South Forbes’ mansions

Gated communities add a touch of distinction. Its primary appeal is the promise of improved security. It can provide its own services under the homeowner’s association where cleanliness and quality appearance are strictly maintained for the benefit of all residents. Most of all, homeowners will feel that they are a part of a community — an idealized small town where everyone knows and cares about each other.

South Forbes Golf City, recently acclaimed by the CNBC International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious property awards programme, as Best Golf Community Development, created The Mansions, a gated community of Asian-themed villages of three different lifestyles.

“The Mansions is an exclusive enclave of three themed lifestyle villages: Bali Mansions, Tokyo Mansions, and Phuket Mansions,” said Cathay Land president Jeffrey Ng. “Electrical utilities and the like are underground, making this whole resort-inspired community pleasing to the eyes with no suspended wires to hinder one’s view of the relaxing environs.”

Breathtaking Bali. All in search of a combination lifestyle of tropical indoor-outdoor living, island charm, an exotic culture, and modern conveniences visit the beach resorts of Bali. Bali Mansions features four posh model mansions – Coralia, Candidasa, Lovina, and Nusa Dua — all named after popular beach spots in Bali. From the exterior, all exude the modern, tropical Asian motif with dark wood finishes against a backdrop of light earth tones. Its interiors are luxuriantly furnished with bright tropical colors and with traditional objects and elements, evoking a spirit of delightful eclecticism.

The exclusive Bali Mansions Clubhouse and its adjoining amenities include a 25-meter adult lap pool, children’s pool, two private social halls, two-storey view deck, basketball court, and pocket parks. The clubhouse is thoroughly enigmatic at night as evident in the delightful play of light reflecting on the surrounding pools.

Tranquil Tokyo. The aesthetic awareness of the Japanese, who generally love simplicity and profound subtlety, personifies the spirit of Zen. The central theme of Zen is an individual living life in harmony with his surroundings, having balance in his everyday life, and an understanding of his place within the universe — his home.

Such is the value of Tokyo Mansions, where homes named after Japanese periods, Edo, Showa, Taisho, Heisei, Meiji, and Yamato, were inspired by both traditional and modern elements of Japanese design, providing the means for the mind to become acutely sensitive to the simple, small matters that are often blanketed by daily life.

Perhaps, the simplest yet most elegant structure at Tokyo Mansions is the clubhouse. From the entrance rotunda, only two blank walls flanked by bamboo are seen. Upon entering, two symmetrical structures with an open-air foyer that leads to a three-level infinity pool create that sense of balance.

Phuket Paradise. The peaceful and private enclave of Phuket Mansions in South Forbes Golf City continues the contemporary Asian theme, offering a resort lifestyle in a serene tropical paradise. It is designed with relaxation and enjoyment of nature in mind. Three model mansions – Ayutthaya, Chakri, and Taksin – are all spacious, airy and cool, open to the freshness of nature and affording access to life-giving water.

Move in right here, right now. Call 635-7777 or 631-8855 for a free city tour and a complimentary round of golf.