Elara: A space designed for leisure and purposeful living
In real estate, the most valuable assets are rarely measured in square meters alone.
Today’s discerning buyers look beyond size and location, instead seeking communities that offer more than shelter. For them, the most valuable addresses are those able to offer holistic, connected yet sophisticated lifestyles, ensure long term growth, and remain resilient through changing market cycles.
Purposeful, connected lifestyle
This is the premise behind Elara, a 7-hectare residential enclave rising within the University Town district of Villar City, the largest masterplanned megacity in Metro South.
Designed for clarity, balance, and purposeful living, this exclusive neighborhood sits in a fast rising corridor where education, leisure, and infrastructure serve as key anchors to shape a community that is livable yet future-ready.
More than just a vision, however, these anchors are already taking form in the institutions, establishments, and connections that would soon define Elara’s immediate surroundings.
Just minutes away are the upcoming University of the Philippines–Dasmariñas campus, The Stadium at Villar City, and an 18-hole golf course—landmarks that bring together academic excellence, world-class sports, and lifestyle prestige.
Accessibility is likewise secured by Elara’s proximity to major expressways such as the Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway (MCX), Cavite-Laguna Expressway (Calax), Manila-Cavite Toll Expressway (Cavitex) and South Luzon Expressway (SLEx), with the planned LRT Line 6 poised to further strengthen its role as the southern gateway to Metro Manila.
This alone ensures that residents are accorded a lifestyle centered on balance and well-being, while investors can take confidence in these fundamentals for resilience and sustained demand.
Return on lifestyle
That foundation naturally flows into one of Elara’s defining propositions: its promise of a strong “return on lifestyle.” At 120 meters above sea level, Elara offers a sense of elevation that is both literal and symbolic—a vantage point that reflects its vision of healthier, more intentional living.
Within its 4.1 hectares of residential space, Elara offers only 62 residential lots, with sizes ranging from 300 sqm to 600 sqm. Here, future residents are given room to build homes that grow with them, while investors are able to acquire assets defined by future demand.
As evident in its low density, this exclusive neighborhood is designed to encourage movement, mindfulness, and connection. Bike-friendly streets invite morning rides, tree-lined boulevards promote walking, and landscaped pocket gardens create space for quiet moments.
Such design allows day-to-day life to feel more intentional. And in many real estate markets today, it is these communities that prioritize livability and wellness that consistently see stronger long-term demand and even higher resale values.
A growing market force
This isn’t just a local trend—it also reflects a global shift. Wellness has now become a market force in real estate around the world.
According to the Global Wellness Institute, residential developments that integrate health and well-being command 10 to 25 percent higher values compared to conventional properties. The sector has also been among the fastest-growing areas in the global wellness economy.
Elara embodies this principle by making wellness not just an amenity, but the foundation of its masterplan. At the heart of this nature-rich community are Vitality Pods and Spaces, which are purpose-built outdoor zones. These include the Recharge Zone, Climb and Core Zone, Eco Move Pods, Play Pulse Zone, TechTrek Path, Pocket Garden, and Club House.
These spaces hardwire active living into the community, ensuring that wellness and healthier routines become part of the everyday landscape.
University town
Beyond wellness and lifestyle, Elara is also anchored by another powerful force that shapes property markets worldwide: education.
University towns have long been catalysts for real estate growth, sustaining steady demand from students, faculty, and the ecosystems that grow around them. And Elara’s proximity to the upcoming University of the Philippines–Dasmariñas campus places it squarely within this dynamic, ensuring convenient access to top tier education.
This is further reinforced by up and coming institutions that surround Elara, including DLSU Medical Center, and by existing lifestyle hubs like Evia Lifestyle Center.
With its nature-rich environment, walkable neighborhood, convenient access to daily essentials, and expansive areas for recreation and rest, Elara no doubt defines what modern living should be: a life where wellness, connectivity, and elegance move in perfect balance.
