Portville is low-density dev't

CEBU, Philippines - Portville Mactan, located in Barangay Buaya, promises of Modern Asian living in a low-density community.

Says Johndorf Ventures Corporation Sales Marketing officer Shelate Marae Antigua, during a recent site tour or "tripping" (in real estate industry parlance), Portville Mactan is a "residential pocket community with 417 townhouse units only, built to ensure residents that safety and security are always valued."

Antigua disclosed that some developments could go beyond 500 units on a 30,000-square-meter development. However, Johndorf Ventures considers the impact of developments on the carrying capacity of the earth that's now becoming more and more vulnerable to climatic variability. Thus, the Portville project (which, by the way, is so named because it is located near the Mactan Cebu International Airport).

As of this writing, Aviation Road to the vicinity gives way for a smooth ride. Unlike in the Basak area, the road is not yet dominated by tricycles. But the interior road to the exact location is not that bump-free yet. Some parts are done in concrete, some parts dirt road. However, Portville's accessibility to the main road, churches, convenience stores, gas stations, public markets, malls, beach resorts, hotels, hospitals, and to Cebu City is on top of the list to be considered when you're scouting for a starter house, something that's not that complicated to manage and that which complements your housekeeping and organizing policies.

Portville's two-storey residential townhouse unit offers exteriors inspired by Modern Asian architecture. Technical aspects of contemporary Asian architecture, and a 'laymanized' description as to what this concept is all about, all point to the style adopted in the laying out of this development. This has something to do with design fit for current living standards without losing the soul that is Asian. While you have astonishing modern features embedded in the total personality of the house meant to sweep you off your feet, there is this touch of the Asian race still - in the way we partition our rooms to make way for our living room, dining area, kitchen (and even a dirty kitchen), lanai, master's bedroom, powder room/shower room, guest room. Elongated front windows (stretching to the second floor) allow for more sunshine to spill into our living room, extending to the stairs that always face East - that which is very Asian in nature! 

Interiors can be customized to suit your taste. So you can enjoy finally the home you long to call your own.

Lot area is 40 square meters, floor area is 50 square meters, with a total usable floor area of 66 square meters. Prices range from PhP980,000 for bare units to P1,250,000 for finished units.

Amenities stretch to include a sewage treatment facility/lagoon, aside from parks and playground, convertible court (basketball, volleyball, badminton), multipurpose hall, MCWD water system and MECO electricity system; underground drainage system, concrete roads, street signage and streetlights, elegant guardhouse and gate, as well as a perimeter fence.

Johndorf has been a partner in nation building for over 25 years, establishing itself as one of the leading affordable housing developers across the country.

Envisioned to create communities and provide opportunities for people who want to own a home, Johndorf has built over 40 communities and over 20,000 homes in the Cities of Butuan, Iligan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu; and Metro Manila, delivering strict standards of workmanship and quality residences.

Its continually growing portfolio includes newly launched projects in Cebu like 148 Residences. It is its maiden vertical project in Cebu City. The project's sleek and modern design is inspired by the Cebuano's festive spirit offering affordable and well-planned studio units with prices ranging from PhP1.3M to PhP1.6M.

It was further learned from Antigua that very soon, Johndorf will establish its presence in Davao, helping shape a future for the people who desire to have a place they can call their own.

To arrange a site visit, you may drop by Johndorf Ventures office at the 14F, Ayala Life FGU Center, Cebu Business District, Cebu City. Contact (032) 266-6190. Or you may get in touch with agent Ma. Socorro Jimenez at 0915-289-6971, 0949-780-5002, and 0933-315-4254.  (FREEMAN)