Harilela Mansion, Residential mansion in Kowloon City District, Hong Kong.
Harilela Mansion is a green-painted residence at the junction of Waterloo Road and Durham Road in Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. It is enclosed by high walls and divided into an old wing, completed in 1952, and a newer wing added later. The building rises three storeys above a basement and covers 50,000 square feet, with 90 rooms including 40 bedrooms and 40 bathrooms, several large living rooms, a 75-seat cinema, a prayer room, a bowling alley, a gym, a sauna, a swimming pool, a jacuzzi and a bar area.
The old wing was planned over three years and built in one, completed in 1952 with 18 rooms, fulfilling the wish of Harilela's mother that he and his six brothers live together. As the family grew, it was renovated and a new wing added. The house now has three floors plus a basement, 90 rooms including 40 bedrooms, and parking for 70 cars.
The house was built to fulfil the wish of Harilela's mother that he and his six brothers live together, and the family still gathers every Sunday for meals, with birthdays and celebrations held almost every other day. About 30 servants, three cooks, seven drivers, a gardener and a tailor keep the household running. The design follows a Mughal-influenced style, with the old and new wings enclosed behind high walls.
The property is a private residence and is not open for public tours. Visitors can view the exterior architecture and grounds from outside to get a sense of its location and presence in Kowloon City.
The mansion's basement garage holds 70 cars, and the household runs on a staff of 30 servants, 3 cooks, 7 drivers, a gardener and a tailor. The family gathers for lunch every Sunday, with birthdays and celebrations held almost every other day.
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