Contrary to popular opinion, the local property market won’t be experiencing a bubble anytime soon, and is in fact continuously growing. But in this rush to capture a share of buyers, there are developers who are creating developments that make a compromise on space in exchange of offering more affordable units. The result? Condominium buildings with more units per floor than usual, and you can’t help but feel that it’s overcrowded and difficult to move in.
The good news is, there are also developments that have recognized this concern and have made space and comfort a priority. In Binondo, for instance, there’s a condominium with only two units per floor: Sky Residence by MCY Development Corporation. The 38-storey building only has 42 units in total, giving it a very exclusive feel. Here are some of the reasons why you should take this into consideration when looking for your next home.
1. There’s ample space, security, and exclusivity.
There are different kinds of houses in the country but no matter what kind of home they choose, Filipinos want a small community feel – it means that the ambiance is intimate, relaxed, and they are away from the noise and chaos of the city at the end of a busy day. It may be right smack in the heart of Manila’s busiest commercial district, but Sky Residence’s two-unit-per-floor concept doesn’t make residents feel like they are in fast-paced Binondo. It is a welcome change in a residential market saturated with high-density condominium developments. Unit owners can come home, relax and enjoy utmost privacy.
2. It takes the concept of a family compound to the modern age.
The concept of family is important among Asians, particularly the Chinese, who are known to live with extended family members across generations. They take pride in their lineage, believing that a distinguished name will bring pride to descendants of that family for thousands of years.
Sky Residence is keeping that tradition alive and is giving it a modern spin – spacious two, three, and 4-bedroom units ranging from 93 square meters to 187 square meters enable families to live together under one roof, in one luxurious building.
3. You can enjoy the development’s amenities in your own sweet time.
At Sky Residence, elevators open directly to your unit’s private foyer. Moreover, you’re sharing amenities with fewer neighbors. There are no long lines while waiting for the next elevator, you can work out in the in-house gym facility or swim in the pool without having to rush, since there’s no need to take turns and everyone can use these at their own leisure.
4. It’s close to key destinations.
Residents have the advantage of being close to key government offices, historical sites and cultural sites like Intramuros, Luneta Park, and the National Museum, and leisure destinations such as the Las Vegas-inspired Entertainment City. Sky Residence is also just a few kilometers away from the airport and Makati and Taguig CBDs.
5. It’s considered to be lucky.
Right across Pasig River, Sky Residence is said to have good feng shui since living close to a body of water is believed to bring in luck and prosperity, especially if the water has been flowing for hundreds of years. And who wouldn’t want to live in a place filled with positive energy? We know we do.
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