Tagaytay City is a sought-after tourist destination and an ideal
residential location for many who wish to get away from the hectic lifestyle,
pollution, and noise of a busy urban existence. Now, Avida Land, the affordable
housing arm of Ayala Land, the country’s most trusted developer, is offering
unmatched country yet contemporary style living in Asilo Tagaytay, its first
vacation home development.
With two mid-rise residential
towers and a
low-rise building, Asilo Tagaytay is designed to have units that
are more spacious and bigger than those offered in urban areas. There are more balconies
so that residents can fully enjoy their view of Taal and the Batangas mountain range in
the horizon. The units are also designed in such a way that
residents can enjoy the cool and refreshing climate of Tagaytay.
“Corridors
are designed to have breezeways and there’s ample space between buildings to
allow better cross-ventilation. The roofs are pitched so
there is a particular character that is appropriate to Tagaytay. The size and number of the
buildings are just enough to let residents fully enjoy the views and the
climate—and of course, to maintain as much as possible a natural setting which
is already quite beautiful by itself,” said Joel Luna, Vice President and Chief
Architect, Innovation and Design Group, Ayala Land Inc.
The
amenity area of Asilo Tagaytay will also be designed to blend in with the
countryside setting. Its colors will reflect the colorful variety of hues of
Tagaytay’s flowers and plants. The rest of the development will also be
consistent with the country lifestyle concept. From the retail areas to the
convergence areas, and even the streets—everything is designed to create a
rustic, nostalgic environment that feels comfortable, homey, and familiar.
“The architectural
design, materials, finishing, and the landscaping are designed to be more
reflective and reminiscent of the old Tagaytay—a bit rustic but also
contemporary. We want the structures to
blend in harmoniously with the natural landscape. This is evident in the form
of the structures and their terracing, where we see how they sort of step back
and become unobtrusive parts of the overall landscape,” said Luna.
Asilo
Tagaytay is also a prime choice for those who wish to invest in a place to
lease to vacationers and tourists—the development is meant to be more than just
a residential project. Once complete,
Asilo Tagaytay will be a destination unto itself: a place for viewing Taal Lake that is also a
shopping, leisure, recreational and vacation home complex.
“The
concept for the retail area is very different from the usual mall. It will have
courtyards and showcase Tagaytay products. It will have a local flavor and its
design will fit the vacation setting.
The property is customized for the needs of its residents—families,
couples, and individuals who wish to have a beautiful second home in Tagaytay
where they can spend a holiday, a weekend, or take a vacation,” said Luna.
As a
residential area, Asilo Tagaytay is easily accessible from Metro Manila and
Greater Metro Manila. The location of Asilo Tagaytay is very strategic: it’s
close to the crossroads of the Tagaytay National Highway and the Aguinaldo
Highway. Aside from being very close to
two major national highways, the property is also conveniently near the Rotonda
and beside the Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Church, as well as schools,
hospitals, and places of business.
“Asilo
Tagaytay is a convergence point where residents, travelers, and vacationers can
enjoy the best that Tagaytay has to offer. It’s envisioned to be the newest hub
for weekend lunches, for shopping for goods that are usually bought from the
streets or market—from local delicacies to fruits, to flowers, and other
products that people can only buy in Tagaytay.
The difference is, all of these are organized in one place where you can
find everything much more easily and conveniently,” he said.
“We want
residents and visitors of Asilo to feel that the development has been evolved
to fit seamlessly with Tagaytay’s natural, picturesque environment. We don’t
want the property to look like something transplanted from the city. It’s
really Tagaytay’s unique location that sets the overall context of the
development,” Luna added.
As a standard in all Avida projects, Asilo Tagaytay has the “Five Condo
Must-Haves” to ensure the wellbeing of its residents: design features that
allow for natural lighting and ventilation; fewer units per floor; sensible amenities
such as the adult and kiddie pools, garden and walkway with trellises, play
area, clubhouse, lounge area and viewing deck; emergency power in all common
areas as well as within each unit; and finally, flexible payment terms.
Like all Ayala
and Avida properties, Asilo Tagaytay promotes sustainable living in harmony
with the environment. It will also be
managed and maintained by the Ayala Property Management Corporation. This
guarantees residents that the property remains in top shape.
Unit floor areas
range from 22 to 80 sqm, and prices range from 2M to 8M. For more information
about Asilo Tagaytay and any Avida condo in the Philippines, please visit www.avidaland.com or call (+632) 848 5200
(within Metro Manila) and 1-800-10 848-5200 (outside Metro Manila).