Perfect nest to raise, nurture family

THE REDWOODS is DMCI Homes' newest resort-themed community in Fairview, Quezon City

I do! So couples would say as they pledge a lifetime of love and fidelity.

Perhaps, no other time throughout the year is this phrase uttered most often than in June, which, for most Filipinos, has been often regarded as the preferred wedding month.

But as the newlywed embarks on a journey of lifetime bliss and togetherness, it will be necessary to find that perfect nest where they can continue to nurture their relationship and eventually, raise a family.

Inquirer Property is providing a list of several property projects by DMCI Homes, whose designs, layout and amenities may prove to be suitable for raising your family. At the same time, these resort-inspired developments will surely help couples continue being in that honeymoon stage even long after they have tied the knot.

1 Royal Palm Residences. Nestled within DMCI Homes’ Acacia Estates in the bustling Taguig City, the Thai tropical-inspired residential community provides holistic and vibrant recreation and leisure amenities, spread across a 1-hectare expanse.

Composed of eight mid-rise buildings, namely: Karon, Kata, Phuket, Yanoi, Nui, Pansea, Railay, Samui and two high-rise buildings, Kamala and Rawai, the development perfectly blends the old world charm with modern conveniences.

Newlyweds can choose from a number of units ranging from the 53.5-square-meter studio unit, 53.5-sq-m one-bedroom unit, 60-sq-m two-bedroom unit, the 91-sq-m three-bedroom end unit, and the 120-sq-m three-bedroom tandem unit.

2 The Redwoods. Located at the intersection of Regalado Avenue and Quirino Highway, The Redwoods is DMCI Homes’ newest resort-themed community in Fairview, Quezon City.

CEDAR Crest is composed of 10 five-story condominium buildings that come with efficiently planned units and Zen-inspired landscapes.

A two-hectare development, The Redwoods provides couples and start-up families what the company claimed as “unparalleled convenience” because of its proximity to major commercial establishments, schools and businesses.

This project showcases five well-designed structures, consisting of four double-row and one single-row building type offering low-density living with only 521 units.

And like all DMCI Homes developments, The Redwoods has first-rate resort-type amenities and facilities like landscaped atriums, lap pool, kiddie pool, basketball court/play court, badminton court, gazebo/cabana, fitness gym, game room, bar area, function rooms, entertainment room.

3 Cedar Crest. With its Neo-Asian features and minimalist design concepts, the Cedar Crest can provide homebuyers that serene residential haven, perfect for raising children. Add to that, this four-hectare development packs in various amenities and facilities that are family-oriented such as multi-activity pools, children’s park and playground, walking and jogging trails, gazebos, water features and open-air play courts.

A medium-rise residential development, Cedar Crest is located minutes away from the Bonifacio Global City and Makati central business district. It is composed of 10 five-story condominium buildings that come with efficiently planned units and Zen-inspired landscapes.

The simple layout, the use of subtle light and shades, calming tones, soft textures and clean lines, and the overall uncluttered look of the Cedar Crest’s two-bedroom and three-bedroom units will definitely refresh and calm its future homeowners.

4 Ohana Place. Ohana Place, with its lush tropical greenery, modern Polynesian architecture and soothing resort-like amenities, is aimed at creating a home in the spirit of the tropical haven of Hawaii.

ROYAL Palm Residences is DMCI’s Thai tropical-inspired residential community in bustling Taguig City.

Strategically located on the highly accessible Alabang-Zapote Road in Las Piñas City, Ohana Place has seven medium-rise condominiums spread across three hectares of tropical terrain. The seven condominiums will echo the key destinations in Hawaii, namely: Honolulu, Maui, Anahola, Lanikai, Kauai, Lanai and Hanalei, while its shape mirrors that of the Hawaiian Islands.

Amenities include a lounge area, function room with a kitchen, fitness gym with a dance area, recreation hall, entertainment room, pool area, convenience store, laundry pickup booth, water station, water cascades and slides, sunbathing deck, basketball court, cabanas with grill pits, children’s playground, pocket parks and gardens.

5 Illumina Residences Manila. A 32-story residential high-rise, the Illumina Residences Manila is located in Sta. Mesa, Manila. Made of concrete glass and steel, it boasts a unique T-shaped design and a myriad of building amenities and features for the family looking to upgrade their current living spaces.

This development, which consists of 586 residential units cut into studio, two-bedroom, and two-bedroom units, boasts  similar resort-type features that include a study hall, pocket gardens, sky lounge, kiddie pool, basketball court/play court, function hall and view deck, thus making it conducive for child rearing.

6 Tivoli Garden Residences. A 2.7-hectare modern oasis located in Mandaluyong, Tivoli Garden provides newlyweds and young urban families with a more natural and comfortable home setting.

A master-planned urban oasis, it is composed of five high-rise residential towers, namely: Bauhinia, Eugenia, Heliconia, Iris and Hibiscus—all of which come with amenities that would make married life all the more exciting such as the entertainment room, game room, lounge area, observatory, sky park, jogging/biking path and open lawn/picnic grove.

Couples could choose among a number of available cuts—either with or without balcony—such as studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom or three-bedroom units.