Brittany has done it again! The luxury brand of Vista Land — the country’s largest homebuilder — offers two separate developments that have a core similarity: luxury living at its best.
Yet, geographically, these two serve very different purposes: Alpine Village, the latest enclave of Crosswinds in Tagaytay, is a space for those who want to get away from the busy city life, yet not too far away, and still enjoy leisure activities; The Hudson, a 28-storey mixed-use condominium, puts you right smack in the middle of city life at The Fort.
The two projects underscore the diversity of Brittany developments yet share features that have become hallmarks of Brittany developments: quiet luxury, convenience, exclusivity, and gracious spaces.
Alpine Village at Crosswinds, named and designed after the Swiss towns at the foot of the gorgeous Alps, is located in a 100-hectare community in Tagaytay. With Tagaytay’s crisp air, rolling terrain and blue skies, and over 20,000 pine trees planted in Crosswinds, it is easy to never want to leave your vacation home.
Alpine Village occupies seven hectares and is a cluster of both residential and commercial buildings. Ever been to one of those small towns with a main square where shops of all kinds, cafes, restaurants and services sit side by side in low buildings, and the atmosphere is very laidback, perfect for midday get-togethers, afternoon walks and evenings out? That is the ambience of the Alpine Village’s leisure and commercial clusters, where restaurants, conceptualized and run by the country’s top chefs, are expected to open.
Not far from the commercial area is the luxurious Alpine Towers, a development made up of three towers that are designed after the chalets of Switzerland.
The first residential area in Alpine Village is now being offered by Brittany: One Alpine Tower, an eight-story, mid-rise, low-density building with only 18 units per floor. Buyers can choose from a studio or one-bedroom units, designed for efficient interior planning and maximum spaces.
In every way a reflection of the charms of the Swiss towns, Alpine Village is located at the entrance of the Crosswinds community. On one of the highest hills is the Hilltop Chapel, which offers spectacular views of the whole development. The setting gives new meaning to the term “reaching a spiritual high.”
Brittany also plans on building a hotel inside Alpine Village so guests can enjoy a vacation and a taste of Swiss living.
Bright lights, big city living
Back in the city, Brittany’s The Hudson at the Fort is gearing up to be one of the country’s most exclusive addresses. The 28-storey mixed-use building is tucked away in Millionaire’s Row, the prestigious, private condominium neighborhood in the Fort.
The Fort is becoming the country’s newest and top choice for homebuyers. Multinational companies are relocating their headquarters there, prestigious schools have built their campuses just outside the city center, a hospital and a museum now serve the needs of families.
The Fort is a city of and for business, leisure, and living.
So is The Hudson.
The condominium embodies the live-work-play concept where residents need not leave the neighborhood, or even the building, for their needs. The Hudson will have a commercial area on the first floor — a mix of top and new retail stores — while office spaces are reserved for the eighth and ninth floors, amenities and facilities are on the seventh floor. From the 10th to the 28th floors, the private residences will be located – with exclusive and separate access from the office floors, of course.
Future residents of The Hudson will be glad to know that there will only be 141 units, making it very exclusive and with only a few units per floor. It’s not only the exclusivity that appeal to homebuyers, but also a sense of community, wherein even when living in the city, you can be friends and socialize with your neighbors.
Amenities include a gym, a 25-meter lap pool for those whose primary exercise is swimming and those whose children love the water. For chilling out, there is an al fresco bar, an interactive game room, and function halls for parties and events.
Architecturally, The Hudson’s façade is covered in glass and eco-walls for ventilation and to maximize natural light for the units and at the same time keeping the tropical heat out.
As Brittany is committed to promoting clean and green living, The Hudson conforms to the highest standards of environmental and energy-efficient designs that are mostly composed of landscape podium desks.
Brittany’s Alpine Village and The Hudson take country and city living to a higher level — showcasing the best of luxury living in a relaxed and laidback manner. This is perhaps the best way to live and enjoy life.
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For more information on The Hudson, call 584-1182, or +63917-9527767. For Alpine Village, call 794-9999 or www.brittany.com.ph.