[ben_gb]

Hi,

Does anyone here live in Harbourside, The Arch or one of the Sorrento blocks?

Just wondered if you had any comments on what it's like living there, the quality of the facilities/management, what is the gym like, overall build quality, convenience etc?

I'm currently looking to buy a property in HK, and a few people have suggested that I should consider these developments.

One of the things I wondered about these developments is that (on the map) they seem to be quite far from the more traditional-style street and other areas, so you can't easily pop in to a local noodle shop for a snack or something. Is this actually case?

Thanks for any responses (please PM me if you'd rather not reply on the forum).

Regards,
Ben

[SlingBlade]

I am interested in hearing about these places too. I will be moving to Hong Kong in April and these locations look good, but I question the buses/etc. to get to MTR stations.

Thanks.

[Haligonian]

Have not moved in yet, but will do so next week. as for public ransit, you are directly over the MTR station with a brnad new shopping plaza called Elements. Also, easy access to traditional 'chinese' neighbourhoods, therfore giving culture to the experience.

[tsuiwah]

Maybe the view is worth it, but the Harbourside and the Arch are very expensive, selling for 18000 to 25000 per sq ft, which would get you a very nice place in the Mid Levels and you can walk to work if it is in Central. On the other hand, if you are unlucky enough to work in the new ICC, then the Union Square properties make sense from a commuting perspective.

[loveforman2003]

Choice of food is quite limited out there. Doubtful if the price tag really justifies. But with all this speculating frenzy in HK property market, who knows what would happen...

[jimmy332]

I live in the Harbourside, choice of food is not limited, there is Italian, Spanish,Japanese, Arab/Australian etc in Civic Square as well as Wildfire, Asian cuisine and many more in Elements itself. Noodle shop and McDonalds by the MTR level.10 minutes walk to Jordan Road and you can have any local food (chinese) or curries at very low prices.

[loveforman2003]

I guess it is on comparative basis. I was in elements a few times and only found long queues outside restautants.

[jimmy332]

Chinese ones yes because apparantly they are very good, very busy especially Sundays, all others very easy to get into, Civic Square ones need to book at very busy times but mostly ok

[srvblooze]

The wife ad I have been living at the sorrento for a year and, I have to say, I love the place. The staff there are, to a man (or woman), polite, friendly and efficient and will do anything for you if it is at all in their power. The facilites there are pretty nice too. Always clean, always staffed. And what's not to like about a place that has it's own restaurant and coffee bar?