Resort and condo living at Mount Malarayat

If the ideal condominium unit is the harmonious co-mingling of comfort and convenience in a compact dimension, the units at The Suites at Mount Malarayat in Lipa, Batangas certainly add another attractive dimension into its building and design concept — the luxury of space. Apart from just offering a compact living area, The Suites at Mount Malarayat, located within the Mount Malarayat Golf & Country Club and Residential Estates, provide the expansive experience of a lush, world-class golf course and the breathtaking views of a verdant mountain range.

In building and designing The Suites at Mount Malarayat, the Active Group, a real estate developer acclaimed for its imaginative and environmentally-conscious building philosophy, sought to provide a home that emphatically addresses the need for function, comfort, leisure, aesthetics and proximity to nature.

The homage to luxury begins with the architecture of the condominium clusters. Each is built along the lines of traditional Philippine architecture, integrating revered classical themes with innovative contemporary design. Parking bays are accented with vine-covered trellises, and well-thought-out landscaping provides privacy buffers between buildings. Inside, studio units to two-bedroom apartments are arranged around internal sky-lit atria giving each structure natural light and ventilation. And as the prestigious BluPrint magazine notes, "nature takes precedence over architecture… there is an unobstructed view of the mountain and of the greens."

The fully-furnished studio units are handsome spaces with carpet tile finishing on the floor and walls in textured paint finish. The units have built-in closets in stain finish, built-in mini bar with personal refrigerator, writing desk and chair with facial mirrors, and a luggage bench with drawers. The units have also been outfitted with a double-size bed and one single-size bed with night table and lamps.

The two-bedroom Presidential Suite is a stunning display of ultimate residential luxury. The living room is equipped with a two-seater sofa bed, two single-seater sofas in stain finish, rattan console, table lamps, area carpet accents over narra plank floors, and a handsome TV cabinet. The bedrooms, created to provide a pleasing and restful retreat, come with built-in closets, dresser table and chair with facial mirror, a roomy king-size bed, mahogany-and-rattan night table with lamps, luggage bench and TV armoire stand with pull-out TV swivel, and more.

Residents at The Suites will enjoy hotel-like service that includes administration and general maintenance for individual units, buildings and surroundings. They can also avail of limited medical care services, meal and room service, laundry service and 24-hour security. Because of the immediate proximity of The Suites to the central club complexes and sporting pavilions, a wide range of recreational activities are just a short walk away from the residents’ units.

From The Suites, it’s easier to indulge the senses in utmost privacy and privilege at the Mount Malarayat Golf & Country Club, which hosted the 89th Philippine Open. Dad will be challenged to test his mettle in the 27-hole, all-weather championship golf course designed by J. Michael Poellet, and described by Citibank’s Golfing Philippines as the country’s "most photogenic course." Mom, on the other hand, can soak up in all the pampering of a rejuvenating body rub or foot massage at the Arirang Spa. The Country Club’s numerous sports facilities provide active teens hours of fun and excitement… on the basketball or badminton courts, or in a frenetic round of table tennis. Tots and toddlers will find endless delight wading or splashing about at the pool.

The Mount Malarayat Golf & Country Club also offers an array of creative culinary concoctions to be enjoyed and savored by the whole family. Towards the day’s end, the whole family can get-together for a late-afternoon snack and enjoy the mouth-watering savories at the Golfers Lounge. For dinner, the charming open-air Café Liberica offers a delectable menu described by Celebrity Recipes simply as "country club dining at its best." Or one can simply bask in the beauty of the surrounding view and take pleasure in the cool mountain air of Lipa. Simply put, Mount Malarayat offers a memorable venue to indulge the senses and reconnect with the family.

Ultimately, The Suites at Mount Malarayat offers more than just fully-furnished units for your comfort, but an existing resort community that is packaged and fully laid out for your leisure, and intended to be fully enjoyable for your pleasure. The integration of Nature, the impeccably-planned residences and the superb amenities of a world-class golf course affords residents a rare chance to fully enjoy the perks of status in a privileged setting.

Tucked at a distance from the city’s hustle and bustle, it is nevertheless pleasantly near the city’s modern conveniences. From the South Luzon Expressway in Santo Tomas, Batangas, The Suites at Mount Malarayat are accessible through the STAR toll gate via the Bulihan exit (Malvar) and Tambo exit (Lipa). For more information, simply log on to www.malarayat.com, or email [email protected].