Vibrant address for the middle-class worker

Wednesday, 29 October 2008 22:40

ONE of the most vibrant areas in Metro Manila is the business district of Ortigas. Its location doesn’t require residents to travel far to get to their destinations. However, the thriving commerce has caused the price of properties there to rise to levels too high for middle-class workers or young professionals to afford. At this rate, they are presented either with expensive serviced apartments and upscale condominiums, or unappealing projects that offer smaller spaces and limited amenities. PTR Properties, an up-and-coming player in the real-estate industry, seeks to change the property landscape with its third project. After the success of Grand 21 Place and The Fifth at Rafael, the company is unveiling another valuable development for young families and driven professionals who prefer a home in Ortigas—One Capitol Residential Condominiums. One Capitol is strategically located at a street linked to the major thoroughfares of Pioneer Street, Shaw Boulevard and Edsa—within the progressive Barrio Capitolyo in Pasig City, One Capitol is just a block or two away from the Ortigas CBD. “Residing merely blocks away from one’s office means no early-morning hassles from driving along horrendous traffic. One can even walk leisurely while not being pressed for time. At the same time, travel is minimal to nearby business districts of Makati, Libis and Bonifacio Global City. The reduced hours from going to and from the office courtesy of the central location bring about the luxury of time for more quality moments to be enjoyed with barkadas, friends, loved ones and indulging in other fruitful endeavors,” said Billy Cleope, marketing manager of PTR Properties. Such a location is also supported by various institutions that provide service needs: hospitals, schools, churches. One Capitol is accessible to major thoroughfares and transportation terminals, so residents can hop from one point to another without going far from Ortigas. Set on a 500-sq-m property, One Capitol is secured for utmost privacy and exclusivity, detaching the community from the urban chaos. At night, it is a peaceful and quiet place for residents who are mostly professional workers or are involved in small businesses and enterprise. As a private residence, unit owners also get the choice of space for their home, with the developer allowing design layout flexibility for the condo units. Two studio deluxe units can be combined into a two-bedroom home, while two regular studio units can be converted into a special one-bedroom unit. Besides the garden deck, One Capitol has a reception lobby, visitors’ lounge and a multiuse leisure-and-recreation hall for the exclusive use of residents. These are complemented by state-of-the-art utilities such as two elevators, audio security system, automatic fire alarm and sprinkler system, overhead water tank and underground cistern, standby generator, and 24-hour regulated access and security. Around the vicinity, there are 24-hour convenience stores and gas stations that provide basic needs. “With a great view and affordable unit prices, One Capitol can be your ideal city address or even a profitable investment for enterprising individuals. The superb location, comfortable space, value-for-money deal, and all the luxurious perks—urban living doesn’t get any better at One Capitol,” said Cleope. One Capitol’s show room is at C-1 Grand 21 Place, 21 San Rafael Street, Capitolyo, Pasig City.