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Manila Bulletin devider Property and Living devider Old meets new luxury at Pontevedra Estate in Santa Rosa City

Old meets new luxury at Pontevedra Estate in Santa Rosa City

Published Apr 25, 2023 08:35 am
A living space often comes alive when there's an element of surprise. Whether it's a fascinating fixture or an unexpected building material, a unique addition can create an exciting tension in one's home. It's even better when a compelling story behind objects or layers of meaning goes into the development decision.    An example of modern and historic interplay in a mixed-use development is the Pontevedra Estate in Santa Rosa City, Laguna.   

When heritage meets luxury

 Inspired by an inviting, small riverside city in Spain that combines history, culture, and style, Pontevedra is Brittany's 34-hectare estate in Santa Rosa, Laguna. It merges old and new with residential and commercial properties embodying a modern design, timeless quality, and artistic heritage.    Like a work of art set in the heart of Santa Rosa City, Pontevedra is beautiful in its own right, with interlocking lanes and plazas and charming squares filled with cafes and unique restaurant concepts. 

Mission-style estate

The estate drew inspiration from Mission-style architecture, which reminds of the Mediterranean region, and well suited to this contemporary part of the city's locale, climate, and lifestyle.     Featuring an elemental material palette such as warm rubble and cut stone, carved wood accents, and earthy terracotta roof tiles, and design elements like soft arches, outdoor patios, and stone terraces, Pontevedra's architectural style is simple yet functional, with rustic charm, allowing the finished materials and surfaces to show the skill of the craftsman.  

Discoveries on foot

 Parallel to the Spanish city from which the name was derived, Pontevedra creates a sanctuary where everything is just a step away and where each district has its main courtyard as an artery, defining its character.    There will be parks, tree-lined avenues, fountains and gardens, and establishments with coats of arms on their façades. Squares will be filled with life, and pavement cafés will have a lively atmosphere. The commercial district's stone-and-glass buildings will have potted greenery, making it more refreshing when you stroll along the streets.   Pontevedra encourages future residents to discover the different districts on foot, strolling and enjoying every corner. It invites one to walk through its squares, feel the atmosphere of its streets, taste its delicious gastronomy, and discover its character by exploring its intimate community.  

Distinct character and personality

 Each district in Pontevedra has a character and personality, and each is full of life, passion, creativity, and joy.   

\* Aveiro by Pontevedra: Mesmerizing ambiance

 Pontevedra has a soon-to-rise exclusive high-rise vertical village set to deliver the best in luxury living through spaces embedded with nature and architecture.    Imagine waking up to the tweeting of birds, the sound of voices, and the tinkle of coffee spoons, Aveiro by Pontevedra has pocket gardens peppered between private spaces throughout the building and private balconies wrapped around the building's exterior.   

\* Viento by Pontevedra: Land of picturesque patios

  Dotting the horizon of Santa Rosa, Laguna is Viento by Pontevedra, a series of low- and mid-rise residential buildings amid open courtyards and landscaped gardens, enabling the inner spaces always to stay open, letting the wind through and promoting natural ventilation.   Viento will provide a space to gather, have fun, and serve as a place to interact and enjoy a unique views.  

\* Vizcino by Pontevedra: Near and neighboring communities

 With the rise of modern infrastructure and property developments, Santa Rosa City has become a growing urbanized region, now home to various industries. It has a lot to offer in terms of commercial and retail businesses.   Vizcino by Pontevedra is bringing to life a surrounding neighborhood that offers shopping opportunities, restaurants, retail spaces, and office buildings. Envisioned to be the estate's growth center, Vizcino will feature generously sized commercial areas for business and investment that will be complemented by residential communities and transport hubs. It will cultivate a dynamic environment for business ventures and entrepreneurial pursuits.  

Valenza: Mix of modernity and history

 Unique for such a busy city, Valenza is Pontevedra's 22-hectare residential community, which includes access to a quaint semi-enclosed garden that offers moments of peace away from the vibrant city that surrounds it.    Valenza features an array of homes amid a charming neighborhood, with amenities such as a pool, pocket gardens, and a basketball court. It offers families the luxury of living in a serene and secure community while still having access to the metro.  

Segovia: Great food, great memories

 Seeking to convey a sense of the city's urban life within one smart vertical concept, Segovia is a mixed-use project that combines condominiums, offices, and restaurants, all of which contribute to a "live, work, play" lifestyle.      Located within the Pontevedra estate, a few blocks from Ramblas, Segovia has modern city views, but the decor pays homage to classical Spanish design. Segovia offers future residents the perfect retreat with a sense of rustic luxury.  

Huesca: Gateway to the city

 Enjoying an ideal location in the charming Pontevedra estate, Huesca is a residential building full of nature and contrasts that are well worth a stroll. A string of buildings that follows one after the other, Huesca is considered the gateway to the city, with promenades.  

Ramblas: Where the party never ends

 Pontevedra's pedestrian and quiet streets invite future residents to go shopping while strolling and enjoying the local commerce. A wide array of shops and places full of charm offer residents and guests a warm welcome.    In a relatively small and comfortable radius at Ramblas, one will find every option possible to enjoy more of life such as a strip of quaint cafes to start the night, unique restaurant concepts, and after-hour bars.  

About Brittany Corporation

 Brittany is the luxury residential and leisure arm of the country's largest homebuilder Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc. Besides Pontevedra, Brittany offers a fine selection of home designs, high-end condominiums, and lot-only properties in excellent locations, such as Portofino in Alabang, Forresta in Daang Hari, Augusta, and Georgia Club in Santa Rosa, Laguna, Crosswinds in Tagaytay, and Bern in Baguio.   For more information, visit [www.brittany.com.ph](http://www.brittany.com.ph). 
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