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Willowbrook villas stand out from the crowd

Source: Shanghai Daily | November 11, 2014, Tuesday | Print Edition

EXPATRIATES in Shanghai have a fair share of serviced apartments and serviced villa compounds to choose from — the city is teeming with them. Though at times it may seem as if there is no real difference from one serviced apartment to the next, or one villa to another, Willowbrook at The Greenhills stands out as a truly special place for expat families to call home.

Upon passing through the gates of this exclusive serviced villa community in the heart of Pudong’s vibrant Jinqiao neighborhood, it isn’t strange for one to think they have fallen through a rabbit hole that has taken them back to an upscale community somewhere in suburban America. It feels like a place where the quiet streets are lined with large brick-laden or Spanish plaster houses, each of which has a spacious front lawn, garage, garden, porch and even a few seasonal decorations adorning the facade of the house. All 102 of the serviced villas, which are only a part of the 478 units in Greenhills, are designed in a variety of Western styles, inside and out, so that the residents — the majority of whom come from America or Europe and live here for many years — can truly feel at home. Willowbrook at the Greenhills is like a home away from home.

Complete with four stories, five bedrooms, basement, private garden and backyard, the serviced villas at Willowbrook, which range from 410 to 511 square meters in usable area, stand out from similar setups in Shanghai simply based on size and layout. The spacious open layout of each villa, which includes a sizable kitchen with granite counter tops, wooden cabinetry and top international appliances; cozy family rooms, natural gas fireplace, large windows that allow natural light to flood each room, ample storage space, walk-in closets and outdoor terraces, are indicative of Willowbrook’s careful attention to detail when it comes to knowing how to provide comfort and luxury for residents.

But Willowbrook doesn’t just focus on offering residents luxury accommodation; it’s about a premium lifestyle that caters to all family members. For example, every villa offers year-round comfort with radiant underfloor heating, thermal energy-saving insulation, double-glazed windows and doors, an advanced central air conditioning system, centralized water purification system and fresh air circulation. But what good would any premium lifestyle be like without safety and security? At Willowbrook, an infrared security system with visual monitor is connected to a 24-hour on-site security monitoring station. Then there is the newly renovated clubhouse, which offers more than a handful of leisure amenities such as a 25-meter indoor pool, outdoor pool with children’s water slide, fitness center and spa. There’re also basketball and tennis courts, as well as a soccer field. There’s also a Fun Dazzle play gym for toddlers, children’s playground, a Montessori kindergarten and convenience store.

The 24-hour customer service is also an integral part of the community that helps curate the best and most stress-free experience for residents at Willowbrook. The customer service is somewhat comparable to a hotel concierge, however, goes above and beyond by offering services that range from buying theater tickets to accompanying residents to complete their housing registration. In terms of location, it is just a short drive from some of the city’s top international schools, popular restaurants, cafes, supermarkets and shopping centers. Willowbrook’s goal is to make the residents’ lives as pleasant as possible.

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