European House #6 was built in the early 20th century when Cheung Chau was found to be an ideal alternative to The Peak as a site for holiday villas. There was a flurry of building in 1909-10, and Cheung Chau got a 'Peak' of its own. House #6 can be seen in a Mission photo of 1911 (qv).
House #6 was a two-storey building, sturdily built of locally quarried granite blocks, with a flat concrete roof, secure enough to withstand the typhoon season in its exposed position. Like the other villas, it faced south, with servants' quarters at the rear. It looks to have had a verandah on two sides, possibly three, and enjoyed superb 360 views in all directions.
In 1938 its owner was recorded as Mr P N Anderson, who may have been a missionary or a wealthy HK individual.
Today the site is occupied by part of the Salvation Army Bradbury Camp complex, a residential camp for groups and families.
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