“We envision Montecito to be a place that promotes the values of friendship and family within a relaxed, refined setting of generous green spaces, a lake, Mediterranean architecture and exceptional community facilities,” says Jose Juan Z. Jugo, head of the land and houses group of Ayala Land Premier.

As such one of Montecito’s most unique features is the greenways – common grounds shared by two rows of homes – that link houses together, encouraging interaction among neighbors. “Having a good relationship with your neighbor doesn’t happen overnight,” says Jugo. “The greenways serve as a venue for shared activities like neighborhood cookouts wherein you can meet the people in your neighborhood.”

And who wouldn’t want to go out at the greenways for a block party if your neighborhood is set against the scenic hills of the charming town of Canlubang? Montecito– located at the heart of Nuvali – is a majestic 60-hectare village heralding Nuvali’s thrust for socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable living.

Within its lush paradise, one is welcomed by idyllic surroundings boasting of natural lakes and vast greenery. Amenities which will be housed in the village clubhouse Pasa Tiempo – the swimming pool, library, game rooms, function areas, activity center, village kitchen and spa – also provide a relaxing place to mingle and socialize with fellow residents, complementary to the pocket gardens that encourage community interaction.

Enjoy the cool breeze of Montecito today!

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If it were possible for him to live to this age, Thoreau may have found reason to smile and embrace Montecito, an eco-friendly development in Ayala Land Premier’s masterplanned Nuvali in idyllic Canlubang, Laguna. It’s a place that similarly celebrates getting in touch with nature and the self, away from the distractions of the city but still within reach of other communities — especially when you consider it’s 10 minutes away from the Nuvali business district and 15 minutes away from the Sta Rosa lifestyle centers.

Just recently, the vivifying union between nature and culture at Montecito was celebrated during ‘Recipes for Living,’ an event which gave prospective buyers a taste of the life that the development has to offer.

Those with an appetite for sweets joined in the fun of decorating their own pastries before enjoying them after lunch. A few created their own stylish recipe boxes to file future heirloom recipes they would try in their own homes. Meanwhile, other activities were also planned around Montecito’s stellar features. Some participants were given pots/clay dishes where they created unique miniature herb gardens using herbs from Montecito’s plant nursery. Those who have a penchant for fishing on the other hand, had fun at the Montecito Lake.

The various workshops or activities during the ‘Recipes for Living’ event underscored that it is at Montecito where one can find his cup of tranquilty. It is where you have a more-than-generous heaping tablespoon of space. Add a sumptuous sprinkling of sustainability, then mix them all together to create the path to a life well lived.

Named after the Spanish term for “little mountain” Montecito is situated on elevated land, and the area enjoys cooler climates compared to neighboring lowland properties and lot owners will enjoy relaxing views of the surrounding area, including Tagaytay, Laguna de Bay and even the Makati skyline on a clear day.

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Recently, the very private estate for 280 residents on a sprawling 60-hectare site opened its doors and waters to guests for their Sail Away to Montecito event for the launch of Tranche 2. “After the remarkable success of Tranche 1, we accelerated the release of our second tranche  — and the response from our clients has been wonderful,” says May Platero-Rodriquez, Montecito’s project development manager. “To date, Tranche 2 of Montecito has already sold more than half of its inventory in just over the three weeks since it was launched.”

Montecito is a welcome rest from the rush of city life. Originally a coconut plantation, Montecito is now an upscale residential development that is unique for its exceptional terrain, private lake  and the distinctive greenways — which are a series of generous, landscaped promenades situated between homes.

At the event, clients enjoyed the crispness of the cool air by the lake, while enjoying drinks and the occasional visit to a “scent station” where visitors had their own one-of-a-kind scented massage oils and soaps — made to order, of course.

In Montecito, the orientation of lots and the large allocation of open space allows for much more sunlight and ventilation between homes. This not only heightens the expansive feel of the property but also reduces electricity consumption for residents. This is one other aspect that makes Montecito special — its commitment to the ecologically sustainable standards promoted by Nuvali.

As for other features inside the community, residents can enjoy amenities which will be housed in the village clubhouse Pasa Tiempo — a swimming pool, library, verandah, game rooms, village kitchen, function areas, activity center, and wellness facilities — which also provide a relaxing place to mingle and socialize with fellow residents.

Combining exceptional design, an enviable lifestyle and the conveniences of living at the residential heart of Nuvali, Montecito offers its residents the opportunity to indulge in a quiet, relaxed community with the modern conveniences of a new eco-friendly township of Nuvali.

Ayala Land Premier has brought forth iconic communities that remain unparalleled to this day. With Nuvali’s forward-looking vision as a fully sustainable community, Montecito is guaranteed to live up to this promise.

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Set at the heart of the new eco-community NUVALI lies Montecito, touted “little mountain” for its undulating terrain and breezy, high points. Situated at the scenic foothills of Canlubang, Montecito overlooks clear skies and far-reaching foliage, set against the majestic backdrops of mountains, Laguna de Bay, the Tagaytay Ridge and the bustling Makati skyline.

Peace and quiet is at the core of the 60-hectare development, which promises the tranquility of the suburbs alongside the conveniences of the truly refined lifestyle of Nuvali. With less than 5 residential lots per hectare of land, Montecito is Ayala Land Premier’s lowest density development since Forbes Park was developed in the 1940s.

Only a 10-minute drive from NUVALI’s city center, the development is a comfortably short distance from the locale’s top schools such as De la Salle Canlubang, Don Bosco, St. Scholastica’s College Westgrove, and in a few years – Xavier School right within NUVALI.   All this combined with the retail and commercial establishments now being developed within NUVALI, Montecito lends its buyers and residents the assurance that the site is right where tranquility, space and central location converge.

Amid the greenery, living waters add unperturbed serenity to Montecito. Its two lakes with almost a kilometer of shoreline provide an incomparable quietude. Intertwined among the rhythmic peaks and valleys of the hills are wide greenways, which allow light and fresh air to weave through the outdoor spaces. Montecito pays poetic tribute to nature with its very own tree and plant nursery, while its soon to be constructed private chapel offers sanctuary and a sense of calm to its surroundings. A bird sanctuary will soon be adjacent to the community, complementing the intrinsic tranquil-feel of Montecito.

Neighborhood guests are welcome at the Pasa Tiempo, a grand pavilion where residents can mix, mingle and entertain. Originally built in the 1980s by renowned national architect Leandro Locsin, the structure was the former Yulo house, in which sprawling and expansive spaces pay tribute to the Filipino style. A swimming pool, library, game rooms, function areas, an activity center and spa features will soon be housed in the extensive pavilion, providing places where residents and guests can interact and come together.

Ayala Land Premier has brought forth iconic communities that remain unparalleled to this day. With NUVALI’s forward-looking vision as a fully sustainable community, Montecito is guaranteed to live up to the promise of being as iconic as its sister communities. With tranquility and space as its core, life at the heart of NUVALI is picture perfect.

But tranquility is not far off, because beyond the skyscrapers of Metro Manila is Montecito — an exclusive community where the world seems to slow down to a friendly, easy-going pace.

Montecito rises out of the rolling hills of Nuvali in Canlubang, Laguna. It has a modest area of 60 hectares — keeping it quiet and exclusive and where homes are situated among lush, landscaped parks and wide greenways.

Montecito sits at the heart of Nuvali, the 1,700-hectare urban center master planned on a model of sustainable living. Nuvali is regarded as the first real eco-community in the Philippines. It is a city of the future, where its planning and operations are centered on the principles of economic, social and environmental sustainability.

Though only about 30 to 40 minutes by car from the Alabang commercial district, life at Montecito feels a world away from the metropolis. Magnificent nature embraces the community as far as the eyes can see. In place of concrete and asphalt are the sights of Laguna de Bay and surrounding mountain ridges.

Developed jointly by Ayala Land Premier and Montecito Properties, Inc., Montecito is Ayala Land’s lowest density development since Forbes Park. Divided into four areas and designed with less than five residential lots per hectare of land, Montecito affords every home the luxury of

freedom and space.

“The first two tranches sold out in a matter of months despite the challenging conditions this year,” says Jose Juan Z. Jugo, head of the Land & Houses group of Ayala Land Premier.

“Ayala Land Premier has received many inquiries since then and we are aware of the demand for Montecito properties so this final phase of the project was fast-tracked unexpectedly.”

Now, Ayala Land Premier launches the most charming quarter yet of Montecito, because this time, the newest phase of the development has been further enhanced and redesigned to offer the most enjoyment in Montecito living.

“We developed the greenways in front of the lots rather than at the back unlike in earlier tranches,” Jugo says.

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Tranquility is a common thread that runs through Montecito, from the amply spaced lots, to its unique greenways, landscaped parks and lake that surround the whole community. The entire development was carefully designed to blend with the natural landscape.

With 60 hectares of rolling hills generously divided into 270 lots, Montecito is Ayala Land Premier’s lowest density development in 50 years. It is perched on rolling terrain, where homes will be on one of NUVALI’s highest points. Its refreshing breeze cools the atmosphere, creating a feeling far removed from the stress of the city, yet only a short distance away from schools, malls and future business districts.

Named after the scattered hills that envelop the estate, Montecito is ideally situated at the heart of NUVALI, the country’s first economically, environmentally and socially sustainable eco-community.

Peace and quiet is at the core of this 60-hectare expanse. Montecito, “little mountain”, charms with its rolling terrain and breezy, elevated landscape. Overlooking the mountains to the South, the view extends from the bustling Makati skyline to the serene Laguna de Bay.

Montecito reserves half of its area to open space. And in an unconventional design, it provides greenways between most homes for added privacy, ventilation and recreational space.

Location: Canlubang Laguna. Situated inside Nuvali, the country’s first economically, environmentally and socially sustainable eco-community. Access is via SLEX through Mamplasan, Sta. Rosa, Greenfield/Eton and Silang Exits.

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Set in the heart of NUVALI, its prime location is conveniently close to a number of establishments:

Schools

• De La Salle Canlubang
• Don Bosco
• St. Scholastica’s College – Westgrove
• Xavier School (2012)

Shopping Malls

• Paseo de Sta. Rosa
• Alabang Town Center
• Festival Mall
• SM Southmall
• Nuvali Shopping Center (2010)

Hospital

• Asian Hospital
• South Luzon Hospital and Medical Center

Churches

• Montecito Chapel (2010)
• St. Benedict Church – Westgrove (2010)

Golf Courses and Country Clubs

• Ayala Greenfield Estates
• The Country Club
• Canlubang Golf & Country Club
• Santa Elena • Southwoods

Project Amenities:

Twin Lakes

Enjoy living by a lake. At Montecito, the lakes do more than adorn the property. They irrigate the landscape and nourish the lush greenery, true to NUVALI’s vision of a fully-sustainable community. The lakes are fed by the Matang Tubig, an artesian spring that comes from the ridges of Tagaytay. The spring also powers a mini-hydroelectric generator within the community, which provides enough electricity to light the main streets.

Living in Montecito, residents also benefit from the development’s own water reservoir and deep wells.

Pasa Tiempo

When it’s time to mix, mingle and entertain, guests are welcome at the Pasa Tiempo pavilion. Originally built as a grand home for the Yulo family, it was designed by national artist architect Leandro Locsin for the Yulo family. Here, a swimming pool, library, game rooms, function areas, an activity center and spa features will soon be available for residents to enjoy.

Private Chapel

A chapel will be built within the community by 2010, allowing for peaceful moments of reflection.

The Greenways

Unique to Montecito are the grass courtyards or greenways that wind between most lots. With widths that range from 10 to 30 meters, the greenways provide both privacy and room for neighbors to connect. Intertwined with the rhythmic peaks and valleys of the terrain, these greenways allow light and fresh air to weave through the estate.

Tree and Plant Nursery

In a poetic tribute to the flora that wraps the landscape, a tree and plant nursery is maintained by the community. Known to have a positive effect physically and emotionally, the wide variety of plants are made available for residents to enjoy.

Bird Sanctuary

Soon, a bird sanctuary will be right next to Montecito, complementing the intrinsic tranquil-feel of the community.

Size of Lot/Unit: 600 sqm – 1200 sqm
Price Range: 5-15M