Mayfair Gardens
| Company type | Private housing estate |
|---|---|
| Industry | Real estate |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Founder | Sun Hung Kai Properties |
| Headquarters | Tsing Yi , Hong Kong |
| Products | Residential buildings |
Mayfair Gardens (), developed by Sun Hung Kai Properties, holds the distinction of being the inaugural private housing estate on Tsing Yi, Hong Kong, with construction completed between 1982 and 1984. The estate consists of eight residential towers, identified as Blocks 5 through 12.
Estate information
- Total number of buildings: 8
- Phase I: Blocks 6, 8, 10, 11, and 12 (occupied starting in 1982)
- Phase II: Blocks 5, 7, and 9 (occupied beginning in 1984)
- Overall units: 1,912
Blocks numbered 1 to 4 were initially planned but ultimately not constructed due to their close proximity to an oil depot. This area was later transformed into a park, while the former depot site has been redeveloped as Rambler Crest.
Location
Situated on the former grounds of Sai Shan Village, Mayfair Gardens is neighbored by Cheung Ching Estate to its east and IVE (Tsing Yi) to the west. The estate is also bordered by Sai Shan and Tsing Yi Peak on its northern and western sides.
Facilities
Residents have access to various amenities including private clubs, a swimming pool, a park, parking facilities, a playground, as well as basketball and tennis courts. The estate features a small shopping center covering 69,490 square feet that hosts retailers such as 7-Eleven, Fairwood, 759 Store, and Wellcome, along with multiple dining establishments.
Withdrawal of Blocks 1-3 Development
The original plan envisioned a twelve-block development complemented by a bus terminus and cinema; however, construction of Blocks 1-3 was discontinued in the 1980s after community opposition arose due to environmental issues related to the adjacent Mobil oil depot. Although the depot remained in place for some time afterwards, this cessation became a landmark civil protest in Hong Kong's mid-1980s history, encouraging increased public participation in local governance through the District Board framework.
The land initially reserved for Blocks 1-3 now accommodates recreational spaces such as basketball and tennis courts along with a playground. Subsequently, the oil depot was relocated to Tsing Yi’s western shoreline, separated from residential zones by Tsing Yi Peak.
Access
Following the partial cancellation of development plans, Sai Shan Road continues to serve as the only vehicular access route to Mayfair Gardens and includes a bus terminus. Most inhabitants generally enter via the footbridge located at Ching Hong Road for greater convenience.
Anecdote
In 2008, the estate was thrust into the spotlight after a tragic event involving a twelve-year-old resident occurred, which sparked local rumors suggesting the property was haunted.