Accessibility, vibrancy await future residents of SMDC Light 2 Residences

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A big consideration when contemplating where one wants to plant roots is accessibility. People want to live in a locale that has easy access to places where they can have meals and will not be difficult to reach. They also want to live relatively close to where they work. Essentially, leaving work to get home as quickly as possible means spending more quality time with the people they value most or having more time to do activities that give them the most joy.

Light 2 Residences is an iconic master-planned development that will redefine city living

Although the global pandemic has forced many to work from the safety of their homes, things are normalizing worldwide, and accessibility will be more important than ever. The right location can spell the difference between a comfortable commute to and from work or barely arriving on time daily.

SMDC Light 2 Residences meets that most essential of requirements by being strategically located in the commercial hub that Mandaluyong City has become. It also boasts of amenities that will surely give its residents a relaxed urban feeling.

Light 2 Residences is minutes away from the Ortigas Central Business District where several businesses, commercial centers, and dining establishments abound. The property also has a direct connection to the EDSA-Boni MRT-3 station, and is in close proximity to one of the projected stations of the future Mega Manila Subway that travels from Quezon City to Parañaque. The Light Mall is also a mere elevator-ride-away, which means residents will have convenient access to everything that they will ever need.

The pièce de résistance of this master planned development is the private urban park designed by international landscape architectural firm ALN. This amenity, which is almost a hectare in size, hosts spaces for play and relaxation.

Light 2 Residences offers a long list of amenities, including a private urban park that’s almost a hectare in size, decked with pools, gardens and lounges

Exercise and physical activity are essential to not just stay fit physically but also to give off positive vibes. SMDC Light 2 Residences presents fitness options including an indoor gym and fitness studio, an outdoor gym and yoga deck, and even table tennis courts.

Light 2 Residences gives off a feeling of coming home on top of city living at its finest. From the white marble stone, neutral color palette, and mirrors that welcomes you at the lobby that are complemented by light wood finishes, reflective materials, and accents, it’s like a warm embrace just waiting to wrap around you.

Hotel-like lobbies and lounges with bespoke furnishings will provide a warm and opulent welcome at SMDC Light 2 Residences

The property also gives reassurance to residents through access to secure, convenient, hotel-like services such as a property doorman, reception services, 24-hour security, comprehensive CCTV coverage in common areas, lounges and hallways, plus on-demand professional cleaning and unit repair services.

With options of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units ranging from 21 to 42 square meters, Light 2 Residences is a perfect fit for today’s upwardly mobile professional. Even as they pursue their career goals and place a premium on convenience and time, these individuals want to enjoy their hobbies and interests in a vibrant, contemporary development with such easy accessibility that perfectly complements their lifestyle.

A selection of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units with spectacular views of the city are available at Light 2 Residences

Interested parties will be happy to know that arrangements for long-term and short-term lease are available with SMDC Prime Key Leasing. For buyers outside the country, owner representation is also available for them. Located along the Mandaluyong stretch of EDSA, SMDC Light 2 Residences is primed to be an iconic landmark that shines brightly along this essential thoroughfare. Live the Good Life at this property that is set to redefine the urban lifestyle.

For more information about SMDC Light 2 Residences, visit https://smdc.com/properties/light-residences/.

A luxurious and exclusive mountain resort to open soon in Bagac

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From the outside, one could see that Rancho Bernardo Luxury Villas and Resort (RB) in Bagac, Bataan is not just any hilly resort but a luxurious sanctuary, locked in unpretentious greenery leading to well-planned and almost dream-like villas, for families, lovers and tourists who love to frolic with nature, have that peace and quiet and to be just by themselves.

Perched on the mountain range of Barangay Ibis in Bagac in the historical province of Bataan*, Rancho Bernardo Luxury Villas and Resort is about 2.5 hour drive from Balintawak via North Luzon (NLEX) and Subic-Clark- Tarlac Expressways (SCTEX) from Manila.

Named and patterned after the master-planned community of Rancho Bernardo in San Diego, California the Bataan hilly resort—which is almost fronting the West Philippine Sea (aka South China Sea)—boasts of amenities one can’t find even in five-star resorts and hotels with its infinitesimal luxury and elegance.

To soft open sometime in January 2019—initially with 4 to 5 villas and ultimately 30 for the first phase alone—Rancho Bernardo’s villas fetch anywhere from P45,000 for overnight stay at the silver room for 2 adults (with an option to have rights to it for 1 to 5 years) and P65,000 for gold with 2 adults and P84 adults also for 1 to 5 years. The rates just carry breakfast. Food will be served at the restaurant.

Because of its natural thick foliage, Rancho is the coolest place to live in this summer—although rooms are air-conditioned with wide windows that open to a forest view and from the tip a view of the sea and the adjoining towns.

Upon entering the ornate and heavy wooden door of the villa, light fixtures and other amenities would turn on with the command of a voice, said Gina Virtusio, RB’s Consultant for Communications and PR. 

The shower, toilet and bath have a different story to tell: the toilet cover and seat have sensors that would automatically open when they feel humans and the seat is comfortably warm, the flash and bidet would turn on once the user moves indicating completion of a toilet ritual. The tiles are exquisitely gold and marble (real 24 carat, not just plated) much like the royalty in Saudi Arabia and the bathtub is an experience on its own.

Each villa has an outdoor jacuzzi and the place has two swimming pools with bars—one at the lower level and the other one at the tip of the hill. But who would dare swim at that height and during rainy seasons?

Bagac is fast becoming a luxury destination with the likes of Las Casas Filipinas de Acuzar and Montemar Beach Club, La Jolla Leisure Estates, further below and Playa la Caleta a beach resort that also offers trekking and now Rancho Bernardo Luxury Villas and Resort.

For Phase 1, Rancho Bernardo will offer thirty (30) round-shaped villas (a creative vision by its owner, Ramil del Rosario, a native of Bagac) with Bali-inspired designs and intricate carvings done onsite by the wood carvers of Bulacan spruced on fifteen (15) hectares of hilly terrain. A function hall able to accommodate 200 persons would also rise in the enclave along with a boutique hotel.

Del Rosario’s vision is to be able to promote Bagac as a sustainable tourism destination that will not only showcase its colorful culture and history but also provide livelihood for the locals, and most importantly, protect the environment and its natural resources.

Rancho Bernardo Luxury Villas and Resort does not operate like a membership club but offers value packages and preferential rates to enjoy in chosen villa categories. Rancho Bernardo Luxury Villas and Resort is a destination for any traveler and adventure seeking individuals (here and abroad), corporates for incentive program. 

For queries and information: visit www.ranchobernardo.ph or email at info@ranchobernardo.ph