Life in a shell: Sandari Batulao - a perfect retirement haven

I fell in love with Sandari Batulao six years ago when I first visited the place. We just walked-in, when we were just passing the place - out of curiosity - inquired about it and one of their sales agent excitedly showed us around. Although the main roads were already built at that time, there was nothing on it yet but a large white tent as a reception area full of friendly and polite brokers and sellers. Excavators and digging machines were also present on site. In addition to that, there were also workers who were cleaning up, cutting tall grasses and trees, digging soil or rocks and / or flattening the area. They were just developing the area at that time. Since then, there has been rapid improvement, enormous changes - from the sewer system to the first built model house - and although majority of the lot owners are not really hurry to build their own houses yet the developer, on the other hand, already built the main buildings / amenities that this community offer. This is how Sandari looks like today.

The landmark that stands out and visible from long distance.....

My niece, Iryll, posing in front

The main gate with a 24-hour security guard.....

The marketing pavillion.....

Side view, facing Nasugbu-Tagaytay main road

The club house, Club Ananda.....

Club Ananda

One of the pool

Spa pool

Kiddie pool with white sand

Kiddie pool on the left and the 25-meter infinity lap pool on the right

A 25-meter infinity lap pool

Lounge spa pool

Kiddie pool with white sand

Taken from the kiddie pool

My son enjoying the sun

Me...having fun

With my sisters, nieces, cousins, son and a friend

Ericka, Inah and Veera jumping...and on to the water

My son....just posing

With my hubby, sisters, nieces and friends

My three nieces on the top...posing

The pathway to the river.....

With my sisters and nieces...excitedly walking to the river path

Going down....to the river pool

Another shot....pathway to the river pool

Another more steps....

Needs somebody to carry her....lol.

Few more steps....

Along the way down....resting place

Finally, the river

The river, turned to a pool but with its original nature.....

The river pool....my nephew enjoying the cold water

My sisters...scared to go to the water?

With d' posh kids....having fun!


My hubby....exploring the place

The beauty of nature.....so serene

Beauty of nature

The first house ever built, which is next to the lot that I bought.....

And the stunning views.....

Me....in front of my lot

My eldest son....checking out the place

My eldest son....posing!

Sandari Batulao is situated in Brgy. Kaylaway, Nasugbu, Batangas. It is about 60 km from Manila and 15 km from Tagaytay. It is a walled, gated community with 24-hour security, a solar-powered street lights and three-lined, concrete roadways.

Things that I love most about the area is its elevation, the weather and its location. Because of its elevation (300-600 meters above sea level) and its location at the foot of Mount Batulao and Mount Talamitam, the temperature drops in this area and therefore it has a cool mountain weather all year round. Besides the panoramic views of the two mountains, Sandari is also blessed with a view of Balayan Bay and the South China Sea. Trails to Calamias River has been also developed and although the river has been turned to a pool, its original settings remains the same. In addition to that, it is about a 10-minute drive from my Mother’s place.

Mt. Batulao (Source: http://sandaribatulaonasugbu.blogspot.fi

Due to its natural amenities and with its many hidden beauties, Sandari provides a nature-centric activities such as hiking, biking, forest trekking, horseback riding and fruit picking. It has also a ground zero airsoft facility and camp site, not to mention the Club Ananda, a waterpark and a river pool at Calamias River. Sandari is truly promoting an active, healthy living thru its unique natural qualities.

Source: www.nalesandaribatulao.com

I love outdoor activities. Being a nature lover, Sandari is a perfect place for me to retire, where I could enjoy the joys of nature and the eco-friendly lifestyle. Sandari is the best location for those looking for a quiet and refreshing neighbourhood and yet, still enjoys an active and nature-inspired living. Imagine, living next door to nature. Indeed, Sandari Batulao is a perfect retirement haven.