Wish you were here? The Hong Kong resort that delivers paradise at a bargain price

HK$4 million will get you a shoebox in Causeway Bay or a 1,200 sq ft flat with sea views and private beach at Sea Ranch, the semi-abandoned development that time almost forgot

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No shops, no medical facilities, Sea Ranch is perfect for those who like to live off the beaten track. Photo: Jessica Mary Turner

Published: 8:32pm, 29 Jul 2017Updated: 8:32pm, 29 Jul 2017

Every day hundreds of people board the high-speed ferries from Hong Kong Island bound for Macau. While en route passengers can catch a glimpse of a mysterious cluster of terracotta roofed buildings, nestled on a white sandy beach.

The Sea Ranch – once destined to be a luxurious private resort – cuddles the south coast of outlying Lantau Island.

“Life takes a little planning as there is only one way off and on to Sea Ranch,” new resident Julie Rachford told the Post.

Sea Ranch offers exquisite views, but you need to take two ferries to reach Central. Photo: Jessica Mary Turner

The bay is not accessible at all by land, so the only way to get to the semi-abandoned resort involves catching two ferries, taking over an hour from the Central ferry pier. There are no shops, not even a convenience store, or medical facilities.

Also, it’s not open to strangers, so you can’t just drop by for the weekend, which increases the sense of mystery surrounding it. An invitation from a resident must be secured prior to arrival, otherwise you run the risk of being chased off by the attentive security guard.