Beautiful Life Magnified

We should learn a thing or two about the Italians. They are a proud people that know how to live life beautifully. Their olive skin turns gold from lazily basking the Mediterranean sun. Their scrumptious cuisine is celebrated in countless kitchens around the world. Their fashion is a tapestry of classic glamour and progressive chic. Their art and architecture are exemplary examples of their philosophy that embraces beauty, grace and grandeur as part of daily living.

Maverick real estate developer Brittany Corp. took inspiration from these fine attributes to create something that brings the la dolce vita ideal for Filipinos to experience. The Masters Collection is such a development. In its six breathtakingly beautiful new model homes named after Italian masters, you can see Brittany’s innovative spirit and commitment to providing its residents the highest standard of living. There is beauty and grandeur in all things great and small. In fact, the Masters Collection is as sweet as life could possibly get.

"We at Brittany are mavericks," said Brittany president Jing Serrano. "And mavericks do not stop. Mavericks are always on the look out for new things. Mavericks should always look for new trends and make those new trends applicable to the local setting. We dare to be different."

"But pushing the envelope is not just about topping our last achievement. The Masters Collection is about the real needs of real people whose level of sophistication and standards of living are just so much higher than average. You cannot blame the lady of the house for needing a larger closet space to accommodate her growing collection of Manolos. At P20,000 a pair, those shoes definitely need some space to breathe! And the man of the house needs a special place for his vintage wine collection. Really, this is about having a home that can keep up with the lifestyle that you lead," Serrano explained.

Just like the rest of the Portofino development, the Masters Collection still carries the Italian theme bearing much-loved features like the courtyard, cupola and balcony. However, these features are magnified to match the grander scale laid out by Brittany Corp. And there is no better example of this than the paragon of grandeur that is the Michelangelo.

With about 650 sqm of floor area on an 810 sqm lot, the magnificent Michelangelo has more than enough room to house both a growing family and a full, lush life. The imposing façade of rich terra cotta walls and striking Italianate details is enough to stop a guest at one’s tracks. A heavily carved door made of dark wood bordered by stained glass windows opens into a spacious, outer lobby area and offers a clearer view of the home’s lay-out.

The house wraps around an impressively large courtyard with a horizontal fountain flowing freely from the back wall to the center of the garden. Here, you can spend mornings reading the paper with a cup of tea under a delicate sunshine. In the afternoon, you can enjoy the cool breeze with coffee and conversation with friends. At night, the courtyard becomes bathed in moonlight, setting the mood for a truly romantic evening. The courtyard is even large enough for casual get-togethers and mini parties.

It is easy to fall in love with the Michelangelo once you step inside its luxurious space. The grand living room allows the homeowner to entertain in style. It features arched entryways and the two columns that appear to support it were carved from the walls. On the left side is a balcony with ornate wrought-iron details for a more rustic feel. An entryway located at the far left leads to the dining room which can accommodate everything from posh get-togethers to intimate dinners.

Brittany Corp. and its properties remain as an investment of choice in real estate development today. More than just a safe investment, it has developed into a wise choice for homeowners with a vision for the future. For inquiries and property previews, call 850-2868 or 850 3084, or visit www.brittany.com.ph.