MANILA, Philippines - Prior to the condominium boom, most of Metro Manila’s families live in houses and lots and townhouses. The old subdivisions in the city’s south, like Muntinlupa, attest to this.
The Metro’s growing population has made land for such type of housing scarce. Vertical residences are now the norm. Recognizing that southerners still yearn for the familiar comforts of their traditional neighborhood, Triple A property developer DMCI Homes developed mid-rise residential condominiums in subdivision setting and packed with modern amenities to provide the same privacy, security, comfort and convenience for second and third generation families of the south.
Rhapsody Residences along the East Service Road near Sucat Exit in South Luzon Expressway, appeals exactly to southerners seeking the condo community that resembles their original home. Homeowners in four of the nine condo buildings already ready for occupancy (RFO) are enjoying family-oriented and resort-style living at the Rhapsody Residences. The first building completed, the Carillon, was RFO last December 2012. The Cello, Clarinet and Harmonica followed in February, April and June this year. The Lyre and Mandolin are scheduled for RFO on August October 2013 respectively whereas Marimba, Maraca, and the 10-storey Viola building will be RFO next year.
Whether it’s a start-up or a family with grown up children, one can choose from several size configurations of two-bedroom units, including ‘tandem-able’ options, ranging from 42 to 114 square meters which include also the balcony and the service area found at the roof deck placed with the individual metered water and electricity.
Like having your own backyard, which is a common feature in house and lots, ground floor units at Rhapsody Residences open to a garden atrium in each building. The semblance of privacy in a single-detached home is recreated through single-loaded corridor configuration allowing plenty of fresh air and natural light to come into the building interior. Each building has a scenic elevator and stairway.
Rhapsody Residences is giving southerners more opportunities for leisure, fitness and social activities. Its clubhouse features Wi-Fi-ready lounge area, an entertainment room and a game room. There is also a meeting room, function rooms and a gym. On top of that, Rhapsody Residences prides itself with 1.7 hectares of outdoor amenities where residents and guests can have a wonderful recreational time are manicured landscaping, gardens, rows of trees, swimming pools for kids and adults, a pool deck, poolside cots and cabanas, a basketball court and a soccer field.
Southerners will feel more secure and comfortable at Rhapsody Residences. There are 24/7 roving security guards, perimeter fences, gated entrance, fire alarm and fire hose cabinets along building corridors, automatic fire sprinklers and fire suppression systems at hallways, fire exits, CCTV cameras at strategic locations, and backup power generator for common areas.
Rhapsody Residences’ location makes it just minutes away from the Alabang business district via the East Service Road or the South Luzon Expressway (SLEX). A supermarket is at the nearby Sucat Interchange and the airport can be reached via SLEX and Sucat Road.