Ūgen: Italian Tropics

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Bicol, the island-wide Ūgen community will have over 68 hillside and seaside villas, some of which will generously measure up to 2,700 sq.m. in space.

Targeted towards only the most discerning buyers, interested parties can choose between two types of villas: one option offers a pre-planned villa whose layouts have already been designed, while the other allows them to work with Ūgen to customize their home away from home according to their own preferences.

Additionally, clients who choose the latter can enjoy sophisticated kitchenware options by top Italian brands DADA and Armani/DADA. “This new partnership ensures that every client and guest enjoys the full spectrum of luxury — fromthemodernamenities,world-classservice,downto the food and kitchen details. We aim to elevate and enrich the experience of home with unique accommodations that will truly make your stay memorable,” shares Andrew Sparrow, Ūgen director of development.

While it’s tempting to stay indoors during your stay at Ūgen, the resort’s pristine surroundings on land and out at sea are beautiful enough to coax even the most reluctant explorer to step outside. What’s more, personal butlers are always on standby to arrange trips, or even carry and prepare a picnic basket for you.

Being an environmentally sensitive development, Ūgen gives access to an undisturbed marine sanctuary located in Mt. Bulusan’s lagoon, a famed spot for whale shark watching, coral-dense islets, shrub- lined sea caves and vibrant tropical forests — all of which are everyday sights in a Ūgen villa backyard.

The name Ūgen is derived from the concept of yūgen, which is often used in East Asian design to explain the understated expression of profound beauty — a concept that prizes subtlety over explicitness.

Some say that the best memories are often viewed through rose-colored glasses. With Ūgen, any pair of sunglasses will do; the powdery white beaches that turn into a calming shade of salmon pink at dawn will take care of the rest.