Urban Love at Suntrust Asmara
When it comes to finding an ideal home, the saying goes: “If houses are like spouses, then the neighborhood must be the extended family.” Since a home purchase usually means a desire to settle down permanently, an ideal neighborhood should contain the many “must-haves” — it should be peaceful, orderly and near schools and educational institutions, hospitals and medical facilities, places of worship as well as work, business and recreation. After all, accessibility sets the standard when determining the value of real estate.
When it comes to ideal neighborhoods, Quezon City tops the list as one of the most energetic cities in the country that hosts ideal communities. One of the most promising parts of Quezon City is the vibrant area along E. Rodriguez Sr. Ave. Nestled comfortably at the heart of the city, this zone is only a stone’s throw away from the lively districts of South Triangle, upscale New Manila and busy Cubao.
E-ROD: LIGHTNING ROD OF ACTIVITY
The area around E. Rodriguez is famously alive with activity. Find your favorite shop, store and restaurant when you head over to the nearby Greenhills Shopping Center, one of the first shopping centers to be established in the country and a favorite shopping and retail destination. Also nearby is La Salle Greenhills (LSGH), the fifth oldest campus of De La Salle Philippines. It is the first high school institution in the Philippines that was given a clean seven-year accreditation by the PAASCU in 1991 and 1998 and both the Grade School and High School departments of La Salle Green Hills were awarded Level III accreditation—the highest possible level—by the PAASCU and FAAP. The worldclass healthcare institution of St. Lukes Medical Center is one of the premiere healthcare institutions in the country, the first hospital in the Philippines and the second one in Asia to be recognized by the Joint Commission International in 2003. The area also houses Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Shrine, the home of Carmelite Irish friars, which was built in honor of the Feast of Mount Carmel.
OTHER NEIGHBORHOOD GEMS
Aside from these, there are also a number of neighborhood gems conveniently situated in the area. The Lovecraft Food Park is a new air-conditioned food park named after H. P. Lovecraft, an American bestselling author of horror fiction books. Colorful, cozy and inviting, the food park hosts a number of dining options, complete with live bands which are mostly indie artists who perform on Saturdays. The PETA Phinma Theater is the permanent home of the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA). A landmark in Philippine arts and culture, the center is a testament to the creativity, ingenuity, and resilience of PETA. Known as the city’s entertainment capital, Timog Avenue is
“It provides the perfec , delicate balance between suburban peace and quiet with the integration of the Sky Garde , a thre -storey green space that integrates natural plants into the façade of the residential tower .”
the ultimate leisure hotspot, lined with a number of restaurants, bars, and karaoke and comedy clubs.
LIVING THE GOOD (CITY) LIFE
Well-known community developer Suntrust Properties, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of property giant Megaworld, has now established a foothold in the E. Rodriguez area — Suntrust Asmara. Named after the Indonesian word for love, Suntrust Asmara is a low-density, three-tower vertical development that sits comfortably in an 8,000-square-meter sprawl of prime urban land. It provides the perfect, delicate balance between suburban peace and quiet with the integration of the Sky Garden, a three-storey green space that integrates natural plants into the façade of the residential towers.
Aside from espousing ‘clean-and-green living,’ Suntrust Asmara also takes pride in hosting various facilities and amenities that make modern and luxurious living possible. The gated, exclusive neighborhood features a lounge, a Zen garden and gazebo, children’s play area and daycare, a kiddie pool, and a 20-meter lap pool with paved sunbathing deck, outdoor shower and changing rooms. The master-planned community is kept safe and protected by a secure gate, CCTV cameras and roundtheclock guards. Suntrust Asmara’s Tower 1 is already structurally completed and is on the final fit-out stage.
Nothing beats tranquil and worry-free living in an address that is second to none. Do more than live — thrive! Stay close to the beating heart of the city and see why “Asmara is love!” For more information on Asmara and other Suntrust properties, visit www.suntrust.com.ph.