
FeaturesA Peaceful Retreat for a Corporate Couple

For a low-profile family with a laid-back lifestyle, the Pueblo Golf Estates was the obvious choice. Sydney and Amy Yap sought a view of the golf course when selecting their lot, but unfortunately at the time of their purchase there were no more fairway lots available in Cluster 2 of the Pueblo Golf Estates, so they decided instead on a 678 sq.m. property along Terrasse Lane which is still elevated enough to overlook the golf course.
To design their home, the Yaps enlisted the help of a close family friend and architect who incidentally also has a house in the Golf Estates just a few meters away from their new home. Having a friend design the house was an advantage, since they wanted a home based on their personality. Built in a modern yet classical style, the clean, simple but graceful lines of the house make the perfect foil for the natural beauty of the golf course. The house was built to take advantage of the sloping terrain of the lot. While from the front, the house looks like a single-storey bungalow, when you get inside it opens to a lower level.
Sydney, Amy and their son Kevin moved to their new home a year and a half ago. When asked which part of her new home was her favorite, Amy ticked off, "The family room and breakfast nook. We love staying in our new house. It's worth the time and money spent."
The atmosphere of the Pueblo Golf Estates is a far cry from the hectic corporate world the Yaps face every day. Sydney is a branch head of Metrobank while Amy is and agency manager for Philam Plans, Inc. The Yaps enjoy athletic activities such as swimming and badminton in their spare time. While they are not golfers, they have now added walking along the golf course on weekends to their list of favorite ways to unwind and may soon decide to learn together the game of golf. Even then, there's much to savor in their new location. "There's the view, the peaceful ambiance, and the fresh air," says Amy.