This two-storey, spacious property boasts a 26-foot (8-metre) long living room, three bedrooms, two bathrooms (one en suite) and a substantial and well-appointed kitchen with a sizable storeroom (so sizable that it could be used as a helper's room). An internal staircase leads to the private roof terrace.

There is just one other building sharing this rare hilltop site so the front windows – and balconies – on both floors have uninterrupted, 180-degree views across the sea of Hong Kong island, Kowloon and Lantau Island. There is no building behind so the roof enjoys a high-degree of privacy.

On the second floor two bedrooms (one ensuite) have access to the balcony facing the sea and both have large built-in wardrobes. The bathroom attached to the master bedroom has a bath and the other bathroom has a large shower cubicle.

The third bedroom can be either a home office or guest bedroom. An internal stairway (with more storage space at the top) leads to the roof terrace. The roof, covered in traditional Canton tiles, has spectacular all-round views of sea, islands, Pak Kok village, and extensive woodland on two sides, perfect for outdoor parties or private contemplation or – for eager twitchers – bird-watching.

Living in Pak Kok Village means that a range of outdoor activities are practically on your doorstep: hiking, mountain biking and any watersport, with one beach only a 10-minute walk from the front door and many others a little further away.

It also means that you can live in a quiet rural area with uninterrupted views but still have quick access to Hong Kong Island. One ferry service runs between Aberdeen, Pak Kok and Yung Shue Wan – where there is a wide range of independent shops and restaurants – and another service provides frequent, fast ferries from Yung Shue Wan to Central.