MANILA, Philippines - SM Land’s premier leisure development Hamilo Coast is finally shaping up to genuinely become the preferred vacation address this side of Batangas.
With the progressive turnover of condominium units in the first phase of Pico de Loro Cove, the maiden residential community within Hamilo Coast, its proposition of a convenient weekend vacation lifestyle is now a reality.
Along with the burgeoning operations of the exclusive Pico de Loro Beach Club and the opening of the Country Club early next year, the site will surely be abuzz in the coming months with residents and club members enjoying the unique brand of leisure living that SM Land promises.
This destination in Nasugbu is less than three hours away from Manila, but will offer the immediacy of a private escape for weary city dwellers.
Impressive building features
Consisting of two mid-rise buildings rising at six stories, Jacana is the first cluster of residential condos being turned over in Pico de Loro. All in all, nine condo buildings will rise within the development, with a boutique hotel to primarily service club members who do not own permanent accommodations such as the condo unit.
These structures are low impact to the surrounding environment, highlighted by modern lines and weather-resistant materials that blend seamlessly with the cove’s natural bounty.
Convenient move-in and comfortable living are assured with practical yet durable unit finishes, including laminate-surface wood doors, heat-strengthened glass doors and window panels, and glass jalousie windows along hallways.
Homogenous tile flooring in kitchen, living, dining, and balcony areas, as well as in bedrooms and bathrooms are provided — a premium yet durable finish that require minimal upkeep.
Bi-level units are installed with treated tanguile wood planks for stair treads. Solid surface acrylic kitchen and vanity countertops, and modular kitchen counter system with overhead cabinets and exhaust hood provisions add a touch of sophistication, while the three-bedroom penthouse and garden loft units come with a bathtub in the master bathroom.
While set amid a resort ambiance, modern and first-rate creature comforts are still provided within the residential units upon turnover, including provisions for cable TV connection and phone lines. Power and lighting switches and outlets are provided.
Provisions for other utilities are already provided as well, such as multi-split air-conditioning units, including drain pipes, multi-point instantaneous water heater tucked under bathroom lavatories, and power, water supply and side drain provisions for washing machines.
To ensure a truly worry-free vacation home, unit owners get to also take advantage of the lock-and-up-go lifestyle, with minimum upkeep required for their units. Round-the-clock security, reliable utilities, property maintenance, and other modern amenities give the discerning weekender more time to bond with family and friends, and peace of mind when they are back in the city.
Safety features similar to residential city dwellings are provided, with such unit features as an automatic fire sprinkler system with wall mounted and pendant sprinkler heads. Wi-Fi connection is also appointed in common areas of the building while common parking areas can be found within the cluster premises to ensure the convenience of traveling residents.
Weekend leisure lifestyle
To provide both prospective buyers and current unit owners with a vision of seaside condo living, SM Land dressed up the ground floor units of Jacana building with furniture and accessories from retail giant Our Home, as well as with home appliances and electronics from SM Appliances.
Our Home played with the furnishings to develop three themes — contemporary, with clean lines and classic accessories; tropical, with brighter colors and more festive touches; and outback chic, which is more woodsy and earthy.
Pico de Loro condo units are truly spacious, with flexible and adaptable space planning that suits off the shelf items from such retail stores as Our Home. With Our Home’s design ideas at the ground floor units, homeowners could approach the retail store to use similar furniture packages in their own units.
Apart from Jacana, available clusters that will soon be completed include Carola and Miranda, affording more chances for city dwellers to call a seaside vacation home of their own.
Spacious interiors and a wide array of unit sizes are available to match various living preferences starting at one-bedroom units (42-45 sqm), to two-bedroom (91-94 sqm) and three-bedroom (141-154 sqm) units.
The units come with extensive balcony areas and large bay windows, giving residents stunning views of the surrounding mountains, sea, and lagoon.
Investing in a weekend home is within reach at Pico de Loro, starting at P4 million for one-bedroom units, up to P17 million for three-bedroom units, with a variety of other special unit types such as lofts and penthouse units.
An incomparable country club lifestyle complements leisure living at Pico de Loro, with its centerpiece Beach and Country Club. The comforts and conveniences of a country club have been brought to a stunning seaside environment. The Beach Club, which began operations in February 2009, provides various social and dining venues, such as its signature Sun Coral Café, the open-air Brisa Bar, and the indoor Arribada Lounge perfect for functions or corporate gatherings.
The Country Club, meanwhile, is slated to open soon and will provide a more active leisure experience with its courts for racquet and ball sports, along with recreational facilities such as a bowling alley, a game room, and a gym, among others.
Residents and club members can likewise enjoy nature activities both by land and by sea, like biking, eco-trails, kayaking, windsurfing, snorkeling, bird-watching, and scuba diving, for an endless variety of exploration and discovery that the whole family can enjoy.
Indeed, SM Land is well on its way in redefining the usual weekend vacation experience into a more enduring leisure lifestyle for today’s families and for generations to come.
SM Land is the new brand under which SM Investments Corp. is building its portfolio of property offerings, from primary homes and residences to leisure developments and integrated business districts.
To know more about Hamilo Coast and Pico de Loro Cove, call 858-0333 or visit www.hamilocoast.com.