signage in English and Chinese, tidy lobbies, reliable elevators, and well-lit corridors that feel safe at any hour. Multiple gates connect to surrounding streets, shortening walks to cafés, small grocers, and the metro. The result is a comfortable base that suits both professionals and couples seeking a calm home setting with urban amenities at hand, all within a well-maintained, international-friendly environment.

Zhongshan Park living with citywide connections

Set just a short walk from Zhongshan Park Station on Lines 2, 3, and 4, Regents Park places you in one of Shanghai’s most connected pockets. Line 2 links quickly east to Jing’an and Lujiazui and west to Hongqiao, making airport runs and cross-town meetings straightforward. Yet despite the transit convenience, the neighborhood retains a lived-in charm, with leafy side streets and a steady rhythm of local life.

The park itself is a true urban respite. Expect winding paths, ponds alive with birdlife, and open lawns that host morning tai chi and weekend picnics. Just beyond, the Cloud Nine shopping center concentrates daily needs under one roof, from electronics to casual dining and supermarkets. For coffee and independent boutiques, stroll toward Yuyuan Road’s heritage streets or explore Dingxi Road’s lineup of regional Chinese eateries, Japanese izakayas, and late-night snacks.

Evenings are pleasantly low-key. Small wine bars and neighborhood cafés dot the area, and you will find fitness studios, pharmacies, and fruit sellers within easy reach. The plane-tree canopy offers shade in summer, while wide sidewalks encourage walking between errands. This balance of convenience and everyday authenticity makes the area especially appealing to expats who value both efficient commutes and the texture of local Shanghai life.

Why this home works for expat life

Effortless commute: Walk to Zhongshan Park Station and ride Lines 2, 3, and 4 across the city. Reach Jing’an, People’s Square, Lujiazui, and Hongqiao with minimal transfers, ideal for hybrid work and frequent travel.

First-rental freshness: The apartment is newly and fully renovated, so you enjoy spotless finishes, modern fixtures, and a home that feels genuinely new from day one.

Light-filled interiors: Floor-to-ceiling windows amplify space and daylight, creating a soothing environment for remote work, reading, and weekend lounging.

Seasonal comfort: Efficient air conditioning pairs with sought-after wall heating, keeping the apartment warm in winter and comfortable through humid summers.

Rare bathtub and balcony: Unwind with a soak after long days, then step onto your private outdoor space for fresh air, morning coffee, or sunset views over the community greenery.

Calm, practical compound: Regents Park offers landscaped grounds, helpful management, parcel handling, and secure access, giving day-to-day life a smooth, stress-free rhythm.

Walk-to-everything convenience: Cafés, casual dining, and everyday shopping cluster around Cloud Nine and nearby streets, so essentials are close without sacrificing quiet at home.

Balanced lifestyle: With a major city park next door, you can run, meditate, or simply decompress in nature, then rejoin the energy of central Shanghai in minutes.