Beverly Court

Compound
Beverly Court is a 7-storey, low-rise building with just 20 units. Built in the early-2000s, this boutique style residence continues to be fully-owned by a private investment company, which ensures good building management and maintenance. The entrance to the building is manned by 24-hour security, and a series of cameras further ensure the absolute safety of its residents.

All units have at least three bedrooms and boast a total of over 240 square meters of space. Residences typically come partially furnished or unfurnished, with wood flooring, spacious rooms, and a private outdoor balcony. There are no onsite facilities. However, a membership card for the nearby Ambassy Court can be provided. The building is situated in the Former French Concession, which is one of the top living areas in Shanghai. The area has a high international feel; several consulates as well as expat-centered residential complexes are within range. Its tree-lined boulevards are dotted with cafes, eateries, and boutiques.

Neighborhood
Beverly Court is located in the commercial, fast-paced district of Xuhui. Alongside Huangpu District and Jing’an District, Xuhui District is one of the city’s major affluent urban districts. Known for its history as an academic and religious center, gorgeous tree-lined streets in the Former French Concession area, and an endless array of shopping and dining options, Xuhui has remained as a long-time favorite of expatriates and locals alike.

Once owned by the Xu family, Xuhui’s Xujiahui area (the heart of the district) became engraved in time when one member, Xu Guangqi, rose to become the country’s most prominent Catholic convert and, in cooperation with his foreign counterparts, translated influential texts between Latin and Chinese. Over time, the area became known as a Catholic stronghold and a center of learning, as well as for its ties to the neighboring French Concession. Although much of the area was repurposed for industrial purposes in the mid-1900s, a 1990s development project has revived the area and transformed it into a major commercial area.

Today, Xuhui District is home to a number of key roads and sites, including: part of Huaihai Road, part of the Former French Concession area (shared with Huangpu), Shaanxi Road, Wukang Road, Fuxing Road, Shanghai Stadium (IKEA nearby), Panyu Road and Jiaotong University. It also borders Huangpu Creek, includes the South Shanghai Railway Station and the Inner Ring Elevated Road (an expressway), and provides for easy access to Huangpu, Pudong, Changing, and Minhang. As a central district, the area is well supported by the city’s expansive metro system, and some areas can be even be reached by bike or on foot.