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ZEN AND ZEST THE SENTOSA WAY

The ”merlion” is a
mythical half-fish,
half-lion creature
 that is an enduring Singaporean icon.
A similar statue will
soon embellish the
façade of Suntrust’s
newest community in Calamba, Laguna—
the Suntrust Sentosa.

Bombarded daily by hectic schedules and almost endless to-do lists, we sometimes ask ourselves if there’s really anything more to life than the cut-throat competition. The onslaught of fast-paced urbanization makes us crave for the cool, quiet calm of provincial living – one that is quite far from the usual hustle-bustle, but still relatively accessible to our workplaces and to commercial hubs.
Now try to imagine coming home from a busy day at work. Meeting friends for dinner at a cozy cafe in Makati; then passing through Starbucks at a nearby SLEX Shell Station, and sipping your mocha latte as you drive the rest of the way home.
In about thirty minutes, you enter your subdivision’s gates where you are greeted by the imposing (but seemingly smiling) stone statue of the mythical Merlion which, if anything else, will assure you that you have indeed entered into a different dimension... A place of blue skies, sprawling greens and a quiet night breeze.  A community where the melody of crickets will continue to soothe your tired nerves and lull you to restful slumber.    

This is just a glimpse of Suntrust Sentosa… a community that offers you the best of both worlds – proximity to various business and commercial areas, and a provincial address that showcases the best of rural living.

Taking its name from one of Asia’s most admired tourist destinations, Suntrust Sentosa is well-situated near Batino Exit in Calamba, Laguna.  If you’re working in any of the metro’s business centers such as Ortigas, Makati or Taguig, you’re simply a 45-minute drive away to and from your residence via the South Luzon Expressway or Skyway. You would still have the luxury of time to enjoy some after-work shopping or dining at the various commercial establishments along the SLEX before going home stress-free.

This residential development opens it gates to both the young ones and the still young-at-heart.  It is a wonderful community that caters to the needs of new couples just starting out a family, as well as for retirees who long for the rural ambience but still wish to be near their children residing in the metro.

The 22-hectare community is divided into three phases namely Terasu, Belvah and Reina. These residential enclaves feature Asian inspired homes, which add even more to the warm Oriental feel of the community.The Terasu enclave features townhouse quadruplex homes Azumi and Kiara with their well-maximized lot area of 64 square meters (inner unit) and 75 square meters (end unit), and useable floor area of 79.13 square meters. Two-storey duplex Leia house model is also included in this phase, with lot area of 80 square meters and 91 square meters of useable floor area.

Offerings for the duplex bungalows are located in the Belvah enclave.  These are Aya, with 80 square meter lot area, and Aeon, with 60 square meter lot area. 

The various amenities are also strategically situated in different areas of the project development. The community swimming pool, basketball court and picnic grove give homeowners the venues to de-stress the body.  While features such as orchards, pocket parks and viewing deck provide the “zen experience” to rejuvinate the spirit.

This revived zest for life may sound like a dream or a portal to another world… but it’s not.  It’s all happening now in Calamba, Laguna as the Suntrust Sentosa community unfolds.  Come visit their Showroom at Crossing Calamba, near SM City Calamba.  Take the first step in being part of this one, big happy Sentosa family.