Bright, renovated urban home

This thoughtfully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment in Xuhui Garden blends contemporary comfort with calm, everyday practicality. A well-proportioned living area opens to a private outdoor balcony, ideal for morning coffee, potted herbs, or an evening wind-down above the neighborhood bustle. The renovation prioritizes durable finishes and easy upkeep, so the space looks polished and lives even better.

Home cooks will appreciate the gas cooktop and sensible storage, while the open flow keeps conversations going from kitchen to sofa. Year-round comfort is assured with air conditioning and dependable heating. Connectivity is simple thanks to ready-to-install WiFi, with area infrastructure that supports high-speed service for video calls and streaming.

Both bathrooms are refreshed for modern living. One includes a bathtub for long soaks after a day in the city, a rarity that makes a real difference through Shanghai’s cooler months. Quiet bedrooms accommodate queen beds and side tables, creating restful retreats for couples, sharers, or a compact family. Practical touches like easy-clean surfaces and well-placed lighting make daily routines smooth.

Location matters. From Xuhui Garden you are a short walk to multiple metro lines in Xujiahui, placing shopping, dining, and work hubs within quick reach. The result is an urban base that feels welcoming the moment you step inside, with outdoor space to breathe and a layout that simply makes sense.

Everyday ease inside Xuhui Garden

Xuhui Garden is a residential community that prioritizes convenience and calm in the heart of a dynamic commercial district. Entry points are staffed, creating a reassuring sense of privacy as you transition from lively streets to quiet internal lanes. Mature plantings, pocket greenery, and tidy pathways soften the city edges, so returning home feels restorative rather than rushed.

Residents appreciate the compound’s straightforward, well-kept common areas. Management is present and practical, with attention to cleaning and smooth daily operations. Package delivery and pickups are uncomplicated, and there is ample space for bicycles and scooters, reflecting how people actually move around this part of Shanghai. Elevators and lobbies are maintained to a clean, functional standard, which translates into low-friction living from day one.

While Xuhui Garden does not aim to be a resort, it excels at the fundamentals that expats value most: security, predictability, and location. Morning jogs start easily from the gate, groceries are close enough to carry home on foot, and late returns after dinner in the neighborhood are simple. For those who travel often, the walk to metro connections is short and direct, reducing the stress of early departures and late arrivals. It is a compound designed for people who want Shanghai at their doorstep and a peaceful base to come back to.

Xujiahui, a connected city hub

Set within Xuhui’s landmark commercial center, the area around Xuhui Garden offers the balance many expats seek. The Xujiahui metro interchange links Lines 1, 9, and 11, with additional access to Line 4 at nearby Shanghai Indoor Stadium. That network puts you within easy reach of People’s Square, Lujiazui, Hongqiao business districts, and cultural pockets across the Former French Concession.

Weekends here are delightfully local. Xujiahui Park provides leafy walking paths and a pond that reflects the skyline, while the neo-Gothic St. Ignatius Cathedral introduces a striking historical counterpoint to modern malls like Grand Gateway 66 and Metro City. You will find international grocers, bakeries, specialty coffee, and a wide range of dining from refined regional Chinese to familiar global favorites. Fitness studios, boutique gyms, and swimming facilities around the stadium area make it easy to maintain routines.

What sets this neighborhood apart is the texture of daily life. Plane tree avenues, specialty bookstores, and quiet side streets sit just behind retail avenues, so you can shift from errands to leisure in minutes. Quick bike rides connect you to Wukang Road’s heritage architecture and the wider Former French Concession cafe culture. From Xuhui Garden, it is straightforward to live car-free, with reliable transport, walkable conveniences, and enough cultural variety to keep your calendar full without crossing the city.

Why this home works for expats

Effortless commuting: Living in Xuhui Garden places you close to one of Shanghai’s most connected metro nodes. Multiple lines reduce transfer time, so commutes stay predictable. Whether your office is along Line 1 or meetings pull you to Pudong, routes are simple and fast.

Private outdoor space: A usable balcony is a genuine advantage in this location. It gives you fresh air for coffee, a corner for plants, and a quiet perch above the flow of Xujiahui, all without leaving home.

Renovation that respects daily life: Gas cooking for real heat control, modern bathrooms including a bathtub, and climate systems for both cooling and heating mean the apartment functions well across Shanghai’s humid summers and crisp winters. Furnishings and finishes are designed for low maintenance and long-term comfort.

City convenience without the noise: Inside Xuhui Garden you step away from busy streets into a calmer setting with organized access, greenery, and tidy common areas. It is the right blend of urban energy and residential quiet.

Walkable essentials: From quality coffee and bakeries to supermarkets, pharmacies, and gyms, the day-to-day list is covered within a short walk. Cultural landmarks, a major park, and diverse dining options keep free time enjoyable and close by.