Rare rental & sale in protected Laisi Bieye (Nice Villa), Anfu Road. 47 sqm 1-bed, 15 sqm private terrace. Built 1934. Listed heritage. 17.5k/month or 11M sale.

Anfu Road Lane House | 47 sqm | 1-Bed 1-Bath | Private Terrace | Protected 1930s Heritage

¥17,500

Overview

Lane House, Residential
Property Type

1
Bedroom

1
Bathroom

47
Area Size

Description

Property Name: Laisi Bieye – Nice Villa (莱斯别业)
Also Known As: “Nice” Villa (from English word “Nice”, meaning beautiful)
Location: Lane 189, Anfu Road, near Wulumuqi Middle Road, Xuhui District, Shanghai
Area: Former French Concession (FFC) / Hengfu Historical Area
Building History: Built 1933-1934
Heritage Status: Listed in the Third National Cultural Relics普查 (Third National Cultural Relics Survey), No. 310104945190000195
Unit: 2nd floor (二楼), self-contained unit with its own entrance (一门关)
Size: Registered area 47.2 square meters
Outdoor Space: 15 sqm private terrace (独用露台)
Layout: 1 bedroom, 1 living room, 1 bathroom
Sale Price: 11 million RMB
Rent: 17,500 RMB per month
Availability: Available now

Overview

Presenting a rare opportunity to reside in Laisi Bieye (莱斯别业) , also known as “Nice” Villa – a protected historical garden villa complex on Anfu Road. Built in 1933-34 by Mr. Yu Laishan, a former newspaper editor turned securities broker, this property represents one of the earliest examples of modern, Chinese-designed garden villas in Shanghai .

This unit occupies the entire second floor of one of the four original villas (Buildings 1-4 at Lane 189) . It is a self-contained apartment (一门关) with its own entrance, offering complete privacy. The property features approximately 47 square meters of interior space and a private 15-square-meter terrace – a rare and valuable outdoor amenity in this bustling neighborhood.

The property is available for both rent (17,500 RMB/month) and sale (11 million RMB) .

Historical Significance – Laisi Bieye (莱斯别业)

Historical Feature	Details
Original Name	来斯别业 (“Laisi” from the road’s former name “巨泼来斯路” / Route du Capitaine Rabier)
Year Built	1933-1934 (completed 90+ years ago)
Architect	Chinese architect (unlike many contemporary villas designed by Western architects)
Original Owner	Yu Laishan (俞莱山), newspaper editor turned securities broker
Protected Status	Third National Cultural Relics普查；徐汇区文物保护点 (listed as No. 1 in 2017)
Name Meaning	“来斯” from the English word “Nice” – meaning beautiful, pleasant

The building was innovative for its time, featuring modern heating (热水汀/radiators) rather than traditional fireplaces, and steel-framed windows with light yellow cement stucco exterior – a “modern feel” for the period .

The Anfu Road Location

Anfu Road is one of Shanghai’s most beloved streets, famous for:

Landmark / Feature	Details
Wukang Road	Steps away – home to the iconic Wukang Building and cafes
Area charm	Tree-lined streets, protected low-rise architecture, boutique shopping
Café culture	RAC Coffee, Sunflour, and numerous other popular spots within walking distance
Walkability	Access to Changshu Road and Shanghai Library metro stations
Cultural designation	Anfu Road is part of the首批国家级旅游度假区 (First National Tourism Resort)

Community Features

Feature	Details
小区特点	The compound connects to Lane 236, Wuyuan Road, providing dual access
Access	Two-lane road access – convenient for vehicles
Security	Guard booth at the entrance of Lane 189
Community character	The compound consists of multiple villas and new-style lane houses; shares the site with Lane 191, creating a cohesive residential community

Property Highlights

Feature	Details
Location	Lane 189, Anfu Road, Xuhui District
Building age	1933-1934 (91+ years)
Protection status	Cultural relics / listed heritage
Property type	Garden villa – 2nd floor unit
Entrance type	一门关 (self-contained private entrance)
Unit size	47.2 sqm (registered)
Layout	1 bedroom, 1 living room, 1 bathroom
Outdoor space	Private terrace, approx. 15 sqm
Sale price	11,000,000 RMB
Rent	17,500 RMB/month

Why This Property Stands Out

Feature	Why It Matters
历史保护建筑 (Protected Heritage)	Listed in the Third National Cultural Relics Survey – building’s heritage status is legally recognized and permanent
一门关 (Self-contained)	Your own private entrance – no shared hallway, complete independence
Private terrace	15 sqm of private outdoor space – highly valuable in central FFC
Architectural integrity	Well-preserved 1930s details including steel windows, stucco exterior
Laisi Bieye name	Recognized by local historians and listed as徐汇区文物保护点 (Xuhui Cultural Relics Protection Site) since 2017
Anfu Road address	One of Shanghai’s most desirable lifestyle streets
Dual access	Connects through to Wuyuan Road – convenient for walking
Neighborhood security	Guard booth at the entrance of Lane 189

Ideal For

Tenant/Buyer Type	Why It Works
Creative professional	Private terrace for studio overflow or inspiration
Couple or single	Perfect size for 1-2 people; terrace extends living space
Heritage enthusiast	Live in a piece of 1934 Shanghai history
Design/art professional	Character and light for inspiring work environment
Investor	历史保护建筑 (listed heritage) properties have limited supply and hold value

Rental Terms

Term	Details
Rent	17,500 RMB per month
Unit	2nd floor
Registered size	47.2 sqm
Terrace	~15 sqm private
Layout	1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
物业费	Inquire with landlord
Availability	Available now

Sale Terms

Term	Details
Price	11,000,000 RMB
Unit	2nd floor
Registered size	47.2 sqm
Terrace	~15 sqm private
Layout	1 bedroom, 1 bathroom
产权	70-year residential
Availability	For sale – serious inquiries only