Home living made easy at South of Market

The past weekend has been a busy one for marketing director Gene Aragon. The 38-year-old has been visiting showrooms in Manila in a quest for his dream home – a two bedroom private condominium unit.

Gene based and working in Singapore didn’t have the luxury of time as he was only in Manila for a short vacation. But he knew he needed to find a good property he can invest in at the same time use when he is in Manila.

After seeing South of Market in Fort Bonifacio, Gene knew he found the home he was looking for.

From the developers of Essensa East Forbes, recognized as the best residential building in the Philippines, comes another breakthrough development – South of Market or SOMA. Situated in a prime location in Fort Bonifacio, Global City, this chic 39-storey twin tower residential condo embraces the fundamental needs of today’s sophisticated city dweller. From its superb location, developer’s track record and building quality to its revolutionary concepts in superior conveniences, comfort, features and entertainment.

South of Market offers a valued added luxury home while investing in a much lower price. As a unique co-development project, SOMA is Vat, doc stamps and transfer taxes free, which translates to huge savings for investors.

Additionally, SOMA is the only fully-fitted and completely furnished condominium in the country making moving-in worry and hassle-free! Living in SOMA starts immediately upon turnover. No messy fittings. No additional expenses and time wasted in buying appliances and furniture.

It takes six months to one year to furnish an apartment and for people like Aragon who doesn’t have the time to hire contractors and interior designers or buy appliances ,fixtures and furnitures, Soma suits him perfectly. As they say, SOMA is for smart buyers who wish to get a more luxurious home while investing in a much lower price.

"A significant part of our market is overseas Filipinos," says Century Properties chairman Amb. Jose EB Antonio. The number of Filipinos overseas is estimated to be at 8.5 million, a tenth of the country’s total population. "And international buyers like Aragon are realizing the enormous investment opportunities in their home county and are now taking a significant slice of sales," adds Antonio. He also added that the US dollar vis-a-vis the Philippine peso has become the prime motivation in investing in real estate now.

Fort Bonifacio Global City is a fully master-planned community strategically located and easily accessible to the Makati Central Business District, the Ortigas Center and the new NAIA 3 airport terminal. Referred to as the emerging metropolis and the city of the future, Fort Bonifacio is a mixed used community and an urban developers dream. Its state-of-the-art infrastructure includes underground utilities, fiber optic lines, flood water drainage detention tanks, excellent zoning and road networks and a public art program that gives the city a distinctive character. Innovative and responsible land use is also a major element of the Global City’s design for a world-class urban community.

Stately-line streets, abundant parks and open spaces also make urban living at SOMA beyond compare. The city’s well identified zoning for residential districts likewise provide imposing views and the crescent-shaped community park.

South of Market offers the sophistication and convenience of city living as it places every corner of the global city at its command day and night. Walk to work, dine at the hottest restaurant, shop at the trendiest mall or catch the finest concerts. The best of everything is only minutes from your doorstep!

Located at South Bonifacio, South of Market is also very near international schools, retail and dining establishments, golf and sports facilities and offices. Also in the offing is a hospital, church, and IT and business hub. This grand residence also takes full advantage of the Global City’s advanced networks and road systems. There is easy access to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Makati Business District, C-5 and outlying communities.

SOMA offers unmatched quality in design and construction. Luxury suites are offered in 1,2 and 3 bedroom configurations ranging from 39 to 115 square meters. Its airy layout combined with floor to ceiling windows and balcony gives an unmistakably unique cozy feeling.

To compliment the living in style of SOMA, outstanding facilities include among others; concierge and doorman services, THX theater movie room, function rooms, owner’s lounge, game room, health and fitness center, swimming pool, housekeeping, laundry services and driver’s lounge. There will also be a commercial area at the ground floor that will offer distinct and essential services to SOMA residents.

As a first in the country, all units in SOMA are delivered fully-fitted and completely furnished, making moving-in worry and hassle-free. Superior furnishings included in each unit are: airconditioning per bedroom, kitchen set including kitchen cabinetry, refrigerator, cooktop, oven, rangehood, microwave, living room set including sofa, coffee table and chairs, Sony 21" flatscreen TV, dvd player, entertainment sound system, dining room set including a dining table and chairs and bedframes in each.

For more information, call Century Communities Corporation at 818-9025 or 893-7050.

Soma is definitely the new way in condo living.

Model unit available for viewing at the 6th floor Pacific Star Bldg., Sen. Gil Puyat corner Makati Avenues.

For more information, call century communities corporation at 818-9025 or 893-7050.