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Developer wants to turn grade one listed Hong Kong building into luxury flats

CSI Properties submits planning application for residential development of Maryknoll House

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Maryknoll House, built in 1935, is a grade one listed building in Stanley. Photo: Handout

A historic building in Hong Kong could be turned into luxury flats if its new owners get their way.

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CSI Properties paid HK$780 million for Maryknoll House, a grade one listed building in Stanley, in 2016 and has applied to turn it into a low-rise luxury residential development.

The 83-year-old building at 44 Stanley Village Road was previously the headquarters of the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers, and has the highest listed status which means “every effort should be made to preserve them if possible”.

The application calls for an addition on the western side of the house. Photo: Handout
The application calls for an addition on the western side of the house. Photo: Handout

However, listed status does not prevent a building being demolished or changed, as protected status is only afforded to sites that are classified as monuments.

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In an application submitted on behalf of the owners to the Town Planning Board by New Season Global Limited, the proposal suggests turning the 82,000 sq ft site into a low-rise residential complex, where part of the building’s historic facade would be preserved.

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