European House #19, Cheung Chau [????- ]

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Current condition
In use

In 1909-10 there was a flurry of building on Cheung Chau as plots were cheap, and the island offered all the benefits of The Peak at a fraction of the cost - sea breezes, exclusivity, and pleasing views.

European House #19 was a good-sized bungalow, built around this time on the peninsula by Nam Tam Wan, close to the beach there, south-facing to enjoy the sun, and with fabulous views of Lantau to the west, Lamma to the east and various islands to the south.

Today it has become part of the Salesian Retreat House, a Catholic Retreat Centre with 68 suites for physical rest and spiritual renewal. 

View south from Nam Tam Wan and north at night time. 

Later place(s) at this location

Photos that show this Place

c.1939
1930s
1950s