Prime location is key

Brittany Corp. has carved out a reputation as a maverick developer by unifying the various elements of master-planning to create a "lifescape" in every community, a way of life that previously did not exist elsewhere, which fulfills the needs and wants of residents, while elevating their quality of living to a new level.

The company boasts of a track record for specializing in high-end residential communities, with each influenced by a theme that is evocative but not imitative of the original place of inspiration. To Brittany, each master-planning element is crucial: first of all, the vision driving the creation and sustainability of each community; the team of people involved in its development; the composition of the physical and natural environment; the presence of necessary infrastructures in the surroundings; and the demand for flexibility and innovativeness in planning and execution.

Key among these elements is selecting a prime location which maximizes the desirability of the community, even while its presence will generate added value to the vicinity. A residence of choice in an exclusive, gated community requires an optimum location, given the limited availability of land in and around Metro Manila, and the transport infrastructure shortfalls which the metro population faces. The right location offers a host of significant benefits, such as minimizing the stress of traveling congested roads; providing an idyllic environment meant in which to raise families; ensuring convenience or proximity in relation to relevant destinations like place of business or work, schools, churches, commercial establishments, and facilities for leisure and recreation.

Brittany communities are primarily located in the metro south because of the availability of suitable land for the development of upscale neighborhoods, and the avoidance of congestion and pollution in relation to the rest of the metropolis. Plus the road infrastructures in the south, overall, offer more options for access than those in the north, east and west of Metro Manila, to wit:

• The South Luzon Expressway (SLEX) is the major southern artery to and from Makati, the country’s premier business and financial district;

• The planned development of C-6 along Laguna de Bay will provide access from points north and east like Quezon City, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Antipolo, Taguig and Makati to Parañaque, Alabang-Muntilupa and other destinations in the south;

• From the Alabang-Zapote Road, the expanded, four-lane Daanghari Highway serves as a corridor to the Molino-Paliparan Highway, which links the Coastal Road on the right, and Governor’s Drive on the left, which in turn connects to Tagaytay or Batangas, and the Carmona Interchange on the SLEX;

• On the other side, from Manila and Pasay, the Coastal Road or Manila-Cavite Expressway, complemented by the Diosdado Macapagal Highway, leads to Cavite and other points in Calabarzon.

Therefore, Brittany’s developments are strategically placed:

• Brittany Bay, the company’s flagship project, is over 60 hectares of masterplanned, neo-Victorian themed residential and commercial prime property which is fast-becoming the next Metro hub Brittany Bay is a stone’s throw away from the Sucat Interchange on SLEX, and close to Makati, Ortigas Center and Alabang. Brittany Bay is home to an exclusive community of neighborhoods: La Posada, single-detached homes with picturesque bay windows and porches; Victorianne, townhomes reminiscent of San Francisco’s Postcard Row; and Viera, an exclusive low-rise condominium.

A new Victorianne area is set within the La Posada community to address the growing demand for quaint, San Francisco-inspired homes. The expansion will house more than 40 units of Duettos and Quadrilles with the same trademark candy colors, bay windows, and ornate details as the first enclave; and inspired by the architecture of San Francisco’s famed Postcard Row of opulent Victorian-style homes.

The Marfori, the latest expansion for Brittany Bay’s low- to mid-rise condominiums, and the primary Viera tower take up a huge portion of the development and is a joint venture project between Brittany Corporation and the Marfori-Posadas family. An exclusive enclave of 10 to about 20-storey upscale condominiums, The Marfori is built in the honor of Doña Estela who began what would be the legacy of excellence in developing residential communities.

• Portofino, true to its vision of an Italian-themed "lifescape" for the enjoyment of la dolce vita, is a visual symphony of luxury enclaves currently involving an impressive scale of 200 hectares located southbound along the Las Piñas-Cavite-Laguna-Muntinlupa Link Road a few minutes from Alabang.

Amore. the latest in Portofino’s masterplanned collection of enclaves is an 11-hectare neighborhood of beautifully designed Italian homes inspired by the romantic region of Tuscany with its touches of nature and rusticity. Amore is intended for young families starting to build their own nests, to whom raising children is a key priority.

Other enclaves with various expressions of Italian-inspired charm and elegance that enrich the lifestyles of residents which compose Portofino include:

• Portofino Heights, inspired by the architecture of cosmopolitan Italy, it features custom home sites with elegant residences featuring large, arched windows, biscuit-colored walls, high-ceiling interiors and other distinctly Italian design details;

• WideLots of Portofino, sited adjacent to Portofino Heights is WideLots of Portofino, showcasing lot configuration which maximizes the appeal of exteriors from various angles, drawing attention to the beauty of every residence;

• Courtyards I and Courtyards II of Portofino, with an innovative application of the age-old concept of building around a central open space that enhances natural illumination and ventilation, while providing a private sanctuary. Enhancing the visual and practical appeal of Courtyard residences is their configuration in clusters around a bigger, central courtyard; and

• Portofino South, drawing its design inspiration from contemporary Italy, with stately residences, arched windows of wide dimensions, lofty ceilings and sunny colors, offering luxurious and comfortable living.

• CrossWinds, a Swiss-themed weekend retreat with single-detached residences, Swiss Quadrilles and the Grand Quartier, set amid rolling, green terrain and thousands of pine tress in the cool quiet of Tagaytay, is a convenient drive from Makati through SLEX via Sta. Rosa Interchange.

Prodded by the success of the first tower, Brittany develops the Grand Quartier Tower II, also a mid-rise luxury residential structure which takes on the Swiss-inspired theme consistent with the whole enclave with elements such as overhanging eaves, wood patterns, wide balconies set against a lush green landscape for a haven where one can truly feel at home away from home.

In the end, the locations of Brittany’s master-planned enclaves create advantages, benefits and values enabling residents to enjoy privileged lifestyles that only the maverick developer offers in the metro. For inquiries and property previews of any Brittany community contact nos. 850-2868 or 850-3084 or visit www.brittany.com.ph.