Tagaytay Highlands is nestled in the highest elevations of Tagaytay and is best known as a premiere leisure destinations that combines exclusivity and luxury. Tagaytay Highlands is one of the priced premiere property of SM Group of Companies as it is a cut above the rest luxury mountain resort living in the country.
Just a week ago, I joined fellow bloggers for a whole day exclusive tour at the country’s most luxurious resort, the Tagaytay Highlands. It was my second visit but this time will be different as we were able to see and indulge to experience Tagaytay Highlands world-class amenities and recreational facilities like Asia’s most exciting 18-hole Tagaytay Highlands Golf Course and 27-hole Tagaytay Midlands Golf Courses and to top it all, the side visit to mountain resort residential community with themed residential developments from Highlands, Midlands and Greenlands .
This exclusive, members-only club facility in now a township. Sprawled over hilly terrain right in the heart of Tagaytay, the highlands offers gorgeous vistas of Taal Lake and Volcano, the mystic Mt. Makiling, Canlubang Valley, and Laguna de bay.
We are billeted at The Spa and Lodge and treated with a sumptuous breakfast by our amiable hosts led by Belle Corp’s AVP for Marketing Mabe De Goitia and Tagaytay Highlands Marketing Communications Director Phillip Medina.
Our tour started at the Tagaytay Highlands Woodland Points. Along the way to Woodland Points are verdant mountains and a wide gate welcome us in. Woodlands Point is a community of charming, contemporary ski resort-inspired log cabins that share the landscape with pine forests and lush mountain ranges.
Woodlands Point
If you’re after rustic charm and vibe, the log cabins of Woodlands Point, which feature western red cedar accents and elegant detailing of glass and stone. Because it is nestled in one of the highest elevations in Tagaytay, it has awe-inspiring views of the Highlands gold course, Laguna de Bay, the Canlubang countryside, and the verdant mountains.
Take note the price range for this property starts from 45M which includes the log cabins with a modest 3 bedroom but its off in the market since Woodlands Point is sold out.
Horizon Terraces
Horizon terraces, meanwhile, is Tagaytay Highland’s most refreshing take on holistic living as it offers an integrated community of Asian-contemporary garden villas and suites. This new residential enclave sits on 3.2 hectares of beautiful terrain. The buildings are structured to give residents broad unobstructed nature’s view at every turn – Mt Makiling, the Midlands Golf course, the timeless Taal Lake and Volcano, and the community’s very own lush Central Park.
Vireya
To appreciate the chilly air of the mountains amid the cozy warmth of the tropics, Vireya, the first and only tropical resort community in Tagaytay Highlands, places its residents on the highest point of the Midlands. From this vantage point, the Taal Lake shimmers in the distance as Mount Makiling hovers into view.
- Vireya has a total of 209 lots with an average of nine lots per hectare
- Lots are sized from 250 – 562 square meters
- With homes integrating elements of wood, wide glass windows for a perfect view, high-pitched roof, decorative stones, entryways with lanais and patios
- The community offers magnificent view of the Highlands mountains and Taal Lake and Volcano
- Over 60% of the total subdivision area features themed parks, lush sceneries and open spaces
The Parks at Saratoga Hills
The Parks’ contemporary American-inspired homes are clustered into landscaped courtyards or garden style parks. Perched on the scenic slopes of the Greenlands, The Parks is yet another residential community that offers amazing nature views. The sweeping community is rich with pine trees, fragrant flowers, and herbs that bring fresh and earthy scents inside each home. House designs are also available for each type of lot.
Plantation Hills
One of Tagaytay Highlands’ sought after developments, Plantation Hills, known for a relaxing lifestyle in nature, will soon open its gates to its luxury eco-farming community. A 53 hectares of organic farm development that allows homeowners to enjoy organic farming right in their own backyards. A team of experts is available for homeowners who seek advice and assistance on farming. A total of 14 hectares of the project is dedicated to nature parks and open spaces, highlighted by a lagoon park that has become the signature of the community.
Woodridge Place
Woodridge Place is Highlands Prime’s luxury residential development inspired by Colorado’s mountain resorts and ski lodges. These mountain condominiums are especially designed for large families, offering private enclaves to seekers of a posh, leisure-oriented family community.
The luxury development features two new buildings, Mahogany and Linden, which seamlessly fuses the rustic mountain retreat experience with the conveniences of modern and worry-free living. The buildings are low density, where every two elevators cater only to two to five residential units. Mahogany and Linden have a total of 117 units with floor areas ranging from 41 to 253 square meter
Sycamore Heights
Sycamore Heights sits right at the heart of a premium location in Tagaytay Midlands offering a magnificent view of the majestic Taal Lake and Volcano, the Midlands Fairways, and the mountainside. This exclusive sanctuary is a contemporary Asian-themed community, inspired by the mystical themes of nature. With unparalled views, Sycamore Heights offers homeowners the ideal mountainside leisure escape. Each home is characterized by an open space planning and, minimalist design with simple and clean lines that use earth tones such as brown, beige and white. Located a few minutes away from Tagaytay Midlands Golf Club, this community features theme parks and open spaces that allow homeowners to enjoy various recreational activities.
These properties are sough after investment by ultra high net worth individuals and young millionaire who considered it a very good asset investment. Through the years, Tagaytay Highlands has constantly evolved. What started as a weekend getaway destination has fully transitioned into one of the country’s most luxurious resort communities that strives for dominance in the premiere leisure market.
As part of its premium services, Tagaytay Highlands has selection of casual and specialty restaurants such as Highlander Steakhouse, Highlands China Palace and the Gourmet Avenue that caters to its residential communities. Not only that, Tagaytay Highlands offers a lot more places to dine within Tagaytay Highlands like Akasaka at The Country Club, Chosun at the Highlands Gold Club, La Belle at the Highlands Gold Clubhouse to name a few.
Also members and guest can engage in a healthy, active life by trying out the facilities at the Highland’s Sports Center at the Country Club, which include a fully equipped gym and swimming pools. They can try horseback riding and bird-watching trails, trekking, ATV, and the latest outdoor activities such as the Areial Walk, Trail Buggy, and Sporting Arrow.
They can take also take a tour at one of the cleanest mini zoo I’ve ever seen.
After the sports activity we have had, we are indulge to a relaxing massage at The spa and Lodge.
Finally, to cap our whole day tour we have a superb fine dining experience at Highlander Steakhouse, a rustic log cabin.
The whole day tour is enough to experience the luxury living in the Tagaytay Highlands. Again, it is a cut above the rest luxury mountain resort living in the country. Watch out for the newest development property in Tagaytay Highlands.
For more information on how to own a home at Tagaytay Highlands call (632) 5052422 and (63917) 5150158. Or you can visit their website at www.tagaytayhighlands.com
Tagaytay Highlands Room Accommodations
For Bookings Call Highlands Room Reservations Office
(046) 4830848 loc. 4030 – 4000 / (046) 4830808
(0917) 8825927 / (0999) 8849118
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