Perfect for luxury-loving weekenders, this exclusive address in the south makes the most blissful retreat
These days, both time and space are rapidly becoming luxuries in the congested metropolis: traffic in Manila steals hours off our day, ‘shoebox’ units populate the residential market, and a perpetual state of rush and urgency permeates it all. In seeking to lead lives of meaning and intention, we are made to look at greener pastures that lie outside the metro for some semblance of solace. Banking on its promise to cast a suburban haven that doubles up on world-class luxury and sustainability, Robinsons Land puts comfort, community, and mindful living to the fore in its newest residential enclave in Batangas: Forbes Estates Lipa.
Enveloped in trees, Forbes Estates Lipa’s exclusivity is immediately apparent upon entering the gates and travelling down its wide roads and bike lanes. And while the local gems of Lipa are easily accessible at a hand’s reach, future residents surely won’t mind spending a little more time inside the estate to enjoy its generous array of amenities fit for a purposeful, time-rich life.
Flowing organically from the entryway to the clubhouse, the Estate Park brims with several open and themed pocket spaces of its own, such as the Picnic Grove, Orchard, Tranquility Garden, Pet Park, and Wellness Park. As nature and wellness continue to emerge as prevalent motifs, each park sets a fine backdrop for your leisurely strolls, scenic yoga sessions, walks with your pet, and even outdoor celebrations with your family and guests.
Meanwhile, the Forbes Club also beckons like-minded patrons to come together and enjoy more of the finer things in life, from sports to soirées. The lavishly appointed clubhouse will undoubtedly serve as a kindred home for fitness enthusiasts as it hosts the Pool Deck, Fitness Centre, Tennis Court, Multi-Sport Covered Court, and Children’s Play Park. And of course, those hoping to celebrate life’s most special occasions can gladly welcome up to 200 guests at the club’s beautifully-outfitted Grand Ballroom.
With only 10 parcels of land allotted to a hectare, homeowners are treated to the finest luxury of space and privacy at Forbes Estates Lipa. Furthermore, the estate’s carefully-wrought composition invites residents to a choice of four fanciful lot offerings: the Estate Lots, Club Lots, Park Loop, and Courtyards.
While the spacious Estate Lots span the entirety of the development, some of the most covetable lots belong to the Park Loop (eight lots adjacent to the verdant park) and the Club Lots (ten corner lots encircling the clubhouse) as they offer close proximity to the fetching amenities. Conversely purveying more peace and quiet, however, are lots at the Courtyards. Located farther away from the former two but fitted with its own semi-private parks to be shared between six lots, this quarter effortlessly marries privacy and community to create an idyllic suburban home.
Thanks to its reverent attention to nature and sustainability, Forbes Estates Lipa is truly a budding paradise that’s luxe to the core and more importantly where you can comfortably build your family’s plush weekend home. Masterfully fusing elegance and serenity, it is simply a magnificent sanctuary in every sense of the term, inviting you to bask in the boundless luxury of time and space in the splendid landscape of Lipa for decades to come.
This article was originally published in Tatler Asia.