With its much renowned kapeng barako and balisong, pristine white beaches and rustic charm, Batangas has been a favorite destination by local and foreign tourists.
But while Batangas retains much of its rural flavor, reflecting a rich, centuries-old culture of kinship and religion, its towns and cities have since evolved, even developing to become hubs of economic activity.
As such, more people are looking to make Batangas their home, given the increasing opportunities for employment and the access to a rustic yet modern lifestyle.
Lipa City, for instance, has now become a bustling first-class city, attracting not only large firms and multinationals but also catching the watchful eye of real estate developers that target to provide a kind of living that will reflect the modern, changing times.
Recognizing the need for developments that will address the growing housing needs in the area, Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) has embarked on building subdivisions in Batangas through its Robinsons Homes brand.
According to RLC, Robinsons Homes has been steadily growing as a nationwide developer of residential subdivisions, with 30 projects in key cities and provinces across the country. In Batangas, it has two projects namely, Residenza Milano in Barangay San Isidro, Batangas City and Bloomfields Heights Lipa in Barangay Tibig, Lipa City.
Residenza Milano is a seven-hectare mid-cost development, with more than 350 residential lots built in the contemporary Italian style.
The project is five minutes away from the Batangas City proper and is accessible through public transportation. Land development has already been completed and is ready for turnover for fully-paid buyers.
Following the success of Residenza Milano, Robinsons Homes will again soon offer its first premium neighborhood in Batangas, which it named the Bloomfield Heights Lipa. Built on 12 hectares of rolling terrain, this contemporary tropical-inspired enclave offers over 300 residential lots, with sizes ranging from 180 to 320 square meters.
According to RLC, the Bloomfields Heights Lipa would be ideal for families who value privacy and security while living in masterplanned, themed homes. It is also an eco-friendly neighborhood where up to 40 percent of the total land area will be dedicated to open spaces, giving its residents bigger room to move about.
Aside from having wide open spaces, this pedestrian-friendly enclave will also feature various amenities, including a clubhouse, swimming pool, parks and play areas, jogging path, gazebo and play court.
In terms of location, the Bloomfields Heights Lipa will prove to be strategic, as the latest Batangas development from RLC will be a mere walking distance from Robinsons Place Lipa and De La Salle Lipa. Other institutions like the Lipa City Science High School, Mediatrix Hospital and San Sebastian Cathedral are likewise highly accessible.
For commuters to Metro Manila, the Star Toll-Tambo exit is an easy 2.72 kilometers away, the company added.
“As property investments and lifestyle choices, both Residenza Milano and Bloomfields Heights Lipa are sensible alternatives. As projects of a trusted and well-respected property developer with a long history of dependability and quality, these projects constitute intelligent real estate options for Batangueños who are careful with their investments and astute with their money,” RLC concluded.