Unique themes at South Forbes

What makes a real estate project unique? Is it the first L — location? Does the view make it attractive? How about the presence of exclusive clubhouses and other amenities?

While many projects can lay claim to having affirmative, definitive answers to the last three questions above, the world-class project of South Forbes Golf City can rightfully lay claim to uniqueness.

South Forbes is the first project in the country to develop a group of communities — making it a new satellite city — not according to the opening of new phases anchored on the same thematic execution. Instead, South Forbes offers investors and residents unique themes that will be hard to copy elsewhere. Best of all, all these themes are located in one location for the appreciation of residents.

Take, for instance, the resort-inspired homes at Bali Mansions. The two main elements of Balinese design — wood and water — combine to make each Bali Mansion a reinvigorating refuge. A fountain or koi pond welcomes you to a relaxing journey at the end of the day. The interiors for the three model mansions, all creatively rendered by the ace designing duo of Ivy and Cynthia Almario, make these resort homes not just a weekend destination. With their fully functional designs from the living room to the elegant master’s bedrooms, the unique homes at Bali Mansions are weeklong homes — really good to come home to after school and work.

On the right side of Bali Mansions, the country’s very first Zen-themed community will rise. Tokyo Mansions features floor-to-ceiling glass windows and dark woods for the columns and tairs, which contrast strongly with the immaculately white walls. Bamboo landscaping calls to mind the serene, picture-perfect farmlands of rural Japan.

Taking its cue from Tokyo’s status as the Asian fashion capital, Tokyo Mansions will feature "a variety of sculptural pieces that will double as furniture and art pieces," according to the Almarios. As such, the Yamato model mansion will feature croissant-shaped sofas inspired by the collection of renowned Filipino designer Kenneth Cobonpue. A luxurious plasma TV, meanwhile, doubles as a divider in the master’s suite of the other model mansion, Meiji. Truly unique, isn’t it?

Another unique development at South Forbes is Golf View Terraces. The three fan-shaped wings of this condominium "hug" the sloping terrain and give residents best views of the perfectly manicured fairways of the 18-hole South Forbes Golf Club from their trellised balcony. Fairway units allow direct views of the greens, while special loft units at the penthouse floors come with picture windows. It’s like being in the greens itself.

Since all these three unique projects have been well received by the market, South Forbes will continue to come up with designer themes to whet their appetites. Designs for the Modern Chinese homes at Beijing Mansions are now being finalized, as well as the romantic homes at Chateaux de Paris, according to Cathay Land president Jeffrey Ng.

If you desire a unique home in a distinctively designed community for your family at South Forbes Golf City — it’s best to call 635-8108 or 636-4647 or click www.southforbes.com.

The designer themes, however, are not the only unique proposition of South Forbes. All lot and condominium unit owners get free membership, at absolutely no activation fee, to the world-class South Forbes Golf Club designed by the International Management Group (IMG). Set for completion in end-2007, the free South Forbes membership also entitles residents to a free global golf membership.

South Forbes’ distinction as the first and only property of the exclusive golf club of IMG SportsClub, gives residents that enviable chance to play in 42 top golf courses worldwide. Imagine, if you’re a South Forbes resident, won’t you be loved by your relatives and friends if you invite them to a round of golf at the prestigious Presidio Golf Course in San Francisco. Over at the East Coast, how does the Brierwood Country Club in New York sound? If you’re a frequent globe trotter, don’t worry, Europe and much of Asia are also pretty much covered.