The Merton (Chinese: 泓都) is a high-rise development located in Kennedy Town supplying 1,182 units in total,[1] Hong Kong. The complex consists of three towers. The Merton 1 rises 59 floors and 197 metres (646 ft),[2][3] and stands as the 60th-tallest building in territory. The Merton 2 and The Merton 3 rise 51 floors and 180 metres (591 ft),[3] and stand as the 100th-tallest buildings in the territory; the two structures are tied in rank with the Sham Wan Towers and Liberté 5 and 6. The complex, composed entirely of residential units, was designed by architectural firm Ronald Lu & Partners and developed by New World Development.[2] Construction began in 1998 and completed in 2005.[3]
The complex has a club house in each of the three towers, comprising a swimming pool, gymnasium, yoga and aerobics rooms, reading room, indoor kids playing area, steam room, and sauna.
Several scenic walks such as the Mount Davis Trail start a few minutes of walking distance from the complex. There are several bars and eateries within walking distance of The Merton. The Merton is a few minutes walk to both Cadogan Temporary Playground and Forbes Playground. The Smithfield wet market [yue] is a 6-minute walk from the complex.
The Kennedy TownMTR station is about 5 minutes walk from the complex. The station is situated at the end of the Island line, and is 4 stations (10 minutes) away from the Central station.
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