ABOUT THE HOME
Type and location: 2,100-square-foot village house in Pui O, Lantau
Layout: 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 2 living rooms, helper’s quarters, roof deck overlooking Lantau Peak and the sea, and a small garden
Who lives here: The McGuigans – Jenya, Steven and daughter Gwyneth (2.5), along with their helper Jojo
Where they’re from: Jenya was born in Russia and raised in Toronto; Steven is from London
How long they’ve been in Hong Kong: Jenya – 8 years; Steven – 15 years
Style of home: “Modern, renovated family home with a boldly colourful beach vibe”
Did you buy or rent, and why did you choose this particular property?
We bought the house in the summer of 2020, and we carried out renovations over four months, from January to April 2021. We chose this particular property because of its wonderful energy; we appreciated the good-quality bones of the home – it offered an exciting opportunity for a makeover. There used to be a garage that occupied a large part of the ground floor; its potential made us very excited when we viewed the house, and we went on to renovate it into a master bedroom and bathroom abode.
Tell us a bit about the location; what do you like most about the neighbourhood?
We both work in demanding jobs in finance in Central, and we love coming home to peaceful South Lantau, winding down with an alfresco cup or a glass; we thoroughly enjoy weekends on the beach or driving around Lantau and discovering its never-ending coves, hiking trails andvarious villages – that’s if we’re not hosting and entertaining!
This story is from the June - August 2021 edition of EL Hong Kong.
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