Home sweet eco-friendly home

MANILA, Philippines - Maintaining a healthy body goes beyond physical fitness, it also requires a healthy environment. Our surroundings have a direct influence on the way we feel, how we function, and our general health. This is one of the reasons why finding the best possible home can be a difficult job. Where you live, work, and play can all affect you physically and emotionally. A smoggy commute to work, followed by a stressful day at work, has a negative impact on our body. 

With the numerous choices available and factors to consider — from the overall setting, geographic location, and accessibility to design elements, suitable facilities, and security concerns — house hunting can be a chore in itself.

Despite all that, first-time buyers also experience the so-called thrill of the hunt, especially young individuals looking for their own pad and new families looking for their dream home.

And with the world witnessing a call to arms for pro-environment alternatives, it’s hard to dismiss the new real estate development in the mountains of San Mateo, Rizal that focuses not only on a comfortable lifestyle but also on a harmonious and healthy co-existence with nature. Thus, it is impossible to shrug off Amiya Raya.

The way Landworks Asia Inc. has developed homely and secure communities throughout its more than seven-year existence has been nothing short of impressive, modernizing the way people live and work by cultivating new shelter possibilities that define a contemporary lifestyle. And true to its pursuit for creating future trends today, it’s apparent that Amiya Raya — with its bold strides of innovation — is one of those trends. It has the bucolic mountainside setting, one-with-nature atmosphere, and luxurious way of life without burning a hole in your pocket.

By fusing the natural habitat with man-made elements in a sprawling 36.5-hectare property (11.6 hectares of which are allotted to the nature park alone), Amiya Raya has managed to exceed expectations for individuals, couples, and families.

So far, the biggest palate pleaser in Amiya Raya is the vast nature park situated neatly at the fringes of the village, where free-roaming flora and fauna blossom right before the residents’ eyes. The park adds a touch of uncultivated appeal and preserves the area’s wild character, something that is sorely lacking in upscale highland communities where manicured lawns and picture-perfect gardens dominate the landscape. Of course, that’s not to say Amiya Raya doesn’t possess them. As a matter of fact, the community gives residents more bang for the buck by combining polished and raw beauty.

And its own park is keen to provide plenty of reasons to ensure Amiya Raya maintains its first-home status among city workers. This 11.6-hectare nature reserve delivers a balance of recreation, therapy, and conservation. Features like bike and running trails are especially created for health and fitness enthusiasts looking for an outdoor escape. Whether for intense physical activities or a simple means to capture sunshine and fresh air, Amiya Raya’s trails are the stuff made for family and friends. Even kids can frolic in the park without parents worrying about their safety. Elders and handicapped people can expect more freedom from the vast expanse of lush greenery and clear blue skies.

The park also comes with a good level of biodiversity owing to its untouched state, which makes for a more personal learning experience especially for children. In addition to the trails, it features various aesthetically pleasing greenbelts and linear parks as well as large picnic and camping grounds for making memorable moments with family and friends and socializing with fellow residents. Another good thing about having a nature park is the realization among homeowners to protect the community and the environment.

For more information, call 667-3571 or visit www.amiyaraya.com.