Amara, three-story, walk- up buildings.

The perfect home is not defined by its size or by the expensive materials used to build its structure; nor is it brought to life by luxurious furniture or a prime location. The perfect home should give you spiritual, mental, physical and emotional peace and well-being such as the one that can be found in the heart of Mandara Waterfront Residences.

Located in Asiaworld, within the city of Paranaque, Mandara Waterfront Residences fuses the beauty and serenity of nature with modern amenities and contemporary design to give residents the soothing environment of a bay-front community with the pleasures and conveniences of city living.

Its developer, Landmark Communities, recently unveiled Amara, Mandara’s cluster of three-story, walk-up buildings that boasts of the best view of the bay and its sunset. At its blessing last Nov. 7, Landmark Communities marketing director Lolli Domingo, project director Grandii Abarico and project supervisor LA Valles welcomed future residents.

Dr. Poderoso Casuela, Jr., one of the first buyers, said that buying the property wasn’t a hard decision est growth prospects in the entire country is concerned, the Sta. Rosa-Tagaytay corridor is projected to be the next best place to explore and experience the dynamics that are shaping successful 21st century metropolitan areas,” said Jeffrey Ng, Cathay Land president. “Today, the area is home to diverse populations, major employment centers, and regional entertainment venues, with it having its own priorities for economic development and community character so families and individuals alike are offered many options as they locate there.”

South Forbes is planned, designed, and built to incorporate its Five Clusters of Excellence that provide residents with a place to live, work, study, shop, and play all within reach – making it unnecessary to leave the confines of the city. The developer incorporated the compact, pedestrian-friendly town center type of development, with its City Center surrounded by the Residential Cluster.

The Learning Links Academy of Sta. Rosa, located inside the community’s Education Cluster, caters to young minds from pre-school through high school, also complete with a day care facility. Graduates of the academy can pursue higher education at the South Forbes City Colleges.

The Business Cluster includes the Cyberpark that will feature world-class, built-to-specification buildings suited for BPOs and call centers, supported by The Astoria Plaza South Forbes Business Hotel and Conference Center.

“To beef up our Wellness Cluster, we have recently collaborated with the Southern Luzon Hospital and Medical Center to provide an exclusive healthcare package for residents,” added Mr. Ng.

The Residential Cluster provides a fusion of international design elements and Filipino sensibilities resulting in a unique development that harmonizes with our culture that of the foreign region. Already completed and occupied are the quaint Mediterranean Villas, the resort-inspired Bali Mansions, and the serene Tokyo Mansions. Other enclaves include the tropical Phuket Mansions, the grand Châteaux de Paris, chic Miami, and the sleek Scandia Suites.

“We also have residential communities offering breathtaking views of the golf course like the fairway-fronting Golf View Terraces and the summit-set Sentosa Heights,” added Mr. Ng.

Enhancing the quality of life is also synonymous to environmental protection. South Forbes’ biggest garden is the 50-hectare golf course, integrated in the forests, hills, and valleys, that accounts for much-needed green space within the whole development.

The special grass used, Sea Isle Paspalum, conforms to any water type, even salt water, that it neither consumes nor depletes the supply of fresh water devoted for the residents.

Membership to the world-class 18-hole South Forbes Golf Club comes free with every lot or condominium unit purchase at no activation fee.

These features have earned the project the Best Golf Community Development title by the CNBC International Property Awards, a prestigious property awards program.to make.

“ It was love at first sight,” said the UST-based doctor. He added that he’s had to look for properties in Laguna, Cavite and Batangas to name a few – to no avail. “Imagine my surprise to find my dream home right in the middle of the city.”

Now, Dr. Casuela is already envisioning leisurely get-togethers with his family and friends amid the Manila Bay sunset in his soon-to-be-built Mandara home.

“It’s a place where I can be at peace; where I can commune with nature and where I can be near my family — what more can I ask for?”

Dr. Casuela is not the only one set to find his dream home in Mandara Waterfront Residences. With a beautifully landscaped pocket garden, an infinity pool and a private bay walk that gives residents a spectacular view of the beautiful Manila Bay and its world-famous sunset, Mandara fuses nature and the modernities of 21st-century living to give residents the best of both worlds. A centralized sewage treatment plant, water tanks and generator sets give residents the comforts of a modern lifestyle; while the scenery of sky, sea and the sunset offer a setting for peace and relaxation.

Meanwhile, all these are complemented by Mandara’s highly-networked and accessible location. Malls, schools, banks and airports are a stone’s throw away; while easy access to EDSA and Roxas Boulevard offer quick routes to the Ortigas Central Business District and the city of Manila.

More information is at www.mandara.com.ph.