Living in comfort and style

MANILA, Philippines - A gated community gives that added dimension of security, of being in the embrace of a safe haven. That’s comforting. We seek sanctuary where safety is assured.

In 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, honoured the Highly Commended Award for Best Development by the 2010 Bloomberg Asia-Pacific Residential Awards, comfort is taken to the next level through its classy themed Residential Cluster.

Jewel of the Andaman Sea. A retreat, a vacation, a rejuvenation, a romance – Phuket Mansions is whatever you want it to be. With idyllic surroundings, this is the perfect place to bring your tropical dreams to life.

The entrance of towering trees swaying in the breeze, vibrant flowers lining the streets, and high-pitched roofs pointing to the sky immediately welcome those who enter, recalling of the Thai island paradise that is Phuket. The guardhouse is a small glass structure with curtains made of bamboo stalks for that Asian feel. The carpet of black natural stones paves the way from the gate to the clubhouse at the end of the main avenue. The village wall of river stones hint of coming home to a tropical resort.

The Ayutthaya bungalow remains faithful to the true Thai tropical resort setting with a pavilion-type layout surrounded by reflecting pools and lush flora. Retirees, for one, will surely spend their twilight years here in the lap of luxury.

A remarkable amenity for all Phuket residents is the village clubhouse that blends well with the natural environment. The clubhouse is designed to accommodate functions in different environments -- indoor, covered al fresco, and outdoor -- and the function halls are enclosed in glass, creating a seamless intermingling between interior and exterior spaces.

Land of the Rising Sun. Suspend time in nature’s healing embrace. The Zen-themed enclave Tokyo Mansions exudes a serene, contemplative environment that will inspire its residents to seek enlightenment. It proudly features the Meiji model mansion and the Tokyo Mansions clubhouse that both extol the virtue and beauty of simplicity and austerity with its pristine-white walls and clean, yet expressive, lines from ground to roof, free from ostentatious ornamentation often used in classical Western design. The tranquil waters of the pools finished in black tiles create soft reflections symbolic of a calm and enlightened spirit.

The Tokyo Mansions clubhouse is composed of two similar structures separated by an open-air foyer create a sense of balance. A two-level infinity pool offers residents and their guests a chance to relax. A Zen garden located further to the side will be that spiritual space where the mind becomes acutely sensitive to the uncomplicated.

The Lion City. South Forbes’ foremost luxury enclave, Sentosa Heights, is surrounded by natural beauty. Where there are no boundaries, there can be no limit to luxury.

In the midst of the 18-hole golf course rises a home of impeccable indulgence. The Stamford is the most impressive, nay intrepid, among all model homes in South Forbes, and perhaps any other development, that conforms to the steep slope where it is built, allowing it to have 2 upper levels and 3 lower levels. Its main highlight is the master suite that occupies the entire second level, surrounded with nothing but glass panels that seamlessly integrates both indoor and outdoor spaces.

Prime Perks. Membership to the South Forbes Golf and Leisure Club comes free with every lot or condominium unit purchase at no activation cost. And with the affiliation shared with the International Management Group (IMG) Sports Club, members are accorded privileged access and entitled to special discounts to at least 42 other golf and sports clubs worldwide. No other development in the Philippines offers such.

Move in right here, right now. Call 635-7777 or 631-8855 for a free city tour or log on to www.southforbes.com for more information.