Overview

Apartment, Residential
Property Type

2
Bedrooms

2
Bathrooms

171
Area Size

Description

Property Name: Chinese Heritage Apartment (华侨公寓 / Huaqiao Gongyu)
Address: 189 Yuqing Road, near Hengshan Road, Former French Concession / Xuhui District, Shanghai
Property Type: Heritage elevator apartment building (保护建筑)
Floor: Top floor (顶楼)
Layout: 2 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, 2 bathrooms (2房2厅2卫)
Size: Approximately 171 square meters
Rent: 29,800 RMB per month

Overview

Presenting a rare top-floor unit at the Overseas Chinese Apartment (华侨公寓) – a well-regarded heritage elevator building located at 189 Yuqing Road, in the heart of Shanghai’s Former French Concession.

This spacious 171 square meter apartment features a comfortable 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom layout. As a top-floor (顶楼) unit, it benefits from enhanced privacy, reduced street noise, and excellent natural light.

The building is a designated protected historical architecture (保护建筑) , ensuring its charming facade and character will be preserved. It is configured as one elevator serving two units per floor (一梯二户) , providing good privacy and minimal neighbor traffic .

The Overseas Chinese Apartment – Building Overview

Building Feature	Details
Address	189 Yuqing Road, Xuhui District
Property type	Heritage elevator apartment
Protection status	保护建筑 (Protected historical architecture)
Configuration	一梯二户 (One elevator, two units per floor)
Area designation	Hengfu Historical Area / Former French Concession

The Yuqing Road – Hengshan Road Location

This property sits in one of Shanghai’s most desirable neighborhoods, surrounded by the charm of the Former French Concession:

Destination	Details
Hengshan Road Station (Line 1)	Walking distance – easy commuting
XuJiaHui Park (徐家汇公园)	Across from the building – green space nearby
Gao’an Road No. 1 Primary School	对口重点小学 – within catchment area
Hengshan Road / Yuqing Road	Tree-lined streets with plane trees, quiet yet central

Area Highlights

Feature	Why It Matters
原法租界地段	Prime Former French Concession location
法国梧桐树围绕	Surrounded by plane trees – that signature FFC atmosphere
闹中取静	Quiet residential setting despite central location
历史文化气息浓厚	Rich historical and cultural atmosphere
各国著名设计师设计建造	Surrounding buildings designed by famous pre-1949 architects

The Yuqing Road area is known for its well-preserved lane houses, garden villas, and heritage apartments . The presence of XuJiaHui Park directly across from the building provides convenient green space for residents – a valuable amenity in central Shanghai.

School Catchment Advantage

A significant advantage of this property is its placement within the catchment zone for Gao’an Road No. 1 Primary School (高安路一小) – a key public primary school in Xuhui District . This is a major consideration for families with school-age children.

Property Highlights

Feature	Details
Location	189 Yuqing Road, FFC/Xuhui
Property type	Heritage elevator apartment (top floor)
Layout	2 bedrooms, 2 living rooms, 2 bathrooms
Size	~171 sqm
Building	一梯二户 (2 units per floor)
Nearby park	XuJiaHui Park – across the street
School catchment	Gao’an Road No. 1 Primary School
Nearby metro	Hengshan Road Station (Line 1)
Rent	29,800 RMB per month

Why This Property Stands Out

Feature	Why It Matters
Top floor	Enhanced privacy, better light, reduced street noise
171 sqm	Genuinely spacious 2-bed layout – rooms are well-proportioned
2 bathrooms	Convenient for couples, families, or guests
Elevator building	Heritage building with modern accessibility – rare
一梯二户	Only two units per floor – minimal neighbor traffic
Protected building	Facade and character legally preserved – charm is permanent
Yuqing Road address	One of FFC’s most desirable quiet streets
XuJiaHui Park across the street	Immediate access to green space
Gao’an Road No. 1 school catchment	Prime public school access
29,800 RMB/month	Competitive for a top-floor 171 sqm unit in prime FFC

Ideal For

Tenant Type	Why It Works
Expat family with school-age children	Gao’an Road No. 1 Primary catchment
Professional couple	2 bedrooms allow home office + guest room
Quality-conscious tenant	Heritage building, top floor, park across the street
Those seeking FFC lifestyle	Tree-lined streets, quiet atmosphere, central location

Rental Terms

Term	Details
Rent	29,800 RMB per month
Size	~171 sqm
Layout	2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Floor	Top floor
Building	Overseas Chinese Apartment (189 Yuqing Road)
Nearest metro	Hengshan Road Station (Line 1)
Nearby park	XuJiaHui Park – directly opposite
School catchment	Gao’an Road No. 1 Primary School
Availability	Available now