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Forbes Park,
home to the country’s old-moneyed families and foreign dignitaries, is a
distinction to the rich and famous icons of the world. During 50s, Forbes Park
was a no-man’s land infested by Hukbalahap (the New People’s Army of that time).
One hectare was merely cost Php5,000 because it was inaccessible and largely
undeveloped. When the centre of commerce relocated from Manila to Makati during
the 60s, property values appreciated.
Covering 168
hectares in total, unitary and indivisible - South Forbes Park was the first
among the two to be built. Mansions of about 2,200 square meters of average lot
size cost merely Php45,000-50,000 per square meter. The most expensive
properties in this high class subdivision are along Pili Street and the ones in
Tamarind are priced lower due to the location of perimeter roads.
This Makati
residence separates CBD of Makati City and Fort Bonifacio, Global City.
Its perimeters run along Dasmariñas Village
(connected through the Mahogany gate), Fort Bonifacio and McKinley Road.
Nonetheless,
living in this luxurious piece of land has a cache of wealth and privilege
attached to it. In a gated community like this, security of 24 hours is always
tight. There are security surveillance cameras at village gates, roving security
guards in their motor bikes, and holographic village stickers upon entrance of
resident vehicles. Every now and then workshops given to domestic staff is a
must on security and safety measures, if not better, than those in military
camps. In addition, besides high safety measures; the place is spectacular with
a breezy atmosphere, wide roads, lined by beautiful and large tree cascading.
To keep its
high standards abide, Forbes Park residents must follow very strict
restrictions. Fences and gates have maximum height requirements. To make room
for landscaping, a house must never occupy the entire lot. Only 30% building
footprint is allowed. Designs of homes are screened by the association and
tagged with a minimum cost to ensure quality structure. Once amenable to such
restrictions, other important factors to consider are size and location of
property. |
: 350,000,000.oo
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