MANILA, Philippines - Snugly lounging on a lush plateau in the Antipolo foothills are six hectares that are being carved into the perfect place for Filipino families to nourish their dreams. Set high above Metro Manila, with an exquisite view of the nearby bustling city, one of Camella’s newest creations in Luzon stands ready to invite Filipinos to the home they have long wished for.
It’s called Camella Montego, and it was designed to respond to the growing need for more affordable housing – as well as more beautiful housing – in that exquisite city called “Antipolo.”
“Antipolo,” the city, is named after the breadfruit trees – tipolo – that once grew in abundance over the fertile hillsides. Calabarzon’s most populous city, it lies close enough to Metro Manila to allow its residents easy access to the necessities, facilities and delights – as well as to an echo of the frenzy and excitement – that the megalopolis offers. Yet, its location, on the foothills of the exquisite Sierra Madre Mountains, give it the caressing peace and hush of rich greenery one cannot get in the city.
With all of this to offer – as well as being central to the wealthy province of Rizal – Antipolo has become a uniquely desirable place to live. One can work within the teeming urban rush that is Metro Manila, and come home every day to clean air, verdant surroundings and the quiet sanctuary the hill city affords. Or, if one prefers or is fortunate enough, the city itself is growing in incredible increments, allowing more residents to find work within Antipolo.
With such an irresistible location, and the nation’s steadily growing need for more homes, it’s no wonder that Camella – the real estate brand with the widest geographical reach in the country – felt this was the perfect time for Camella Montego to open its gates.
Building ideal family homes
Camella is the subsidiary catering to the mid-market segment of Vista Land, the country’s premier homebuilder. In a 2011 study by Colliers Research, Vista Land stood out as the leader in Philippine residential real estate development with a total of over 18,422 houses, houses and lots and condominiums sold out in that year. Like its mother company, Camella understands that it is the ultimate dream of every Filipino to have a home of their own. Thus, it is their vision to build a home for EVERY Filipino.
Camella has long been a familiar household name in the country. In over 37 years, it has built an immense selection of high-quality homes and exquisitely themed communities and master planned “cities” across our islands – each one carrying with it Vista Land’s expertise in space planning, carefully thought out and sustainable architecture, and an innate knack for selecting the most accessible and attractive locations – always conveniently close to schools, business centers, transport hubs, and places of worship, entertainment, and culture. To date, the group has built more than 250,000 homes and maintains a powerful presence in Mega Manila and 31 other key provincial destinations, 63 cities and municipalities … and growing.
Named for one of Jamaica’s more popular tourist destinations – the exquisite, beach-laden Montego Bay – Camella Montego sits comfortably in Barangay San Isidro on the Southern tip of Antipolo.
As its namesake suggests, living in Camella Montego will be like “getting away from it all” the moment one gets home. The village’s grand entrance will seem to take one away from the stresses of daily life into the comforting arms of that vacation resort one has always dreamed of disappearing to. High enough above the metro to allow it a dazzling view of the far off urban sprawl – especially at night – the community is designed to surround its residents in rich, delightfully landscaped pocket gardens, parks and gazebos, soothingly decked with fountains and ponds. The wide-open spaces will be linked by well paved and tree-lined avenues from which will peek Camella’s popular selection of homes: Elaisa, Drina, Carmela, and Marvela. There is also Mariana, Marga and Rina.
Believing in the need for health and wellness, Camella is building a Clubhouse in Montego complete with an inviting swimming pool, multi-purpose courts, and play areas to keep the residents in excellent shape and allow the little ones to release all that youthful energy. The Clubhouse will also be the center for community gatherings, ecumenical worship, and good old neighborly bonding.
With 24/7 security, perimeter walls and a guarded entrance, the development, as is the case with all other Camella developments, is designed to be safe, secure and nearly self-contained. With all the amenities it offers, the families’ weekend entertainments and leisure activities are provided for as well.
Living in a Haven
Happily located in the “Pilgrimage Capital of the Philippines” – where the Virgin of Antipolo has held sway over fervent voyagers for many years – Camella Montego takes full advantage of its proximity to Metro Manila and the excitements a dynamic, yet “provincial,” city has to offer.
A popular tourist destination, here, weekenders and locals grapple for its famous suman, mangga and casuy or rush off to the soothing, quenching cold of the Hinulugang Taktak falls. Here also is a wide selection of shopping centers and malls – Ever, SM Hypermart, Budgetlane, Shopwise, and Puregold among them – as well as an irresistible line up of F&B choices that range from your typical popular food chains to unusual restaurants and bars one can only find in Antipolo.
A center of trade in the Calabarzon region, Antipolo is also rife with the necessities and public services found in big cities. As the capital city of Rizal, there is no lack for government institutions, schools, hospitals, and transportation. From Camella Montego, an easy ride will take one to the Antipolo City Hall and other public offices. Not far from the community’s gates are some of the country’s top learning institutions like Assumption Antipolo, La Salle, Rizal Techno, Fatima College, and San Isidro Elementary School.
For one’s health, and peace of mind, the Antipolo Doctors’ Hospital and Clinica Antipolo are nearby to handle any medical emergency, or those important medical check ups; and to make sure one can easily get to wherever one needs to go, Camella Montego sits right on Maguey Road, a major thoroughfare of Barangay San Isidro, allowing residents convenient access to transportation that can take them practically anywhere in the city and beyond it.
Truly an ideal and exquisite place to live, Camella is building Montego to give Filipino families the dream home they’ve worked hard for, and prayed even harder for. If you’re interested in looking at Camella Montego as possibly your future corner of the world, call its Hotline 02-Camella or the mobile number: +63917 560 6897. Or visit the Camella website at www.camella.com.ph.