living the dream

It is at the core of every Filipino’s dream: to own a house that one can truly call his own. It is a measure of one’s success and represents triumph over adversity. But during these tough times, more and more prospective homeowners put premium in the values of their investments. So, when you go house-hunting, invest in these four essentials.

Parks as Social Zones

A simple walk in the park can be the key to leading a healthy lifestyle. Studies have shown that park spaces provide vital benefits to family members. Marquee Place, a residential development in North Central Luzon, offers a Social Zone—a 1.2 hectare amenities park that promotes convergence and social interaction among neighbors. It has 640 square meters of function rooms, a 25-meter lap pool, playgrounds, exercise stations, a clubhouse, and jogging trails amid lush landscaping. Call 8485100. Log on to www.alveoland.com.ph or email info@alveosales.com.ph.

A Stress-Free Environment

A home should, moreover, be a place for some needed R and R. Ayala Greenfield Estates offers a first-class residential community in Calamba, Laguna, which affords homeowners a country club lifestyle. Only 45 minutes away from Alabang, it offers panoramic views of Mount Makiling, Tagaytay Ridge, and Laguna de Bay in the comfort of any of its Asian contemporary-styled homes. Call 8485000 or log on to www.ayalalandpremier.com. Email ask@ayalalandpremier.com.

Space Savers

Camella Homes, under the banner of C and P Homes Inc., offers affordable homes for the average Filipino family. In the past three decades, it has provided value-for-money homes in masterplanned communities and sensitivity to its customers’ needs and preferences. It has adopted a style and interior design strategy that makes an available space seem bigger than it actually is. It also provides home investment opportunities to millions of Pinoy families and Filipino workers overseas with its varied home choices, from inner city town houses to vast suburban single-family homes, mid-rise condominiums to luxurious high-rises suitable for one’s income and location. Call 7721096, 7181896, 4180975, or log on to www.camella.com.ph.

Synergy of Residential, Retail, and Business Components

Celadon Manila by Alveo Land Corporation offers upscale living in the city. Celadon Residences Village encourages community interaction and fellowship, while Celadon Park condominiums offer a lifestyle experience in uptown Manila by combining the ease of urban essentials inside an integrated community with its leisure club amenities. Celadon Manila’s strategic location offers easy access to major thoroughfares and public transport terminals, and soon it will unveil a retail strip managed by the Ayala Malls Group. Call 8485100 or log on to www.celadonmanila.com.ph.

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