Be a Celebrity in South Forbes

Philippine Star

October 1, 2010

MANILA, Philippines - Everyone loves a celebrity, especially Filipinos. In the Philippines, that spells actor/performer, basketball player, or politician. Well, who wouldn’t want to get spoiled in the lifestyles of the rich and famous -- big houses, universal popularity, endless travelling? Who could blame us, indeed?

And in South Forbes Golf City, being a celebrity in the country’s largest fully-integrated and all-themed golf resort city at the forefront of the Metro Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay corridor is what its residents can be proud of, not to mention the international acclaim it has received such as the Best Golf Community Development by the 2007 CNBC International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious property awards programme.

So let’s add it up.

Royal Houses. Recently, the Highly Commended Award for Best Development by the 2010 Bloomberg Asia-Pacific Residential Award was conferred upon South Forbes in recognition of its unique Residential Cluster of internationally-themed enclaves.

If there’s anything the French are known for, it’s their flair for elegance and luxury, as evident in their cuisine, fashion, art, music, and architecture. The chateau is the personal badge of French royalty. South Forbes own nobility deserves nothing less; hence, Châteaux de Paris.

Four model chateaus redefine classic comfort in the modern age: the Chambord with its aristocratic master suite, the four-bedroom Chantilly for big families, the Fontainebleau which can accommodate simultaneous functions, and the Rambouillet bungalow perfect for the retirement class.

Through the formal row of lighted trees reminiscent of driving along Champs Elysée, the suspenseful arrival to the Grand Clubhouse ends with an intricately laid out French garden -- a colorful field of flowers, hedges, and topiary -- and moat-like reflecting pools that surround it entirely. Entering into the voluminous main lobby is a “Cinderella” moment where a grand piano that lies beneath an elegant grand staircase plays sweet melodies as residents and guests make their way through the gala. On normal days, families can frequent the swimming pool or taste the café’s hors d’oeuvre selection at the al fresco lanai.

The gardens of Châteaux de Paris will not pale in comparison to those in Paris with the Clocktower Garden rotunda at the center of the whole village, the landscaped gathering places of The Theater and The Green Hall, and the dayap orchard of L’Orangerie.

Pumped-up Perks. It’s part of the package!

South Forbes will have a full-time, 24-7 activity/program management team that will design individualized activity programs based on the lifestyle the resident has chosen. The Preferred Lifestyle Program includes activities categorized into the following: Work-related, Sports and Leisure, Civic-related, Self-improvement , and Rest and Relaxation.

When it comes to health, the Southern Luzon Hospital and Medical Center, in partnership with South Forbes, provides for an exclusive healthcare package for South Forbes residents and existing buyers that includes, but not limited to, check-ups and diagnostics, as well as wellness packages that are preventive in nature.

Golf Here and There. And who could forget the free golf membership to the world-class 18-hole South Forbes Golf and Leisure Club entitled to every resident at no activation cost? With the affiliation shared with the IMG Sports Club, South Forbes resident members are given privileged access and special discounts to 42 other golf and sports clubs worldwide.

Philippine Star

October 1, 2010

Developed by: Cathy Land Inc.

Marketed by: Philproperties International Corporations the best professional online real estaet company.

Passport to South Forbes

Philippine Star

June 25, 2010

MANILA, Philippines - The well-travelled have seen many and lived much. It is through travelling that we get a glimpse of another culture and understand it for its uniqueness. We walk through picturesque towns and bustling cities and cherish their beauty and absorb their energy. Indeed, travelling is an invigorating experience.

South Forbes Golf City is the country’s largest fully-integrated, self-sustaining, and all-themed golf resort development at the forefront of the Metro Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay corridor. It was awarded Best Golf Community Development by the 2007 CNBC International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious property awards programme, and, recently, honored the Highly Commended Award for Best Development by the 2010 Bloomberg Asia-Pacific Residential Awards, prides in its internationally-themed Residential Cluster which paints the whole city with the colors of the entire world.

From East. Tropical Asian weather accompanies the perfect destination of many people who are in search of white sandy beaches and warm hospitality. Bali Mansions promises of a daily tropical resort lifestyle. Its model homes Coralia, Lovina, and Nusa Dua all vary in size to accommodate the different needs of every family. Nirwana Bali, located alongside an imposing gorge, enjoys cooler weather being closer to Tagaytay. Whether you live in the Sanur, Legian, or the Jimbaran unit, home will always be the perfect place to unwind.

Phuket Mansions incorporates the sophistication and allure of Thailand with the pleasures of contemporary island resort living. From its model mansions, like the Ayutthaya, Chakri and Taksin, to the palatial clubhouse, one will always be surrounded by the healing power of water through their refreshing pools.

Those who wish to immerse in a more contemplative setting will find the minimalism of Tokyo Mansions the perfect enclave for them and their families, which could inspire its residents to seek enlightenment.

Nothing could match the awesome elevation and unobstructed views of Sentosa Heights, South Forbes’ premier themed enclave where every home is surrounded by the golf course below and the sky above. The stirring Raffles and the intrepid Stamford homes give a new meaning to luxurious living.

The Golf View Terraces, a condominium built along the perimeter of the golf course, is oriented to afford its residents prime fairway view from their balconies.

To West. The Mediterranean Villas brings in the charm of the sun-drenched Spanish Mediterranean coast with a selection of quaint homes: Castellon, Sevilla, Alicante, Cadiz, and Tarragona. Retirees will find the Costa del Sol bungalow more suited to their lifestyle while the Almeria duplex is perfect for starting families.

The beauty and grandeur of the French capital has found a place in Châteaux de Paris, a neighborhood of charming chateaus built around six themed gardens. The Chambord, Chantilly, Fontainebleau, and Rambouillet units are all oriented towards the garden. The regal clubhouse with its own moat is the crown jewel of the whole enclave.

Miami is a vibrant community of posh Moderne homes and lush tropical landscape. Four homes – Daytona, Kissimmee, Pensacola, and Sarasota – a clubhouse and two parks line the streets of this beach-inspired village as if your were in Florida yourself.

Capping the Residential Cluster is Scandia Suites, a take-off on the uncomplicated, efficient, and innovative style of Scandinavian modernism where the active executive can find respite from his hectic lifestyle.

Philippine Star

June 25, 2010

Developed by: Cathay Land

Marketed by: Philproperties International Corporation the best professional online real estate company.

South Forbes reaps acclaim anew

Philippine Star
May 21, 2010

 
MANILA, Philippines - South Forbes Golf City, the largest fully-integrated, self-sustaining, and all-themed golf resort city at the forefront of the Metro Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay corridor and recipient of the CNBC International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious property awards programme, for Best Golf Community Development, has recently received the Highly Commended Award for Best Development by the 2010 Asia Pacific Residential Property Awards in association with Bloomberg Television, the only development in the Philippines to be given such honor.

“Awards such as this not only assure us, the developer, and our clients, the residents, that our development meets the standards of what it takes to be the very best in property development but also encourage the highest levels of achievement in real estate,” shared Jeffrey Ng, Cathay Land president.

In Good Company.  The panel of judges for 2010 is chaired by the Editor-in-Chief of International Homes, Helen Shield, along with distinguished experts in the field of property, design and construction, property writers and fellow sponsors. She has been the vice-chairman of the judging panel on the International Property Awards for over ten years and continues to bring the wealth of her experience to the success of the awards, having built up a sound knowledge of the trends and moods within the residential development industry worldwide.

“We have not rested on our laurels. This second recognition by the international community not only serves as a reminder that Cathay Land, Inc. can come up with world-class developments, South Forbes for one, but also inspires us to keep steadfast to our vision of a truly fully-integrated, self-sustaining city that may perhaps be the standard of future developments in the country,” added Ng.

Making the Grade. The criteria for the award considered the location, target market, external appearance of the development, details of architectural and interior designs, marketing, safety, security, energy efficiency, and innovation.

As a green city, South Forbes, through its 5 Clusters of Excellence, is structured into complete, well-connected, mixed-use neighborhoods allowing residents to live, work, play, shop, and learn within a walking or transit distance and in a clean, pollution-free environment. All paths to and from every destination, like the City Center, South Forbes’ social and commercial hub, are landscaped to encourage residents to take to walking and leave their vehicles at home -- ensuring a more sustainable way of living.

More than Homes. South Forbes’ Residential Cluster is like no other. Each enclave has its own identity inspired through a foreign culture integrated with our own Filipino sensibilities. The product is a modern fusion which is reflected in the homes down to the adjoining amenities of the village.

The tropical resort-inspired Phuket Mansions and Phuket Estates, to name a few, emphasize the natural beauty of the environment and the feeling of openness and spaciousness with homes designed and built alongside water.

Lush landscaping in intricately laid out French gardens plays an important role at Châteaux de Paris, the essence of the whole enclave as inspired by the masterfully-crafted parks of the City of Lights. This French-themed enclave features 6 huge gardens as an amenity to its nature-loving residents. One of which is the Orangery that will be an orchard of our native dayap for residents to harvest in a community event.

Membership to the world-class 18-hole South Forbes Golf Club comes free with every lot or condominium unit purchase at no activation fee. Members are also entitled to privileged access and special discounts to over 42 other golf and sports clubs worldwide through the affiliation shared with the IMG Sports Club.

Philippine Star
May 21, 2010

Developed by: Cathay Land

Marketed by: Philproperties International Corporation the best professional online real estate company.