I'm sure this topic has been discussed to death but I would still like to hear your opinions. My husband is contemplating a career move to HK (from Canada) and he will be visiting HK in Mar. I would like to ask him to visit a few neighborhoods for us to live. We are a family of 5, with 4-year old triplets.
Ideally, we would like the following (I know..I know...there is no such thing as Utopia ):
1. More open space - one of my daughter has chronic lungs disease/ respiratory issues
2. Convenient transport to Exchange Sq @ Central - 45mins commute is okay as long as comfortable and no changes required (bus/ MTR/ shuttle etc)
3. Easy access to supermarkets etc - with triplets, any outing is a logistical challenge
4. Proximity to hospitals - for emergencies (we have had a few!)
5. Size/ budget - at least 1,000 sq ft up to HKD 40,000/mth (we are used to small spaces, presently living in an apt. too)
Initially I will be a stay-home-mom until we are established. Then I will likely seek work in the Financial industry, which I presume will be around Central area.
The area that I have seen might work (based on 2 weeks' worth of reading all the threads here) is Discovery Bay. But is there any other places that we should check out? We plan to send our children to local schools so I am currently not too concerned about being near the 'desirable' schools/ international schools.
Your feedback would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!