Tatler+ Poly Property
A new luxury development on Castle Peak Road brings style, sophistication and seclusion to an area already cherished for its heritage and natural beauty
Motoring along Castle Peak Road, the sea sprawls to one side while rolling green hills rise up on the other. It’s Hong Kong’s longest road and, completed in 1920, it also has plenty to offer in terms of heritage, starting with its very addresses. Sites along Castle Peak Road were historically rendered in milestones, the number marking the distance in miles from West Kowloon; 18.5 Milestone Castle Peak Road, for example, was situated 18.5 miles from the harbourfront.
The scenic road runs along the west coast of Kowloon into the New Territories and is punctuated by a number of legendary locations, including Dragon Garden, an eight-hectare private park founded by philanthropist Dr Lee Lu-cheung, who purchased the site in 1949 and spent the following two decades planning and planting it, filling it with more than 100 plant species and diverse architectural features.
Further along Castle Peak Road, at the 19-milestone mark, was once the Dragon Inn Villa. Built in 1939, the attractive property was enveloped by lush landscaping and offered spectacular sea views, becoming a popular spot for shooting movies in the 1950s and 1960s. In 1989 it was converted into the Michelin-recommended Dragon Inn Restaurant, which endures today.
The area’s residents have also contributed to the impressive history of Castle Peak Road: celebrities and business magnates have long been drawn to its ease of access and proximity to downtown but also to its abundance of nature, from golden sand beaches on the doorsteps of its residences to the verdant greenery and hiking trails that form their backdrop. This special combination of breezy coastal living, accessibility to sprawling country parks and stunning scenery provides those who choose to make their home here with an abundance of nature and an unparalleled feeling of space. It is what makes Castle Peak Road property so sought after.
