Living in a bustling city can be really draining. With the traffic to brave every day, the queues to endure to get anywhere, and the pollution to get used to, it won’t be surprising if you start itching for a vacation. But deadlines, prior commitments, and just life in general can get in the way sometimes, forcing you to keep postponing your getaway until it never actually happens.
Imagine, however, staying in the bustling city while living in a resort-like condominium as if you’re on vacation all the time. Sounds too good to be true? These condos will make you think again.
1. Azure Urban Resort Residences
Where:1732 W Service Road, Parañaque
Azure Urban Resort’s man-made beach is the complex’s prime amenity.
Sitting on a six-hectare site with nine residential buildings, Azure Urban Resort Residences aims to “set a new benchmark for 21st century tropical living.” It features a man-made beach that serves as the centerpiece of the entire complex.
There are two residential units available, which are the ground floor and the beachfront units. Retail units are also available for entrepreneurs. Other amenities of the condo include a 25-meter lap pool, a beach volleyball court, and a basketball court.
Royal Palm Residences is composed of ten buildings in total.
Royal Palm Residences takes inspiration from Thai resort villas. Sprawling over 4.12 hectares of land, it is made up of eight mid-rise buildings with five floors each and two high-rise buildings with eighteen floors each.
There are one-, two-, or three-bedroom bare, semi-furnished, and fully furnished units available. Royal Palm Residences has a total of 35 amenities, both for passive leisure and active play. Sample amenities for passive leisure include pocket gardens, gazebos, and a sky lounge while amenities for active play include Tai-chi grounds, a lap pool, and a fitness gym.
3. One Oasis Ortigas
Where:1600 Ortigas Extension, Sta. Lucia, Pasig
One Oasis Ortigas is situated in a low-density community.
One Oasis Ortigas sits on a 4-hectare land area with more than 60% of the entire community dedicated to open spaces as well as indoor and outdoor amenities. It is also the sole mid-rise condominium complex in the Ortigas Avenue Extension area with five unit types available: studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, three-bedroom, and commercial.
The complex also features pen spaces, resort-inspired environs, and garden landscapes. Some of its amenities include a multi-purpose clubhouse, a lap pool, an entertainment center, and adult and kiddie pools.
4. The Beacon
Where:Don Chino Roces Avenue corner Arnaiz Avenue, Legazpi Village, Makati
The Beacon’s three towers have a total of 138 storeys.
Positioned just a few blocks away from Makati’s retail and office hubs, The Beacon promises rest, recreation, and relaxation to its tenants despite being in one of the Metro’s most thriving cities.
The complex is composed of three towers: Amorsolo, Arnaiz, and Roces. Studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units are available in all three buildings. Amenities include a 250-square meter full-sized gym and spa, 500 square meters of lounges and function rooms, a 450-square meter pool, and even a mini theatre.
Where:Reliance corner Pines Street, Highway Hills, Mandaluyong City
Flair Towers prioritize the free flow of light and ventilation.
Comprised of 41 storeys in a 1.4-hectare area, Flair Towers is only 15 minutes away from Mandaluyong City’s big offices and establishments. Through its pioneering Lumiventt Design Technology, which allows sufficient light and fresh air to fill all nooks and crannies of high-rise buildings, light and ventilation can be enjoyed throughout the entire area.
Flair Towers’ two buildings, the North Tower and the South Tower, have 41 levels each and amenities include a sky lounge, a game room, function rooms, and a picnic area. A landscaped sky patio can also be found on every five floors.
Even if you have a hectic schedule to constantly juggle, having a well-balanced life is possible. With these resort-like condos, getting away from the stress of the city will be easier than ever.
Which condominium complex would you like to live in? Tell us in the comments below!
* All photos were taken from the official websites or Facebook pages of the given establishments.
About Eunice Sheene Fulgencio
Eunice knew that she’d be writing for the rest of her life from a very young age. Naturally introverted, she is selective with how she uses her time and who she spends it with. Has a penchant for sweet treats, sentimental proses, and online personality quizzes. A true-blue INFJ.
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