5 Relaxing Properties With Parks And Gardens In The City
Because we all need a bit of breathing space

Open spaces with trees, landscaping, and pleasant walkways are a rarity in Metro Manila. So it usually comes as a surprise when you stumble upon a real estate developer who would sacrifice a couple of hectares to create a park or garden, rather than build yet another high rise. Here are five of them:
NORTH
Vertis North
This commercial, residential, and retail development in Quezon City is a fast-growing hub, what with its relaxed Vertis North mall and the five-star Seda Hotel. Another attraction is its two-hectare Vertis Gardens, a sprawling, open park in the middle of the commercial and residential district, which will be a welcome reprieve in the busy area.
Type: High-rise condos
Location: Diliman, Quezon City
URL: www.ayalaland.com.ph
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The Arton by Rockwell
Katipunan is prime real estate space, considering the number of top schools and universities in the area. So if you have school-age children, it makes sense to consider The Arton, which is located on top of a hill along Aurora Boulevard. Aside from its family-friendly amenities such as a FIBA-sized multipurpose court, gym, and pools, the enclave has lots of jogging paths, gardens, and views of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range.
Location: Aurora Blvd., Brgy. Loyola Heights, Quezon City
Contact: tel. (02) 793-0088, mobile 0917-882-7866
URL: www:theartonbyrockwell.com
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SOUTH
Avida Altura
Altura is located within the South Park District, a six-hectare, mixed-use development with residential spaces, offices, and retail conveniently located near each other. Another great feature of the district: lots of open air areas such as a plaza, a Grand Lawn, and an immense Residential Park are all included in the master plan.
Type: High-rise condo
Location: South Park District, National Road, Brgy. Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Contact details: Avida Land, tel. (02) 848-5200, mobile 0921-594-6846
URL: www.avidaland.com
Alabang West Village
This exclusive village has generous lot sizes (244sqm to 795sqm), and is just five minutes away from Alabang Town Center. The other attractions in this prime area include amenities such as an infinity pool, fitness center, café with al fresco dining, pocket gardens, and open space parks.
Type: Residential lots
Location: Alabang West, Filinvest City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Contact details: Megaworld, mobile 0917-879-8566
URL: www.alabangwestvillage.ph
Adele Residences
This low-density community has fully fitted-out, single detached units ranging from 80 to 140sqm in lot area. But this southern development also boasts spacious road networks, jogging paths, and a picnic grove that your family and friends can enjoy on sunny days without leaving the village.
Type: House and lot
Location: Brgy. San Vicente, San Pedro, Laguna
Contact details: Hana Land, tel. (02) 519-5930, mobile 0932-127-8181
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