[snagito]

We are moving to Hong Kong and have been offered a choice of Parkview or Sherwood apartment (part of Hanlun Habitats) for 4- 6 weeks between April - May until our shipment arrives in HK and we find a place to move to.

We have a 15 month old toddler who is getting increasingly active.

As far as I can see Parkview seems to have lots of facilities but be a bit cut off - -Sherwood seems in the heart of things but have no facilities. We would be offered 2 bedrooms at both places.

Please let me know which you would go for? Any bad experiences of either place? Sorry if this is an often repeated question but I am starting to panic now that the move is getting close and want to at least make the right decision with this one!

Really would appreciate your input. Thank you.

[rani]

Parkview without a doubt. Your toddler will love you! There's a playroom, outdoor playgrounds, pool. Loads of other kids to socialise with. And you're only 15 mins from Wanchai, so not entirely cut off!

[stilli]

We just arrived in HK last week and are staying in Sherwood Court while searching for a flat and awaiting our furniture. We have a 3 year old daughter. The building is old and nothing to get excited about - our flat is a 2 bdrm but very small - albeit high end. Great location as far as being in the middle of everything but really tough with a young child. Challenging to use a buggy around here with all the hills, steps and escalator - and a nightmare to let the child walk alone bc there is no room to roam so to speak. Botanical Gardens/Zoo a 5-7 min walk from here which is fab and has a great playground too but I feel like I am living there at the moment. In addition tons of construction taking place all around so it is really noisy - and currently some taking place in the building which is a killer at nap time. We looked at Parkview as a potential place to live - looks amazing - facilities are terrific - especially with a young child. If I had a choice I would go with Park View for your sanity. Good luck - you'll love HK!

[snagito]

Thanks very much for both replies. Apparently the company has already paid a deposit on Sherwood but given your responses I think I will offer to pay the forfeit fee myself to live at Parkview!

Stilli, we stayed at Lily Court for 2 weeks in January and I had to walk everywhere with the baby bjorn due to eh stroller issues - but the bubu is walking now and NO chance he'll let me stuff him in there now :-( By the way did you find the Caine Road playground yet? That was quite a lifesaver for me - I used to take the escalator down in the morning before 10 am and then it was a fairly easy stroll over there - then you can take a bus back up to Robinson Road. I also checked out the Kennedy Town play room (government) which was easy to get to - took the stroller down the escalator and then bus Number 5b I think - only took me 15 minutes and we had a great time there and totally free too. Anyway just thought I would mention to you in case helpful.

Thanks again xx

[stilli]

thnx for the playground tips - we have been frequenting the zoo and botanical gardens - and the playground there is great as well.
curious to know if you have decided where you will live. We are having a hard time deciding - currently deciding between DB and Southside. Pros and cons everywhere so it is tough. best of luck to you!