An Incredible Tour Of Hong Kong's Severn Road, The Most Expensive Street In The World
You won't believe the price of real estate there.
For the second year in a row, Severn Road, a winding drive high in the hills of Hong Kong, was named most expensive street in the world by Financial News.
One square meter of real estate in Severn Road goes for $78,200, Financial News reported. In comparison, the top price for a square meter of property on New York's Fifth Avenue goes for around $62,700.
The road is home to around 60 private residences, and offers unparalleled views of Hong Kong's harbors and famous skyline.
We were curious what the most expensive street looked like, so we checked out the famed address on Google Maps. Want to know what Severn Road looks like from the ground?
Severn Road runs though the top of Victoria Peak. It's home to around 60 private residences.
In many ways it's a regular street, with signs in English and Chinese, pedestrian paths, and even a newspaper box.
But then again, it's got killer views and real estate prices that border on astronomical, so maybe it's not so ordinary.
This home, at the intersection of Severn Road and Plantation Road, is built high on a hill and has stunning bay views.
Although it doesn't look like there's too much going on at 37 Severn Road, which is right across the street.
At every turn, Severn Road affords views of the South China Sea and Hong Kong's famous skyline.
Steep steps lead up to the home at 36 Severn Road.
Next door sits Cheuk Nang Lookout, a glassy mansion. The house, with a swimming pool and roof terrace, is on sale for $36 million.
Source: Knight Frank
Apartments in the complex at 29 Severn Road go for up to $20,000 a month.
Source: squarefoot.com
The views from 26 Severn Road are said to be some of the best on the island.
This is the view. The Aberdeen neighborhood of the Southern district, as well as the harbor, are visible in the distance.
Down the road, 21/23 Severn Road is available for rent for $58,000 per month.
The 4-bedroom townhouse has an elevator and stunning sea views off the massive back deck.
20 Severn Road, a monstrous yellow structure, sits high above the street.
Across the street, 19 Severn Road offers unobstructed views of Hong Kong's skyline.
The road takes a steep curve before arriving at 8 Severn Road, a collection of 22 detached townhouses built in 2006.
One townhouse with four bedrooms and views of Victoria Harbour is currently on the market for $41 million.
Here's the entrance to 4 Severn Road, called Severn Hill. The retaining wall is so high, the home isn't even visible from the street.
This winding driveway leads down to 3 Severn Road, another megamansion.
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