Chairman of the board of directors of Chinese technology giant Tencent (0700.HK)Ma HuatengIn December 2009, he spent HK$480 million (approximately US$62 million) to purchase No. 13 Tai Long Wan Road, becoming the first mainland entrepreneur to successfully move into a traditional British-owned office building.
【Hundred Years of History】
This luxury residential area of Shek O, known as the "Beverly Hills of the East", has long been occupied by senior executives of British companies such as Jardine Matheson and Swire since it was designated as a low-density residential area in the "Hong Kong Colonial Defense Policy" in 1922. In the cold winter of 2009, Ma Huateng, chairman of technology giant Tencent Holdings, spent HK$480 million with astonishing courage to acquire the villa at No. 13 Tai Long Wan Road, Shek O, Southern District, Hong Kong Island. This transaction not only broke the record for luxury home sales that year, but also marked the first time that a mainland tycoon entered the elite circle of Shek O's luxury homes, which is known as the "Beverly Hills of the East". Ma Huateng's entry into the property market not only broke the record for the unit price of luxury homes sold in Hong Kong at the time (approximately HK$9,600 per square foot), but also marked the beginning of a new era for Hong Kong's top luxury home market.
【A new paradigm in architectural art】
The reconstruction plan submitted to the City Planning Committee in 2010 showed that the project intends to create a smart residence that integrates modern technology and ecological concepts. The design blueprint includes:
• The three-storey main building is equipped with panoramic glass curtain walls
• Constant temperature infinity pool and ecological koi pond dual waterscape system
• Underground smart garage can accommodate 12 collectible cars
• Use LEED Platinum certified environmentally friendly building materials
• 19,599 square feet of living space with 270-degree views of Victoria Harbour
It is worth noting that the project specifically introduces the concept of "technological seclusion". While maintaining the privacy of traditional luxury houses, it integrates remote office conferencing systems and smart home hubs, perfectly meeting the top living needs of the digital age. The property is currently valued at over HK$2.5 billion, with an appreciation of more than five times in ten years, becoming a footnote in the era that witnesses the changes in Hong Kong's luxury housing market.
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