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Discover hilltop ranch living at Tagaytay Highlands

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You know the feeling. The workplace suddenly becomes claustroph­obic. Non- stop meetings and relentless deadlines push you further to the edge and closer to a major meltdown. Or it could be something not quite as dramatic — just a disquietin­g feeling of wanting to get away from the routine and sameness of everyday life. Of breathing fresh air and spending quality time with your family.

At times like these, you may feel a strong compulsion to take a long and leisurely break at a distant place. But more often than not, time constraint­s compel you to stick closer to home even as you yearn for a chance to recharge your batteries.

Aspenhills in Tagaytay Highlands is just the place you need for those quick family getaways. Just a 50-kilometer drive from the metro, this hilltop community is situated in the heart of Tagaytay City, where year- round balmy air occasional­ly turns chilly — the kind of weather that heightens one’s sense of living in rustic, mountainlo­dge-like homes.

Yes, Aspenhills takes inspiratio­n from cool and serene Aspen in Colorado, USA, which draws winter sports enthusiast­s to its famous mountain skiing facilities. In summertime, it turns into a vibrant and picturesqu­e view that draws families closer and spend carefree moments with each other in a place where they can simply live, work, play and relax in harmony.

Aspenhills is an exclusive residentia­l enclave that enthralls homeowners and guests with its spectacula­r views of the mountain ridges of Batangas, the sparkling waters of Laguna de Bay and the distant sprawl of Canlubang Valley. The breathtaki­ng backdrop complement­s the laidback aesthetics of this mountain lodge- themed community, making it totally relaxing for the whole family.

In Aspenhills, the image of corporate towers in the country’s business districts suddenly recedes in your mind’s eye. You bask in the warmth and rustic ambiance of your wooden log home, made charming by contempora­ry touches of glass and stone.

In Aspenhills, you and your family rediscover the pleasure of just being together—catching up with each other’s lives, engaging in lively conversati­on, and making new memories for everyone to fall back on when the business of life becomes intrusive once more.

Aspenhills promotes an active lifestyle for family members of all ages. The 27-hectare developmen­t has exclusive leisure amenities for the fun and pleasure of its lot owners. These amenities include the Sunshine Picnic Grove, Village Hall and the Little Ranch Playground.

Spend delightful afternoons with your family at the Sunshine Picnic Grove where you may enjoy festive barbeque picnics with the whole family or simply gaze at the magnificen­t view of nature with your other half. Be it a big event or an intimate gathering, the Village Hall with a viewing deck serves as the perfect venue where family and friends may celebrate life’s feats and milestones. Meanwhile, the Little Ranch Playground is a natureinsp­ired children’s park with a slide and climbing wall made of stone and children’s rocking horses where the little ones may frolic under the sun and make the most out of their youthful days.

Living in this modern ranch hilltop community gives you and your family the muchdesire­d rustic yet sophistica­ted lifestyle that comes with the privilege of different recreation­al facilities for your leisure needs. Indeed, a home beyond ordinary, indulge in the splendor of fine living in your own private retreat that is especially designed for your utmost comfort and relaxation.

Aside from Aspenhills’ exclusive amenities, lot owners may also enjoy access to Tagaytay Highlands’ world-class leisure facilities such as the first and only Swiss- engineered cable car system and funicular train in the country, two championsh­ip golf courses, a superb Sports Center, a log cabin-inspired wellness center called the Spa and Lodge, and 16 dining outlets serving the most sumptuous meals of different cuisines. All these are situated within 1,200 hectares of lush greenery and rolling terrain.

It’s no wonder, then, that over the years, properties in Tagaytay Highlands continue to appreciate, making it one of the best investment options in the local property sector.

So next time you feel tired and weary, remember that you can have your home-awayfrom-home in a place called Aspenhills in Tagaytay Highlands. It’s where you and your loved ones can have a weekend getaway — and make memories that last a lifetime.

Tagaytay Highlands is a leisure developmen­t of the SM Group of Companies. Situated in the highest elevations of Tagaytay, the premier leisure destinatio­n speaks of exclusivit­y and luxury. It is where stunning naturescap­es and breezy, cool weather come together to redefine relaxation. And where golf and country clubs, fine restaurant­s, worldclass amenities, and premium residentia­l communitie­s reshape your idea of a weekend getaway.

 ??  ?? Artist’s perspectiv­e of the architectu­ral theme of Aspenhills, which must be strictly followed by lot owners.
Artist’s perspectiv­e of the architectu­ral theme of Aspenhills, which must be strictly followed by lot owners.

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