RAFFLES HOUSE MODEL

Every island has its charm – the local culture, its friendly people, but mostly for its coastal regions where prime beachfront properties with ocean views as far as the eye can see are up for grabs. These places are undoubtedly the best sites of the world’s top resorts.

But in South Forbes Golf City, the country’s largest golf resort city at the Metro Sta. Rosa-Tagaytay corridor, instead of an ocean view, residents of Sentosa Heights can enjoy the endless green of the golf course – from any part of the house.

“Sentosa Heights is meant for a privileged few – the crème de la crème,” said Cathay Land president Jeffrey Ng. “Only 29 lots, with an average area of 1,000 sqm each, will have the coveted view of the fairways of our world-class 18-hole golf course.”

Sentosa Heights, quite similar to Singapore’s most popular island resort, has become South Forbes’ latest and most prestigious themed enclave. With its exclusive nature of having limited lots and its location surrounded by nothing but the fairway, it realizes the Malay definition of sentosa, which means peace and tranquility.

The Raffles house is all about the view. Every room has a well-appointed corner where one can appreciate the beauty of nature, either through full glass panels while staying indoors or al fresco while at a cozy balcony where one can lounge. Surely, the cool, gentle breeze, the melodious birdsong, and the relaxing view can lull one to sleep in an instant.

One can already catch a glimpse of the exciting features of the home even from the road with a feature glass wall by the main door. Awe is the word as soon as one enters the Raffles with a high-ceilinged living area and a view of the blue sky at the end of the hallway. The flight of stairs leading to the lowest level reveals an infinity-edge pool with the golf course as a backdrop.

The most impressive among all model homes in South Forbes is the Stamford that conforms to the steep slope where it is built, allowing it to have two upper levels and three lower levels.

From the road, one can notice the T-structure that separates the main entrance from the carport. Running along the walkway towards the front door is a linear infinity-edge pool that creates the illusion of spilling over to the golf course below. On the other side of the T is a four-car garage and service area.

The Stamford’s main highlight is the master suite that occupies the entire second level, surrounded with nothing but glass panels that integrates both indoor and outdoor spaces. Nothing compares to waking up to a gleaming sunrise and ending a day to a glorious sunset, accompanied with a cool and unobstructed breeze from the upper hills.

Bedrooms for the children and guests are located on the two lower levels yet still enjoying the fairway view. Its lowest level is a wall-less meditation pad surrounded by lush foliage and the verdant fairway.

Living in an enclave enveloped by the world-class 18-hole South Forbes golf course is an invigorating experience. One would feel the pure energy of nature walking from home to the nearest prime destination, the golf clubhouse, only a short distance away.

The golf clubhouse, which looks like a house on stilts akin to our bahay kubo, boasts of its 50-meter long cantilevered gallery overlooking Hole 18 so everyone can witness the culmination of an exciting tournament.

Membership to the South Forbes Golf and Leisure Club comes free with every lot or condominium unit purchase at no activation cost. By affiliation to the IMG Sports Club, every club member is entitled to privileged access and special discounts to 42 other golf and sports clubs worldwide.